Consider the following pairs:Plant DescriptionI.Cassava : Woody shrubII.Ginger : Herb with pseudostemIII.Malabar spinach : Herbaceous climberIV.Mint : Annual shrubV.Papaya : Woody shrubHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Science and Technology
2025
Consider the following statements:I.No virus can survive in ocean waters.II.No virus can infect bacteria.III.No virus can change the cellular transcriptional activity in host cells.How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following pace missions :I.Axiom-4II.SpaDeXIII.GaganyaanHow many of the space missions given above encourage and support micro-gravity research?
With reference to India's defence, consider the following pairs:Aircraft type : DescriptionI.Dornier-228 : Maritime patrol aircraftII.IL-76 : Supersonic combat aircraftIII.C-17 Globe- : Military transport aircraft master IIIHow many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following pairs:I.International Year of the Woman Farmer : 2026II.International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism : 2027III.International Year of Peace and Trust : 2025IV.International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence : 2029How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
2024
With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements:1.RTGs are miniature fission reactors.2.RTGs are used for powering the onboard systems of spacecrafts.3.RTGs can use Plutonium-238, which is a by-product of weapons developmentWhich of the statements given above are correct?
Which one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow?
Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces ? Army : Airforce : Navy1.Brigadier : Air Commodore : Commander2.Major General : Air Vice Marshal : Vice Admiral3.Major Squadron Leader : Lieutenant Commander4.Lieutenant Colonel : Group Captain : CaptainSelect the correct answer using the code given below :
2023
Consider the following pairs:Objects in space Description1.Cepheids : Giant clouds of dust and gas in space2.Nebulae : Stars which brighten and dim periodically3.Pulsars : Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapseHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements :Statement-I :Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Technology Council'Statement-II :The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to being technological progress and physical productivity under their control.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statement?
2022
With reference to Web 3.0, consider the following statements:1.Web 3.0 technology enables people to control their own data.2.In Web 3.0 world, there can be blockchain based social networks.3.Web 3.0 is operated by users collectively rather than a corporation.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following communication technologies:1.Closed-circuit Television2.Radio Frequency Identification3.Wireless Local Area NetworkWhich of the above are considered Short Range devices/technologies?
Consider the following statements in respect of probiotics:1.Probiotics are made of both bacteria and yeast.2.The organisms in probiotics are found in foods we ingest but they do not naturally occur in our gut.3.Probiotics help in the digestion of milk sugars.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
"Biorock technology" is talked about inwhich one of the following situations?
Consider the following:1.Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank2.Missile Technology Control Regime3.Shanghai Cooperation OrganisationIndia is a member of which of the above?
Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B cells and T cells in the human body?
2021
Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context of
In a pressure cooker, the temperature at which the food is cooked depends mainly upon which of the following?1.Area of the hole in the lid2.Temperature of the flame3.Weight of the lidSelect the correct answer using the code given below
Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because
2020
In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology. "Pronuclear Transfer" is used for
With reference to Visible Light Communication (VLC) technology, which of the following statements are correct?1.VLC uses electromagnetic spectrum wavelengths 375 to 780 nm.2.VLC is known as long-range optical wireless communication.3.VLC can transmit large amounts of data faster than Bluetooth.4.VLC has no electromagnetic interference.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to "Blockchain Technology" consider the following statements:1.It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect, but which no single user controls2.The structure and design of blockchain is such that all the data in it are about crypto currency only.3.Applications that depend on basic features of blockchain can be developed without anybody's permission.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following activities:1.Spraying pesticides on a crop field2.Inspecting the craters of active volcanoes3.Collecting breath samples from spouting whales for DNA analysis. At the present level of technology,which of the above activities can be successfully carried out by using drones?
The experiment will employ a trio of spacecraft flying in formation in the shape of an equilateral triangle that has sides one million kilometers long, with lasers shining between the craft." The experiment in question refers to
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells?1.Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst animal cells do not.2.Plant cells do not have plasma membrane unlike animal cells which do.3.Mature plant cell has one large vacuole whilst animal cell has many small vacuoles.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
2019
For the measurement/ estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used?1.Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location2.Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a specific location3.Land surface temperatures of a specific locationSelect the correct answer using the code given below
Consider the following statements:1.According to the Indian Patents Act, a biological process to create a seed can be patented in India.2.In India, there is no Intellectual Property Appellate Board.3.Plant varieties are not eligible in the patented in India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to communications technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)?1.LTE is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is commonly marketed as advanced 3G.2.LTE is data-only technology and VoLTE is voice-only technology.Select the correct answer using the code given below
With reference to the recent developments in science,which one of the following statements is not correct?
Consider the following statements:A digital signature is1.an electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it2.used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information or serve on Internet3.an electronic method of signing an electronic document and ensuring that the original content is unchangedWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices?1.Location identification of a person2.Sleep monitoring of a person
'RNA interference (RNAi)' technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why?1.It is used in developing gene silencing therapies.2.It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment of cancer.3.It can be used to develop hormone replacement therapies.4.It can be used to produce crop plants that are resistant to viral pathogens.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India?1.Genetic predisposition of some people2.Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases3.Using antibiotics in livestock farming4.Multiple chronic diseases in some peopleSelect the correct answer using the code given below
What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
2018
What is/are the consequence/consequences of a country becoming the member of the 'Nuclear Suppliers Group'?1.It will have access to the latest and most efficient nuclear technologies.2.It automatically becomes a member of "The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)".Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is "Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD)", sometimes seen in the news?
In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used?1.Mobile phone operations2.Banking operations3.Controlling the power gridsSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:1.Light is affected by gravity.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?
"3D printing" has applications in which of the following?1.Preparation of confectionery items2.Manufacture of bionic ears3.Automotive industry4.Reconstructive surgeries5.Data processing technologiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following:1.Birds2.Dust blowing3.Rain4.Wind blowingWhich of the above spread plant diseases?
2017
Consider the following pairs:Commonly used/consumed materials - Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be found in them1.Lipstick - Lead2.Soft drinks - Brominated vegetable oils3.Chinese fast food - Monosodium glutamateWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays?1.OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates.2.Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs.3.Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?
What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' project?
2016
With reference to 'LiFi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission.2.It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than 'WiFi'.Select the correct answer using the code given below
In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term 'transcriptome', sometimes seen in the news, refers to
With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory for the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011?1.List of ingredients including additives2.Nutrition information3.Recommendation, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions4.Vegetarian/non-vegetarianSelect the correct answer using the code given below
With reference to 'Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies, and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with cluster approach.2.Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme.3.An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and micro-irrigation equipment.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Viruses can infect1.bacteria2.fungi3.plantsSelect the correct answer using the code given below
India is an important member of the 'International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor'. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?
Consider the following statements: The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO1.is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission2.made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA3.made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its very first attemptWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
2015
With reference to 'fly ash' produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction.2.Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of the Portland cement contents of concrete.3.Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only, and does not contain any toxic elements.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
With reference to the use of nano technology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology.2.Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
With reference to 'Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is a contactless communication technology that uses electromagnetic radio fields.2.NFC is designed for use by devices which can be at a distance of even a metre from each other.3.NFC can use encryption when sending sensitive information.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
The term 'Goldilocks Zone' is often seen in the news in the context of
With reference to 'fuel cells' in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity, consider the following statements:1.If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as by-products.2.Fuel cells can be used for powering buildings and not for small devices like laptop computers.3.Fuel cells produce electricity in the form of Alternating Current (AC).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?