science & tech MCQ section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following is not a renewable resourse ?

a) Geothermal heat

b) Radiant energy

c) Tidal power

d) Thorium

Question : 2

Consider the following statements:

1. India has launched IRNSS 1C the next satellite in IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System) series on 16th October.
2. IRNSS is a navigation system that will cover India, and also extend 2000 kms from its boundaries.

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) None of the above

Question : 3

Consider the following statements about National Security Guards (NSG):

1. NSG was set up in the year 1984.
2. Hostage rescue missions and counterhijak operations are its primary tasks.

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 2 both

c) 1 only

d) None

Question : 4

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

1. MAVEN : Mars
2. MESSENGER : Mercury
3. Akatsuki : Saturn

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 5

ISRO is the abbreviation for

a) Indian Space Research Organisation

b) International Scientific Research Organisation

c) International Space Research Organisation

d) Indian Scientific Research Organisation

Question : 6

Common bacteria used in genetic engineering is

a) Rhizobium

b) E. coli

c) Diplococcus

d) Spirillum