General Science

Which of the following is most closely associated with genetic engineering?

A guided missile generally flying within the atmosphere toward its target
B science/engineering involving nanoscale structures and phenomena
C production of genetically identical biological copies by a relevant method
D direct modification of genetic material

Which statement correctly identifies bioremediation?

A methods that learn patterns from data
B unstable isotope undergoing radioactive decay
C use of biological processes to remove or neutralise pollutants
D fifth-generation mobile communication technology

Which of the following is most closely associated with proteomics?

A large-scale study of proteins
B particle with characteristic dimensions in the nanoscale range
C system using radio waves to detect and locate objects
D polymerase chain reaction for amplifying specific DNA sequences

Which of the following is most closely associated with galaxy?

A methods that learn patterns from data
B fifth-generation mobile communication technology
C organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering
D large gravitationally bound system of stars, gas, dust and dark matter

What is the best description of comet?

A distributed ledger technology
B icy body that can develop a coma and tail near the Sun
C polymerase chain reaction for amplifying specific DNA sequences
D particle with characteristic dimensions in the nanoscale range

What is the best description of carbon capture?

A icy body that can develop a coma and tail near the Sun
B region from which nothing including light can escape beyond the event horizon
C use of biological systems or components to develop products/processes
D capture of CO2 emissions for storage/use

What is the best description of metabolomics?

A India’s space agency
B telescope placed in space to observe astronomical objects
C India’s regional satellite navigation system
D study of small-molecule metabolites and metabolic profiles

Which statement correctly identifies biotechnology?

A study of small-molecule metabolites and metabolic profiles
B Indian solar mission studying the Sun from near Sun-Earth L1
C vehicle propelled by expelling reaction mass
D use of biological systems or components to develop products/processes

Which statement correctly identifies space debris?

A transformation of data so it cannot be read without decryption
B defunct human-made objects/fragments orbiting Earth
C complete genetic material of an organism/cell
D systems performing tasks associated with human-like perception/reasoning/learning

Which of the following is most closely associated with Aditya-L1?

A study of life in the universe
B laboratory-produced antibody population targeting a specific antigen
C additive manufacturing building objects layer by layer
D Indian solar mission studying the Sun from near Sun-Earth L1

Which statement correctly identifies medical imaging?

A Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
B techniques visualising internal body structures
C treatment modifying/replacing/regulating genetic material
D digitally monitored and controlled electricity network

Which statement correctly identifies Milky Way?

A galaxy containing the Solar System
B planet orbiting a star outside the Solar System
C system using radio waves to detect and locate objects
D polymerase chain reaction for amplifying specific DNA sequences

In general science, light-year refers to:

A complete genetic material of an organism/cell
B systems performing tasks associated with human-like perception/reasoning/learning
C distance light travels in vacuum in one year
D transformation of data so it cannot be read without decryption

Which of the following is most closely associated with quantum computing?

A defunct human-made objects/fragments orbiting Earth
B computing using quantum states and operations
C imaging using high-frequency sound waves
D rechargeable battery using lithium-ion movement between electrodes

What is the best description of asteroid?

A systems performing tasks associated with human-like perception/reasoning/learning
B complete genetic material of an organism/cell
C relatively small rocky/metallic body orbiting the Sun
D use of biological systems or components to develop products/processes

What is the best description of CT scan?

A capture of CO2 emissions for storage/use
B India’s space agency
C computed tomography using X-rays
D vehicle using electric motor propulsion wholly or partly

Which of the following is most closely associated with fermentation?

A ripples in spacetime produced by accelerating massive objects
B India’s lunar exploration programme
C computing/statistics applied to biological data
D microbial/cellular metabolic process producing useful products

Which of the following is most closely associated with space telescope?

A icy body that can develop a coma and tail near the Sun
B complete genetic material of an organism/cell
C telescope placed in space to observe astronomical objects
D use of biological systems or components to develop products/processes

Which of the following is most closely associated with comet?

A icy body that can develop a coma and tail near the Sun
B capture of CO2 emissions for storage/use
C India’s space agency
D vehicle using electric motor propulsion wholly or partly

Which statement correctly identifies lithium-ion battery?

A network of physical devices exchanging data through sensors/software
B imaging using high-frequency sound waves
C electrochemical device converting fuel and oxidant chemical energy into electricity
D rechargeable battery using lithium-ion movement between electrodes

Which of the following is most closely associated with PSLV?

A use of biological processes to remove or neutralise pollutants
B machine learning using multi-layer neural networks
C computing using quantum states and operations
D Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

Which of the following is most closely associated with monoclonal antibody?

A gene-editing technology using guide RNA and CRISPR-associated proteins
B laboratory-produced antibody population targeting a specific antigen
C missile whose major trajectory is ballistic after powered flight
D galaxy containing the Solar System

What is the best description of ballistic missile?

A unstable isotope undergoing radioactive decay
B fifth-generation mobile communication technology
C methods that learn patterns from data
D missile whose major trajectory is ballistic after powered flight

What is the best description of medical imaging?

A field involving design and use of robots
B hydrogen used as an energy carrier
C ripples in spacetime produced by accelerating massive objects
D techniques visualising internal body structures

Which statement correctly identifies graphene?

A single-layer/few-layer carbon material with hexagonal lattice
B computing/statistics applied to biological data
C field involving design and use of robots
D ripples in spacetime produced by accelerating massive objects