General Science

What is the best description of biotechnology?

A defunct human-made objects/fragments orbiting Earth
B Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
C vaccine delivering messenger RNA instructions to produce an antigen
D use of biological systems or components to develop products/processes

Which statement correctly identifies geostationary satellite?

A computed tomography using X-rays
B treatment modifying/replacing/regulating genetic material
C digitally monitored and controlled electricity network
D satellite appearing fixed over a point on the equator by matching Earth’s rotation

In general science, quantum computing refers to:

A unstable isotope undergoing radioactive decay
B systems performing tasks associated with human-like perception/reasoning/learning
C transformation of data so it cannot be read without decryption
D computing using quantum states and operations

Which statement correctly identifies 5G?

A system using radio waves to detect and locate objects
B particle with characteristic dimensions in the nanoscale range
C fifth-generation mobile communication technology
D polymerase chain reaction for amplifying specific DNA sequences

Which statement correctly identifies Chandrayaan?

A India’s lunar exploration programme
B use of biological processes to remove or neutralise pollutants
C gene-editing technology using guide RNA and CRISPR-associated proteins
D machine learning using multi-layer neural networks

In general science, ISRO refers to:

A India’s space agency
B icy body that can develop a coma and tail near the Sun
C use of biological systems or components to develop products/processes
D complete genetic material of an organism/cell

Which statement correctly identifies astronomical unit?

A mean Earth-Sun distance, about 149.6 million km
B methods that learn patterns from data
C direct modification of genetic material
D organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering

In general science, geostationary satellite refers to:

A large-scale study of proteins
B inferred matter detected mainly through gravitational effects
C satellite appearing fixed over a point on the equator by matching Earth’s rotation
D India’s Mars Orbiter Mission

Which statement correctly identifies blockchain?

A unmanned aerial vehicle
B vehicle propelled by expelling reaction mass
C mean Earth-Sun distance, about 149.6 million km
D distributed ledger technology

Which of the following is most closely associated with robotics?

A network of physical devices exchanging data through sensors/software
B science/engineering involving nanoscale structures and phenomena
C production of genetically identical biological copies by a relevant method
D field involving design and use of robots

What is the best description of radioisotope?

A unstable isotope undergoing radioactive decay
B techniques visualising internal body structures
C identity verification using biological characteristics
D fifth-generation mobile communication technology

What is the best description of 3D printing?

A India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle
B laboratory-produced antibody population targeting a specific antigen
C additive manufacturing building objects layer by layer
D satellite appearing fixed over a point on the equator by matching Earth’s rotation

Which statement correctly identifies encryption?

A transformation of data so it cannot be read without decryption
B complete genetic material of an organism/cell
C use of biological systems or components to develop products/processes
D icy body that can develop a coma and tail near the Sun

Which of the following is most closely associated with LVM3?

A distributed ledger technology
B imaging using high-frequency sound waves
C rechargeable battery using lithium-ion movement between electrodes
D India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle

What is the best description of gravitational waves?

A determining nucleotide order in DNA
B single-layer/few-layer carbon material with hexagonal lattice
C protection of digital systems, networks and data
D ripples in spacetime produced by accelerating massive objects

In general science, space debris refers to:

A defunct human-made objects/fragments orbiting Earth
B computed tomography using X-rays
C network of physical devices exchanging data through sensors/software
D electrochemical device converting fuel and oxidant chemical energy into electricity

What is the best description of satellite?

A machine learning using multi-layer neural networks
B object orbiting another body
C computing using quantum states and operations
D techniques visualising internal body structures

In general science, nanotechnology refers to:

A large-scale study of proteins
B technology performing tasks with reduced human intervention
C inferred matter detected mainly through gravitational effects
D science/engineering involving nanoscale structures and phenomena

Which statement correctly identifies UAV?

A unmanned aerial vehicle
B large-scale study of proteins
C technology performing tasks with reduced human intervention
D inferred matter detected mainly through gravitational effects

What is the best description of proteomics?

A Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
B object orbiting another body
C large-scale study of proteins
D treatment modifying/replacing/regulating genetic material

In general science, GSLV refers to:

A microbial/cellular metabolic process producing useful products
B cell capable of self-renewal and differentiation
C on-demand computing resources delivered over networks
D Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle

What is the best description of Milky Way?

A India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation
B galaxy containing the Solar System
C object orbiting another body
D region from which nothing including light can escape beyond the event horizon

Which of the following is most closely associated with GMO?

A computed tomography using X-rays
B organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering
C treatment modifying/replacing/regulating genetic material
D digitally monitored and controlled electricity network

In general science, biometric authentication refers to:

A microbial/cellular metabolic process producing useful products
B on-demand computing resources delivered over networks
C identity verification using biological characteristics
D cell capable of self-renewal and differentiation

Which statement correctly identifies radioisotope?

A unstable isotope undergoing radioactive decay
B study of life in the universe
C laboratory-produced antibody population targeting a specific antigen
D additive manufacturing building objects layer by layer