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Test 9 – Science and Technology

Time Allowed: 2 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

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 All India Civil Services Coaching Centre
(Under the aegis of Government of Tamil Nadu)
Test 9 – Science and Technology
Time Allowed: 2 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

1. Which of the following statements is/are (c.) 3 only

correct? (d.) 1, 2 and 3
1. Plants require a specific pH range for their
healthy growth 4. Consider the following statements regarding
2. Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid, image formation by eye:
which help indigestion 1. The size of the pupil is controlled by the
3. Toothpaste is basic in nature and helps to iris.
neutralize the acid which causes tooth 2. The lens focuses light on a layer called the
decay retina.
Select the correct answer using the code given Which of the above statements is/are
below: incorrect?
(a.) 2 and 3 only (a.) 1 only
(b.) 1 and 3 only (b.) 2 only
(c.) 1 and 2 only (c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) 1, 2 and 3 (d.) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Consider the following statements: 5. Consider the following statements regarding

1. In Longitudinal waves, the direction of laws of reflection:
motion of the wave is parallel to the 1. The angle of incidence is always equal to
direction of motion of the particles of the the angle of reflection.
medium. 2. The incident ray, the normal at the point of
2. In transverse waves, the direction of motion incidence and the reflected ray all lie in the
of the wave is perpendicular to the same plane.
direction Which of the above statements is/are correct?
of motion of the particles of the medium. (a.) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (b.) 2 only
(a.) 1 only (c.) Both 1 and 2
(b.) 2 only (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
(c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 6. Which of the following is the real-world
application of the Doppler Effect?
3. Which of the following statements is/are (a.) Medical Diagnosis
correct about electrolytic refining? (b.) Weather Forecasting
1. Impure metal is made the cathode. (c.) Speed Gun
2. The pure metal is made the anode. (d.) All of the above
3. Metal is deposited from anode to cathode.
Select the correct answer using the code given 7. Which of the following statements regarding
below: leptons is correct?
(a.) 1 only (a.) Neutrinos and electrons are examples of
(b.) 1 and 2 only leptons.
(b.) They are affected by strong nuclear

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 interactions. (a.) 1 only
(c.) They are always charged particles. (b.) 2 only
(d.) All of the above (c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
8. Total internal reflection is the
phenomenon that involves the reflection 12. Consider the following statements regarding
of all the incident light off the boundary. nutrition:
Total internal reflection only takes place 1. It is the mode of taking food by an
when: organism and its utilization by the body.
1. The light is in the more dense medium and 2. Nutrients enable living organisms to repair
approaching the less dense medium. damaged parts of their bodies.
2. The angle of incidence is greater than the Which of the above statements is/are correct?
critical angle. (a.) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are (b.) 2 only
incorrect? (c.) Both 1 and 2
(a.) 1 only (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
(b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2 13. With reference to the Anti-microbial
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 resistance, consider the following statements:
1. It is a gain of the susceptibility of bacteria
9. Which of the following statements is/are to the killing properties of an antibiotic
correct regarding Microorganisms? agent.
1. They are single-celled creatures only. 2. It may result in the formation of superbugs.
2. They can live in all types of environments. Which of the following statement is/are
Select the correct answer using the code given correct?
below: (a.) 1 only
(a.) 1 only (b.) 2 only
(b.) 2 only (c.) Both 1 and 2
(c.) Both 1 and 2 (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
14.With reference to the process of Tissue Culture,
10. Which of the following diseases is/are consider the following statements:
caused by Bacteria? 1. The cells are placed in an artificial medium
1. Polio To form a small group of cells or callus.
2. Typhoid 2. Using tissue culture, many plants can be
3. Malaria Grown from one parent in disease-free
Select the correct answer using the code given conditions.
below: Which of the above statements is/are
(a.) 1 and 2 only incorrect?
(b.) 2 only (a.) 1 only
(c.) 3 only (b.) 2 only
(d.) 1 and 3 only (c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
11. Which of the following events occur during the
Photosynthesis Process? 15. Consider the following organisms:
1. Absorption of light energy by chlorophyll 1. Agaricus
2. Reduction of carbon dioxide into 2. Azotobacter
carbohydrates 3. Spirogyra
Select the correct answer using the code given Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/
below: biofertilizers?
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 (a.) 1 and 2 only (b.) 2 and 3 only
(b.) 2 only (c.) 1 and 3 only
(c.) 2 and 3 only (d.) 1, 2 and 3
(d.) 3 only
20. Which of the following are pollinating
16. Consider the following pairs: agents?
1. Red Blood Cells – Erythrocytes 1. Wind
2. White Blood Cells – Leukocytes 2. Bat
3. Platelets – Macrophages 3. Humans
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly 4. Moths
matched? Select the correct answer using the code given
(a.) 1 and 2 only below:
(b.) 2 only (a.) 1 and 2 only
(c.) 3 only (b.) 3 and 4 only
(d.) None of the above (c.) 1 and 3 only
(d.) 1, 2, 3 and 4
17. Consider the following statements regarding
cell: 21. Consider the following statements regarding
1. The cells having nuclear material without a Networking:
nuclear membrane are termed prokaryotic 1. Bluetooth connects short-range devices
cells. and Wifi connects devices in a larger range
2. The cells having a well-organized nucleus for sharing data.
with a nuclear membrane are designated as 2. K-fi is the project launched in which free
eukaryotic cells. WiFi zones have been set up in select areas
Which of the above statements is/are correct? of Karnataka.
(a.) 1 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b.) 2 only (a.) 1 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2 (b.) 2 only
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
18. Consider the following statements
regarding blood: 22. Consider the following statements regarding
1. Haemoglobin is a red pigment in RBCs that Internet Protocol (IP):
transports oxygen to all the parts of the 1. IP addresses uniquely identify the source
body. and destination of data transmitted with
2. White blood cells (WBC) fight against germs the Internet Protocol.
that may enter our body 2. The successor of IPv4 is IPv5.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only (a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only (b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2 (c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (d.) Neither 1 nor 2

19. Consider the following pairs: 23. Consider the following statements about
1. Citrus Canker – Bacteria edge computing:
2. Rust of Wheat – Fungi 1. It manages the massive amounts of data
3. Yellow Vein Mosaic of Okra– Virus generated by IoT devices by storing and
Which of the above pairs are correctly processing data in the cloud.
matched? 2. It reduces the amount of data actually at
(a.) 1 and 2 only
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 risk at any one time. 1. Cloud computing
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 2. Computers
(a.) 1 only 3. Internet of Things
(b.) 2 only 4. Telecommunication
(c.) Both 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the code given
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 below:
(a.) 1 and 3 only
24. Consider the following statements (b.) 3 and 4 only
regarding the Bharat QR code: (c.) 2 and 4 only
1. It is the world’s first interoperable payment (d.) 1, 2, 3 and 4
acceptance solution.
2. It has been developed jointly by the 28. Which of the following is not a type of
National Payments Corporation of India interaction in e-governance?
(NPCI), Visa, MasterCard, and American 1. Government to Client (G2C)
Express. 2. Government to Employee (G2E)
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 3. Government to Government (G2G)
(a.) 1 only 4. Government to Business (G2B)
(b.) 2 only Select the correct answer using the codes given
(c.) Both 1 and 2 below:
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
25. Consider the following statements regarding (c.) 3 and 4 only
Artificial Intelligence (AI): (d.) None of the above
1. It describes the action of machines
accomplishing tasks that have historically 29. ‘Network for Spectrum’ project is being
required human intelligence. implemented by
2. The term was coined in 1956 by John (a.) RBI
McCarthy. (b.) BSNL
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (c.) Ministry of Defence
(a.) 1 only (d.) Reliance Jio
(b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2 30. Consider the following statements regarding
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 the difference between LiFi and WiFi:
1. LiFi transmits data using light with the help
26. Which among the following is/are plausible of LED bulbs, whereas WiFi transmits data
applications of supercomputer? using radio waves with the help of a WiFi
1. Recreating the Big Bang router.
2. Testing nuclear weapons 2. In WiFi interference is less and can pass
3. Predicting climate change through salty seawater, whereas in LiFi
4. Understanding earthquakes interference is more, and cannot pass
Select the correct answer using the code given through seawater.
below Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a.) 1, 2 and 3 only (a.) 1 only
(b.) 2, 3 and 4 only (b.) 2 only
(c.) 1 and 4 only (c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d.) Neither 1 nor 2

27. The advent of which of the below technologies 31. Consider the following statements
is often referred to as Industrial Revolution related to 5G:
4.0? 1. China is the world’s first country to launch
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 5th-Generation (5G) networks. 35. Consider the following statements regarding
2. AJ Paulraj committee is formed for the RBI’s data localization directive:
Identifying the 5G deployment roadmap for 1. There is a bar on the overseas processing of
India. strictly domestic transactions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 2. Data can be shared with the overseas
(a.) 1 only regulator.
(b.) 2 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(c.) Both 1 and 2 (a.) 1 only
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2
32. With reference to Bharat Net Project, consider (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
the following statements:
1. It aims at providing affordable broadband 36. Consider the following statements related to
connectivity of up to 100Mbps to all rural the National Supercomputing Mission:
households. 1. The Mission is implemented and steered
2. It is funded through the Universal Service jointly by the Department of Science and
Obligation Fund (USOF). Technology (DST) and Ministry of Human
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Resource Development.
(a.) 1 only 2. PARAM Shivay is the first supercomputer
(b.) 2 only designed & built under the mission.
(c.) Both 1 and 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
33. With reference to ‘Mission Raksha Gyan (c.) Both 1 and 2
Shakti’, consider the following statements: (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is an initiative to boost India’s Intellectual
Property Rights (IPR) culture in Electronics 37. Consider the following statements regarding
and IT sector. National Optical Fibre Network:
2. Directorate General of Quality Assurance 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of
(DGQA) has been entrusted with the Communications.
responsibility of coordinating and 2. It provides broadband connectivity to all
implementing the programme. gram panchayats in the country.
Which of the above statements is/are Which of the above statements is/are correct?
incorrect? (a.) 1 only
(a.) 1 only (b.) 2 only
(b.) 2 only (c.) Both 1 and 2
(c.) Both 1 and 2 (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
38. Consider the following statements related
34. Consider the following statements regarding to the Council of Scientific and Industrial
the Young Scientist Programme: Research (CSIR):
1. It aims to inculcate and nurture space 1. It operates as an autonomous body
research fervor in young minds. registered under the Registration of
2. The programme was launched by ISRO. Societies Act, 1860.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 2. CSIR-NPL acts as a national verification
(a.) 1 only agency for certifying instruments and
(b.) 2 only equipment for monitoring emissions and
(c.) Both 1 and 2 ambient air.
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only
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 (b.) 2 only the emerging areas of Space
(c.) Both 1 and 2 activities.
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 2. The program has been organized by
the Ministry of Home Affairs along with
39. Consider the following statements regarding the Department of Science and
the National Payments Corporation of India technology.
(NPCI): Which of the above statements is/are
1. It is an initiative of the Reserve Bank of incorrect?
India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ (a.) 1 only
Association (IBA). (b.) 2 only
2. It runs the National Financial Switch (NFS). (c.) Both 1 and 2
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
(a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only 43. An orbit is a regular, repeating path that one
(c.) Both 1 and 2 object in space takes around another one. In
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 this context, consider the following statements:
1. Polar Orbits have an inclination of nearly
40. Consider the following statements regarding 180 degrees.
global e-governance: 2. Satellites placed in a Sun Synchronous orbit
1. Internet Corporation for Assigned Names when pass over the same place at the same
and Numbers (ICANN) is a commercial time of day.
organization that trades databases related Which of the above statements is/are correct?
to the namespaces and numerical spaces of (a.) 1 only
the Internet. (b.) 2 only
2. Public Interest Registry (PIR) is a not-for (c.) Both 1 and 2
profit organisation created by the Internet (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
Society (ISOC).
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 44. Consider the following statements regarding
(a.) 1 only space terminologies:
(b.) 2 only 1. Apogee is a point on the orbit where the
(c.) Both 1 and 2 vertical distance of the satellite from the
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 Earth’s surface is smallest.
2. Sunspot is a region on the surface of the
41. Consider the following statements regarding Sun that is cooler than its surroundings.
DART space probe: Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. It is an asteroid deflecting mission to (a.) 1 only
prevent a collision with earth. (b.) 2 only
2. It would be the first mission of Roscosmos (c.) Both 1 and 2
to demonstrate such capability. (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only 45. With reference to the Antrix Corporation in
(b.) 2 only India, consider the following statements:
(c.) Both 1 and 2 1. It is a Maharatna company.
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 2. It is involved in building and marketing of
satellite systems but it cannot establish
42. With reference to the YUVIKA program, ground infrastructure for space
consider the following statements: applications.
1. The program focuses on arousing the Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only
interest of university-level students in (b.) 2 only
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 (c.) Both 1 and 2 (b.) 2 only
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
46. Which of the following space agency has
announced funding support for Made In 50. With reference to the “Goldilocks zone”,
Space’s project, known as RAMA consider the following statements:
(Reconstituting Asteroids into Mechanical 1. It refers to a habitable zone in the
Automata)? planetary system where the temperature is
(a.) NASA neither too high nor too low.
(b.) ISRO 2. This range of distances changes depending
(c.) JAXA on the size and temperature of the star.
(d.) Roscosmos Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only
47. With reference to Pinaka rockets, consider the (b.) 2 only
following statements: (c.) Both 1 and 2
1. Pinaka-I system is a multibarrel guided (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
rocket launch system developed by DRDO.
2. Pinaka Mark-II is an upgraded version of 51.Consider the following statements with
the Pinaka-1 system with an increased reference to Indian AWACS:
range of 70 km. 1. The Phalcon AWACS operational in Indian
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Air Force is procured from Israel.
(a.) 1 only 2. NETRA Airborne Early Warning and Control
(b.) 2 only System has been built indigenously by
(c.) Both 1 and 2 India’s DRDO.
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only
48. With reference to the Global Navigation (b.) 2 only
Satellite System (GNSS) around the world, (c.) Both 1 and 2
consider the following pairs: (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
1. GPS – USA
2. Quasi-Zenith Satellite System – Israel 52. Consider the following statements with
3. BeiDou – China reference to the Deep-Submergence Rescue
4. Galileo – Russia Vehicles (DSRV) of India:
Which of the above pairs is/are incorrectly 1. These are small submarines that are
matched? specially designed to dive to greater depths
(a.) 4 only and rescue stranded crews in the event of
(b.) 2 and 4 only an emergency.
(c.) 1 and 3 only 2. INS Astradharani is India’s indigenously
(d.) 2 and 3 only built DSRV.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
49. Consider the flowing statements regarding the (a.) 1 only
ASTROSAT: (b.) 2 only
1. It enables the simultaneous multi (c.) Both 1 and 2
wavelength observations of various (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
astronomical objects with a single satellite.
2. One of the objectives is to understand high 53. With reference to India’s air defence system,
energy processes in binary star systems consider the following statements:
containing neutron stars and black holes. 1. S-400 Triumf air defense system is being
Which of the above statements is/are correct? purchased from Russia.
(a.) 1 only 2. Akash is a part of mid-range air to air
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 defense systems of India. an indigenously built patrol vessel of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 2. Samudrika is a program of DRDO that aims
(a.) 1 only to design and indigenous develop
(b.) 2 only electronic warfare systems to meet the
(c.) Both 1 and 2 requirements of the Indian Air force.
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only
54. Which of the following missile systems were (b.) 2 only
developed under the Integrated Guided Missile (c.) Both 1 and 2
Development Programme (IGMDP)? (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Prithvi
2. Agni 58. Consider the following statements with
3. Trishul reference to ‘Innovations for Defence
4. Akash Excellence (iDEX)’ initiative of India:
5. Nag 1. It aims to engage MSMEs and Startups for
Select the correct answer using the code given innovation and technology development in
below: Defence and Aerospace.
(a.) 1, 2 and 3 only 2. It will be funded and managed by Defence
(b.) 3, 4 and 5 only Innovation Organization, a not for profit
(c.) 1, 2 and 4 only company.
(d.) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only
55. Consider the following statements: (b.) 2 only
1. Tejas is an advanced technology Light (c.) Both 1 and 2
Combat Aircraft indigenously developed by (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
India.
2. Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) 59. With reference to the Smart Border
is a joint development programme of India Management, consider the following
and Israel. statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1. Comprehensive Integrated Border
(a.) 1 only Management System (CIBMS) project
(b.) 2 only focuses on border management on Indo-
(c.) Both 1 and 2 Myanmar and Indo-Bangladesh border
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 areas.
2. BOLD-QIT is a smart fencing project under
56. Which of the following statement is /are CIBMS.
correct regarding Project75 India (P75 I)? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. It envisages the construction of nuclear (a.) 1 only
submarines. (b.) 2 only
2. It has been cleared under the strategic (c.) Both 1 and 2
partnership model. (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: 60. Consider the following statements with
(a.) 1 only reference to the India’s Mission Shakti:
(b.) 2 only 1. It is an Anti-satellite mission successfully
(c.) Both 1 and 2 conducted by ISRO only.
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 2. This makes India the fourth nation to
possess and test- anti-satellite capability,
57. Consider the following statements: behind the U.S., Russia, and China.
1. The recently commissioned ICGS Vijaya is Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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 (a.) 1 only 64. In the context of active and passive immunity,
(b.) 2 only consider the following statements:
(c.) Both 1 and 2 1. Provision of ready-made antibodies to
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 protect the body against foreign agents is
called active immunity.
61. Diseases can be classified into various types. In 2. Deliberately injecting the microbes during
this context, consider the following statements: immunization is an example of passive
1. Congenital diseases are those that are immunity.
transmitted from parent to offspring from Which of the above statements is/are
generation to generation. incorrect?
2. Non-communicable diseases are chronic (a.) 1 only
diseases that can be caused due to (b.) 2 only
behavioral factors. (c.) Both 1 and 2
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
(a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only 65. Consider the following statements regarding
(c.) Both 1 and 2 Industrial genetics:
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 1. In this, the desired proteins are
overexpressed in the organism by cells
62. Consider the following statements regarding transformation and produced in mass scale.
the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee 2. This technique can be used in medicines
(GEAC): production and bioremediation.
1. It functions under the Ministry of Science Which of the above statements is/are correct?
and Technology. (a.) 1 only
2. Any person authorized by it can have (b.) 2 only
powers to take punitive action under the (c.) Both 1 and 2
Environment Protection Act. (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only 66. Consider the following statements related to
(b.) 2 only microbial fuel cells:
(c.) Both 1 and 2 1. It transforms chemical energy into
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 electricity using oxidation-reduction
reactions.
63. Food fortification refers to the deliberate 2. It has applications where there is a high
addition of one or more micronutrients to power requirement.
reduce the burden of micronutrient Which of the above statements is/are correct?
malnutrition in India. In this context, consider (a.) 1 only
the following statements: (b.) 2 only
1. Milk, salt and edible oil are the only items (c.) Both 1 and 2
that are fortified in India at present. (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Fortification of staple food is not
mandatory as per the Fortification of Food 67. Consider the following statements:
Regulations 2018. 1. Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of a
Which of the above statements is/are correct? microbe to resist the effects of medication
(a.) 1 only previously used to treat them.
(b.) 2 only 2. India launched the Red Line campaign for
(c.) Both 1 and 2 Anti-Microbial Resistance awareness.
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
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 (c.) Both 1 and 2 (a.) 1 only
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2
68. With reference to the different types of (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
vaccines, consider the following statements:
1. Inactivated vaccines provoke a more 72. Consider the following statements regarding
durable immunological response than live the Nuclear Fuel Cycle:
attenuated vaccines and thus do not 1. It is the progression of nuclear fuel from
require multiple doses. the reactor to its disposal.
2. Live-attenuated vaccines cannot be 2. The approach to waste disposal is to
administered to persons with impaired immobilize the nuclides and then place
immune response system. them underground.
Which of the above statements is /are correct? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only (a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only (b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2 (c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (d.) Neither 1 nor 2

69. Consider the following statements related 73. The nuclear force is a force that binds a
to Embryo Transfer Technology (ETT): nucleus together. In this context, consider the
1. It is a technique of assisted reproduction. following statements:
2. Rashtriya Gokul Mission and National 1. Nuclear forces are stronger than the force
Mission on Bovine Productivity utilize this of gravity.
technology. 2. The strength of nuclear force depends upon
Which of the above statements is/are correct? the electric charge.
(a.) 1 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b.) 2 only (a.) 1 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2 (b.) 2 only
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
70. Consider the following statements regarding
Zika Virus: 74. Nuclear Waste must be processed for its safe
1. Zika is transmitted by Aedesaegypti disposal. In this context, consider the following
mosquito. statements:
2. Sexual contact with zika infected person 1. Conditioning is the first step in processing
can cause microcephaly. which involves sorting and segregating the
Which of the above statements is/are contaminated items from non -
incorrect? contaminated ones.
(a.) 1 only 2. Pre-treatment involves slowing down the
(b.) 2 only release of radio-nuclei from the waste
(c.) Both 1 and 2 package into the environment.
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the above statements is/are
incorrect?
71. In the context of nuclear physics, consider (a.) 1 only
the following statements: (b.) 2 only
1. Fissile materials are a subset of fissionable (c.) Both 1 and 2
materials. (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Fertile materials are those that are not
fissionable by thermal neutrons.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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75. Depending upon how it affects the matter, (a.) 1 only
radiation can be classified into ionizing (b.) 2 only
and non-ionizing. In this context, (c.) Both 1 and 2
consider the following statements: (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Non-ionizing radiations deposit energy in
the materials through which they pass. 79. With reference to radiocarbon dating,
2. Neutrons are indirectly ionizing while X- consider the following statements:
rays are directly ionizing. 1. Radiocarbon is the carbon-12 isotope that
Which of the above statements is/are correct? is unstable and weakly radioactive.
(a.) 1 only 2. Radiocarbon is naturally formed in the
(b.) 2 only upper layers of the atmosphere.
(c.) Both 1 and 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
76. With reference to alpha decay, consider the (c.) Both 1 and 2
following statements: (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
1. When a nucleus undergoes alpha-decay,
the atomic number and mass number of 80. Which of the following represents the
daughter nucleus decrease by four and two disadvantages of nuclear energy?
respectively. 1. Radiation Accidents
2. Alpha particles cannot penetrate the 2. Affects marine life
surface of the skin of the human body. 3. High Initial Capital Costs
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a.) 1 only given below:
(b.) 2 only (a.) 1 and 3 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2 (b.) 1 and 2 only
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (c.) 2 and 3 only
(d.) 1, 2 and 3
77. Which of the following statements regarding
beta-decay is/are correct? 81. With reference to the National Physical
1. Neutrinos emitted during beta-plus decay Laboratory (NPL), consider the following
have little or no mass and interact very statements:
weakly with matter. 1. It is considered as one of the first National
2. Positrons are the particles with the same Laboratory in India whose foundation stone
mass but opposite charge as that of the was laid before independence.
proton. 2. It was conceptualized in 1943 by the
Select the correct answer using the code given Governing Body of Council of Scientific and
below: Industrial Research (CSIR).
(a.) 1 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b.) 2 only (a.) 1 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2 (b.) 2 only
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
78. With reference to the gamma radiations,
consider the following statements: 82. Which of the following statements regarding
1. These are electromagnetic radiations the Apsara reactor is/are
carrying neither mass nor any charge. correct?
2. They can penetrate through the body and 1. It was the first research reactor in Asia.
thus find numerous medical applications. 2. Apsara-upgraded is an indigenously made
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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 research reactor of higher capacity that 86. With reference to the institutions involved
will produce radioisotopes for medical in the development of nuclear energy in
applications. India, consider the following statements:
Select the correct answer using the code given 1. Atomic Energy Commission ensures
below: that the use of ionizing radiation and
(a.) 1 only nuclear energy does not cause risk to
(b.) 2 only people and the environment.
(c.) Both 1 and 2 2. The Department of Atomic Energy is
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 under the direct charge of President.
Which of the above statements is/are
83. India is taking tentative steps towards correct?
restarting research into cold fusion. (a.) 1 only
In light of this, consider the following (b.) 2 only
statements: (c.) Both 1 and 2
1. It seeks to produce nuclear energy without (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
any harmful radiation.
2. The disadvantage of this idea is that it 87. Consider the following statements:
requires complex equipment for energy 1. Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD) is
generation. responsible for the exploration and
Which of the above statements is/are correct? research of uranium in India.
(a.) 1 only 2. Andhra Pradesh has the largest reserves of
(b.) 2 only monazite in India.
(c.) Both 1 and 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
84. With reference to Thorium Reactors, consider (c.) Both 1 and 2
the following statements: (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Unlike uranium, thorium alone cannot be
used as a nuclear fuel in a reactor. 88. With reference to the history of nuclear power
2. Thorium reactors offer the advantage of plants, consider the following statements:
increased plutonium production. 1. The USA was the first country to generate
Which of the above statements is/are correct? electricity from a nuclear reactor.
(a.) 1 only 2. The world’s first grid-connected nuclear
(b.) 2 only power plant was set by Russia.
(c.) Both 1 and 2 Which of the above statements is/are
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 incorrect?
(a.) 1 only
85. Consider the following statements regarding (b.) 2 only
the Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (c.) Both 1 and 2
(TPNW): (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It prohibits the entire range of activity
relating to production, stockpiling and use 89. With reference to the Nuclear Suppliers Group
of nuclear weapons. (NSG), consider the following statements:
2. India is signatory of TPNW. 1. NSG guidelines cover both nuclear exports
Which of the above statements is/are correct? and nuclear-related exports.
(a.) 1 only 2. NSG members are required to be parties to
(b.) 2 only the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.
(c.) Both 1 and 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
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 (c.) Both 1 and 2 can be used in increasing the efficiency of
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2. solar cells.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
90. The government of India recently put four (a.) 1 only
nuclear reactors under IAEA Safeguards. (b.) 2 only
In light of this, consider the following (c.) Both 1 and 2
statements: (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Safeguarded nuclear facilities can use
imported uranium only for civilian 94. With reference to Nano fabrics, consider the
purposes. following statements:
2. New reactor plants established with foreign 1. These are textiles embedded with small
collaboration are automatically placed nanoparticles.
under IAEA safeguards. 2. Zinc oxide embedded nano fabrics can be
Which of the above statements is/are correct? used for UV rays protection.
(a.) 1 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b.) 2 only (a.) 1 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2 (b.) 2 only
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
91. Which one of the following statements is
incorrect with reference to Nano Mission 95. Consider the following statements with
in India? reference to properties of nanomaterial:
(a.) It is a capacity-building program for the 1. They are governed by rules of Quantum
development of Nanotechnology in India. mechanics.
(b.) It involves funding of basic research by 2. The chemical reactivity of the substances
individual scientists. decreases drastically on Nano
(c.) It involves facility development for transformation.
technologies like Optical Tweezers, Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). (a.) 1 only
(d.) None of the above. (b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2
92. Consider the following statements with (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
reference to carbon nanotubes:
1. These are cylindrical molecules consisting 96. Consider the following statements with
of rolled-up sheets of single-layer carbon reference to India’s Sona 1.5 robot:
atoms. 1. It is a full-service robot that can be used to
2. They have low thermal conductivity. transport documents by physical
Which of the above statements is/are correct? movement.
(a.) 1 only 2. It is the first robot in the world with
(b.) 2 only humanlike spine technology.
(c.) Both 1 and 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2 (a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
93. Consider the following statements with (c.) Both 1 and 2
reference to Buckyball: (d.) Neither 1 nor 2
1. They are composed of carbon atoms linked
to three other carbon atoms by covalent 97. Consider the following statements with
bonds. reference to Daksh robot:
2. They are very good electron acceptors that 1. It is designed by DRDO for recovering

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 improvised explosive devices.
2. It can monitor contamination levels in
biological and chemical affected
surroundings.
Which of the above statements is/are
incorrect?
(a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

98. In discussions of the potential of molecular

nanotechnology, the possibility has been
posited that badly or maliciously designed self-
assembling structures could get out of control,
and destroy or disassemble all structures they
encounter in their blind quest to replicate.
What is the term for such a structure or group
of structures?
(a.) Blue goo
(b.) Green goo
(c.) Red goo
(d.) Grey goo

99. With reference to the GROWTH India Robotic

Telescope, consider the following statements:
1. The telescope is located at the Guru
Shikhar peak of Aravalli hills.
2. It is fully funded by the Science and
Engineering Research Board (SERB) under
the PIRE project.
Which of the above statements is/are
incorrect?
(a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

100. Which of the following public institutions are

dedicated towards Robotics and Artificial
intelligence?
(a.) Centre for Artificial Intelligence and
Robotics (CAIR), Bengaluru
(b.) Research and Development
Establishment (Engineers), Pune
(c.) Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO)
(d.) Both (a) and (b)

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