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401.	In May 2021, which of the following explorers of ESA has begun a critical sequence of tests to make sure it can function correctly in the hostile conditions of outer space?
A.	Galileo
B.	Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer
C.	Juno
D.	Jupiter Europa Orbiter
E.	Ulysses
Answer» C. Juno

Discussion

402.	In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statements about 'IceCube', a particle detector located at South Pole, which was recently in the news:1. It is the world's largest neutrino detector, encompassing a cubic kilometre of ice.2. It is a powerful telescope to search for dark matter.3. It is buried deep in the iceWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

403.	India launched which Scientific Expedition to Antarctica in January 2021?
A.	34
B.	36
C.	38
D.	40
E.	42
Answer» E. 42

Discussion

404.	ISRO in August 2016 successfully test launched Supersonic Combustion Ramjet (Scramjet) Engine. Which of the following statements with regard to Scramjet Engine is/are correct?1. It can efficiently operate both in subsonic and supersonic combustor modes.2. India is the first country to demonstrate the flight testing of a Scramjet Engine.Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.

Discussion

405.	In which graphics, digital photos and scanned images are typically stored with extensions such as .bmp, .png, .jpg, .tif or.gif?
A.	Bitmap
B.	Pixels
C.	Plane
D.	Both Bitmap and Pixels
Answer» B. Pixels

Discussion

406.	JPEG stands for __________.
A.	Joint Program Experts Group
B.	Joint Program Executing Group
C.	Joint Photographic Experts Group
D.	Joint Program Experimental Group.
Answer» D. Joint Program Experimental Group.

Discussion

407.	NIIT has entered into an educational partnership with which IT Company in December, 2015?
A.	HP
B.	Infosys
C.	Wipro
D.	TCS
Answer» B. Infosys

Discussion

408.	Arid Forest Research Institute (AFRI) is situated at:
A.	Nagpur
B.	Jodhpur
C.	Kanpur
D.	Fatehpur
Answer» C. Kanpur

Discussion

409.	Notepad is a text editor in which of the following operating systems?
A.	Windows
B.	Google Chrome
C.	Mozilla Firefox
D.	Macintosh
Answer» B. Google Chrome

Discussion

410.	______ was the world's first artificial satellite.A. Apollo 11B. Sputnik 1C. Sputnik 0D. GSAT
A.	A
B.	D
C.	B
D.	C
Answer» D. C

Discussion

411.	In 2016, who has partnered with ISRO to use space technology for ‘predictive policing’ P?
A.	Delhi Police
B.	Mumbai Police
C.	Chennai Metropolitan Police
D.	Kolkata Police
Answer» B. Mumbai Police

Discussion

412.	In MS-Excel, ________ is an excellent tool for presenting data in an attractive format in a worksheet, which helps in analyzing and comparing data.
A.	Charts
B.	Mail merge
C.	Outline
D.	Tables
Answer» B. Mail merge

Discussion

413.	ISWM stands for _________.
A.	Integrated Solid Waste Ministry
B.	Integrated Sanitation and Waste Management
C.	Integrated Solid Waste Management
D.	Integrated Sanitation Waste Ministry
Answer» D. Integrated Sanitation Waste Ministry

Discussion

414.	Christiaan Barnard is famous for ________.
A.	first publishing tables of logarithms
B.	delivering the world's first test-tube baby
C.	performing the world's first human heart transplant
D.	cloning the first mammal ever
Answer» D. cloning the first mammal ever

Discussion

415.	Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) is manufactured in India by?
A.	Both BEL & Electronics Corporation of India
B.	BEL only
C.	Electronics Corporation of India Only
D.	None of these
Answer» B. BEL only

Discussion

416.	In which state is the ‘Kakrapar’ project located?
A.	Maharashtra
B.	Rajasthan
C.	Gujarat
D.	Kerala
Answer» D. Kerala

Discussion

417.	In Microsoft Word, ________ provides information about the current document.
A.	Drawing toolbar
B.	View Button
C.	Status bar
D.	Tab stop
Answer» D. Tab stop

Discussion

418.	In Microsoft Word, __________ is a position we set for placing and aligning text on a page.
A.	Standard toolbar
B.	View Buttons
C.	Formatting toolbar
D.	Tab stop
Answer» E.

Discussion

419.	Multicasting is ______.
A.	sending a frame to a group of stations
B.	sending a frame to a single station
C.	sending a frame to a minimum 100 group of stations
D.	not sending a frame to any group of station
Answer» B. sending a frame to a single station

Discussion

420.	A data warehouse is always _______ .
A.	Subject oriented
B.	Object oriented
C.	Programme oriented
D.	Compiler oriented
Answer» B. Object oriented

Discussion

421.	Match the following correctly:Inventions/DiscoveryInventions/DiscoveryP) Dynamitea. J.J ThomsonQ) Dynamob. Michael FaradayR) Electronc. Alfred NobelS) Protond. Rutherford
A.	P-b, Q-c, R-a, S-d
B.	P-c, Q-b, R-d, S-a
C.	P-c, Q-b, R-a, S-d
D.	P-d, Q-c, R-b, S-a
Answer» D. P-d, Q-c, R-b, S-a

Discussion

422.	ICT is the common abbreviation ofA. International Communication TechnologyB. Intelligent Communication TechnologyC. Inter-state Communication TechnologyD. Information and Communication Technology
A.	B
B.	A
C.	D
D.	C
Answer» D. C

Discussion

423.	Name the scientist who discovered bacteria ?
A.	Robert Koch
B.	James Chadwick
C.	Eugen Goldstein
D.	A V Leeuwenhoek
Answer» E.

Discussion

424.	On 17th March 2020, the Ministry of Science & Technology said that the Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) had developed a material called ‘hemostat’ that concentrates the natural clotting factors in blood by physically absorbing excess fluid. The product is mainly made up of which biodegradable materials?1. Polythene film2. Starch3. Synthetic polymerSelect the correct answer using the code given below.(A) 1 only(B) Both 1 and 2(C) 2 only(D) both 2 and 3
A.	D
B.	A
C.	C
D.	B
Answer» D. B

Discussion

425.	Coding is the process of ________?
A.	Executing a program
B.	Multitasking
C.	Writing out computer instructions
D.	Restarting the computer
Answer» D. Restarting the computer

Discussion

426.	Ashok Pillar of Delhi has baffled scientists as it weathers all vagaries of weather and yet does not rust or corrode. Which is it made of?
A.	Iron
B.	Bronze
C.	Terracotta
D.	Single rock stone
Answer» B. Bronze

Discussion

427.	In May 2021, which of the has introduced Tip Jar, a new feature that makes it easy for users to send money to their favourite creators on the micro-blogging service?
A.	Facebook
B.	Twitter
C.	LinkedIn
D.	Pinterest
E.	SlideShare
Answer» C. LinkedIn

Discussion

428.	For the first time in the world, researchers at the GRAPES-3 muon telescope facility in ________ have measured the electrical potential, size, and height of a thundercloud that passed overhead on 1 December 2014.
A.	Darjeeling
B.	Ooty
C.	Shimla
D.	Bengaluru
E.	Coimbatore
Answer» C. Shimla

Discussion

429.	In May 2021, which of the following has developed a blockchain-based healthcare information system for mobile phone applications?
A.	IIT Madras
B.	IIT Roorkee
C.	IIT Kharagpur
D.	IIT Kanpur
E.	IIT Bombay
Answer» B. IIT Roorkee

Discussion

430.	According to which of the following, Earth's magnetic field has a weak spot called the South Atlantic Anomaly?
A.	JAXA
B.	NASA
C.	Roscosmos
D.	ISRO
E.	ESA
Answer» C. Roscosmos

Discussion

431.	Match the following.ScientistDiscovery1) Joseph Thomsona) Optical Fiber2) Alexander Flemingb) Radium3) Narinder Kapanyc) Electron4) Marie Curied) Penicillin
A.	1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B.	1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C.	1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
D.	1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Answer» B. 1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b

Discussion

432.	In addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the biometric identification of a person?1. Iris scanning2. Retinal scanning3. Voice recognitionSelect the correct answer using the code given below.
A.	1 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

433.	Masses of stars and galaxies are usually expressed in ______.
A.	Earth's mass
B.	Solar mass
C.	Lunar mass
D.	Neutron mass
Answer» C. Lunar mass

Discussion

434.	Consider the following statements:A digital signature is1. an electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it2. used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information or server on Internet 3. an electronic method of signing an electronic document and ensuring that the original content is unchangedWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3

Discussion

435.	__________ is a collection of data values of same types having a common name.
A.	Object
B.	String
C.	Array
D.	Numbers
Answer» D. Numbers

Discussion

436.	ISRO launched, RISAT-2BR1 on PSLV-C48 from the First Launch Pad (FLP) of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota in December 2019. PSLV-C48 is the ________th mission of PSLV.
A.	45
B.	47
C.	50
D.	54
E.	57
Answer» D. 54

Discussion

437.	Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital displays in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystals displays?1. OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates.2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs.3. Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.	1 and 3 only
B.	2 only
C.	1, 2 and 3
D.	None of the above statements is correct
Answer» D. None of the above statements is correct

Discussion

438.	In which country was Mars Base 1 simulator set up in April 2019?
A.	India
B.	Russia
C.	China
D.	USA
E.	Germany
Answer» D. USA

Discussion

439.	In HTML, ________ attribute is used for merging of two or more adjacent rows.
A.	CELLPADDING
B.	CELLSPACING
C.	ROWSPAN
D.	COLSPAN
Answer» D. COLSPAN

Discussion

440.	In physics, the particles called 'Higgs Boson' are also known as:
A.	Queen of particles
B.	Prince of particles
C.	God particles
D.	King of particles
Answer» D. King of particles

Discussion

441.	Consider the following pairs: ISRO CentresLocationA Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) Trivandrum (Kerala)B UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) Bengaluru (Karnataka)C National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) Dehradun (Uttarakhand)D Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) Hyderabad (Telangana)Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A.	A & B only
B.	A, B & C only
C.	B, C & D only
D.	A, B, C & D
Answer» B. A, B & C only

Discussion

442.	In April 2020, astronomers have spotted a record-breaking supernova, the largest ever observed. In which year was the supernova first observed?
A.	2014
B.	2015
C.	2016
D.	2017
E.	2018
Answer» D. 2017

Discussion

443.	A study conducted by researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute has found that the methane hydrate deposits located in the which river basin are of biogenic origin?
A.	Kaveri
B.	Brahmaputra
C.	Krishna-Godavari
D.	Ganga-Yammuna
E.	Narmada
Answer» D. Ganga-Yammuna

Discussion

444.	Consider the following statements:The satellite Oceansat-2 launched by India helps in1. estimating the water vapor content in the atmosphere.2. predicting the onset of monsoons.3. monitoring the pollution of coastal waters.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	2 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

445.	In August 2020, which of the following successfully launched an Earth-observation satellite for Argentina along with two small piggyback satellites?
A.	JAXA
B.	SpaceX
C.	Roscosmos
D.	ESA
E.	ISRO
Answer» C. Roscosmos

Discussion

446.	In _________ layout headings can be displayed hiding the text under them in Microsoft Word.
A.	Web
B.	Outline
C.	Reading
D.	Print
Answer» C. Reading

Discussion

447.	Atmospheric pressure is measured by ________.
A.	Barometer
B.	Hexameter
C.	Nanometer
D.	Glaxometer
Answer» B. Hexameter

Discussion

448.	According to a recent study, Cosmic energy bombarded by supernovae may have triggered a chain of events that eventually led to ancient humans walk on two legs, a study claims. The research was published in ________.
A.	Journal of the Geological Society
B.	Hydrogeology Journal
C.	Australian Journal of Earth Sciences
D.	Journal of Geology
E.	Sedimentary Geology
Answer» E. Sedimentary Geology

Discussion

449.	Hubble is a ______
A.	Spacecraft
B.	Satellite
C.	Space Station
D.	Telescope
Answer» E.

Discussion

450.	In 2020, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and KPIT Technologies successfully ran trials of India’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) prototype car running on an indigenously developed fuel cell stack at CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, ______.
A.	Delhi
B.	Chandigarh
C.	Pune
D.	Hyderabad
Answer» D. Hyderabad

Discussion

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In May 2021, which of the following explorers of ESA has begun a critical sequence of tests to make sure it can function correctly in the hostile conditions of outer space?

India launched which Scientific Expedition to Antarctica in January 2021?

In which graphics, digital photos and scanned images are typically stored with extensions such as .bmp, .png, .jpg, .tif or.gif?

JPEG stands for __________.

NIIT has entered into an educational partnership with which IT Company in December, 2015?

Arid Forest Research Institute (AFRI) is situated at:

Notepad is a text editor in which of the following operating systems?

______ was the world's first artificial satellite.A. Apollo 11B. Sputnik 1C. Sputnik 0D. GSAT

In 2016, who has partnered with ISRO to use space technology for ‘predictive policing’ P?

In MS-Excel, ________ is an excellent tool for presenting data in an attractive format in a worksheet, which helps in analyzing and comparing data.

ISWM stands for _________.

Christiaan Barnard is famous for ________.

Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) is manufactured in India by?

In which state is the ‘Kakrapar’ project located?

In Microsoft Word, ________ provides information about the current document.

In Microsoft Word, __________ is a position we set for placing and aligning text on a page.

Multicasting is ______.

A data warehouse is always _______ .

Match the following correctly:Inventions/DiscoveryInventions/DiscoveryP) Dynamitea. J.J ThomsonQ) Dynamob. Michael FaradayR) Electronc. Alfred NobelS) Protond. Rutherford

ICT is the common abbreviation ofA. International Communication TechnologyB. Intelligent Communication TechnologyC. Inter-state Communication TechnologyD. Information and Communication Technology

Name the scientist who discovered bacteria ?

Coding is the process of ________?

Ashok Pillar of Delhi has baffled scientists as it weathers all vagaries of weather and yet does not rust or corrode. Which is it made of?

In May 2021, which of the has introduced Tip Jar, a new feature that makes it easy for users to send money to their favourite creators on the micro-blogging service?

For the first time in the world, researchers at the GRAPES-3 muon telescope facility in ________ have measured the electrical potential, size, and height of a thundercloud that passed overhead on 1 December 2014.

In May 2021, which of the following has developed a blockchain-based healthcare information system for mobile phone applications?

According to which of the following, Earth's magnetic field has a weak spot called the South Atlantic Anomaly?

Match the following.ScientistDiscovery1) Joseph Thomsona) Optical Fiber2) Alexander Flemingb) Radium3) Narinder Kapanyc) Electron4) Marie Curied) Penicillin

In addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the biometric identification of a person?1. Iris scanning2. Retinal scanning3. Voice recognitionSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

Masses of stars and galaxies are usually expressed in ______.

__________ is a collection of data values of same types having a common name.

ISRO launched, RISAT-2BR1 on PSLV-C48 from the First Launch Pad (FLP) of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota in December 2019. PSLV-C48 is the ________th mission of PSLV.

In which country was Mars Base 1 simulator set up in April 2019?

In HTML, ________ attribute is used for merging of two or more adjacent rows.

In physics, the particles called 'Higgs Boson' are also known as:

In April 2020, astronomers have spotted a record-breaking supernova, the largest ever observed. In which year was the supernova first observed?

A study conducted by researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute has found that the methane hydrate deposits located in the which river basin are of biogenic origin?

Consider the following statements:The satellite Oceansat-2 launched by India helps in1. estimating the water vapor content in the atmosphere.2. predicting the onset of monsoons.3. monitoring the pollution of coastal waters.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In August 2020, which of the following successfully launched an Earth-observation satellite for Argentina along with two small piggyback satellites?

In _________ layout headings can be displayed hiding the text under them in Microsoft Word.

Atmospheric pressure is measured by ________.

According to a recent study, Cosmic energy bombarded by supernovae may have triggered a chain of events that eventually led to ancient humans walk on two legs, a study claims. The research was published in ________.

Hubble is a ______

In 2020, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and KPIT Technologies successfully ran trials of India’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) prototype car running on an indigenously developed fuel cell stack at CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, ______.