Q1. Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala. 1. It is spread over two districts. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ? 2. There is no human habitation inside the Park. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 4 only 3. It is one of the natural habitats of the Great Indian (c) 3 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only Bustard. 156. Which of the following Protected Areas are located i
Correct Answer: (d)
Deep Impact was a NASA space probe launched from scanning the exotic depths of the universe after the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on January 12, 2005. It ASTROSAT, the Indian Space Research Organisationâs was designed to study the interior composition of the comet multi-wavelength space observatory, was successfully Tempel 1. placed in orbit.
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Q2. Papikonda National park 3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve 1. 36% of Indiaâs districts are classified as 4. Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary âoverexploitedâ or âcriticalâ by the Central Ground Select the correct answer using the code given below : Water Authority (CGWA). (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 and 4 only 2. CGWA was formed under the Environment (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1,2,3 and 4 (Protection) Act. 157. Wit
Correct Answer: (c)
The surface velocity of rotation varies from point to The main objectives of oceansat-2 are to study surface winds point on the Earth. It is about 1600 km per hour or about 460 and ocean surface strata, observation of chlorophyll meters in a second near the equator. The velocity gradually concentration, monitoring of phytoplanktion blooms, study reduces as we move to the poles and it is practically zero of atmospheric aerosol and suspended sediments in wath. there. A satellite launched from the
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Q3. Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the 158. Which one of the following protected areas is well- largest area under âCritical Tiger Habitatâ?
Correct Answer: (?)
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Q4. In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under (c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel âIAEA Safeguardsâ while others are not ?
Correct Answer: (b)
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Q5. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?
Correct Answer: (a)
All the statements about the Indian satellite given in with spatial resolutions ranging up to 1 metre. the question are correct.
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Q6. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts (c) Reducing the adverse effects of the solar wind on the whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams earth and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in (d) Reducing the global warming 142. Which one of the following are Agasthyamala biosphere the country. reserve?
Correct Answer: (c)
The surface velocity of rotation varies from point to The main objectives of oceansat-2 are to study surface winds point on the Earth. It is about 1600 km per hour or about 460 and ocean surface strata, observation of chlorophyll meters in a second near the equator. The velocity gradually concentration, monitoring of phytoplanktion blooms, study reduces as we move to the poles and it is practically zero of atmospheric aerosol and suspended sediments in wath. there. A satellite launched from the
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Q7. Why is there a great concern about the microbeads that (a) Arunachal Pradesh are released into environment?
Correct Answer: (?)
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Q8. Carbon monoxide (b) The UNEP Secretariat 2. Methane (c) The UNFCCC Secretariat 3. Ozone (d) The World Meteorological Organisation 139. Which one of the following national parks lies 4. Sulphur dioxide completely in the Temperate alpine zone?
Correct Answer: (a)
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Q9. INS Sindhughosh is an aircraft carrier. (c) 1 and 2 (d) 3 only 2. INS Viraat is a submarine. 20. For the measurement/estimation of which of the Which of the statements given above is/are correct? following are satellite images/remote sensing data used? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Correct Answer: (a)
All the statements about the Indian satellite given in with spatial resolutions ranging up to 1 metre. the question are correct.
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Q10. Blue finned mahseer : Cauvery river part of Indi(a) 2. Irrawaddy dolphin : Chambal river Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? 3. Rusty spotted cats : Eastern ghats (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which one of the pair given above are correctly matched? 136. In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only Sanctuar
Correct Answer: (a)
All the statements about the Indian satellite given in with spatial resolutions ranging up to 1 metre. the question are correct.
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Q11. Global warming might trigger the release of methane Johannesburg (b) The United Nations Conference on Sustainable gas from these deposits Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro 2. Large deposits of âmethane hydrateâ are found in Arctic (c) The United Nations Framework Convention on Tundra and under the seafloor. 3. Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after Climate Change 2015, Paris a decad
Correct Answer: (a)
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Q12. The term M-STRIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in (b) use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households the context of
Correct Answer: (?)
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Q13. Ceiling fans (c) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Electric geysers (d) Sariska National Park 3. Tubular fluorescent lamps 119. In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected Select the correct answer using the code given below. under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only what does it imply ?
Correct Answer: (a)
All the statements about the Indian satellite given in with spatial resolutions ranging up to 1 metre. the question are correct.
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Q14. River basin is the unit of planning and management. 1. Gharial 2. Indian wild ass 2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the 3. Wild buffalo national level. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 3. One of the Chief Ministers of the States through (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 NGRBA on rotation b
Correct Answer: (a)
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Q15. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometers in 122. From the ecological point of view, which one of the seawater. following assumes importance in being a good link between 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves. the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats? 3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated. (a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Correct Answer: (a)
All the statements about the Indian satellite given in with spatial resolutions ranging up to 1 metre. the question are correct.
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Q16. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in 1. It is an initiative of the European Union. wild plants and animals is not a threat to the 2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted conservation of nature. developing countries to integrate climate change into Which of the above statements is/are correct? their development policies and budgets. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only 3. It is coo
Correct Answer: (c)
The surface velocity of rotation varies from point to The main objectives of oceansat-2 are to study surface winds point on the Earth. It is about 1600 km per hour or about 460 and ocean surface strata, observation of chlorophyll meters in a second near the equator. The velocity gradually concentration, monitoring of phytoplanktion blooms, study reduces as we move to the poles and it is practically zero of atmospheric aerosol and suspended sediments in wath. there. A satellite launched from the
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Q17. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to reduce 3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative species of wasps, spiders and birds. of G20 group of countries. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only hydrofluorocarbons. (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and
Correct Answer: (a)
All the statements about the Indian satellite given in with spatial resolutions ranging up to 1 metre. the question are correct.
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Q18. Prithivi-II is a surface-to-surface missile and can be (b) wireless communication technology deployed to guard the metros against air attacks. (c) solar power production technology Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (d) water conservation technology (a) 1 only (b)2 only 17. The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', `String Theory' (c) Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 and 'Standard
Correct Answer: (c)
The surface velocity of rotation varies from point to The main objectives of oceansat-2 are to study surface winds point on the Earth. It is about 1600 km per hour or about 460 and ocean surface strata, observation of chlorophyll meters in a second near the equator. The velocity gradually concentration, monitoring of phytoplanktion blooms, study reduces as we move to the poles and it is practically zero of atmospheric aerosol and suspended sediments in wath. there. A satellite launched from the
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Q19. The Sustainable Development Goals were first 3. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of âClub of Romeâ. ecosystems and biodiversity. 2. The Sustainable Development Goals have to be Select the correct answer using the code given below. achieved by 2030. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only Which
Correct Answer: (a)
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Q20. protection of biodiversity (a) pledges made by the European countries to 2. resilience of forest ecosystems rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle East 3. poverty reduction (b) plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to Select the correct answer using the code given below. combat climate change (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) capital contributed by the member countries in
Correct Answer: (a)
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Q21. It aims to promote effective action through innovative financial incentives to developing countries to reduce national programs and supportive inter-national greenhouse gas emissions and to adopt eco-friendly partnerships. technologies 2. It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and (c) It is an inter-governmental agreement ratified by all North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitat
Correct Answer: (a)
All the statements about the Indian satellite given in with spatial resolutions ranging up to 1 metre. the question are correct.
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Q22. It is a tree species found in a part of South India. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only 2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 forest areas of South India. 109. âNet meteringâ is sometimes seen in the news in the context Which of the statements given above is/are correct? of promoting the
Correct Answer: (a)
All the statements about the Indian satellite given in with spatial resolutions ranging up to 1 metre. the question are correct.
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Q23. India is an important member of the âInternational (b) India's satellite to provide services to the countries of Thermonuclear Experimental Reactorâ. If this experiment Indian Ocean Rim succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India? (c) a scientific establishment set up by India in Antarctic
Correct Answer: (d)
(i) The ITER (International Thermonuclear single immune cell. Experimental Reactor) project aims to make the long-
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Q24. Which one of the following is the best description of âINS (c) It can drastically improve the efficiency of its fission Astradhariniâ, that was in the news recently? reactors in power generation (a) Amphibious warfare ship
Correct Answer: (c)
INS Astradharini is an indigenously designed and Evolved LISA fitting the question statement. So, (d) built torpedo launch and recovery vessel built by Shoft answer. Shipyard for Indian Navy. It was commissioned by Indian B. Defence Navy on 6 October 2015 at Naval Base in Visakhapatanam.
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Q25. Oak 2. Rhododendron 3. Sandalwood (a) Bhitarkanika National Park Select the correct answer using the code given below. (b) Keibul Lamjao National Park (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) Keoladeo Ghana National Park (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Sultanpur National Park 84. Which one of the following National Parks has a climate 91. With reference to the International Union for Conservation that
Correct Answer: (a)
All the statements about the Indian satellite given in with spatial resolutions ranging up to 1 metre. the question are correct.
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Q26. It provides financial aid to universities, individual 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry 2. It is found along the entire coast of India. research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation 3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the technologies for sustainable forest management. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 3. It a
Correct Answer: (c)
The surface velocity of rotation varies from point to The main objectives of oceansat-2 are to study surface winds point on the Earth. It is about 1600 km per hour or about 460 and ocean surface strata, observation of chlorophyll meters in a second near the equator. The velocity gradually concentration, monitoring of phytoplanktion blooms, study reduces as we move to the poles and it is practically zero of atmospheric aerosol and suspended sediments in wath. there. A satellite launched from the
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Q27. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations. (a) Bretton Woods Conference 2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from (b) Montreal Protocol this organization. (c) Kyoto Protocol 3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'Important (d) Nagoya Protocol Bird and Biodiversity Areas'. 95. What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news? Select the correct answer
Correct Answer: (a)
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Q28. In India, in which one of the following types of forests is (b) It is a Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organization teak a dominant tree species?
Correct Answer: (d)
Biometrics identification is used in computer science contained in the collection. as a form of identification and access control. Biometric
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Q29. With reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following 36. To meet its rapidly growing energy demand, some opine that statements is/are correct? [2014 - I] India should pursue research and development on thorium 1. It is a surface-to-surface missile. as the future fuel of nuclear energy. In this context, what 2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only advantage does thorium hold over uranium? [
Correct Answer: (a)
Agni IV is a surface-to-surface missile. It is fuelled by ⢠GSLV is a 3-stage launch vehicle, where first 2 stages solid propellant. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads are similar to PSLV with same solid and liquid nature of about 4000 km away. fuel but the third stage is completely different, i.e.,
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Q30. PSLVs were used to launch IRS-series of satellites. (b) To study the satellites of Saturn 3. India used the indigenously built cryogenic engines (c) To study the colourful of display of high latitude skies foer the first time for powering the third stage of GSLV. (d) To build a space laboratory to study the stellar 4. GSAT, launched in the year 2001, has payloads to explosions demonstrate digital
Correct Answer: (c)
The surface velocity of rotation varies from point to The main objectives of oceansat-2 are to study surface winds point on the Earth. It is about 1600 km per hour or about 460 and ocean surface strata, observation of chlorophyll meters in a second near the equator. The velocity gradually concentration, monitoring of phytoplanktion blooms, study reduces as we move to the poles and it is practically zero of atmospheric aerosol and suspended sediments in wath. there. A satellite launched from the
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Q31. The American multinational company, Monsanto, has 53. With reference to the treatment of cancerous tumours, a produced an insect-resistant cotton variety that is tool called cyberknife has been making the news. In this undergoing field trials in India. A toxic gene from which one context, which one of the following statements is not correct ? of the following bacteria has been transferred to this
Correct Answer: (b)
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is an insecticide with awaited transition from experimental studies of plasma unusual properties that make it useful for pest control in physics to full-scale electricity-producing fusion power certain situation. Bt is a naturally occurring bacterium stations. common in soils throughout the world. Several strains can (ii) As such project started in 2006, to find whether infect and kill insects. Nuclear fusion can be a source of energy and electricity in
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Q32. The Shourya missile flies with a speed of more than 8 launch communication satellites. Mach. 2. Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain 2. The range of Shourya missile is more than permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as 1600 km. Which of the statements given above is/are viewed from a particular location on Earth. correct? 3. GSLV Mk III is a four-staged launch l vehicle with (
Correct Answer: (a)
All the statements about the Indian satellite given in with spatial resolutions ranging up to 1 metre. the question are correct.
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Q33. In the year 2008, which one of the following conducted a (b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A complex scientific experiment in which sub-atomic particles (c) A is true but R is false were accelerated to nearly the speed of light?
Correct Answer: (b)
European organisation for Nuclear Research conducted laboratory ( in vitro). Dolly was a clonned animal, but not a complex scientific experiment in year 2008, in which sub. the first cloned mammal. A mice was cloned first. atomic particles were accelerated to nearly the speed of light.
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Q34. In the context of alternative sources of energy, ethanol as a (b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation viable bio-fuel can be obtained from
Correct Answer: (c)
Sugarcane ethanol is an alcohol-based fuel produced transgenic plants. by the fermentation of sugarcane juice and molasses.
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Q35. Legume intensification E 62 Topicwise Solved Papers HINTS & SOLUTIONS 1. (d) National Forest Policy, 1988 describes the protection 10. (b) of forest and development of forest. It does not describe ⢠Bhiterkanika, Orissa is a protected area for salt water the use of insecticide and pesticide in forest areas. crocodile, where breeding is the main purpose of that 2. (a) A keystone species is a specie
Correct Answer: (c)
The surface velocity of rotation varies from point to The main objectives of oceansat-2 are to study surface winds point on the Earth. It is about 1600 km per hour or about 460 and ocean surface strata, observation of chlorophyll meters in a second near the equator. The velocity gradually concentration, monitoring of phytoplanktion blooms, study reduces as we move to the poles and it is practically zero of atmospheric aerosol and suspended sediments in wath. there. A satellite launched from the
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Q36. Cassini-Huygens : Orbiting the Venus and (a) China (b) European Union transmitting data to the Earth (c) Japan (d) USA 2. Messenger : Mapping and investigating 7. ISRO successfully conducted a rocket test using cryogenic the Mercury engines in the year 2007. Where is the teststand used for 3. Voyager 1 and 2 : Exploring the outer solar the purpose, located?
Correct Answer: (a)
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Q37. IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four by the European Union satellites in geosynchronous orbits. 24. From which one of the following did India buy the Barak 2. IRNSS covers entire India and about 5500 sq. km anti-missile defence systems?
Correct Answer: (a)
All the statements about the Indian satellite given in with spatial resolutions ranging up to 1 metre. the question are correct.
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Q38. India will have its own satellite navigation system (c) Russia (d) USA with full global coverage by the middle of 2019. 25. In the context of the Indian defence, what is âDhruvâ? Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Aircraft-carrying warship
Correct Answer: (c)
METSAT was the first Indian (ISRO), Meterological spacecraft orbiting the planet Mercury. Voyager 1 geostationary satellite designed to simultaneously obtain (September 1977) and voyager 2 (Aug 1977) were launched atmospheric cloud cover, water vapour and temperature data. to study the outer Solar System. PSLVâC4 carried a payload of 1060 kg in to a
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Q39. In which one of the following locations is the International 41. Assertion (A) : Insect resistant transgenic cotton has been Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project to be produced by inserting Bt gene. built?
Correct Answer: (b)
ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental
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Q40. Almost 50 per cent of human beings have Rh+ blood (b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A while the remaining have Rhâ blood. (c) A is true but R is false Which of the statements given above is / are correct ? (d) A is false but R is true (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 43. Assertion (A) : âDNA finger printingâ has become a 50. Which one of the
Correct Answer: (c)
The surface velocity of rotation varies from point to The main objectives of oceansat-2 are to study surface winds point on the Earth. It is about 1600 km per hour or about 460 and ocean surface strata, observation of chlorophyll meters in a second near the equator. The velocity gradually concentration, monitoring of phytoplanktion blooms, study reduces as we move to the poles and it is practically zero of atmospheric aerosol and suspended sediments in wath. there. A satellite launched from the
UPSC 2007
Q41. Photovoltaics generates Alternating Current (AC), (a) Halleyâs Comet (b) Hale-Bopp while Solar Thermal generates Direct Current (DC). (c) Hyakutake (d) Tempel 1 3. India has manufacturing base for Solar Thermal 5. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? technology, but not for Photovoltaics.
Correct Answer: (c)
The surface velocity of rotation varies from point to The main objectives of oceansat-2 are to study surface winds point on the Earth. It is about 1600 km per hour or about 460 and ocean surface strata, observation of chlorophyll meters in a second near the equator. The velocity gradually concentration, monitoring of phytoplanktion blooms, study reduces as we move to the poles and it is practically zero of atmospheric aerosol and suspended sediments in wath. there. A satellite launched from the
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Q42. made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA (a) Voyager-2 (b) New Horizons 3. made India the only country to be successful in (c) LISA Pathfinder (d) Evolved LISA making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its very first attempt B. Defence Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only 22. Consider the following statements:
Correct Answer: (c)
The surface velocity of rotation varies from point to The main objectives of oceansat-2 are to study surface winds point on the Earth. It is about 1600 km per hour or about 460 and ocean surface strata, observation of chlorophyll meters in a second near the equator. The velocity gradually concentration, monitoring of phytoplanktion blooms, study reduces as we move to the poles and it is practically zero of atmospheric aerosol and suspended sediments in wath. there. A satellite launched from the
UPSC 2006
Q43. Researchers using Carbon 14 isotope (c) Development of stem cells into functional embryos 2. X-ray technician (d) Prevention of mitochondrial diseases in offspring 3. Coal miner 4. Dyer and painter C. Nuclear Technology Select the correct answer by using the codes given below 33. In which one of the following areas did the Indira Gandhi Codes: Centre for Atomic Research make significant progress i
Correct Answer: (a)
All the statements about the Indian satellite given in with spatial resolutions ranging up to 1 metre. the question are correct.
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Q44. A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt- treatment of deadly disease like AIDS. brinjal, has been developed. The objective of this is (d) Successful brain surgery to revive the function of nearly [2011 - I] dead brain of a premature born infant. (a) to make it pest-resistant. 49. Consider the following statements :
Correct Answer: (a)
Bt Brinjal is a transgenic brinjal created by inserting a Therefore Delhi University's then VC Dr. Deepak Pental gene cry1Ac from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis created GM mustard so that he could cross-pollinate Indian into Brinjal. This is said to give the Brinjal plant resistance variety with European variety to make new hybrid called against lepidopteran insects like the Brinjal Fruit and Shoot DMH-11. Hence #2 is right and #3 is wrong. And by Borer Leucinodes orbonalis and Fruit
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Q45. The only source of human stem cells are the embryos (a) The grains have been fortified with genes to provide at blastocyst stage. three times higher grain yield per acre than other high 2. The stem cells can be derived without caisining yielding varieties destruction to blastocysts. (b) Its grains contain pro-vitamin A which upon ingestion 3. The stem cells can regenerate themselves in vitro is co
Correct Answer: (a)
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UPSC 2002
Q46. Assertion (A) : Artificial satellites are always launched from (b) The name given to the next Moon Impact Probe, for the earth in the eastward direction. Chandrayan-II Reason (R) : The earth rotates from west to east and so the (c) A geoportal of ISRO with 3 D imaging capabilities of satellite attains the escape velocity.
Correct Answer: (c)
The surface velocity of rotation varies from point to The main objectives of oceansat-2 are to study surface winds point on the Earth. It is about 1600 km per hour or about 460 and ocean surface strata, observation of chlorophyll meters in a second near the equator. The velocity gradually concentration, monitoring of phytoplanktion blooms, study reduces as we move to the poles and it is practically zero of atmospheric aerosol and suspended sediments in wath. there. A satellite launched from the
UPSC 2000
Q47. In the context of CO emission and Global Warming, what is 44. Insect-resistant cotton plants have been genetically 2 the name of a market driven device under the UNFCC that engineered by inserting a gene from a/an
Correct Answer: (c)
The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), defined can be easily treated if approached at the genetic level. So in Article 12 of the Protocol, allows a country with an instead of treating diseases based on the symptoms, emission-reduction or emission-limitation commitment under nanotechnology will help medical practitioners treat the the Kyoto Protocol (Annex B Party) to implement an problem by looking at the root cause. emission-reduction project in developing countries.
UPSC 2000
Q48. Hybridoma technology is a new biotechnological approach (a) Carbon Footprint for commercial production of
Correct Answer: (a)
Hybridoma technology is used to commercially and is widely distributed throughout the Earth's crust. All production of monoclonal antibodies. The monoclonal statements in this question are correct. antibodies are protective protein produced by the clone of
UPSC 1997
Q49. Which one of the following techniques can be used to fuel of the Fast Breeder Test Reactor. establish the paternity of a child?
Correct Answer: (d)
DNA finger printing technology is the process of of the indigenous plutonium-uranium mixed carbide nuclear establishing the biological paternal relationship between fuel for the fast breeder test reactor. The fuel has performed individual and his alleged child on the analysis of sample satisfactorily and produced for the first time in our country, cells taken from each of them. nuclear electricity from a fast reactor. DNA finger printing can solve cases of rape murder etc.