1. Consider the following phenomena :
1. Light is affected by gravity.
2. The Universe is constantly expanding.
3. Matter warps its surrounding space-time.
2. The Universe is constantly expanding.
3. Matter warps its surrounding space-time.
Which of the above is/are the
prediction/predictions of Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, often
discussed in media?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. c
2. With reference to the Genetically
Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following
statements :
1. GM mustard has the genes of soil the bacterium that gives the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety
of pests.
2. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization.
3. GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b)2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
2. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization.
3. GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b)2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
Answer. b
3. Consider the following pairs :
Terms have sometimes seen in the news
Context /Topic
1. Belle II
experiment
- Artificial Intelligence
2. Blockchain technology - Digital/Cryptocurrency
3. CRISPR — Cas9 - Particle Physics
2. Blockchain technology - Digital/Cryptocurrency
3. CRISPR — Cas9 - Particle Physics
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. b
4. When the alarm of your smartphone rings
in the morning, you wake up and tap it to stop the alarm which causes your
geyser to be switched on automatically. The smart mirror in your bathroom shows
the day's weather and also indicates the level of water in your overhead tank.
After you take some groceries from your refrigerator for making breakfast, it
recognizes the shortage of stock in it and places an order for the supply of
fresh grocery items. When you step out of your house and lock the door, all
lights, fans, geysers, and AC machines get switched off automatically. On your
way to the office, your car warns you about traffic congestion ahead and suggests
an alternative route, and if you are late for a meeting, it sends a- message to
your office accordingly.
In the context of emerging communication
technologies, which one of the following term" best applies to the above
scenario?
(a) Border Gateway Protocol
(b) Internet of Things
(c) Internet Protocol
(d) Virtual Private Network
(b) Internet of Things
(c) Internet Protocol
(d) Virtual Private Network
Answer.b
5. In which of the following areas can GPS
technology be used?
1. Mobile phone operations
2. Banking operations
3. Controlling the power grids
2. Banking operations
3. Controlling the power grids
Select the
correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer.d
6. "3D printing" has applications
in which of the following?
1. Preparation of confectionery items
2. Manufacture of bionic ears
3. Automotive industry
4. Reconstructive surgeries
5. Data processing technologies
2. Manufacture of bionic ears
3. Automotive industry
4. Reconstructive surgeries
5. Data processing technologies
Select the
correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer.d
7. The identity platform `Aadhaar' provides
open "Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)". What does it imply?
1. It can be integrated into any
electronic device.
2. Online authentication using iris is possible.
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
2. Online authentication using iris is possible.
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
8. With reference to India’s satellite
launch vehicles, consider the following statements:
1. PSLVs launch the satellites useful
for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to
launch communication satellites.
2. Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth.
3. GSLV Mk III is a four-staged launch l vehicle with the first and third stages l using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct.?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 3 only
2. Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth.
3. GSLV Mk III is a four-staged launch l vehicle with the first and third stages l using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct.?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 3 only
Answer.a
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