Sample Materials for CSAT Paper -1 (G.S.) Pre 2013: "General Science - Science and Technological Development in India"

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Subject: General Science
Topic: Science and Technological Development in India

Contents of The Topic:

  • New Science and Technology Policy 2003
  • Department of Science and Technology
  • Meteorological Services
  • Survey of India
  • National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation
  • Autonomous Scientific Institutions
  • Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
  • Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
  • Major Initiatives in Information Technology
  • Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
  • National Informatics Centre
  • Autonomous Institutes and Public Sector Undertakings

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1.Consider the following statements.
  1. The programme ‘Nanomaterials Science and Technology Initiative’ focuses at overall research and development in Nano science and Technology.
  2. The Govt. of India launched Swaranjayanti Fellowship for enabling outstanding young scientists between Age group of 30-40 years to attain world class levels in science.
  3. IRHPA has helped in strengthing the infrastructure and research capabilities in the areas of science and engineering.

Which of the statement given above is / are true?

  1. 2 only
  2. None of the above
  3. All of the above
  4. 3 only
 2.Consider the following statements.
  1. The fund for improvement of S & T infrastructure in Universities and Higher Education institutes was initiated during 4th five year plan.
  2. The Women Scientists scheme provides support to women scientists & encourage them to continue the scientific profession.
  3. Technology Development Board provides financial assistance for application of indegeneous technology.

Which of the statement given above is / are correct.

  1. 2 & 3 only
  2. None of the above
  3. All of the above
  4. 3 only

Answer of Question 1: C

Answer of Question 2: A

Civil Services Preliminary
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