science & tech MCQ section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (a)

Agni-III is an intermediate-range ballistic missile developed by India as the successor to Agni-II. It has a range of 3,500 km- 5,000 km and is capable of engaging targets deep inside neighbouring countries.

The missile’s Circular error probable (CEP) is within 40 meters range, which makes it the most sophisticated and accurate ballistic missile of its range class in the world. Agni III—an intermediate-range ballistic missile—was developed by India as the successor to Agni-II. Designed by the Indian government’s Defence Research and Development Organisation, Agni III is a two-stage ballistic missile that is capable of nuclear weapons delivery.

It was designed and developed by the Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), a unit of DRDO, which was formed in September 2001 with its main objective being the development of large-sized rocket motors.

Note: Agni-VI is an intercontinental ballistic missile reported to be in the early stages of development by India. It will be capable of being launched from submarines as well as from land and will have a strike range of 8,000–10,000 km with MIRVed warheads.

Agni-V is a solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of India. It will greatly expand India’s reach to strike targets more than 5,500 km away.

Agni-IV is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles which was earlier known as Agni II prime. Its full range of 4000 km

Answer: (b)

The index will measure eight major pollutants in major cities based on real time monitoring.

Answer: (c)

The CTBT bans all nuclear explosives in all environments, for military or civilian purposes. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10th September 1996 but it has not entered into force.

The act underlines that the treaty will come into force 180 days after the 44 states listed in Annexure - 2 of the treaty have ratified it.

Annexure - 2 states are those states that participated in CTBT’s negotiations.

Answer: (b)

Recently UK parliament has voted to legalise law for creation of three parent IVF babies using Mitochondrial Donation Technique.

Answer: (b)

Astra is an active radar homing beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), India.

Astra is designed to be capable of engaging targets at varying ranges and altitudes allowing for engagement of both short-range targets (up to 20 km) and long-range targets (up to 80 km) using alternative propulsion modes.

Answer: (c)

The Indian Army’s School of Artillery is located at Deolali in Nasik district of Maharashtra. It is a premier institution of the Army and imparts effective training, evaluation of new equipment for induction and development of new concepts/ doctrine for application of artillery fire.