MCQ QUESTIONS for UPSC Aspirants
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03 Jul 2022
Question : With reference to the Solar Decathlon India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
- It is a unique initiative that is building a network of young professionals who can innovate and implement resilient net- zero energy buildings to combat climate change.
- It is conducted by the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) and the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) under the aegis of the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF).
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY30 Jun 2022
Question : Which one of the following pairs of countries are in news recently due to the ‘Hermit’ spyware targets?
Iran and UAE
Germany and Sweden
Japan and South Korea
Italy and Kazakhstan
Iran and UAE
Germany and Sweden
Japan and South Korea
Italy and Kazakhstan
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY21 Apr 2022
Question : Which of the following submarines of the Project-75 Scorpene programme have already been commissioned into the Indian Navy?
1, 2, 3 and 4
2, 3, 4 and 5
1, 2, 3 and 6
1, 2, 5 and 6
- Kalvari
- Khanderi
- Karanj
- Vagir
- Vagsheer
- Vela
1, 2, 3 and 4
2, 3, 4 and 5
1, 2, 3 and 6
1, 2, 5 and 6
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY26 Mar 2022
Question : Consider the following statements regarding the NASA’s Artemis mission:
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2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
- Artemis I will be the first integrated flight test of NASA’s Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket
- The first in a series of increasingly complex missions, Artemis I will be an uncrewed flight that will provide a foundation for human deep space exploration
- Artemis I was formerly known as Exploration Mission-1,
1 and 2 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY16 Mar 2022
Question :
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1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Recently Russia has been accused of using chemical bombs on Ukrainian civilians. Which of the following statements is/ are correct with respect to above incident?
- Russian force used phosphorus gas.
- International law prohibits the use of white phosphorus shells in heavily populated civilian areas.
- International law allows them in open spaces to be used as cover for troops.
Choose the correct code:
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY12 Mar 2022
Question : Consider the following statements regarding the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP):
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2 only
3 only
2 and 3 only
- KKNPP is the largest nuclear power station in India, situated in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu
- KKNPP have six reactors built in collaboration with Atomstroyexport, the Russian state company and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
- Nuclear Power is the third-largest source of generating electricity in India
1 and 3 only
2 only
3 only
2 and 3 only
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY10 Mar 2022
Question : Consider the following statements with regards to PARAM GANGA Super Computer deployed at IIT Roorkee:
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1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
- With a supercomputing capacity of 1.66 Petaflops, the system PARAM GANGA is designed and commissioned by C-DAC under Phase 2 of the build approach of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM),
- Infrastructure, Applications, R&D, HRD are the four major pillars of the NSM
- As of January 2018, Pratyush and Mihir are the fastest supercomputer in India with a maximum speed of 6.8 PetaFlops
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY07 Mar 2022
Question :
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1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
With respect to the “Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)”, which of the following purposes can be served?
- It is an electronic tag that can exchange data with an RFID reader through radio waves.
- RFID technology has Long-distance reading and high-storage capacity
- RFID technology can also work in harsh environments
Choose the correct statement/s from the following codes.
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY05 Mar 2022
Question : Consider the following statements about the KAVACH, an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection System:
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
- KAVACH is meant to provide protection by preventing trains to pass the signal at Danger (Red) and avoid collision.
- It activates the train braking system automatically if the driver fails to control the train as per the speed restrictions.
- It prevents collision between two Locomotives equipped with functional KAVACH system.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY02 Mar 2022
Question : Consider the following statements with regards to the Facility for Low Carbon Technology Deployment (FLCTD):
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2 only
both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
- FLCTD Project was launched in 2016 with an objective to identify innovative energy efficiency and low carbon technology solutions that address the existing technology gaps in Indian industrial and commercial sectors.
- FLCTD project is financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) in collaboration with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
1 only
2 only
both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY01 Mar 2022
Question : Consider the following statements with regards to the International Monsoons Project Office (IMPO):
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2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
- It would encompass activities and connections related to international monsoon research
- It is being set up to expand an integrated scientific approach to solve the seasonal variability of monsoons, enhancing the prediction skill of monsoons and cyclones, strengthening monsoon research for better support operations and services
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY26 Feb 2022
Question :
Fluoroscopy and MRI scans only
MRI scans and Ultrasonography only
Fluoroscopy, MRI scans and Ultrasonography only
PET scans, MRI scans , Ultrasonography and Fluoroscopy
Which of the following diagnostic tests do NOT involve exposure to ionizing radiation?
Fluoroscopy and MRI scans only
MRI scans and Ultrasonography only
Fluoroscopy, MRI scans and Ultrasonography only
PET scans, MRI scans , Ultrasonography and Fluoroscopy
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY22 Feb 2022
Question :
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2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements:
- CRISPR — Cas9 is an example of application of synthetic biology.
- India had set up a task force on systems biology and synthetic biology research in 2017, as part of the first three-year action agenda of NITI Aayog.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY05 Jan 2022
Question :
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Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following is correct regarding The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc)?
- It is an autonomous organization for fundamental research in mathematics only.
- It is funded mainly by the Department of Atomic Energy.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY28 Dec 2021
Question :
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2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements regarding the Brahmos Missile:
- The state-of-the-art cruise missiles are designed and produced by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India and Russia.
- It is the world’s fastest anti-ship cruise missile and is a part of the arsenal of all three arms of the Indian defense forces - Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- It is a two-stage missile with the first stage as a solid propellant booster while the second is a liquid ramjet.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY19 Oct 2021
Question : According to the 2021 Global TB report released recently by the World Health Organization (WHO), which country topped the list of countries which contributed most to the global reduction in TB notifications between 2019 and 2020?
India
Indonesia
Philippines
China
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
India
Indonesia
Philippines
China
13 Sep 2021
Question : Consider the following statements regarding Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
- Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is a non-profit corporation working to promote the stability and integrity of the Internet.
- Making rules for online financial transactions and Internet content control are the core functions of ICANN.
- ICANN implemented a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), which has been used to resolve disputes over the rights to domain names.
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY29 Jun 2021
Question :
Solid waxy substance that floats around the surface of the water body.
Type of ‘Irwin’ mangoes known for their unique ruby red colour.
Highly infectious viral disease that invades nervous system.
Fully automated, high-end machine for performing RT-PCR testing for COVID-19.
Q.1) The term ‘Ambergris’ was recently in the news. It is a:
Solid waxy substance that floats around the surface of the water body.
Type of ‘Irwin’ mangoes known for their unique ruby red colour.
Highly infectious viral disease that invades nervous system.
Fully automated, high-end machine for performing RT-PCR testing for COVID-19.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY