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    What is the full meaning of IIEST?

    • International Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology
    • Indian Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology
    • International Institute of Electrical Sciences and Technology
    • Indian Institute of Electrical Sciences and Technology
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Explore the origins and developments of the Indian Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) in this engaging quiz. Assess your knowledge on its history, purpose, and key milestones, enhancing your understanding of engineering education in India.

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  • 2. 
    Where is IIESTS located? - ProProfs

    Where is IIESTS located?

    • Howrah District

    • Malda District

    • Birbhum District

    • Bankura District

    Correct Answer
    A. Howrah District
    Explanation
    IIESTS is located in Howrah District.

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  • 3. 
    Why was IIESTS initially formed?  - ProProfs

    Why was IIESTS initially formed? 

    • To train British children born in India

    • To teach Indians to build weapons

    • To train personnel for the public works department

    • To siphon public funds

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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  • 4. 
    Which of these examinations is used for IIESTS entrance examinations? - ProProfs

    Which of these examinations is used for IIESTS entrance examinations?

    • BITSAT

    • GATE

    • VITEEE

    • JEE (Main)

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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  • 5. 
    When was the IIESTS formed? - ProProfs

    When was the IIESTS formed?

    • 1858

    • 1856

    • 1865

    • 1898

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

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  • 6. 
    IIEST Shipbur was first established as... - ProProfs

    IIEST Shipbur was first established as...

    • Bishops College

    • Government College

    • New Delhi Engineering College

    • Calcutta Civil Engineering College

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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  • 7. 
    When did mining engineering start as a discipline in IIESTS?  - ProProfs

    When did mining engineering start as a discipline in IIESTS? 

    • 1906

    • 1905

    • 1904

    • 1903

    Correct Answer
    A. 1906
    Explanation
    Mining engineering started as a discipline in IIESTS in 1906.

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  • 8. 
    When was the first degree course in mechanical engineering started at IIESTS?  - ProProfs

    When was the first degree course in mechanical engineering started at IIESTS? 

    • 1946

    • 1920

    • 1928

    • 1930

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

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  • 9. 
    Which of these people is a notable alumnus of IIESTS? - ProProfs

    Which of these people is a notable alumnus of IIESTS?

    • Arvind Kejriwal

    • Sam Pitroda

    • Tathagata Roy

    • Jairam Ramesh

    Correct Answer
    A. Tathagata Roy
  • 10. 
    When was IIESTS shifted to its present campus at Shipbur? - ProProfs

    When was IIESTS shifted to its present campus at Shipbur?

    • 1880

    • 1878

    • 1866

    • 1879

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

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