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Curiocity - 2021

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

which among the following cites the appropriate objective of Gaganyaan mission ?

a)

It will circle Earth at a low-earth-orbit at an altitude of 300-400 km from earth for 5-7 days

b)

The astronauts would carry out a series of experiments, particularly microgravity experiments.

c)

America will be helping India in pursuing the subject

d)

Both A nd B .

2.

In a way to Bolster the Self Reliant India Programme , which among the following statement is correct ?

a)

Developed by DRDO, anti-tank guided missile systems ‘Helina’ and ‘Dhruvastra

b)

Developed by DRDO, CARTOSAT -3

c)

CHANDRAYAN MISSION by ORDINANCE FACTORY BOARD.

d)

All of the above.

3.

Giving impetus to the concept of Atmanirbharat Abhiyan , which among the following is Indias own kind of Navigation System ?

a)

Indian Positioning System.

b)

Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System

c)

Hindustan Navigation Sytem for Satellite

d)

Indian National Navigation System

4.

MISSION SHAKTI , for which India was applauded worldwide it accentuated India's dedication to be self reliant in multiple facets" . With reference to above statement what is MISSION SHAKTI ?

a)

Mission Shakti is a joint programme of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

b)

It was a part of ADITYA -L1 Mission

c)

Both A and C

d)

It is missile-based system to attack moving satellites.

5.

Bracing up with the concept of" SELF- RELIANT INDIA" in Science and Technology, which among the following IIT( Indian Institute of Technology) has developed Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) for protecting the medical / Paramedical staff from any Bacterial or Viral penetrations.

a)

IIT BOMBAY

b)

IIT VARANSAI

c)

IIT DELHI

d)

IIT MADRAS

6.

India’s second mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-2 was launched on

a)

20th July 2019

b)

22nd July 2019

c)

22nd July 2018

d)

23rd July 2019

7.

India's first indigenous anti - radiation missile developed by DRDO for INDIAN AIR FORCE is named

a)

Rudram -2

b)

Rudram- 2.1

c)

Rudram 1.2

d)

Rudram 1

8.

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has set up a dedicated control centre for Space Situational Awareness (SSA). It has been named as “_______” and is aimed at monitoring, tracking and protecting India’s space assets.Fill in the blank

a)

Space Watch

b)

Vision

c)

Gaganyaan

d)

Netra

9.

Two robots have been built, under Mission, an initiative by the state government to promote start-up firms. One wears a mask and distributes hand sanitisers, napkins, and masks to people while the other robot responds to queries. Which Indian state had launched and uses robots to spread awareness on COVID-19 among the public Kerala has launched an initiative to use robots for creating awareness on COVID-19 among the public.

a)

Andhra Pradesh

b)

Telangana

c)

Kerala

d)

Odisha

10.

Which of the following is not correct about Department of Science and Technology?

a)

The foundation of DST was laid in 1971

b)

It is based on the model of National Science Foundation (NSF), USA.

c)

It makes policies and co-ordinates scientific work with other countries

d)

It does not provide funding for scientific research and works.

11.

As per the recent study by the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), the ‘Endophytic Actinobacteria’ could reduce chemical inputs in which plant?

a)

Sugarcane

b)

Tea

c)

Cotton

d)

Coffee

12.

As per the recent study of the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, the novel coronavirus has mutated into how many different types?

a)

Four

b)

Six

c)

Ten

d)

Fifteen

13.

Recently PM Modi inaugurated India’s Largest “Shallow Water Basin Centre” which is a part of Research facility campus and new department have been created and inaugurated. Name the Department

a)

Innovation Campus

b)

Discovery Campus

c)

Technology Centre

d)

Research Programme Centre

14.

Organochlorine” that is seen in news recently, is commonly used as which product?

a)

Vaccine

b)

Food additive

c)

Pesticide additive

d)

Fuel additive

15.

Which telecom company has become the first one in India to demonstrate the operation

a)

Reliance Jio

b)

Airtel

c)

VI

d)

BSNL

16.

When is ISRO scheduled to launch Gaganyaan's first unmanned space mission?

a)

December 2021

b)

January 2022

c)

September 2021

d)

June 2021

17.

Energy conservation is very important today because -

a)

Sources of conventional energy are fast depleting

b)

Electrical energy has become more expensive

c)

Electrical energy consumption is increasing

d)

None of the above

18.

Which of following utilizes sunlight in a direct fashion?

a)

Photo voltaic cell

b)

Solar thermal cells

c)

Biogas production

d)

Both A & B

19.

Which state has become the first one to table a paperless budget?

a)

Kerala

b)

Delhi

c)

Madhya Pradesh

d)

Uttar Pradesh

20.

Which technological company has launched a Braille keyboard called ‘TalkBack’, for assisting the visually challenged users?

a)

Google

b)

Apple

c)

Xiaomi

d)

Nokia

21.

Which is the knowledge partner of Microsoft for the India edition of the Imagine Cup 2021?

a)

National Skill Development Corporation

b)

NITI Aayog

c)

myGov

d)

Door Darshan

22.

What is the abbreviation of SSD disease, that was seen in news recently?

a)

Sandalwood Spike Disease

b)

Sunflower Spike Disease

c)

Shoe flower Straight Disease

d)

Sweet potato Disease

23.

Which institution has developed a solar-powered Unmanned Autonomous Survey Craft for Indian ports?

a)

IIT Kharagpur

b)

IIT Madras

c)

IISc Bengaluru

d)

IIT Guwahati

24.

Ghaznavi, which was making news recently, is a nuclear-capable ballistic missile test-fired by which country?

a)

UAE

b)

Israel

c)

Pakistan

d)

Afghanistan

25.

DRDO is to establish Biodigester Mk-II Technology in which state’s metro rail network?

a)

Tamil Nadu

b)

Maharashtra

c)

Karnataka

d)

Kerala

26.

Recognize the personality?

a)

Prof. Udupi Ramachandra Rao

b)

Shri G.Madhavan Nair

c)

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

d)

Prof. M G K Menon