General Science

What is the best description of dark energy?

A techniques visualising internal body structures
B machine learning using multi-layer neural networks
C computing using quantum states and operations
D unknown component associated with accelerated cosmic expansion

What is the best description of cloud computing?

A Indian solar mission studying the Sun from near Sun-Earth L1
B on-demand computing resources delivered over networks
C study of small-molecule metabolites and metabolic profiles
D unknown component associated with accelerated cosmic expansion

In general science, 3D printing refers to:

A missile whose major trajectory is ballistic after powered flight
B gene-editing technology using guide RNA and CRISPR-associated proteins
C additive manufacturing building objects layer by layer
D galaxy containing the Solar System

In general science, Aditya-L1 refers to:

A computing using quantum states and operations
B Indian solar mission studying the Sun from near Sun-Earth L1
C techniques visualising internal body structures
D identity verification using biological characteristics

What is the best description of gene therapy?

A defunct human-made objects/fragments orbiting Earth
B rechargeable battery using lithium-ion movement between electrodes
C treatment modifying/replacing/regulating genetic material
D imaging using high-frequency sound waves

Which of the following is most closely associated with genome?

A hydrogen used as an energy carrier
B study of life in the universe
C additive manufacturing building objects layer by layer
D complete genetic material of an organism/cell

Which of the following is most closely associated with nuclear reactor?

A Indian solar mission studying the Sun from near Sun-Earth L1
B device maintaining a controlled nuclear chain reaction
C vehicle propelled by expelling reaction mass
D study of small-molecule metabolites and metabolic profiles

Which of the following is most closely associated with rocket?

A vehicle propelled by expelling reaction mass
B missile whose major trajectory is ballistic after powered flight
C gene-editing technology using guide RNA and CRISPR-associated proteins
D galaxy containing the Solar System

What is the best description of smart grid?

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

What is the best description of James Webb Space Telescope?

A collection of information without direct physical contact using sensors
B treatment modifying/replacing/regulating genetic material
C large infrared space telescope operated through an international partnership
D Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

What is the best description of nanoparticle?

A imaging using high-frequency sound waves
B rechargeable battery using lithium-ion movement between electrodes
C particle with characteristic dimensions in the nanoscale range
D distributed ledger technology

Which of the following is most closely associated with Milky Way?

A galaxy containing the Solar System
B protection of digital systems, networks and data
C hydrogen used as an energy carrier
D single-layer/few-layer carbon material with hexagonal lattice

Which statement correctly identifies DRDO?

A field involving design and use of robots
B transformation of data so it cannot be read without decryption
C device maintaining a controlled nuclear chain reaction
D India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation

Which of the following is most closely associated with hydrogen fuel?

A collection of information without direct physical contact using sensors
B treatment modifying/replacing/regulating genetic material
C Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
D hydrogen used as an energy carrier

Which statement correctly identifies exoplanet?

A single-layer/few-layer carbon material with hexagonal lattice
B protection of digital systems, networks and data
C determining nucleotide order in DNA
D planet orbiting a star outside the Solar System

What is the best description of quantum computing?

A computing using quantum states and operations
B relatively small rocky/metallic body orbiting the Sun
C system using sound to detect underwater objects/depth
D determining nucleotide order in DNA

Which statement correctly identifies biometric authentication?

A system using sound to detect underwater objects/depth
B relatively small rocky/metallic body orbiting the Sun
C determining nucleotide order in DNA
D identity verification using biological characteristics

What is the best description of LVM3?

A icy body that can develop a coma and tail near the Sun
B use of biological systems or components to develop products/processes
C region from which nothing including light can escape beyond the event horizon
D India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle

Which of the following is most closely associated with ultrasound imaging?

A imaging using high-frequency sound waves
B India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation
C organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering
D direct modification of genetic material

What is the best description of machine learning?

A methods that learn patterns from data
B laboratory-produced antibody population targeting a specific antigen
C additive manufacturing building objects layer by layer
D study of life in the universe

Which of the following is most closely associated with DNA sequencing?

A unstable isotope undergoing radioactive decay
B fifth-generation mobile communication technology
C technology performing tasks with reduced human intervention
D determining nucleotide order in DNA

Which statement correctly identifies monoclonal antibody?

A laboratory-produced antibody population targeting a specific antigen
B vaccine delivering messenger RNA instructions to produce an antigen
C India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle
D satellite appearing fixed over a point on the equator by matching Earth’s rotation

What is the best description of polar satellite?

A satellite in near-polar orbit, useful for Earth observation
B defunct human-made objects/fragments orbiting Earth
C imaging using high-frequency sound waves
D rechargeable battery using lithium-ion movement between electrodes

Which statement correctly identifies CT scan?

A computed tomography using X-rays
B India’s lunar exploration programme
C satellite in near-polar orbit, useful for Earth observation
D computing/statistics applied to biological data

Which statement correctly identifies galaxy?

A large infrared space telescope operated through an international partnership
B large gravitationally bound system of stars, gas, dust and dark matter
C use of biological systems or components to develop products/processes
D icy body that can develop a coma and tail near the Sun