General Science

Which statement correctly identifies cloning?

A cell capable of self-renewal and differentiation
B production of genetically identical biological copies by a relevant method
C guided missile generally flying within the atmosphere toward its target
D distance light travels in vacuum in one year

Which statement correctly identifies genome?

A distributed ledger technology
B complete genetic material of an organism/cell
C production of genetically identical biological copies by a relevant method
D particle with characteristic dimensions in the nanoscale range

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

A on-demand computing resources delivered over networks
B missile whose major trajectory is ballistic after powered flight
C gene-editing technology using guide RNA and CRISPR-associated proteins
D use of biological processes to remove or neutralise pollutants

In general science, NavIC refers to:

A India’s regional satellite navigation system
B ripples in spacetime produced by accelerating massive objects
C device maintaining a controlled nuclear chain reaction
D field involving design and use of robots

In general science, mRNA vaccine refers to:

A object orbiting another body
B Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
C region from which nothing including light can escape beyond the event horizon
D vaccine delivering messenger RNA instructions to produce an antigen

What is the best description of mRNA vaccine?

A vaccine delivering messenger RNA instructions to produce an antigen
B capture of CO2 emissions for storage/use
C magnetic resonance imaging using magnetic fields and radiofrequency signals
D vehicle using electric motor propulsion wholly or partly

In general science, genome refers to:

A complete genetic material of an organism/cell
B techniques visualising internal body structures
C machine learning using multi-layer neural networks
D computing using quantum states and operations

Which statement correctly identifies GSLV?

A relatively small rocky/metallic body orbiting the Sun
B determining nucleotide order in DNA
C Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
D system using sound to detect underwater objects/depth

Which of the following is most closely associated with mRNA vaccine?

A vehicle propelled by expelling reaction mass
B unmanned aerial vehicle
C vaccine delivering messenger RNA instructions to produce an antigen
D mean Earth-Sun distance, about 149.6 million km

What is the best description of Internet of Things?

A India’s lunar exploration programme
B satellite in near-polar orbit, useful for Earth observation
C network of physical devices exchanging data through sensors/software
D computing/statistics applied to biological data

What is the best description of automation?

A mean Earth-Sun distance, about 149.6 million km
B technology performing tasks with reduced human intervention
C Indian solar mission studying the Sun from near Sun-Earth L1
D vehicle propelled by expelling reaction mass

In general science, CRISPR refers to:

A unmanned aerial vehicle
B gene-editing technology using guide RNA and CRISPR-associated proteins
C polymerase chain reaction for amplifying specific DNA sequences
D mean Earth-Sun distance, about 149.6 million km

Which statement correctly identifies sonar?

A Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
B collection of information without direct physical contact using sensors
C treatment modifying/replacing/regulating genetic material
D system using sound to detect underwater objects/depth

Which of the following is most closely associated with ballistic missile?

A laboratory-produced antibody population targeting a specific antigen
B missile whose major trajectory is ballistic after powered flight
C India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle
D satellite appearing fixed over a point on the equator by matching Earth’s rotation

In general science, LVM3 refers to:

A organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering
B fifth-generation mobile communication technology
C India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle
D methods that learn patterns from data

Which statement correctly identifies machine learning?

A India’s regional satellite navigation system
B India’s space agency
C methods that learn patterns from data
D vehicle using electric motor propulsion wholly or partly

In general science, Mangalyaan refers to:

A computed tomography using X-rays
B electrochemical device converting fuel and oxidant chemical energy into electricity
C India’s Mars Orbiter Mission
D network of physical devices exchanging data through sensors/software

In general science, machine learning refers to:

A satellite in near-polar orbit, useful for Earth observation
B methods that learn patterns from data
C India’s lunar exploration programme
D galaxy containing the Solar System

Which statement correctly identifies James Webb Space Telescope?

A US-operated global satellite navigation system
B India’s Mars Orbiter Mission
C mean Earth-Sun distance, about 149.6 million km
D large infrared space telescope operated through an international partnership

Which statement correctly identifies mortality?

A viral respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses
B Plasmodium infection transmitted by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes
C death or death rate in a population
D acute diarrhoeal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae

What is the best description of hepatitis A?

A Indian initiative targeting anaemia reduction
B viral liver infection commonly transmitted through contaminated food/water
C control of immature mosquito stages
D indicator communicating air-pollution levels and health concern

In general science, sanitation refers to:

A viral infection that can harm a fetus during pregnancy
B safe management of excreta, wastewater and environmental hygiene
C access to needed health services without financial hardship
D mosquito-borne viral disease

Which of the following is most closely associated with cardiovascular disease?

A whooping cough caused by Bordetella pertussis
B process enabling people to improve health knowledge and behaviour
C viral disease that can cause paralysis
D group of disorders affecting heart and blood vessels

Which statement correctly identifies universal health coverage?

A measures reducing complications/disability after disease
B access to needed health services without financial hardship
C common nutritional cause of anaemia
D group of disorders affecting heart and blood vessels

Which statement correctly identifies PM-JAY?

A viral disease that can cause paralysis
B study of distribution and determinants of health states in populations
C disease occurrence above expected levels in a population/area
D publicly financed health assurance scheme for eligible families