MCQ for 30-august-2023-mcqs-test

by Vajiram & Ravi

31-08-2023

12:59 PM

1.

With reference to Tethered Drones, consider the following statements:

1. They are unmanned aerial vehicles tethered to the ground.

2. They generally have longer flight times compared to free-flying, battery-operated drones.

3. They necessarily require GPS navigation for operation.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

  • A

    Only one

  • B

    Only two

  • C

    All three

  • D

    None

2.

Consider the following statements regarding Taiwan:

1. It lies between the East China Sea in the north and the South China Sea in the south.

2. Both Japan and China have maritime borders with Taiwan.

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

3.

A flightless bird named Takahe, recently seen in the news, is native to:

  • A

    Japan

  • B

    China

  • C

    Brazil

  • D

    New Zealand

4.

Consider the following statements regarding the Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) Scheme:

1. It aims to promote industry-academia linkage for R&D in the pharma sector.

2. It will set up Centres of Excellence (CoE) in the existing national research institutes.

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

5.

With reference to Walking Leaves, consider the following statements:

1. They are insects that feed on plants in densely vegetated areas. 

2. Both male and female walking leaves can fly for long distances.

3. Their arms and legs can regenerate.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

  • A

    Only one

  • B

    Only two

  • C

    All three

  • D

    None

6.

Consider the following statements regarding the GREAT scheme:

1. It gives impetus for the development of the technical textile startup ecosystem in India.

2. Under it, the Union Ministry of Textiles will provide the entire funding.

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

7.

Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in:

  • A

    Arunachal Pradesh

  • B

    Assam

  • C

    Meghalaya

  • D

    Manipur

8.

Consider the following statements regarding ChaSTE probe:

1. It measures the temperature profile of the Moon’s topsoil.

2. It was developed by the European Space Agency.

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

9.

With reference to the Ethanol, consider the following statements:

1. It is produced from agricultural feed stocks.

2. It can help in reducing carbon footprint.

3. India is the largest manufacturer of ethanol in the world.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

  • A

    Only one

  • B

    Only two

  • C

    All three

  • D

    None

10.

A technology demonstrator, ILLUMA-T, is launched by which one of the following organizations?

  • A

    Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  • B

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  • C

    European Space Agency (ESA)

  • D

    SpaceX