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14 questions · 2024 · answers as per the UPSC key

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Topics: Energy & Environment (5)Defence Technology (4)Biology (1)Biotechnology & Genetics (1)Computer & Information Technology (1)Materials & Engineering (1)Space Technology & Astronomy (1)

Consider the following : 1. 2. 3. 4.

How many of the above are considered "Distributed Energy Resources" ?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
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Answer: (d) All four

With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements : 1. 2. 3.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Consider the following statements :

Statement-I : Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars.

Statement-II : Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Which one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow ?

(a) Nitric oxide
(b) Nitrous oxide
(c) Nitrogen dioxide
(d) Nitrogen pentoxide
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Answer: (a) Nitric oxide

Consider the following activities : 1. 2. 3. In how many of the above activities can the radars be used ?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
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Answer: (b) Only two

Consider the following aircraft : 1. 2. 3.

How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft ?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
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Answer: (d) None

In which of the following are hydrogels used ? 1. 2. 3.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 only

Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, powered by hydrogen ?

(a) Hydrogen peroxide
(b) Hydronium
(c) Oxygen
(d) Water vapour
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Answer: (d) Water vapour

Recently, the term "pumped-storage hydropower" is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of which one of the following ?

(a) Irrigation of terraced crop fields
(b) Lift irrigation of cereal crops
(c) Long duration energy storage
(d) Rainwater harvesting system
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Answer: (c) Long duration energy storage

"Membrane Bioreactors" are often discussed in the context of :

(a) Assisted reproductive technologies
(b) Drug delivery nanotechnologies
(c) Vaccine production technologies
(d) Wastewater treatment technologies
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Answer: (d) Wastewater treatment technologies

Consider the following materials :

  1. Agricultural residues
  2. Corn grain
  3. Wastewater treatment sludge
  4. Wood mill waste

Which of the above can be used as feedstock for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel ?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Which one of the following words/phrases is most appropriately used to denote “an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users, who can exert property rights over virtual items” ?

(a) Big data analytics
(b) Cryptography
(c) Metaverse
(d) Virtual matrix
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Answer: (c) Metaverse

Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces ? 1. 2. 3. 4.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 and 4
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 3 only
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Answer: (d) 3 only

What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs ? 1. 2. 3.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
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Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only