Geek Quiz For Scientists
GK quiz for GeeKs in science. Quiz created by - Vishal Kalel
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Which of the following book is not written by Simon Singh?
- A.
Fermat's Last Theorem
- B.
Trick or Treatment? Alternative Medicine on Trial
- C.
Digital Fortress
- D.
Big Bang
Correct Answer
C. Digital FortressExplanation
The book "Digital Fortress" is not written by Simon Singh. The other three books, "Fermat's Last Theorem," "Trick or Treatment? Alternative Medicine on Trial," and "Big Bang" are all written by Simon Singh.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who is the creator of TeX?(TeX is a typesetting system popular in computer sciences, engineering, physics, maths and there are also new special tools for Life Scientists)
- A.
Donald Knuth
- B.
Bill Gates
- C.
Steve Jobs
- D.
Mark Zuckerberg
Correct Answer
A. Donald KnuthExplanation
Donald Knuth is the creator of TeX. TeX is a typesetting system widely used in computer sciences, engineering, physics, and mathematics. It is also gaining popularity in life sciences with the development of new specialized tools. Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg are not associated with the creation of TeX.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who is the Founder Editor of Medical Hypothesis Journal?
- A.
David Horrobin
- B.
Bruce Charlton
- C.
Peter Duesberg
- D.
Peter Vogt
Correct Answer
A. David HorrobinExplanation
David Horrobin is the correct answer because he is the founder editor of Medical Hypotheses journal.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Al Gore received Nobel Peace prize in 2007, which of the following documentary did he use for the campaign?
- A.
The Deception Point
- B.
A convenient lie
- C.
An inconvenient truth
- D.
Truth about climate
Correct Answer
C. An inconvenient truthExplanation
Al Gore received the Nobel Peace prize in 2007 for his efforts in raising awareness about climate change. The documentary he used for his campaign was "An Inconvenient Truth." This film presented scientific evidence and data to highlight the urgency and consequences of global warming, aiming to inspire action and policy changes to address the issue.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which is the Nature’s only second multidisciplinary journal launched this year?
- A.
Nature Biology
- B.
Nature Communications
- C.
Nature Reports
- D.
Nature update
Correct Answer
B. Nature CommunicationsExplanation
Nature Communications is the correct answer because it is the only journal mentioned in the options that is described as "Nature's only second multidisciplinary journal launched this year." This indicates that Nature Communications is a new journal that was launched in the current year, making it the correct choice.Rate this question:
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- 6.
H1N1 is subtype of which virus genus of influenza?
- A.
Influenzavirus A
- B.
Swine Flu
- C.
Influenzavirus B
- D.
Influenzavirus C
Correct Answer
A. Influenzavirus AExplanation
H1N1 is a subtype of Influenzavirus A. Influenzavirus A is a genus of the influenza virus that can infect humans, birds, and other animals. It is known to cause seasonal flu outbreaks and has the potential to cause pandemics. H1N1 specifically refers to a strain of the Influenzavirus A that caused the swine flu pandemic in 2009.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who is the current president of Royal Society?
- A.
Peter Day
- B.
Susan Greenfield
- C.
Prince Edward
- D.
Martin John Rees
Correct Answer
D. Martin John ReesExplanation
Martin John Rees is the correct answer because he is the current president of the Royal Society. The Royal Society is a prestigious scientific academy in the United Kingdom, and Rees has been serving as its president since 2005. He is a renowned astrophysicist and has made significant contributions to the field. Rees's expertise and leadership make him the suitable choice for the position of president of the Royal Society.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Volcanic eruption at which place in Iceland is currently causing one of the worst air traffic chaos?
- A.
Eyjafjallajökull
- B.
Katla
- C.
Iceland
- D.
Skógar
Correct Answer
A. EyjafjallajökullExplanation
Eyjafjallajökull is the correct answer because it is the volcano in Iceland that erupted in 2010, causing one of the worst air traffic chaos in history. The eruption released a massive ash cloud into the atmosphere, which posed a significant risk to aircraft engines. As a result, air travel across Europe was severely disrupted, with thousands of flights cancelled and airports closed. The eruption of Eyjafjallajökull highlighted the vulnerability of air travel to volcanic ash and led to improved monitoring and response systems to mitigate future disruptions.Rate this question:
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- 9.
First draft of human genome sequence is now 10 years old, Who coined the term Gene for the first time?
- A.
Wilhelm Johannsen
- B.
Craig Ventor
- C.
Fred Sanger
- D.
Watson and Crick
Correct Answer
A. Wilhelm JohannsenExplanation
Wilhelm Johannsen is credited with coining the term "gene" for the first time. He was a Danish botanist who introduced the term in 1909 to describe the hereditary units that determine specific traits in organisms. Johannsen's work on heredity and his introduction of the term "gene" laid the foundation for the field of genetics and our understanding of how traits are passed down from one generation to another.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Telomere discovery got the Nobel Prize this year, in which organism it was described first?
- A.
E.coli
- B.
Tetrahymena
- C.
Homo Sapiens
- D.
C. elegans
Correct Answer
B. TetrahymenaExplanation
Telomere discovery was first described in Tetrahymena.Rate this question:
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