MCQ for science-and-tech-4

by Vajiram & Ravi

29-08-2023

06:54 AM

1.

Consider the following statements regarding the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI):

1. It will be supported by a Secretariat, to be hosted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris, as well as by two Centres of Expertise - one each in Montreal and Paris.

2. India has joined as a founding member to support responsible and human-centric development and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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

2.

Which of the following can be termed the frontier technologies?

1. Artificial technologies

2. Robotics

3. 3D printing

4. Internet of things

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1, 2 and 3 only

  • B

    2, 3 and 4 only

  • C

    1, 2 and 4 only

  • D

    1, 2, 3 and 4

3.

"It is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. It is related to the similar task of using computers to understand human intelligence, but it does not have to confine itself to biologically observable methods."

The above passage is the description of which of the following?

  • A

    Artificial Intelligence

  • B

    Internet of Things

  • C

    Over The Top

  • D

    Blockchain Technology

4.

Which of the following areas are the sites for the application of robotics?

1. Steel industry

2. Agriculture

3. Aerospace

Select the correct answers using the codes given below?

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

5.

These are a new class of engineered systems that integrate computation and physical processes in a dynamic environment. It encompasses technology areas of Cybernetics, Mechatronics, Design and Embedded systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), among others.

Which of the following is best described in the above passage?

  • A

    Artificial neural network

  • B

    Cyber-Physical Systems

  • C

    Machine learning

  • D

    Deep learning

6.

Consider the following statements regarding National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems:

1. It aims to harness the potential of new technology and make India a leading player in Cyber-Physical System.

2. It is a Pan India Mission that covers the entire gamut of India.

3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Human Resources.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

7.

Consider the following statements regarding big data and its analytics:

1. Big Data is a large amount of data that is in structured, semi-structured or unstructured nature.

2. Big data analytics is a process used to extract meaningful insights, such as hidden patterns or market trends.

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

8.

Which of the following are the benefits of precision agriculture?

1. Prevents soil degradation

2. Increase in chemical application in crop production

3. Efficient use of water resources

4. Change in the socio-economic status of farmers

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1, 2 and 3 only

  • B

    2, 3 and 4 only

  • C

    1, 3 and 4 only

  • D

    1, 2, 3 and 4

9.

Sophia is the world's first humanoid robot developed by Hong Kong-based company Hanson Robotics. It was confirmed as a citizen of which of the following countries?

  • A

    Saudi Arabia

  • B

    Qatar

  • C

    India

  • D

    USA

10.

'CAPTAIN ARJUN', recently seen in the news, refers to

  • A

    An indigenously developed tank

  • B

    A robot aimed to intensify the screening and surveillance

  • C

    A book written on the Mahabharata

  • D

    None of the above