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(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) MCQ’s

(FEBRUARY-2025)

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MCQ’s

Q. Consider the following statements about the SpaDex Mission:

 1. SpaDeX consists of two modified IMS-1 class satellites weighing 220 kg each.

 2. Docking mechanism, a suite of four rendezvous and docking sensors and Power transfer technology are all Indigenous technology.

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 

Q. Consider the following statements regarding ISRO’s launch pads:

 1. First Launch Pad provides launch support for PSLV and SSLV.

 2. Second Launch Pad is exclusively used for the launch of GSLV and LVM3.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

(a) 1  only 

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Aditya L-1 mission:

 1. Aditya L1 is the first space-based Indian mission to study the Sun.

 2. Aditya-L1 will stay approximately 1.5 million km away from the Sun.

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

Q. Which one of the following explains the term ‘Twigstats’?

 (a) Non-interrupted E-Commerce transactions 

 (b) Offering legal consulting services to poor

 (c) Crypto currency mining competition 

 (d) Data analysis and insights

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Quantum Satellites:

 1. Quantum satellites utilize the principles of quantum mechanics, such as superposition and entanglement, to enable secure communication.

 2. A primary application of quantum satellites is to generate and distribute quantum keys for encryption, enhancing the security of data transmission.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

(a) 1 only 

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q. Arrange the following constituents of the universe in decreasing order of their abundance: 

1. Visible Matter 

2. Dark Matter

3. Dark Energy

Select the correct answer using the code given below: 

(a) 1-2-3 

(b) 2-1-3

(c) 3-1-2 

(d) 3-2-1

Q. Which of the following statements best describes the behaviour of semi-Dirac fermions?

(a) They behave like massless particles in all directions.

(b) They have a constant mass regardless of their direction of motion.

(c) Their mass depends on their direction of  motion, being massless in one direction and possessing mass in another.

(d) Their energy changes in a curved way in all directions.

Q. The term ‘SSI Mantra’ sometimes mentioned in the news recently is related to:

(a) Surgical tele-robotic system

(b) AI sanskrit language translator

(c) Anti-tank guided missile

(d) None

Q. Consider the following statements about hydrogels:

1. Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks of hydrophilic polymers that can retain a large amount of water.

2. They are primarily used as structural materials in 

the construction industry due to their rigidity. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only 

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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