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EXPECTED
QUESTIONS
PRELIMS '19
Science &
Technology
1. The European Spallation (ESS) facility is being built (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
in Lund, Sweden. Consider the following statements in
this context: 6.Which of the following is/are the advantage(s) of Li-
1. The European Spallation Source (ESS) is a multi- ion batteries over the acid batteries?
disciplinary research facility based on the world’s 1. The use of Li-ion battery does not cause the
most powerful neutron source. environmental damage like that of lead pollution
2. A neutron source and its instruments enable caused by lead acid batteries.
scientists to see and understand basic atomic 2. Li-ion batteries have a constant voltage output
structures and forces. ensuring longer life of equipment connected.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 3. When compared to lead acid batteries, Li-ion
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only batteries weigh just about a third and have near full
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 efficiency in both charging and discharging.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
2. The Government of India has recently banned the (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3
use of Oxytocin. In this context, consider the following (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
statements:
1. Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by the Thyroid 7. Consider the following statements regarding the
gland. guided missile Pinaka Mark-II:
2. It plays a role in social interaction. 1. It is developed indigenously by DRDO with the
3. Oxytocin is used both for humans and animals to help of private companies and is the first example
accelerate normal labour. of Public-private partnership in defence sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? 2. It has high accuracy and equipped with a
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 navigation, guidance and control system with a
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 range of 70 to 80 km.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3.Consider the following statements regarding ‘Indian (a) 1 only (b)2 only
Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)’: (d)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2
1. IRNSS is designed to provide accurate positioning
and timing services to users in India as well as 8. Consider the following rovers sent to mars for
region extending beyond India. various scientific studies:
2. A geosynchronous orbit synchronizes with the 1. Opportunity rover, launched by National
rotation of the Earth. Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), is
3. All the seven satellites under IRNSS are placed in engaged in searching signs of past life on Mars.
the geosynchronous orbit. 2. Curiosity rover, deployed by European Space
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Agency (ESA), is assessing whether Venus ever
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only had an environment able to support small life
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 forms called microbes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
4. Consider the following statements regarding (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
‘cryogenic engine’ in space technology:
1. The cryogenic engines use liquid hydrogen as fuel 9. Consider the following points:
and liquid oxygen as oxidiser. 1. A Lagrange point is a location in space where the
2. The cryogenic engines are more efficient than solid combined gravitational forces of the Earth and the
and liquid stages. Sun equal the centrifugal force felt by a much
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? smaller third body.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. Heliosphere is the region where the constant flow
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 of particles from Sun collides with material from
the rest of the galaxy.
5. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Space Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Debris’: (a)1 only (b)2 only
1. Space debris is a term for the mass of waste, (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2
artificially created in space, mostly in Earth orbit.
2. Space debris can destroy a whole aircraft. 10.Consider the following statements regarding
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (NASAM - II), sometimes seen in the news:1. It is an advanced air defence system being 3. It is expected to be launched by 2022.
developed by India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. It is the state-of-the-art defence system that has (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3
ability to quickly identify and destroy enemy (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
aircraft including Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 16. The CARE Experiment is related to which of the
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only following?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Air pollution (b) Neonatal care
(c) HIV (d) Manned space mission
11.Consider the following statements regarding
FASTag: 17. Consider the following types of stealth technologies
1. A FASTag is a reloadable tag that automatically that are used in building combat aircraft:
deducts toll charges and allows a vehicle to pass 1. In material stealth, radar-absorbing materials are
through a toll gate without stopping for the used to absorb the radio waves thus reducing the
payment. radar footprint.
2. It is mandatory for cars and trucks sold after 2. In geometric stealth, the aircraft is designed at
December 2017 to be fitted with a FASTag. such angles that deflects away maximum radar
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? waves to minimise radar cross section.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
12.The “Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment
Follow-On (GRACE-FO)” mission was recently 18. With respect to HELINA- a Helicopter Launched
launched by which of the following space agencies? Nag missile, consider the following statements:
(a) National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1. It is a fifth generation Anti-Tank guided missile
(NASA) indigenously developed under Integrated Guided
(b) European Space Agency (EAS) Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)of
(c) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) DRDO.
(d) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) 2. Anti-Tank Guided Missiles are primarily designed
to hit and destroy heavily armoured military
13. Consider the following statements regarding vehicles.
MediPix Technology: 3. HELINA can be fired from Dhruv advanced light
1. A chip of MediPix has been developed to take helicopter and HAL Rudra attack helicopter.
colour see-through images of body parts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. MediPix Technology is developed by European (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3
Space Agency. (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 19. A new Gamma Ray Telescope is being established
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 in Laddakh. In this context, consider the following
statements:
14. The Indian Government is planning to launch 5G 1. This will be the first such telescope to be available
in India soon. In this context, consider the globally.
following statements regarding the Millimeter 2. Gamma rays are the longest waves and therefore
Waves: have the highest energy in the electromagnetic
1. Millimeter waves are broadcasted at frequencies spectrum.
between 30 and 300 gigahertz. 3. Earth’s atmosphere blocks most gamma rays.
2. Millimeter waves can easily travel through Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
buildings or obstacles and they can be absorbed by (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3
tree cover and rain. (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 20. Cyclone-30, the name sometimes seen in news, is
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 associated with which of the following:
(a) India’s biggest cyclotron facility to produce
15. With respect to the ‘Gaganyan Mission’, consider radioisotopes
the following statements: (b) India’s cyclone detecting laboratory
1. It is India’s first manned space mission. (c) Cyclone recently devastated the Indonesian island
2. It will be launched through PSLV MK III flight. (d) Name of NASA’s aircraft21. Which of the following might led to significant 1. It is the world’s largest experimental fission facility.
changes in future jobs in the world? 2. India is one of the party of ITER.
1. High-speed mobile internment 3. It will use hydrogen fusion to produce massive
2. Cloud technology heat energy.
3. Artificial intelligence Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4. Robots and automation (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1,2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2,3 and 4
(c) 3 and 4 (d) 1,2, 3 and 4 27.STAR-C sometimes seen in the news is related to
which of the following?
22. Consider the following statements: (a) NASA’s project to study the outer surface of star
1. PSLV-C42 is the lightest version of Polar Satellite (b) Certification given to organic products by Ministry
Launch Vehicle (PSLV). of Food Processing
2. It carried two Indian satellites viz. NovaSAR and (c) International Solar Alliance’s Project
S1-4 into space. (d) Hallmark issued by Bureau of Indian Standards on
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Gold and Silver Jewellery
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 28.Consider the following statements regarding
‘Astrosat’:
23. Indian Space Research Organisation has recently 1. It is India’s first dedicated multi wavelength space
launched two satellites viz. NovaSAR and S1-4 from its observatory.
launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Which of 2. It has been launched by Indian Space Research
the following statements is/are correct regarding these Organisation (ISRO) in collaboration with the
satellites? Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
1. The NovaSAR is a technology demonstration Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
mission and will be used for ship detection and (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
maritime monitoring, flood monitoring besides (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
agricultural and forestry applications.
2. The S1-4 will be used for environment monitoring, 29. The term ‘SpiNNaker’, some seen in news, is
urban management, and tackling disasters. (a) World’s largest supercomputer work like human
Select the correct answer using the code given below: brain.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) NASA’s space mission to probe Neptune.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Spain’s satellite launch vehicle.
(d) Russia’s Nuclear Submarine.
24. Voyager 2 is the space probe launched
1. by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 30.Which of the following statements is/are correct
(NASA). regarding the‘Earth BioGenome Project’?
2. to study the outer planets. 1. The project aims to sequence the genomes of
3. by European Space Agency (ESA). Eukaryotes.
4. to study the heliosphere. 2. Eukaryotes are organism whose cells have a
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? nucleus enclosed within membranes.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 and 4 Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(c) 1 and 4 (d) 2 and 3 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
25.Consider the following statements regarding
1. National Centre for Coastal Research is an 31.Which of the following is/are correct regarding the
attached office of the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Polarimetry Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) launched
2. The Ministry of Earth Sciences is responsible for by ISRO?
preservation and conservation of marine 1. It will significantly improve the accuracy of rainfall
environment in India. estimation
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. It can provide timely flash flood warnings.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 3. Contrary to other radars, it can provide cyclone’s
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 internal flow and structure.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
26. Consider the following statements regarding the (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 only
International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1,2 and 3
(ITER):32.‘ExoMars’ is a space joint venture between which of (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
the following agencies?
(a) Indian Space Research Organisation and National 37. 1Astronomical Unit is defined as the difference
Aeronautical Space Agency between
(b) India Space Research Organisation and European (a) Earth and Moon
Space Agency (b) Moon and Sun
(c) National Aeronautical Space Agency and Russia’s (c) Sun and Earth
Roscosmos (d) Sun and a star outside the solar system
(d) European Space Agency and Russia’s Roscosmos 38. The term ‘Pralay’, sometimes in the news, is
associated with which of the following?
33 . Consider the following statements regarding (a) A newly developed surface-to-surface tactical
Kepler mission: missile.
1. It is especially designed to survey the atmosphere (b) A cyclone that occurred in Andhra Pradesh.
of Jupiter. (c) A vaccine for the first time conceived and
2. It is one of the key space missions of the developed from scratch in India.
European Space Agency. (d) A warfare exercise between India and Vietnam.
Which of the following statements given above are
correct? 39.Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only recently completed the design Small Satellite Launch
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Vehicle (SSLV). In this context, consider the following
statements:
34. Consider the following statements regarding Agni – 1. It is longer in length than GSLV but shorter than
I: PSLV.
1. Agni-I is a long-range ballistic missile developed 2. Unlike PSLV and GSLV, it can be assembled both
under the Integrated Guided Missile Development horizontally and vertically.
Program. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. It is developed to fill the gap between Prithvi-II (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
and Agni-II. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Agni-I was developed by advanced systems
laboratory of the DRDO. 40. Consider the following statements regarding the
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ‘Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre’:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 1. It was established at Indian National Centre for
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1,2 and 3 Ocean Information Sciences, (INCOIS - ESSO)
Bengaluru.
35.Consider the following statements regarding 2. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of
UNNATI program of Indian Space Research Science and Technology.
Organisation (ISRO): 3. It includes a real-time seismic monitoring network
1. It is a capacity building program on Nanosatellite of seventeen broadband seismic stations to detect
development. tsunamigenic earthquakes.
2. It is launched to commemorate the 50th Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
anniversary of the first United Nations conference (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
on the exploration and peaceful uses of outer (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
space.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 41. ‘Yutu 2’ is a lunar rover of which of the following
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only countries?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) China (b) Japan
(c) South Korea (d) Singapore
36.Which of the following is/are objectives of
‘National Supercomputing Mission’? 42. Which of the following is/are known as ‘Galileo
1. To enhance India’s capability in solving grand Moons’?
challenge problems of national and global 1. Europa 2. Ganymede
relevance. 3. Callisto
2. To enable scientists and researchers to carry out Select the correct answer using the code given below:
cutting-edge research in their respective domains. (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
3. To optimize investments in supercomputing. (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only43. CHIME, a telescope, which recently reported 49.Consider the following statements regarding
repeating fast radio burst from deep space for only the ‘Microbial Fuel Cell’:
second time in history, belongs to which of the 1. It harnesses the power of respiring microbes to
following countries? convert organic substrates directly into electrical
(a) China (b) Russia energy.
(c) Canada (d) USA 2. It transforms chemical energy into electricity using
oxidation reduction reactions.
44. Consider the following statements regarding Light Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Combat Aircraft Tejas: (a) 1 only
1. It is single-seat multi-role jet fighter, powered by (b) 2 only
single engine. (c) Both 1 and 2
2. It is pegged as world’s smallest and lightest (d) Neither 1 nor 2
subsonic fighter aircraft in its class.
3. It has been designed, developed and manufactured 50. Consider the following statements regarding
indigenously by state owned Hindustan ‘Brownian motion’:
Aeronautical Limited (HAL). 1. It is the continuous random movement of
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? microscopic solid particles when suspended in
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 liquid or gas.
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. It occurs because of collisions of the particles with
the continually moving molecules of the liquid or
45.Chandra X-ray observatory, a space based telescope, gas.
has been launched by which of the following agencies? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) European Space Agency (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Indian Space Research Organisation
(d) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency 51. CAR-T, a technology sometimes seen in news, is
related to which of the following?
46. Consider the following statements regarding (a) Cancer treatment
recently approved ‘National Mission on (b) New car technology based on biofuel
Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems’: (c) DNA profiling
1. Cyber Physical System is an interdisciplinary field (d) New missile technology
that deals with the deployment of computer-based
systems that do things in the physical world. 52. Consider the following statements regarding the
2. The mission aims at Technology Translation ‘XPoSat’:
Research Parks (TTRP). 1. It is a 5-year Mission satellite of ISRO which will
Select the correct answer using the code given below: be used to learn more about cosmic radiation.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. The satellite will measure polarization of X-ray
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 photons.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
47. The government of India has recently launched (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
‘National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Systems’. In this context, consider the following:
1. Artificial intelligence 2. Robotics 53. Which of the following statements is/are correct
3. Quantum encryption 4. Big Data Analytics regarding the HELINA Missile:
Which of the above is/are associated with Cyber- 1. It is helicopter-launched version of NAG anti-tank
physical systems? guided missile.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2, 3 and 4 2. It is indigenously designed and built by ISRO.
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 3 only Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
48. Which of the following statements is incorrect (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
regarding leprosy disease?
(a) If left untreated it can lead to physical deformity 54.Consider the following statements regarding the
and disability. QRSAM missile:
(b) It is a bacterial disease. 1. It is an all-weather weapon system that is capable of
(c) It is hereditary disease. tracking and firing with precision.
(d) It is known as Hansen’s disease. 2. It is an air to air missile.
3. It has been developed with the help of Israel.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 3. It can almost accurately ascertain the identity of a
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 person.
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
55. Consider the following statements regarding 5G (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
Living Labs: (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It has been launched by Infosys.
2. It aims to help enterprises imagine and create new 60. Consider the following statements regarding the 3D
business models. printing:
3. It helps Communication Service Providers (CSPs) 1. 3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process
accelerate and monetize their 5G network of making three dimensional solid objects from a
deployment. digital file.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. 3D printing requires more material than traditional
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 manufacturing methods to produce complex
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 shapes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
56.Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. The Kalamset is a 130-kg military imaging satellite. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Microsat-R is a 10cm cube communication nano-
satellite weighing about 1.2kg designed by 61. Consider the following statements regarding the
students. Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM):
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. It was India's first interplanetary mission, launched
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only by using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)
(c) Bot 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 rocket.
2. India had created global history by becoming the
57. Consider the following statements regarding first Asian nation to reach the Mars orbit in a
recently launched ‘Vande Bharat Express’: space mission.
1. It is India's first high speed train equipped with 3. ISRO has become the second space agency to
world class passenger amenities. reach Mars after NASA.
2. It has been started between New Delhi and Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Varanasi. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
3. It was built by Integral Coach Factory, Chennai. (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 62. Consider the following statements regarding the
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Chandrayan mission-1:
1. Chandrayan-1 was launched by India in 2009 using
58. Consider the following statements regarding the PSLV-C11.
Solid Fuel Ducted ‘Ramjet’: 2. The primary objective of the mission was to
1. Ramjet is a form of air-breathing jet engine that prepare a three-dimensional atlas of both near and
uses the vehicle’s forward motion to compress far side of the moon and chemical, mineralogical
incoming air for combustion without a rotating and photo-geological mapping of moon.
compressor. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. It is a missile propulsion technology jointly (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
developed by India and Russia. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. It will help India’s surface-to-air and air-to-air
missiles to perform better and enhance their strike 63. Consider the following statements regarding the
range, making them more lethal. Atomic clocks:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. An atomic clock is a clock device that uses an
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 electronic transition frequency of the
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 electromagnetic spectrum.
2. Atomic clocks are the most accurate time and
59. Consider the following statements regarding the frequency standards known.
DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid: 3. These are used in global navigation satellite
1. DNA is located in the cell nucleus and in the systems.
mitochondria both. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. DNA is a double helix formed by base pairs (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
attached to a sugar-phosphate backbone. (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 364. Consider the following pairs of Regional Navigation 1. It is designed mainly to deliver the “earth-
Satellite System and associated countries: observation” or “remote sensing” satellites to Sun-
1. India : Navic Synchronous circular polar orbits.
2. PSLV is a four-staged launch vehicle with first and
third stage using solid rocket motors and second
2. Russia : Galileo and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. US : Global Positioning System (GPS) (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 Nor 2
69. Which of the following is/are the earth
4. Europe : Glonass observations satellites?
1. CARTOSAT 2
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly 2. RESOURCSAT 1
matched? 3. OCEANSAT 2
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 1, 3 and 4 Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
65.Consider the following statements regarding
GROWTH (Global Relay of Observatories Watching 70. Consider the following statements regarding the
Transients Happen: Hubble Space Telescope:
1. It is an international mission of China in 1. It is a joint venture between National Aeronautics
collaboration with European Union . and Space Administration (NASA) and Indian
2. It is jointly operated by 17 observatories in the Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
northern hemisphere. 2. It has the ability to see in multiple wavelengths —
3. It is an international scientific collaborative project near infrared, visible light and near ultraviolet.
in astronomy studying the physics of fast changing Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
events in the cosmos. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 71.Consider the following statements:
1. Blue Moon occurs when two full moons appear in
66.Consider the following statements regarding the same calendar month, the second is termed a
Cryogenic propellants: “blue moon".
1. Cryogenic propellants are liquefied gases stored at 2. Super Moon occurs when the full moon is at the
very low temperature. closest point of its orbit to the Earth, which is also
2. Most frequently, liquid hydrogen is used as the fuel called the perigee.
and liquid oxygen as the oxidizer. 3. Blood Moon occurs when the moon turns into red
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? colour during the height of the eclipse as some
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only light does reach it even though the moon is in the
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 shadow of the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
67. Consider the following statements regarding the (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 only
ASTROSAT: (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above
1. It is India’s second multi wavelength space
observatory. 72.Consider the following statements regarding the
2. It is dubbed as a smaller version of NASA's Solar Flare:
Hubble Space Telescope 1. It is a dramatic increase in brightness of a star
3. It aims to Estimate magnetic fields of neutron thought to be due to the magnetic energy stored in
stars. the star's atmosphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. Solar flare ejects clouds of electrons, ions and
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 atoms along with electromagnetic radiations.
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Solar flares are helpful in manned space missions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
68. Consider the following statements regarding the (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle): (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 373. Consider the following statements regarding the
Neutrino: 79.Consider the following statements regarding the
1. This is the most abundant particle in the universe. INS Arihant:
2. Neutrinos are similar to the electron but they do 1. It is India’s first indigenously built nuclear
not carry electric charge. powered submarine.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. It is based on the design of the Russian nuclear
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only powered attack submarine.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 Nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
74. Consider the following statements regarding the (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
National Large Solar Telescope (NLST):
1. It will help in understanding the formation and 80. Consider the following statements regarding the
decay of sunspots. Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System
2. NLST will be the largest solar telescope in the (CIBMS):
world. 1. It is a robust and integrated system that is capable
3. It will be established in Jaisalmer region of of addressing the gaps in the present system of
Rajasthan. border security.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. It will include an efficient and dedicated
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 communication network including fiber optic
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 cables and satellite communication for transmitting
data gathered.
75. Consider the following statements regarding the 3. It will eliminate human resource from border
Akash missile: management.
1. It is a supersonic surface-to-surface missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. This has range of 25 km. (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
3. It has been developed by the Defence Research (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 81. Consider the following statements about
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 AADHAAR:
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Its virtual ID is a 12 digit number.
2. It is released by UIDAI which is a non-statutory
76. Consider the following statements regarding the body.
types of missile: 3. There is no hologram or digital signature on
1. A cruise missile is an unmanned self-propelled Physical Aadhaar card.
guided vehicle that sustains flight through Which of the statements given above is/are not
aerodynamic lift for most of its flight path. correct?
2. A ballistic missile is a missile that has a ballistic (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 only
trajectory over most of its flight path, regardless of (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 only
whether or not it is a weapon delivery vehicle.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 82.Consider the following statements about National
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Technical Research Organization (NTRO):
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. The NTRO was created after the 1999 Kargil
conflict as a dedicated technical intelligence
77.Muntra, with respect to defence technology, is agency.
(a) India’s first unmanned tank 2. It functions under the National Security Advisor.
(b) Ballistic missile 3. It also includes National Institute of Cryptology
(c) Submarine Research and Development.
(d) Warship Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
78. Which of the following are Unmanned Aerial (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Vehicles in India?
1. Nishant 2. Panchi. 83.Consider the following statements regarding
3. Lakshya 4. Daksh Hydrogen Bombs:
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Hydrogen bombs are thermonuclear weapons
which employs fusion of isotopes of hydrogen.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 2. The energy released in a Hydrogen bomb is several
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 magnitudes higher than an Atom bomb.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 89.World’s largest solar park in India is named as
(a) Shakti Sthala (b) Zhengfei
84.Consider the following statements about Data (c) Ningxia (d) Indira Gandhi Solar park
mining:
1. It’s defined as a process used to extract usable data 90. Recently, a seven-year-old in Kerala has been
from a larger set of any raw data by analysing data detected with the West Nile Virus. With regard to the
patterns in large batches of data using one or more West Nile Virus, consider the following statements:
software. 1. The virus is mostly spread through the
2. It involves effective data collection and contaminated food and water.
warehousing as well as computer processing. 2. It is serologically similar to the Japanese
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Encephalitis virus.
(a) 1only (b) 2 only 3. West Nile virus can cause a fatal neurological
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 Nor 2 disease in humans.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
85. Consider the following statements about Artificial (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
Intelligence (AI): (c) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It is branch of computer science dealing with
simulation of intelligent behavior in computers. 91. Which of the following statements about Aditya-L1
2. It enables computer system to carry out task on is/are correct?
their own that otherwise requires human 1. It is India's first solar mission.
intelligence. 2. Placing the satellite in the halo orbit around the L1
3. Robotics is also a major field related to AI. point has the major advantage of continuously
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? viewing the Sun without any occultation.
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
86. Consider the following statements regarding
Internet of things (IoT): 92. Which of the following statements are correct with
1. The internet of things (IoT) is the network of regard to Free Space Optical (FSO) Communication?
physical devices, vehicles, buildings and other 1. It is an optical communication technology in
items-embedded with electronics, software, which data is transmitted by propagation of light
sensors, and network connectivity that enable in free space allowing optical connectivity.
these objects to collect and exchange data. 2. Working of FSO is similar to OFC (optical fiber
2. IoT creates opportunities for more direct cable) networks but the only difference is that the
integration of the physical world into computer optical beams are sent through free air or vacuum
based systems. instead of glass fiber.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
87.Consider the following statements about Zika virus: 93. State governments are launching ‘Triple Drug
1. Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted Therapy-IDA programmes as part of the national
primarily by Aedes mosquitoes. programme for elimination of lymphaticfilariasis (LF)
2. Zika virus does not transmit sexually. by 2020. With reference to this, consider the following
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? statements about LymphaticFilariasis:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. Lymphatic filariasis is commonly known as
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 elephantiasis.
2. It is a neglected tropical disease.
88.Consider the following statements regarding 3. Infection occurs when filarial parasites are
Biological Medicines: transmitted to humans through mosquitoes.
1. These are derived from living cells or organisms. 4. It causes severe Neurological disorders.
2. These are used to treat diabetes and various Which of the statements given above are correct?
cancers. (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 3 and 4
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 only (b) 2 onlyidentify areas for use of Space Technology in
94. Which of the following statements are correct improving Border Management. With reference to this,
about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? identify which of the following are Military Satellites
1. It is the broader term for resistance in different that provide services to the Indian defence forces?
types of microorganisms and encompasses 1. GSAT 11
resistance to antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic 2. GSAT 7
and antifungal drugs. 3. GSAT-7A
2. Microorganisms that become resistant to most 4. Microsat-R
antimicrobials are often referred to as ‘superbugs’. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
3. It affects the, medical procedures such as organ (a) 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 4
transplantation, cancer chemotherapy, major (c) 2 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
surgeries etc. making them very risky.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 99. Which of the following statements about UNispace
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 Nanosatellite Assembly & Training Programme
(c) 1 and 3 (d0 1, 2 and 3 (UNNATI) is/are correct?
1. The programme was launched by ISRO with an
95.Consider the following pairs: aim to build capacity for Nano satellite
development.
1. NAG : It is an intercontinental surface-to-
surface, nuclear capable ballistic 2. It is an initiative to commemorate the 50th
missile. anniversary of the first United Nations conference
on the exploration and peaceful uses of outer
2. AGNI : It is a third generation ‘fire and space.
forget’ anti-tank guided missile. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. TRISHUL : A Quick Reaction Surface to Air (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Missile, used as an anti-sea
skimmer from a ship against low 100. Which of the following is a form of Ransomware
flying attacking missiles. ?
1. Petro
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? 2. Locky
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only 3. Yono
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 4. BeiDou
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
96. Which of the following statements is/are correct (a) 2 and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 4
about the recently built Super computer ‘Param (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Shivay’?
1. It is the first super computer designed & built 101. With respect to NISAR mission, which of the
under the National Supercomputing Mission. following statements is/are correct?
2. It has now become the fastest Super Computer in 1. It is a dual frequency L-band and S band radar
India with processing speed 5.0 PF. mission, that will map Earthevery 12 days from
Select the correct answer using the code given below: two directions.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. It will make global integrated measurements of the
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 causes and consequences of landsurface changes.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
97. Consider the following statements about Hepatitis: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. It is an inflammation of the liver often caused by (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
virus.
2. Hepatitis A and E are typically caused by ingestion 102. Which of the following statements is/are correct
of contaminated food or water. with regard to Gravitational Waves?
3. There is a vaccine to prevent hepatitis C however, 1. Gravitational waves are 'ripples' in the fabric of
there are no vaccines for hepatitis A, B and E. space-time caused by some of the most violent and
Which of the above statements are correct? energetic processes.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 2. Newton in his theory of universal gravitation
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 predicted the existence of Gravitational waves for
the first time.
98. Union Home Minister has recently approved report Select the correct answer using the code given below:
of Task Force created by Ministry of Home Affairs to (a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Lithium-ion batteries are more efficient in both
charge and discharge while the lead batteries have
103. Which of the following Statements are Correct less efficiency.
with regard to Global Relay of Observatories Watching Select the correct answer using the codes give below:
Transients Happen (GROWTH)-India? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3
1. It is a fully robotic imaging telescope. (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It is a part of multi-country collaborative initiative
to observe transient events in the universe. 107. Consider the following initiatives of the
3. Transient events are short lived burst of energy in government:
a system caused by a sudden change of state. 1. NIDHI aims to provide technological solutions to
Select the correct answer using the code given below: the pressing needs of the society and to create new
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 avenues for wealth and job creation.
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. KIRAN aims to bring gender equality to the field
of science and technology and build
104. Which of the following are the focus sectors leadershippositions for women.
highlighted by NITI AYOG under National Strategy Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
on Artificial Intelligence? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. Defence (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Healthcare
3. Education 108. Consider the following statements about Bio Ink:
4. Infrastructure 1. It consists of a hydrogel biomaterial which
5. Agriculture temporarily mimics the natural extracellular matrix
6. Transportation environment of mammalian cells.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 2. Bio inks are ideal for 3D bioprinting, thus provide
(a) 1, 2 and 5 a 3D environment for culturing cells.
(b) 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
105. Which of the following types of Bio Fuels and its 109. Consider the following statements about
description is/are correctly matched? TRACHOMA:
1. Bio : It is an alcohol produced from 1. Trachoma is a chronic infective disease of eye and
is leading cause of infective blindness globally.
ethanol fermentation of carbohydrate and
2. It spreads through contact with infective eye or
cellulosic material of crops and
other plants and grasses. nose discharges, either directly from person to
person, or mediated by flies.
2. Bio : It is a methyl or methyl ester of fatty 3. India has already been declared free from infective
Diesel acids produced by trans Trachoma.
esterification of oils and fats Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
obtained from plants and animals. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Bio gas : It is methane produced by anaerobic
digestion of organic material by 110. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct
anaerobes. with regard to GSLV Mk III?
1. It is a two- stage heavy lift launch vehicle
Select the correct answer using the code given below: developed by ISRO.
(a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 2. The vehicle has indigenously developed upper
(c) None of the above (d) 1, 2 and 3 stage cryogenic engine.
3. The first developmental flight of GSLV Mk III
106. Which of the following are the advantages of was GSAT-19 which was successfully placed to a
lithium-ion batteries over lead acid batteries? Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.
1. Lithium-ion batteries are one-third the weight of Select the correct answer using the code give below:
lead acid batteries. (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
2. Lithium-ion batteries are much cleaner technology (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
and are safer for the environment.
111. Which the following statements about India’s
Nuclear Command Authority (NCA) is/are incorrect?1. It is responsible for command, control and 1. Norovirus is similar to rota virus that induces
operational decisions regarding India's nuclear diarrhea.
weapons programme. 2. Norovirus mostly infects children between the age
2. The Executive Council which authorises a nuclear group of 1-5
attack when deemed necessary is headed by the 3. Norovirus spreads through the bite of mosquito
Prime Minister. Aedes aegypti.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 4. There is currently no vaccine available to prevent
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Norovirus.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above are correct?
112. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 and 4 (b) 1, 3 and 4
1. It is a distinctive sign that identifies certain goods (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
or services produced or provided by an individual
or a company. 117. Which of the following statements about Project
2. It is allocated to a visual symbol such as name, Brainwave is/are correct?
label, numerals, combination of colours, logo 1. It is an Initiative launched by Google.
3. It can renewed indefinitely with payment of fees 2. It is a deep learning platform for real-time artificial
for every 10 years. intelligence (AI) and capable of processing
The above statements refers to which of the following requests as fast as it receives it.
forms of Intellectual Property Rights? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) Patent (b) Copyright (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Industrial Design (d) Trademark (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
113. Which of the following are Arihant Class Ballistic
missile submarine (SSBN)? 118. Consider the following statements with regard to
1. INS Arighat Quantum Dots:
2. INS Chakra 1. Quantum dots are tiny particles or nanocrystals of
3. INS Sindhughosh a semiconducting material.
4. INS Kalvari 2. Quantum dots display unique electronic
Select the correct answer using the code give below: properties, intermediate between those of bulk
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 semiconductors and discrete molecules.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 3. They can be made to emit or absorb specific
wavelengths of light by controlling their size.
114. Which of the following can be identified as the Which of the above statements are correct?
applications of Indian Regional Navigation Satellite (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
System NavIC? (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Terrestrial, Aerial and Marine Navigation
2. Vehicle tracking and fleet management 119. Which of the following statements is/are correct
3. Mapping and Geodetic data capture about Raman Effect?
4. Disaster Management 1. Raman Effect deals with the change in the
Select the correct answer using the code give below: wavelength of light that occurs when a light beam
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 is deflected by molecules.
(c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. This method can provide key information easily
and quickly by characterizing the chemical
115. Which of the following statements is/are correct composition and structure of a sample.
about ‘Artificial Leaf’? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. It absorbs sunlight to generate hydrogen fuel from (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
water. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. It is produced through ultra-thin wireless device
which mimics plant leaves to produce energy using 120. Which of the following statements is/are correct
water and sunlight. about Human Immune System?
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Antibodies’ are proteins produced by lymphocytes
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only against specific antigen.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Hydrochloric acid in the stomach kills the germs
that reach the stomach is a part of Acquired
116. The 23rd Olympic Winter Games at the South Immunity.
Korean was hit by an extraordinary outbreak of disease Select the correct answer using the code given below:
caused by Norovirus. With reference to this, consider (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
the following statements about Norovirus: (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 21. It is world’s highest altitude gravitational wave
121. 5. Match the following: telescope situated in the Himalayas set up by India
List I(Biotechnology types) List II(Fields) in collaboration with Nepal.
1. White Biotechnology A. Medical purpose 2. It is to detect the faintest echoes resonating from
2. Blue Biotechnology B. Marine or Fresh water areas the universe, which may reveal more about the Big
3. Red biotechnology C. Industrial purpose Bang.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1-A, 2- C, 3-B (b) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A (d) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
122. Which of the following is/are Autosomal 127. Consider the following Statements:
Recessive Genetic Disorder? 1. Patients suffering from this disorder are unable
1. Hemophilia to manufacture haemoglobin.
2. Sickle – cell anemia 2. The pair of genes controlling haemoglobin
3. Phenylketonuria production are defective.
Select the correct answer using the code give below: 3. Persons suffering from this disease require
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 frequent blood transfusion in order to survive.
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 The above statements signifies which of the following
genetic disorder?
123. Which of the following Plant hormones and their (a) Klinfilter
function is/are correctly matched? (b) Sickle Cell Anaemia
1. Auxins help in stimulating fruit ripening and (c) Thalassemia
determining the sex of a flower (d) Haemophilia
2. Gibberellins help in increasing the number of
fruits, the size of a fruit and also delay the ripening 128. Consider the following statements about the
of fruits in citrus plants. Hyperloop Transportation Technology:
3. Cytokinins are involved in the enlargement of stem 1. The technology uses a high-speed train that
cells. promises travel at twice the speed of a commercial
4. Ethylene helps in cell enlargement by increasing aircraft.
the plasticity of the cell wall. 2. Hyperloop consists of a low pressure tube with
Select the correct answer using the codes give below: capsules that are transported at both low and high
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 speeds throughout the length of the tube.
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 4 3. India's first Hyperloop Transportation system will
124. Which of the following disease is/are caused by connect the city centres of Ahmadabad and
Protozoa? Mumbai.
1. Malaria Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
2. Kala Azar (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
3. Dengue (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Chikungunya
Select the correct answer using the code give below: 129. Which of the following statements about Light-
(a) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 fidelity is/are incorrect?
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1,2, 3 and 4 1. Light-fidelity (LiFi) is a technology used for free-
space communication
125. Consider the following statements: 2. Li-Fi uses visible and near-visible light that carry
1. New Horizons was the first mission to the Pluto the LiFi signal hence it cannot pass through the
2. The mission Rosetta aims to catch Comet 67P and walls.
land a probe on it. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
3. Lucy and Psyche are the first outer space robotic (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
explorer to study in-depth the ‘inner space’ of (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Mars.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 130. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 1. It is a technology that acts as both a
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 cryptocurrency and a digital payment network for
financial transactions
126. Which of the following statements is/are correct 2. It was released in 2012 and its coin are labeled as
about Ngari observatory? XRP.3. It operates on an open source and peer-to-peer 1. It provides advanced information, enhances the
decentralized platform that allows for a seamless lead-time essential for saving lives and property in
transfer of money in any form. the event of a natural disaster associated with
The above statements refers to which of the following severe weather.
Crypto Currencies? 2. The radar has been indigenously developed by
(a) Petro (b) Litecoin Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL).
(c) Ripple (d) Bitcoin Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
131. Which of the following are rich source of Vitamin (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
A?
1. Milk products 136. Which of the following statements about Dry
2. Egg yolk Sorbent Injection (DSI) is/are incorrect?
3. Red palm oil 1. It is a pollution control system for the reduction
Select the correct answer using the code given below: sulphur dioxide and heavy metals like mercury.
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 3 only 2. It is a dry process in which a sorbent is injected
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 into the coal fired boiler where it interacts with
various pollutants & the resultant dry waste is
132. Which of the following are the features of removed.
Geosynchronous satellite? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. The angular velocity of the satellite is equal to (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
angular velocity of earth. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The orbit is circular.
3. Period of revolution is equal to period of rotation 137. UNESCO has declared 2019 as the International
of earth. Year of the Period Table of Chemical Elements. With
Select the correct answer using the code give below: regard to this identify which of the following
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 statement(s) is/are Incorrect?
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It has been declared to commemorate the 150th
birthday of the periodic table of chemical
133. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct elements.
with regard to Food Fortification? 2. The periodic table of chemical elements was
1. Food fortification is the deliberate addition of one discovered by Dmitry Mendeleev.
or more micronutrients to food. 3. The chemical elements under the periodic table are
2. India doesn't have any prescribed standards for arranged by atomic number.
fortification of various food products. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) None of the above
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
138. Which of the following is/are genetic disorders?
134. Which of the following statements are correct 1. Down Syndrome
about Drug regime in India? 2. Sickle Cell Anaemia
1. Drugs are regulated by the Drugs and Cosmetics 3. Klinefelter syndrome
Act, 1940 and Drugs and Cosmetic Rules, 1945. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(CDSCO) is the authority that approves new drugs (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
for manufacture and import.
3. Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) is the 139. Which of the following statements about
highest statutory decision-making body under the Quantum Computers is/are correct?
Union Health ministry on technical matters. 1. Quantum Computers store information in ‘typical
Select the correct answer using the code given below: ‘bits’ of 1 and 0 and are faster than the traditional
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 machines.
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Quantum Computers uses the principles of
quantum mechanics such as Superposition and
135. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Entanglement to perform computation.
recently launched the Polarimetry Doppler Weather Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Radar (PDWR) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Sriharikota. With reference to this, identify which of (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the following statements is/are correct about PDWR?140. Which of the following statements are correct
2. TESS : To explore planets transiting
about ‘Perovskite’ Solar Cells?
nearby stars
1. Perovskites are a class of materials that share a
similar structure, which display a myriad of
exciting properties like superconductivity, magneto 3. Emisat : To orbit the rocket at 3 different
resistance and more. altitude
2. Perovskite captures energy from a different part of
sunlight’s wavelength than silicon. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
3. Perovskite solar cells aims to increase the (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
efficiency and lower the cost of solar energy. (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 144. Which of the following statements is/are correct
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 with respect to ‘Congo Hemorrhagic Fever’ which was
recently in news:
141. Which of the following pairs are correctly 1. It is a zoonotic viral disease that is primarily
matched? transmitted to human beings from ticks and
livestock animals
1. Trojan : A software program created to 2. The virus can also spread between people via body
Horse automatically perform specific fluids.
operations. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. Virus : It can be used to steal (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
information, harm host
computers and networks etc.
145. Consider the following statements:
1. Embryonic stem cells are derived from the inner
3. Bot : It is a type of malware that
cell mass of an embryo and these are capable of
disguises itself as a normal file
forming any cell types of the body.
or program to trick users into
downloading and installing 2. Adult stem cells are also known as somatic stem
cell and it refers to non-reproductive cells in the
malware.
body.
4. Ransomware : It is a form of malware that 3. Induced pluripotent stem (IPS) cells are produced
essentially holds a computer by genetically manipulating somatic cells to
system captive while demanding produce embryonic-like stem cells.
a ransom. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 3 146. Which of the following changes in the vehicles will
be witnessed with the introduction of Bharat Stage VI
142. Consider the following statements regarding DNA or BS-VI emission standards in India?
fingerprinting: 1. It will make on-board diagnostics (OBD)
1. It is a method of isolating and identifying variable mandatory for all vehicles.
elements within the base-pair sequence of DNA. 2. Fuel injection system will have to be introduced by
2. This process involves the technology of the manufacturers in two wheelers.
autoradiography and restriction fragment length Select the correct answer using the code given below:
polymorphism technology. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
143. Which of the following pairs are correctly 147. Consider the following statements about ‘Food
matched? Irradiation’:
S.n. Mission : Objective 1. It is the process of exposing food and food
packaging to ionizing radiation.
1. Chang’e 4 : To study geology and how the 2. Irradiating food has the same benefits as when it is
probe moon formed heated, refrigerated, frozen or treated with
chemicals.3. Food Irradiation destroys disease-causing bacteria 1. It is a new malware which can create botnet and
and reduces the risk of food borne illnesses. launch Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
Which of the above statements are correct? attack.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 2. DDoS attacks knock off web services and network
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 3 only connectivity by bombarding servers with millions
of packets.
148. With reference to ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 Mission, Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
consider the following statements: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. It is a totally indigenous mission comprising of an (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Orbiter, Lander and Rover.
2. GSLV-Mk III will be used to launch Chandrayaan- 152. Consider the following statements about Gene
2. Therapy?
3. The lander on the Chandrayaan-2 mission will be 1. Gene therapy is designed to introduce genetic
named after Satish Dhawan. material into cells to compensate for abnormal
Which of the above statements is/are correct? genes or to make a beneficial protein.
(a) 1 and 2 2. A gene is not inserted directly but through a
(b) 2 only genetically engineered carrier known as vector.
(c) 3 only 3. CRISPR-Cas9 is an advance tool used for Genome
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Editing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
149. Consider the following pairs: (a) 1 and 3 (b) 1 and 2
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
S.n Adulterants : Purpose
1. Saccharin For Shiny appearance of 153. Whether DNA of the cell lies in the cytoplasm or
fruits is enclosed within a nuclear membrane, cells may be
termed as prokaryotic or eukaryotic. With reference to
2. Copper For ripening of Fruit this, identify which of the following statements
Sulphate correctly explains Prokaryotic Cell?
1. These cells do not have a well-organized nucleus.
3. Oxytocin For inducing growth in 2. The genetic material is a single molecule of DNA
Vegetable and animals lying in the cytoplasm.
3. Cells of plants, fungi, protozoa and animals are the
4. Metanil yellow For colouring yellow dal examples prokaryotic cells.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (a) 1 and 3 (b) 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1 and 2 (d) 2 and 3
154. Consider the following statements:
150. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct
with reference to Budapest Convention on Cyber 1. The organisms that live inside other living
Crime? organisms, and derive their food from them are
1. It is the only binding international instrument on called parasites.
2. Organisms that derive their food from dead and
this issue of Cyber Crime.
2. The Convention is supplemented by a Protocol on decaying organisms are called Saprotrophs.
Xenophobia and Racism committed through Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
computer systems. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. India is a founding member of the Budapest (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Convention. 155. Consider the following statements regarding the
Select the correct answer using the code given below: ASTROSAT:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 1. It is India’s first dedicated multi wavelength space
observatory.
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. India is third country after US and China to have
151. A new type of Malware called SAPOSHI recently space-based observatories.
made the news for its ability to completely take over Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
electronic devices. With reference to this, consider the (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2You can also read
