General Science

Which statement correctly identifies bioinformatics?

A large infrared space telescope operated through an international partnership
B collection of information without direct physical contact using sensors
C computing/statistics applied to biological data
D Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

In general science, GMO refers to:

A organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering
B device maintaining a controlled nuclear chain reaction
C field involving design and use of robots
D transformation of data so it cannot be read without decryption

What is the best description of geostationary satellite?

A satellite appearing fixed over a point on the equator by matching Earth’s rotation
B field involving design and use of robots
C transformation of data so it cannot be read without decryption
D device maintaining a controlled nuclear chain reaction

Which of the following is most closely associated with cloning?

A rechargeable battery using lithium-ion movement between electrodes
B particle with characteristic dimensions in the nanoscale range
C production of genetically identical biological copies by a relevant method
D distributed ledger technology

What is the best description of electric vehicle?

A vehicle using electric motor propulsion wholly or partly
B field involving design and use of robots
C transformation of data so it cannot be read without decryption
D device maintaining a controlled nuclear chain reaction

What is the best description of lithium-ion battery?

A rechargeable battery using lithium-ion movement between electrodes
B complete genetic material of an organism/cell
C transformation of data so it cannot be read without decryption
D systems performing tasks associated with human-like perception/reasoning/learning

In general science, exoplanet refers to:

A planet orbiting a star outside the Solar System
B on-demand computing resources delivered over networks
C magnetic resonance imaging using magnetic fields and radiofrequency signals
D technology converting sunlight directly into electricity

Which statement correctly identifies cybersecurity?

A galaxy containing the Solar System
B protection of digital systems, networks and data
C gene-editing technology using guide RNA and CRISPR-associated proteins
D missile whose major trajectory is ballistic after powered flight

Which of the following is most closely associated with MRI?

A magnetic resonance imaging using magnetic fields and radiofrequency signals
B telescope placed in space to observe astronomical objects
C system using radio waves to detect and locate objects
D planet orbiting a star outside the Solar System

Which of the following is most closely associated with stem cell?

A complete genetic material of an organism/cell
B transformation of data so it cannot be read without decryption
C systems performing tasks associated with human-like perception/reasoning/learning
D cell capable of self-renewal and differentiation

Which of the following is most closely associated with lithium-ion battery?

A India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle
B laboratory-produced antibody population targeting a specific antigen
C rechargeable battery using lithium-ion movement between electrodes
D study of life in the universe

What is the best description of nanotechnology?

A systems performing tasks associated with human-like perception/reasoning/learning
B device maintaining a controlled nuclear chain reaction
C transformation of data so it cannot be read without decryption
D science/engineering involving nanoscale structures and phenomena

Which statement correctly identifies cloud computing?

A on-demand computing resources delivered over networks
B satellite appearing fixed over a point on the equator by matching Earth’s rotation
C large gravitationally bound system of stars, gas, dust and dark matter
D India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle

What is the best description of space telescope?

A India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle
B study of life in the universe
C laboratory-produced antibody population targeting a specific antigen
D telescope placed in space to observe astronomical objects

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

A object orbiting another body
B techniques visualising internal body structures
C icy body that can develop a coma and tail near the Sun
D region from which nothing including light can escape beyond the event horizon

In general science, James Webb Space Telescope refers to:

A India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation
B large gravitationally bound system of stars, gas, dust and dark matter
C direct modification of genetic material
D large infrared space telescope operated through an international partnership

Which statement correctly identifies carbon capture?

A unmanned aerial vehicle
B capture of CO2 emissions for storage/use
C science/engineering involving nanoscale structures and phenomena
D production of genetically identical biological copies by a relevant method

In general science, gene therapy refers to:

A treatment modifying/replacing/regulating genetic material
B computing/statistics applied to biological data
C India’s lunar exploration programme
D satellite in near-polar orbit, useful for Earth observation

Which of the following is most closely associated with bioinformatics?

A computing/statistics applied to biological data
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 of the following is most closely associated with UAV?

A vehicle propelled by expelling reaction mass
B mean Earth-Sun distance, about 149.6 million km
C unmanned aerial vehicle
D Indian solar mission studying the Sun from near Sun-Earth L1

What is the best description of rocket?

A technology performing tasks with reduced human intervention
B vehicle propelled by expelling reaction mass
C large-scale study of proteins
D inferred matter detected mainly through gravitational effects

Which statement correctly identifies LVM3?

A science/engineering involving nanoscale structures and phenomena
B production of genetically identical biological copies by a relevant method
C unmanned aerial vehicle
D India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle

In general science, DNA sequencing refers to:

A science/engineering involving nanoscale structures and phenomena
B determining nucleotide order in DNA
C electrochemical device converting fuel and oxidant chemical energy into electricity
D network of physical devices exchanging data through sensors/software

In general science, MRI refers to:

A satellite appearing fixed over a point on the equator by matching Earth’s rotation
B India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle
C magnetic resonance imaging using magnetic fields and radiofrequency signals
D large gravitationally bound system of stars, gas, dust and dark matter

What is the best description of fermentation?

A microbial/cellular metabolic process producing useful products
B organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering
C computing using quantum states and operations
D machine learning using multi-layer neural networks