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Question 1

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is located in: (A) Hyderabad (B) Mumbai (C) Chennai (D) Bengaluru

Accepted Answer

(B) Mumbai — Correct. BARC is located in Trombay, Mumbai, and is India's premier nuclear research facility established in 1954.

Question 2

India's first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arihant, carries which type of missile? (A) BrahMos cruise missile (B) K-15 Sagarika submarine-launched ballistic missile (C) Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile (D) Prithvi short-range ballistic missile

Accepted Answer

(B) K-15 Sagarika submarine-launched ballistic missile — Correct. INS Arihant is armed with K-15 Sagarika submarine-launched ballistic missiles, giving India a sea-based nuclear deterrent.

Question 3

The Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) of India included which of the following missiles?
1. Agni
2. Prithvi
3. Trishul
4. Nag
5. Akash
Select the correct answer using the code given below. (A) 1, 2 and 5 only (B) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (C) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Accepted Answer

(D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 — Correct. The IGMDP, led by Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, encompassed all five missile systems: Agni, Prithvi, Trishul, Nag, and Akash.

Question 4

DBT's Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) primarily aims to: (A) Regulate the import and export of biotechnology products (B) Foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the biotechnology sector (C) Conduct basic research in molecular biology (D) Manufacture and distribute vaccines across India

Accepted Answer

(B) Foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the biotechnology sector — Correct. BIRAC is a not-for-profit company set up by DBT to strengthen and empower emerging biotech enterprises through funding, mentoring, and incubation support.

Question 5

Which of the following correctly describes the Village Resource Centre (VRC) programme of ISRO? (A) A programme to train village youth in rocket science (B) A satellite-based initiative connecting villages with expert services in agriculture, health, and education (C) A rural electrification project using space-grade solar panels (D) A programme for building observatories in rural areas

Accepted Answer

(B) A satellite-based initiative connecting villages with expert services in agriculture, health, and education — Correct. VRCs use ISRO's satellite communication infrastructure to provide rural communities with tele-education, tele-medicine, and agricultural advisories.

Question 6

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Question 7

Which of the following institutions is responsible for India's tsunami early warning system? (A) India Meteorological Department (IMD) (B) Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) (C) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) (D) Geological Survey of India (GSI)

Accepted Answer

(B) Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) — Correct. INCOIS, based in Hyderabad under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, operates India's Tsunami Early Warning Centre.

Question 8

Consider the following statements about Telemedicine initiatives supported by ISRO:
1. They use satellite communication to provide healthcare in remote areas.
2. They connect rural hospitals with specialised urban medical centres.
3. They have been exclusively implemented in the north-eastern states of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3

Accepted Answer

(A) 1 and 2 only — Correct. ISRO's telemedicine programme uses satellite links to connect remote hospitals with urban specialists. It is not limited to north-eastern states but covers remote areas across India.

Question 9

Consider the following statements about the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB):
1. It was established by an Act of Parliament.
2. It functions under the Department of Science and Technology.
3. It funds research proposals across all areas of science and engineering.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3

Accepted Answer

(D) 1, 2 and 3 — Correct. SERB was established by the SERB Act 2008, functions under DST, and provides funding for research across all scientific and engineering disciplines.

Question 10

Which of the following applications of nuclear technology in India is/are for peaceful purposes?
1. Radiation treatment of cancer (radiotherapy)
2. Food irradiation for preservation
3. Use of radioisotopes in medical imaging
Select the correct answer using the code given below. (A) 1 and 3 only (B) 2 only (C) 1 and 2 only (D) 1, 2 and 3

Accepted Answer

(D) 1, 2 and 3 — Correct. All three are civilian applications of nuclear technology: radiotherapy treats cancer, food irradiation extends shelf life, and radioisotopes are used in diagnostic imaging.

Question 11

The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam is significant because: (A) It is India's first thorium-based power reactor (B) It is a sodium-cooled fast breeder reactor that represents Stage II of India's nuclear programme (C) It is the world's largest nuclear fusion experimental reactor (D) It is an imported reactor technology from France

Accepted Answer

(B) It is a sodium-cooled fast breeder reactor that represents Stage II of India's nuclear programme — Correct. PFBR is a 500 MWe sodium-cooled fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam, representing Stage II of Bhabha's three-stage nuclear programme, which uses plutonium to breed more fuel.

Question 12

Which of the following DRDO-developed missile systems is correctly matched with its type?
1. Agni — Intercontinental/intermediate-range ballistic missile
2. Prithvi — Short-range surface-to-surface missile
3. Akash — Surface-to-air missile
Select the correct answer using the code given below. (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3

Accepted Answer

(D) 1, 2 and 3 — Correct. Agni is a ballistic missile family, Prithvi is a short-range tactical missile, and Akash is a medium-range surface-to-air missile system.

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