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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Uncategorized topics , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) , Indian Administrative Service (IAS) .
| 51. |
Recently, India became the first country to be officially acknowledged by WHO and UNICEF as being Yawsfree. What is Yaws? |
| A. | It is a kind of flu |
| B. | It is a genetic disease |
| C. | It is a kind of infection |
| D. | It is a virus |
| Answer» C. It is a kind of infection | |
| 52. |
Consider the following statements regarding Solar Power Tree, developed by the CSIR-CMERI: 1. It will harness solar energy for producing electricity with vertical arrangement of solar cells. 2. It reduces the requirement of land and keeps the land character intact. 3. It is not viable for urban areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» A. 1 and 2 only | |
| 53. |
Consider the following statements regarding scramjet: 1. It stands for supersonic combustion ramjet. 2. It uses atmospheric oxygen to burn hydrogen fuel. 3. These are efficient only at hypersonic speed. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» C. 3 only | |
| 54. |
‘Advanced Ultra super critical technology ‘is a research and development project related to? |
| A. | Thermal power plants |
| B. | Nuclear power plants |
| C. | Solar power plants |
| D. | Wind energy development |
| Answer» A. Thermal power plants | |
| 55. |
What is CYBATHLON? |
| A. | It is a type of cyber crime |
| B. | It is a type of Computer Virus |
| C. | It is an international competition |
| D. | It is an android application |
| Answer» C. It is an international competition | |
| 56. |
Consider the following statements regarding NASA’s Cassini-Huygens’s Mission: 1. It reached Saturn and its moon in July, 2008. 2. It has recently discovered steep sided canyons flooded with hydrocarbons on Saturn’s moon Titan. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» A. 1 only | |
| 57. |
What is ‘Proxima Centauri’? |
| A. | It is the closest star to our solar system. |
| B. | It is a recently discovered Earth-like planet orbiting the closest star to our solar system. |
| C. | It is a dwarf planet located in asteroid belt. |
| D. | It is a spacecraft of ESA to Jupiter. |
| Answer» A. It is the closest star to our solar system. | |
| 58. |
Consider the following statements about PAVA shells: 1. It is an inorganic compound. 2. It can temporarily paralyse humans. 3. It has been considered as a non-lethal munitions to control crowd by TVSN Prasad Committee. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 59. |
Mycobacterium Indicus Pranii (MIP), developed in India is a vaccine preventing against? |
| A. | Leprosy |
| B. | Tuberculosis |
| C. | Human papilloma Virus |
| D. | Aids |
| Answer» A. Leprosy | |
| 60. |
Consider the following statements regarding Methanol: 1. It can be used a low emission fuel for vehicles. 2. Carbon dioxide can be converted into Methanol. Which of the statements give above is/are true? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 61. |
Consider the following statements regarding INSAT 3DR: 1. It is for providing meteorological services in the country. 2. It continues the mission of INSAT 3D satellite which was launched in 2011. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 62. |
What is NIDHI? |
| A. | It is an umbrella program of department of science and technology working towards nurturing innovations into startups. |
| B. | It is a fund created by department of science and technology for research and development in the country. |
| C. | It is an umbrella program of department of biotechnology for research and development in the field of biotechnology. |
| D. | It is a pool created by Government of India in which all foreign funding received for research and development will be kept. |
| Answer» A. It is an umbrella program of department of science and technology working towards nurturing innovations into startups. | |
| 63. |
Recently, researchers in IIT Madras have devised a method that can convert brackish water into potable water using? |
| A. | Reverse osmosis technique |
| B. | Graphic electrodes covered with grapheme |
| C. | Using biotechnology |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Graphic electrodes covered with grapheme | |
| 64. |
Consider the following statements regarding data storage in DNA structure: 1. DNA possess some of the important properties for storing data. 2. It is unstable to store data in DNA for thousands of years. 3. Its packing density is low. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 65. |
Consider the following questions regarding Intellectual Disability: 1. Genes play some role in intellectual disability. 2. Intellectual disability was previously called as mental retardation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 66. |
What is OSIRIX-REX? |
| A. | It is a space probe of NASA for asteroid Bennu. |
| B. | It is a space probe of NASA for a comet. |
| C. | It is satellite of China for meteorology. |
| D. | It is a space probe of European Space Agency for mapping Milky Way. |
| Answer» A. It is a space probe of NASA for asteroid Bennu. | |
| 67. |
Consider the following statements regarding self-driven cars: 1. It cannot navigate without human command but can automatically detect their surroundings. 2. These cars are powered by Artificial Intelligence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 68. |
‘Stromatolites’ are? |
| A. | These are the sediments found in river beds containing silica. |
| B. | These are the type of soil rich in nitrogen. |
| C. | These are the layers of sediments buildup after crystallization of lava. |
| D. | These are the trapped sediments found in Precambrian rocks as the earliest known fossils. |
| Answer» D. These are the trapped sediments found in Precambrian rocks as the earliest known fossils. | |
| 69. |
Recently, a European satellite has mapped the most accurate 3D map of the Milky Way. What is the name of that satellite? |
| A. | GAIA |
| B. | OSIRIX-REX |
| C. | SOHO |
| D. | CHEOPS |
| Answer» A. GAIA | |
| 70. |
The Nobel Prize 2016 in Physics is awarded for? |
| A. | Theory of relativity |
| B. | For the discovery of Neutrino oscillations, which shows that neutrinos have mass |
| C. | For the Invention of Blue light emitting diodes. |
| D. | Discovery of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter. |
| Answer» D. Discovery of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter. | |
| 71. |
The Nobel Prize 2016 in chemistry is awarded to whom and for what? |
| A. | Jean-Pierre Sauvage, Sir J. Fraser Stoddart and Bernard L. Feringa for the design and synthesis of molecular machines. |
| B. | Tomas Lindahl, Paul Modrich, Aziz Sancar for mechanistic studies of DNA repair. |
| C. | Dan Shechtman for the discovery of quasi crystals. |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Jean-Pierre Sauvage, Sir J. Fraser Stoddart and Bernard L. Feringa for the design and synthesis of molecular machines. | |
| 72. |
What is ‘Hyperelastic Bone’? |
| A. | It is a bone piece taken from the patient’s body usually from hip or rib and implanted where else it’s needed. |
| B. | It is synthetic material used for new bone to grow under the skin. |
| C. | It is a 3D printable ink that produces a synthetic bone implant. |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» B. It is synthetic material used for new bone to grow under the skin. | |
| 73. |
Recently India’s GSAT 18, communication satellite was launched from? |
| A. | Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India. |
| B. | Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, India. |
| C. | Guiana Space Centre, Kourou, French Guiana. |
| D. | Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA. |
| Answer» C. Guiana Space Centre, Kourou, French Guiana. | |
| 74. |
‘Aryaman’ and ‘Atulya’ are? |
| A. | Indian Coast Guard Ships |
| B. | Fighter planes |
| C. | Ballistic Missiles |
| D. | Destroyer |
| Answer» A. Indian Coast Guard Ships | |
| 75. |
Consider the following statements regarding Nature Index 2016 Rising Stars report: 1. The report ranked countries with highest increase in their contribution to environment protection. 2. According to the report, India ranked second and was only behind USA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 76. |
What is ‘Cattle genomics’? |
| A. | It is an academic stream dealing with genetic study of cattle. |
| B. | It is a program of Government aimed at improving the genetic health of cattle population through genomic selection. |
| C. | It is a technology for development of high density DNA chips using cattle genes. |
| D. | It is a farmer centric scheme of government, where scientist will work in sync with farmers to solve their problems. |
| Answer» B. It is a program of Government aimed at improving the genetic health of cattle population through genomic selection. | |
| 77. |
Recently, a Nanogenerator that could produce up to 14 volts of electric power on applying pressure through thumb has been developed by which of the following Institution? |
| A. | Indian Institute of Science |
| B. | IIT Madras |
| C. | Indian Institute of science education and research |
| D. | Council of scientific and industrial research. |
| Answer» C. Indian Institute of science education and research | |
| 78. |
Planetary rings are found around which of the following planets? 1. Saturn 2. Uranus 3. Mars 4. Venus 5. Neptune Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 5 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 5 only | |
| 79. |
What is MCR-1? |
| A. | It is last mile antibiotic |
| B. | It is kind of infection |
| C. | It is a kind of flu recently detected in India |
| D. | It is a resistance causing gene |
| Answer» D. It is a resistance causing gene | |
| 80. |
India has recently announced a Newton Fund Research program with which of the following countries? |
| A. | United Kingdom |
| B. | United States of America |
| C. | Russia |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» A. United Kingdom | |
| 81. |
Recently researchers at the Indian Institute for Science Education and Research (IISER) in Kolkata have produce metal free cathodes to be used in solar cells using which of the following? |
| A. | Human nails |
| B. | Human hairs |
| C. | Human DNA |
| D. | Human gland |
| Answer» B. Human hairs | |
| 82. |
Consider the following statements regarding CERN: 1. It is the world’s largest nuclear and particle physics laboratory. 2. India recently got full membership of CERN. Which of the statement given above is/are not correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 83. |
Consider the following statements regarding E-Paper: 1. It is the technology mimicking appearance of ordinary ink on paper. 2. It works best in dark like standard LED displays work. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» A. 1 only | |
| 84. |
Which of the following statements is/are true? 1. Recently the first Indian Mushroom Growers Association (IMGA) was launched. 2. Mushroom has low bio-efficiency. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» A. 1 only | |
| 85. |
What is EmDrive (Electromagnetic drive)? |
| A. | It is a data storage device which works with the use of solar energy. |
| B. | It is a new technology in Automobile sector. |
| C. | It is a microwave thruster that aims to replace rocket engines. |
| D. | It is a new device being developed that can store and bring data from space. |
| Answer» D. It is a new device being developed that can store and bring data from space. | |
| 86. |
COP 7 meet for WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) was recently held in? |
| A. | Istanbul, Turkey |
| B. | Washington D.C, USA |
| C. | Quito, Ecuador |
| D. | New Delhi, India |
| Answer» D. New Delhi, India | |
| 87. |
YAMANAKA Genes can be used for? 1. Regenerating old cells 2. Grow new organs 3. Converting adult cells into pluripotent stem cells 4. Generating RBCs 5. Bone implants Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only | |
| 88. |
What is AQUAPONIC Farming? |
| A. | It is a kind of inorganic farming bringing together Pisciculture and Viticulture |
| B. | It is a kind of organic farming bringing together Pisciculture and Sericulture |
| C. | It is a kind of inorganic farming bringing together Aquaculture and Pisciculture |
| D. | It is a kind of organic farming bringing together Aquaculture and Horticulture. |
| Answer» D. It is a kind of organic farming bringing together Aquaculture and Horticulture. | |
| 89. |
Human can acquire the Brucellosis infection through? 1. Consumption of Dairy products 2. Consumption of fertilized agro products 3. Contacting contaminated animal secretion Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 90. |
Consider the following statements regarding Quantum Communications: 1. It is a high security communication technology restricting interception by hacker. 2. It uses quantum cryptography. 3. Pakistan has recently launched a 712 km quantum communication line. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» A. 1 and 2 only | |
| 91. |
Recently, the First Water wave laser has been created by which of the following countries? |
| A. | China |
| B. | North Korea |
| C. | Israel |
| D. | India |
| Answer» C. Israel | |
| 92. |
What is Mare Imbrium? |
| A. | A region in North-western hemisphere on Mars |
| B. | A region in the North-Western hemisphere on Moon |
| C. | A Goldilock Zone around Mars |
| D. | A region in the Venus where evidences of Steep canyons has been found |
| Answer» B. A region in the North-Western hemisphere on Moon | |
| 93. |
‘Konkan 16’ is a 2016 edition of annual bilateral maritime exercise between? |
| A. | Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy |
| B. | Indian Navy and Japanese Navy |
| C. | Indian Navy and Royal Navy |
| D. | Indian Navy and Israeli Navy |
| Answer» C. Indian Navy and Royal Navy | |
| 94. |
What is WIFEX? |
| A. | It is a new project to connect a metro city with a single Wi-Fi. |
| B. | It is an experiment to provide Wi-Fi like services using solar energy. |
| C. | It is a campaign of government to develop better forecasting of winter fog. |
| D. | It is a program of government to increase contribution of private sector in the field of research and development in communication technology to achieve the aim of Digital India. |
| Answer» C. It is a campaign of government to develop better forecasting of winter fog. | |
| 95. |
Consider the following statements regarding RESOURCESAT-2A satellite: 1. It is a navigation satellite intended for resource monitoring. 2. Its weight is 1,235 kg. 3. It will follow the mission of Resourcesat-1 and Resourcesat-2 launched in 2003 and 2011 respectively. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 96. |
The India International Science Festival aims at? |
| A. | Showcasing developments in the field of science and technology in India. |
| B. | Collaborating International Science institutions. |
| C. | Attracting global community towards the contribution of India in the development of science and technology. |
| D. | Encouraging and developing scientific temper among young minds. |
| Answer» D. Encouraging and developing scientific temper among young minds. | |
| 97. |
EKUVERIN is Military exercise between India and which of the following countries? |
| A. | Russia |
| B. | Israel |
| C. | Maldives |
| D. | Mauritius |
| Answer» C. Maldives | |
| 98. |
INDRA NAVY is a bilateral military exercise between? |
| A. | India and USA |
| B. | India and Japan |
| C. | India and United Kingdom |
| D. | India and Russia |
| Answer» D. India and Russia | |
| 99. |
The new scheme of government ‘Digi-Dhan Yojana’ aims at? |
| A. | Financial inclusion |
| B. | Improving financial literacy |
| C. | Providing information related to benefits of demonetization |
| D. | Incentivizing digital payments |
| Answer» D. Incentivizing digital payments | |
| 100. |
Which of the following districts is being developed as India’s first ever carbon neutral district? |
| A. | Majuli |
| B. | Bodhgaya |
| C. | Varanasi |
| D. | Guwahati |
| Answer» A. Majuli | |
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