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(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) MCQs-September-2024

(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) MCQs

(SEPTEMBER-2024)

MCQs

Q.1 Consider the following statements regarding IN-SPACe:

1. It is a regulatory body established by the Indian government to promote and regulate private sector participation in the Indian space sector.

2. It operates under the Department of science and technology.

3. At present private participation in the space sector is not permitted in India.

4. 100% FDI is allowed in all sub activities in the space sector.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 only

Q.2 Consider the following statements:

1. Munal is an indigenous satellite developed in UAE with the help of ISRO.

2. The Gaganyaan mission is a joint space mission between India and Japan.

3. India joined the Artemis Accords in June 2023 for peaceful space exploration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 3 only

Q.3 Which of the following statements best describe Karman Line?

(a) The altitude at which atmospheric pressure equals zero.

(b) The point where gravity no longer affects objects.

(c) The altitude where the atmosphere becomes too thin for conventional aircraft to maintain flight.

(d) The boundary between the Earth’s atmosphere and the Moon's gravitational influence.

Q.4 Which one of the following is the context in which the term “qubit” is mentioned?

(a) Cloud Services

(b) Quantum Computing

(d) Wireless Communication Technologies

Q.5 Which of the following is not covered under the Transplantation of Human Organs & Tissues Act (THOTA), 1994?

(a) Removal of human organs for transplantation

(b) Storage of human tissues for therapeutic purposes

(c) Regulation of artificial organs

(d) Prevention of commercial dealings in human organs

Q.6 Which of the following correctly describes the difference between genetic pesticides and traditional chemical pesticides?

1. Genetic pesticides alter the genetic makeup of pests, whereas chemical pesticides typically use toxic substances to kill or repel pests.

2. Genetic pesticides have no impact on non-target species, unlike chemical pesticides, which can affect a wide range of organisms.

3. Chemical pesticides often require repeated applications, while genetic pesticides can have long-lasting effects after a single application.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3

Q.7 Consider the following statements regarding Vigyan Dhara Scheme:

1. It is a central sector scheme launched after merging three umbrella schemes.

2. The scheme is to be implemented for five years from 2024-25 to 2028-29.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q. 8 Recently data from which of the Mars project is used in the study of liquid water in the Martian mid-crust?

(a) Perseverance Rover

(b) Curiosity Rover

(c) InSight lander

(d) Odyssey orbiter

Q.9 Consider the following:

1. Marine and Space Research

2. Climate Resilient Agriculture

3. Biopolymers and Enzymes

How many of the above sectors are focus areas under the BioE3 policy?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Q.10 Consider the following statements regarding solar paraboloid:

It is an advanced form of concentrating solar power technology.
It enhances the efficiency of solar energy capture and addresses the limitations of traditional photo-voltaic systems.
It can produce energy even without light, making it a versatile solution for diverse environments.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3