IIEST Quiz: How Much You Know?

Approved & Edited by ProProfs Editorial Team

The editorial team at ProProfs Quizzes consists of a select group of subject experts, trivia writers, and quiz masters who have authored over 10,000 quizzes taken by more than 100 million users. This team includes our in-house seasoned quiz moderators and subject matter experts. Our editorial experts, spread across the world, are rigorously trained using our comprehensive guidelines to ensure that you receive the highest quality quizzes.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By Cripstwick

Cripstwick

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 636 | Total Attempts: 779,725

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 126 | Updated: Mar 19, 2023

Questions

Settings

Create your own Quiz

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Share on Pinterest Share on Email Copy to Clipboard Embed on your website

Questions and Answers

1.

What is the full meaning of IIEST?
- A.
  
  International Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology
- B.
  
  Indian Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology
- C.
  
  International Institute of Electrical Sciences and Technology
- D.
  
  Indian Institute of Electrical Sciences and Technology
Correct Answer
B. Indian Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology

Explanation
The correct answer is "Indian Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology." This is because IIEST stands for Indian Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology, which refers to a group of autonomous public technical universities in India.

Rate this question:
2.

Where is IIESTS located?
- A.
  
  Howrah District
- B.
  
  Malda District
- C.
  
  Birbhum District
- D.
  
  Bankura District
Correct Answer
A. Howrah District

Explanation
IIESTS is located in Howrah District.

Rate this question:
3.

When was the IIESTS formed?
- A.
  
  1858
- B.
  
  1856
- C.
  
  1865
- D.
  
  1898
Correct Answer
B. 1856

Explanation
IIESTS, which stands for Indian Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology, was formed in 1856.

Rate this question:
4.

IIEST Shipbur was first established as...
- A.
  
  Bishops College
- B.
  
  Government College
- C.
  
  New Delhi Engineering College
- D.
  
  Calcutta Civil Engineering College
Correct Answer
D. Calcutta Civil Engineering College

Explanation
The correct answer is Calcutta Civil Engineering College. This is because IIEST Shipbur was initially established as Calcutta Civil Engineering College before it was later renamed.

Rate this question:
5.

Why was IIESTS initially formed?
- A.
  
  To train British children born in India
- B.
  
  To teach Indians to build weapons
- C.
  
  To train personnel for the public works department
- D.
  
  To siphon public funds
Correct Answer
C. To train personnel for the public works department

Explanation
IIESTS was initially formed to train personnel for the public works department. This suggests that the main purpose of IIESTS was to provide education and training to individuals who would be involved in the planning, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure projects. This aligns with the idea that IIESTS was established to develop skilled professionals who could contribute to the development and improvement of public works in India.

Rate this question:
6.

When was IIESTS shifted to its present campus at Shipbur?
- A.
  
  1880
- B.
  
  1878
- C.
  
  1866
- D.
  
  1879
Correct Answer
A. 1880

Explanation
IIESTS was shifted to its present campus at Shipbur in 1880.

Rate this question:
7.

When did mining engineering start as a discipline in IIESTS?
- A.
  
  1906
- B.
  
  1905
- C.
  
  1904
- D.
  
  1903
Correct Answer
A. 1906

Explanation
Mining engineering started as a discipline in IIESTS in 1906.

Rate this question:
8.

When was the first degree course in mechanical engineering started at IIESTS?
- A.
  
  1946
- B.
  
  1920
- C.
  
  1928
- D.
  
  1930
Correct Answer
B. 1920

Explanation
In 1920, the first degree course in mechanical engineering was started at IIESTS.

Rate this question:
9.

Which of these examinations is used for IIESTS entrance examinations?
- A.
  
  BITSAT
- B.
  
  GATE
- C.
  
  VITEEE
- D.
  
  JEE (Main)
Correct Answer
D. JEE (Main)

Explanation
JEE (Main) is used for IIESTS entrance examinations. This is because JEE (Main) is a national level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in India for admission to various engineering colleges, including the Indian Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology (IIESTs). BITSAT, GATE, and VITEEE are also entrance examinations for engineering but are not specifically used for IIESTS entrance examinations.

Rate this question:
10.

Which of these people is a notable alumnus of IIESTS?
- A.
  
  Arvind Kejriwal
- B.
  
  Sam Pitroda
- C.
  
  Tathagata Roy
- D.
  
  Jairam Ramesh
Correct Answer
C. Tathagata Roy