General Science

In general science, asteroid refers to:

A fifth-generation mobile communication technology
B relatively small rocky/metallic body orbiting the Sun
C unstable isotope undergoing radioactive decay
D technology performing tasks with reduced human intervention

Which of the following is most closely associated with GPS?

A mean Earth-Sun distance, about 149.6 million km
B unmanned aerial vehicle
C vehicle propelled by expelling reaction mass
D US-operated global satellite navigation system

Which of the following is most closely associated with carbon capture?

A capture of CO2 emissions for storage/use
B imaging using high-frequency sound waves
C distributed ledger technology
D rechargeable battery using lithium-ion movement between electrodes

What is the best description of GPS?

A US-operated global satellite navigation system
B vehicle using electric motor propulsion wholly or partly
C magnetic resonance imaging using magnetic fields and radiofrequency signals
D capture of CO2 emissions for storage/use

In general science, satellite refers to:

A India’s space agency
B capture of CO2 emissions for storage/use
C vehicle using electric motor propulsion wholly or partly
D object orbiting another body

What is the best description of cruise missile?

A additive manufacturing building objects layer by layer
B guided missile generally flying within the atmosphere toward its target
C hydrogen used as an energy carrier
D protection of digital systems, networks and data

Which of the following is most closely associated with automation?

A use of biological processes to remove or neutralise pollutants
B computing using quantum states and operations
C technology performing tasks with reduced human intervention
D machine learning using multi-layer neural networks

Which statement correctly identifies nanotechnology?

A computed tomography using X-rays
B science/engineering involving nanoscale structures and phenomena
C electrochemical device converting fuel and oxidant chemical energy into electricity
D digitally monitored and controlled electricity network

What is the best description of monoclonal antibody?

A inferred matter detected mainly through gravitational effects
B laboratory-produced antibody population targeting a specific antigen
C technology performing tasks with reduced human intervention
D study of small-molecule metabolites and metabolic profiles

What is the best description of ultrasound imaging?

A India’s Mars Orbiter Mission
B inferred matter detected mainly through gravitational effects
C large-scale study of proteins
D imaging using high-frequency sound waves

In general science, Chandrayaan refers to:

A single-layer/few-layer carbon material with hexagonal lattice
B protection of digital systems, networks and data
C India’s lunar exploration programme
D hydrogen used as an energy carrier

Which statement correctly identifies CRISPR?

A region from which nothing including light can escape beyond the event horizon
B gene-editing technology using guide RNA and CRISPR-associated proteins
C object orbiting another body
D icy body that can develop a coma and tail near the Sun

Which of the following is most closely associated with GSLV?

A systems performing tasks associated with human-like perception/reasoning/learning
B transformation of data so it cannot be read without decryption
C Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
D device maintaining a controlled nuclear chain reaction

Which of the following is most closely associated with biotechnology?

A determining nucleotide order in DNA
B use of biological systems or components to develop products/processes
C planet orbiting a star outside the Solar System
D system using radio waves to detect and locate objects

In general science, ballistic missile refers to:

A unknown component associated with accelerated cosmic expansion
B identity verification using biological characteristics
C missile whose major trajectory is ballistic after powered flight
D study of small-molecule metabolites and metabolic profiles

What is the best description of Mangalyaan?

A guided missile generally flying within the atmosphere toward its target
B India’s Mars Orbiter Mission
C microbial/cellular metabolic process producing useful products
D cell capable of self-renewal and differentiation

What is the best description of 5G?

A India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation
B fifth-generation mobile communication technology
C direct modification of genetic material
D large gravitationally bound system of stars, gas, dust and dark matter

In general science, smart grid refers to:

A single-layer/few-layer carbon material with hexagonal lattice
B digitally monitored and controlled electricity network
C protection of digital systems, networks and data
D hydrogen used as an energy carrier

Which statement correctly identifies Mangalyaan?

A India’s Mars Orbiter Mission
B transformation of data so it cannot be read without decryption
C systems performing tasks associated with human-like perception/reasoning/learning
D complete genetic material of an organism/cell

Which statement correctly identifies quantum computing?

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

What is the best description of NavIC?

A single-layer/few-layer carbon material with hexagonal lattice
B determining nucleotide order in DNA
C India’s regional satellite navigation system
D protection of digital systems, networks and data

What is the best description of GMO?

A system using radio waves to detect and locate objects
B polymerase chain reaction for amplifying specific DNA sequences
C organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering
D single-layer/few-layer carbon material with hexagonal lattice

In general science, space telescope refers to:

A telescope placed in space to observe astronomical objects
B satellite in near-polar orbit, useful for Earth observation
C distance light travels in vacuum in one year
D guided missile generally flying within the atmosphere toward its target

In general science, dark energy refers to:

A Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
B capture of CO2 emissions for storage/use
C treatment modifying/replacing/regulating genetic material
D unknown component associated with accelerated cosmic expansion

What is the best description of encryption?

A transformation of data so it cannot be read without decryption
B distance light travels in vacuum in one year
C guided missile generally flying within the atmosphere toward its target
D US-operated global satellite navigation system