Science & Technology Quiz
Practice quiz on Science & Technology (General Studies). 10 exam-style questions with explanations.
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Science & Technology Quiz — Questions with Solutions
All 10 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.
Q1.The father of the Indian Space Programme is
- A.Satish Dhawan
- B.Homi Bhabha
- C.C.V. Raman
- D.Vikram Sarabhai
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Answer: D. Vikram Sarabhai
Sarabhai.
Q2.The father of the Indian nuclear programme is
- A.Raja Ramanna
- B.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- C.Homi J. Bhabha
- D.Vikram Sarabhai
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Answer: C. Homi J. Bhabha
Bhabha.
Q3.Who discovered X-rays?
- A.Wilhelm Roentgen
- B.Edison
- C.Marie Curie
- D.Newton
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Answer: A. Wilhelm Roentgen
Roentgen.
Q4.The full form of LED is
- A.Light Energy Diode
- B.Light Emitting Diode
- C.Low Energy Device
- D.Large Electric Display
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Answer: B. Light Emitting Diode
LED.
Q5.The first Indian satellite launched from India was
- A.Rohini (SLV-3, 1980)
- B.INSAT
- C.Bhaskara
- D.Aryabhata
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Answer: A. Rohini (SLV-3, 1980)
Rohini by SLV-3.
Q6.India's first nuclear test (Smiling Buddha) was in
- A.1998
- B.1984
- C.1974
- D.1964
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Answer: C. 1974
Pokhran, 1974.
Q7.The Raman effect was discovered by
- A.C.V. Raman
- B.Bose
- C.Bhabha
- D.Saha
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Answer: A. C.V. Raman
1928.
Q8.CRISPR is used for
- A.Space travel
- B.Weather forecasts
- C.Banking
- D.Gene editing
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Answer: D. Gene editing
Genetic engineering.
Q9.The national science day is celebrated on
- A.28 February
- B.11 May
- C.5 June
- D.15 August
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Answer: A. 28 February
Raman effect day.
Q10.Which gas is known as laughing gas?
- A.Carbon monoxide
- B.Ozone
- C.Methane
- D.Nitrous oxide
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Answer: D. Nitrous oxide
N2O.
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