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| 451. |
Recently, a European satellite has mapped the most accurate 3D map of the Milky Way. What is the name of that satellite? |
| A. | GAIA |
| B. | OSIRIX-REX |
| C. | SOHO |
| D. | CHEOPS |
| Answer» B. OSIRIX-REX | |
| 452. |
Which of the following statements regarding Gluten is/are incorrect? 1. It is a mixture of vitamins found in wheat and related grains. 2. It has viscoelastic properties. 3. It is used to give elasticity, shape and chewy texture to a product. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 453. |
‘Advanced Ultra super critical technology ‘is a research and development project related to? |
| A. | Thermal power plants |
| B. | Nuclear power plants |
| C. | Solar power plants |
| D. | Wind energy development |
| Answer» B. Nuclear power plants | |
| 454. |
Consider the following statements regarding Bitcoin: 1. It is a form of digital currency, created and held electronically. 2. They aren’t printed like other currencies. 3. It is an example of cryptocurrency. 4. The bitcoin network is controlled by a central authority. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 455. |
What is ‘Proxima Centauri’? |
| A. | It is the closest star to our solar system. |
| B. | It is a recently discovered Earth-like planet orbiting the closest star to our solar system. |
| C. | It is a dwarf planet located in asteroid belt. |
| D. | It is a spacecraft of ESA to Jupiter. |
| Answer» B. It is a recently discovered Earth-like planet orbiting the closest star to our solar system. | |
| 456. |
YAMANAKA Genes can be used for? 1. Regenerating old cells 2. Grow new organs 3. Converting adult cells into pluripotent stem cells 4. Generating RBCs 5. Bone implants Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 | |
| 457. |
Consider the following statements regarding Methanol: 1. It can be used a low emission fuel for vehicles. 2. Carbon dioxide can be converted into Methanol. Which of the statements give above is/are true? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 458. |
INDRA NAVY is a bilateral military exercise between? |
| A. | India and USA |
| B. | India and Japan |
| C. | India and United Kingdom |
| D. | India and Russia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 459. |
Consider the following statements regarding data storage in DNA structure: 1. DNA possess some of the important properties for storing data. 2. It is unstable to store data in DNA for thousands of years. 3. Its packing density is low. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 460. |
Consider the following statements about PAVA shells: 1. It is an inorganic compound. 2. It can temporarily paralyse humans. 3. It has been considered as a non-lethal munitions to control crowd by TVSN Prasad Committee. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 461. |
Which of the following statements regarding Urja Ganga Project is/are correct? 1. It aims to provide PNG and CNG. 2. It will connect Jagdishpur (U.P) to Haldia (West Bengal). 3. It will include five states viz. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 462. |
Planetary rings are found around which of the following planets? 1. Saturn 2. Uranus 3. Mars 4. Venus 5. Neptune Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 5 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 | |
| 463. |
What is Mare Imbrium? |
| A. | A region in North-western hemisphere on Mars |
| B. | A region in the North-Western hemisphere on Moon |
| C. | A Goldilock Zone around Mars |
| D. | A region in the Venus where evidences of Steep canyons has been found |
| Answer» C. A Goldilock Zone around Mars | |
| 464. |
Which of the following displays employ the organic compound to emit light in response to an electriccurrent? |
| A. | OLED |
| B. | Plasma display |
| C. | LED |
| D. | NED |
| Answer» B. Plasma display | |
| 465. |
Consider the following statements regarding MARS ORBITER MISSION (MOM): 1. This is India’s first interplanetary project. 2. It made India the second Asian country to have an interplanetary orbiter launch to its credit. 3. It was successfully inserted into mars orbit on 16th November, 2013. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2,and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2,and 3 | |
| 466. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Ramjets work most efficiently at supersonic speeds around Mach 3 and can operate upto speeds of Mach 6. 2. A ramjet engine is an improvement over the scramjet engine. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 467. |
Consider the following statements regarding CERN: 1. It is the world’s largest nuclear and particle physics laboratory. 2. India recently got full membership of CERN. Which of the statement given above is/are not correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 468. |
The Nobel Prize 2016 in Physiology was awarded to which of the following? |
| A. | Yoshinori Ohsumi |
| B. | David J. Thouless |
| C. | Jean-Pierre Sauvage |
| D. | F. Duncan |
| Answer» B. David J. Thouless | |
| 469. |
EKUVERIN is Military exercise between India and which of the following countries? |
| A. | Russia |
| B. | Israel |
| C. | Maldives |
| D. | Mauritius |
| Answer» D. Mauritius | |
| 470. |
Which of the following statements regarding Fishery and oceanographic Research vessel (FORV) is/are correct? 1. It is a floating laboratory being developed by the Ministry of Earth sciences and would be used for marine and ocean research. 2. It will replace the ageing Sagar Sampada, which has been facilitating marine research activities in India since 1984. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 471. |
‘Stromatolites’ are? |
| A. | These are the sediments found in river beds containing silica. |
| B. | These are the type of soil rich in nitrogen. |
| C. | These are the layers of sediments buildup after crystallization of lava. |
| D. | These are the trapped sediments found in Precambrian rocks as the earliest known fossils. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 472. |
What is MALTITOL? |
| A. | It is a sugar alcohol. |
| B. | It is a material which can be used as a substitute of plastic. |
| C. | It is a technology for the treatment of cancer. |
| D. | It is a project of Indian Institute of Science for research in Biotechnology. |
| Answer» B. It is a material which can be used as a substitute of plastic. | |
| 473. |
What is NIDHI? |
| A. | It is an umbrella program of department of science and technology working towards nurturing innovations into startups. |
| B. | It is a fund created by department of science and technology for research and development in the country. |
| C. | It is an umbrella program of department of biotechnology for research and development in the field of biotechnology. |
| D. | It is a pool created by Government of India in which all foreign funding received for research and development will be kept. |
| Answer» B. It is a fund created by department of science and technology for research and development in the country. | |
| 474. |
Consider the following statements regarding Fast Neutron Reactors: 1. It is a type of reactor in which nuclear fission chain reaction is sustained by fast neutrons. 2. Fast Neutron Reactors need neutron moderator. 3. It can help in reprocessing and deactivation of radioactive waste material. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 475. |
What is Light detection and ranging technology? |
| A. | It is a remote sensing technology that measures distance. |
| B. | It is a communication technology enabling communication using light. |
| C. | It is a product of nanotechnology detecting light through Nano particles. |
| D. | It is a technology enabling networking through LEDs. |
| Answer» B. It is a communication technology enabling communication using light. | |
| 476. |
COP 7 meet for WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) was recently held in? |
| A. | Istanbul, Turkey |
| B. | Washington D.C, USA |
| C. | Quito, Ecuador |
| D. | New Delhi, India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 477. |
A recent report released by American Medical Association Council on science and public health claims that excessive blue light emitted by LEDs can adversely impact? 1. Human health 2. Environment 3. Other species Select the correct using the codes given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 478. |
Which of the following is/are used as food additives? 1. Potassium Bromate 2. Potassium Iodate 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 479. |
What is Smart India Hackathon 2017? |
| A. | It’s a pan India governance competition. |
| B. | It’s a pan India digital programming competition. |
| C. | It’s a campaign for Smart cities initiative. |
| D. | It’s a campaign for digital India initiative. |
| Answer» C. It’s a campaign for Smart cities initiative. | |
| 480. |
Consider the following statements regarding Venus Atmospheric Maneuverable Platform (VAMP): 1. It is a project to have a plane cruise through the sulfurous skies of Venus. 2. It would be flown 50 to 70 km above the surface of Venus. 3. The temperature 50 to 70 km on Venus is about 30 degree Celsius. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 481. |
Consider the following statements regarding Quantum Communications: 1. It is a high security communication technology restricting interception by hacker. 2. It uses quantum cryptography. 3. Pakistan has recently launched a 712 km quantum communication line. 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» B. 2 only | |
| 482. |
Recently, a Nanogenerator that could produce up to 14 volts of electric power on applying pressure through thumb has been developed by which of the following Institution? |
| A. | Indian Institute of Science |
| B. | IIT Madras |
| C. | Indian Institute of science education and research |
| D. | Council of scientific and industrial research. |
| Answer» D. Council of scientific and industrial research. | |
| 483. |
Consider the following statements regarding PUSA ARHAR 16: 1. It is high yielding pigeon pea variant. 2. It is having a lesser maturity period. 3. It needs large amount of water and is not suitable of mechanized harvesting. Which of the statements given above is/are false? |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 484. |
Consider the following statements regarding self-driven cars: 1. It cannot navigate without human command but can automatically detect their surroundings. 2. These cars are powered by Artificial Intelligence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 485. |
The ‘Cloud Computing’ technology refers to: |
| A. | A distributed computer architecture that provides software, infrastructure and platforms just as required by applications/users. |
| B. | A set of algorithms that solves problems using fuzzy logic. |
| C. | Many computers that are interconnected through wireless networks and satellites. |
| D. | A futuristic technology that will use clouds to perform computing. |
| Answer» B. A set of algorithms that solves problems using fuzzy logic. | |
| 486. |
Recently, researchers in IIT Madras have devised a method that can convert brackish water into potablewater using? |
| A. | Reverse osmosis technique |
| B. | Graphic electrodes covered with grapheme |
| C. | Using biotechnology |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Using biotechnology | |
| 487. |
The optimum storage temperature for apple ranges from; |
| A. | 0-1°C |
| B. | 2-5°C |
| C. | 5-10°C |
| D. | 10-15°C |
| Answer» B. 2-5°C | |
| 488. |
Iron is a carrier of |
| A. | Oxygen |
| B. | CO2 |
| C. | Both of these |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. CO2 | |
| 489. |
Which of the following is a shade-loving flower? |
| A. | Marigold |
| B. | Snapdragon |
| C. | Chrysanthemum |
| D. | Impatiens |
| Answer» E. | |
| 490. |
Cross pollinated in apple generally produce |
| A. | Bad results than self pollinated |
| B. | Better results than self pollinated |
| C. | Same results as self pollinated |
| D. | Non of these |
| Answer» C. Same results as self pollinated | |
| 491. |
An instrument that measures the electrical conductivity of a soil solution is called a: |
| A. | Manometer |
| B. | Tensiometer |
| C. | Photometer |
| D. | Solubridge |
| Answer» E. | |
| 492. |
Lemons and limes can also be propagated by |
| A. | Layering |
| B. | Cuttings |
| C. | a & b |
| D. | None |
| Answer» D. None | |
| 493. |
The renewal of NO3 involves release of ___________ from organic fraction of the soiland its rapid nitrification: |
| A. | NO2 |
| B. | NH4 |
| C. | N |
| D. | NO |
| Answer» C. N | |
| 494. |
The most effective fungicide for controlling citrus fruit diseases caused by Penicilliumspp. is; |
| A. | Sodium orthophenylphosphate (SOPP) |
| B. | Carbendazim |
| C. | Thiabendazole (TBZ) |
| D. | Topsin-M |
| Answer» C. Thiabendazole (TBZ) | |
| 495. |
Bougainvillea (ornamental) belongs to family: |
| A. | Oleacecae |
| B. | Moraceae |
| C. | Rosaceae |
| D. | Nyctaginaceae |
| Answer» E. | |
| 496. |
What type of mulches reduce soil temperature? |
| A. | Organic mulch |
| B. | Gray polythene |
| C. | Black polythene |
| D. | Transparent polythene |
| Answer» B. Gray polythene | |
| 497. |
Addition of __________ hastens the time of fruit bud differentiation in fruit plants: |
| A. | Nitrites |
| B. | Nitrides |
| C. | Nitrates |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» D. All of these | |
| 498. |
What is the optimum length for most of cuttings? |
| A. | 1 to 3 inches |
| B. | 3 to 6 inches |
| C. | 6 to 8 inches |
| D. | 10 to 12 inches |
| Answer» D. 10 to 12 inches | |
| 499. |
Which of the following climber belongs to family oleaceae? |
| A. | Tecoma grandiflora |
| B. | Lonicera japonica |
| C. | Bougainvillea glabra |
| D. | Jasminum grandiflora |
| Answer» E. | |
| 500. |
Blooming in mango occurs: |
| A. | February to Mid April |
| B. | January to first week of February |
| C. | September-October |
| D. | May – June |
| Answer» B. January to first week of February | |