Certainly! Let’s explore some Science and Technology questions from previous year Civil Services exams. I’ll provide multiple-choice questions (MCQs), along with answers and explanations:
- Question: Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
- A) Oxygen
- B) Nitrogen
- C) Carbon dioxide
- D) Hydrogen.
- Question: What is the function of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)?
- A) Studying ocean currents
- B) Investigating black holes
- C) Exploring subatomic particles
- D) Monitoring earthquakes
- Question: What is CRISPR-Cas9 used for?
- A) Gene editing
- B) Weather forecasting
- C) Space exploration
- D) Oceanography
- Question: Which space agency launched the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan)?
- A) NASA
- B) ESA
- C) ISRO
- D) Roscosmos
- Question: What is the primary purpose of the Global Positioning System (GPS)?
- A) Studying climate change
- B) Navigation and location tracking
- C) Monitoring solar flares
- D) Detecting earthquakes
- Question: Which element is commonly used in solar cells?
- A) Silicon
- B) Iron
- C) Gold
- D) Uranium
- Question: What is the full form of AIIMS (an important medical institute in India)?
- A) All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- B) Advanced Institute of Medical Studies
- C) Association of Indian Medical Specialists
- D) Asian Institute of Medical Sciences
- Question: Which disease is caused by the Aedes mosquito?
- A) Malaria
- B) Dengue
- C) Tuberculosis
- D) Chikungunya
- Question: What does the term “Internet of Things” (IoT) refer to?
- A) A global network of interconnected computers
- B) A system of interconnected smart devices
- C) A virtual reality gaming platform
- D) A new programming language
- Question: Which satellite is used for weather forecasting and monitoring cyclones?
- A) INSAT
- B) IRS
- C) GSAT
- D) CARTOSAT
Feel free to ask for more questions or additional explanations! 😊
1) Answer: C) Carbon dioxide Explanation: Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change
2) Answer: C) Exploring subatomic particles Explanation: The LHC at CERN is a particle accelerator used to study fundamental particles and their interactions.
3) Answer: A) Gene editing Explanation: CRISPR-Cas9 is a powerful gene-editing tool used in biotechnology and medical research.
4) Answer: C) ISRO Explanation: India’s ISRO successfully launched the Mars Orbiter Mission in 2013.
5) Answer: B) Navigation and location tracking Explanation: GPS provides accurate positioning information for navigation and mapping.
6) Answer: A) Silicon Explanation: Silicon is a key material in photovoltaic solar cells.
7) Answer: A) All India Institute of Medical Sciences Explanation: AIIMS is a premier medical institution in India.
8) Answer: B) Dengue Explanation: Dengue fever is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito.
9) Answer: B) A system of interconnected smart devices Explanation: IoT involves connecting everyday objects to the internet for data exchange.
10)Answer: A) INSAT Explanation: The Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) provides weather information and disaster management data.