science & tech MCQ section 5 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 1

Which of the following statements are correct regarding INS Arihant?

1. It is India’s first indigenously designed and built nuclear submarine.
2. It will be powered by thorium fuel.
3. It is capable to launch K-4 missiles, which have range upto 500 km.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 only

d) None of these

Question : 2 [SSC CML (PRE) 1999]

Which one of the following refers to the first nuclear reactor of India ?

a) Urvashi

b) Kamini

c) Apsara

d) Rohini

Question : 3

In the case of the nuclear disaster which of the following options for cooling the nuclear reactors may be adopted?

1. Pumping of water to the reactors.
2. Use of boric acid.
3. Taking out the fuel rods and keeping them in a cooling pond.

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 3 only

Question : 4 [SSC LEDO 2012]

ISRO launched the world’s first satellite dedicated to education, the EDUSAT in the month of

a) July 2004

b) September 2004

c) August 2004

d) June 2004

Question : 5

Consider the following Statements:

1. China has launched Yaogan-26 a remote sensing satellite.
2. It will mainly be used for scientific experiments, land surveys, crop yield estimates and disaster prevention.
3. China launched Yaogan-1, first satellite in the Yaogan series in 2006.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above