SSC CGL Tier-I Exam: Science And Research Quiz!

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1.

The correct sequence of development of HYV seeds is:
- A.
  
  Breeder seeds—Certified seeds—Foundation seeds.
- B.
  
  Breeder seeds — Foundation seeds— Certified seeds.
- C.
  
  Foundation seeds — Breeder seeds— Certified seeds.
- D.
  
  Foundation seeds— Certified seeds — Breeder seeds.
2.

Which of the following ray does not belong to the category of ionizing radiation?
- A.
  
  X-Ray
- B.
  
  UV Ray
- C.
  
  Alpha ray
- D.
  
  Nuetrons
3.

The nanosatellite Jugnu weighing 3 kg is designed and developed by
- A.
  
  BHU
- B.
  
  IIT Kanpur
- C.
  
  IIT Delhi
- D.
  
  IIT Kharagpur
4.

Advantages of Resistive Touch Screen are:
- A.
  
  It has comparatively longer life than surface acoustic wave touch screen.
- B.
  
  They are expensive so out of reach of a common man.
- C.
  
  Its appearance is bulky.
- D.
  
  It emits less light so do not require frequent charging.
5.

Space researchers at the University of Surrey's Surrey Space Centre (SSC) and SSTL have developed a CubeSat containing a smartphone payload known as:
- A.
  
  STRaND-N
- B.
  
  STRaND-1
- C.
  
  STRaND-USA
- D.
  
  CUbeSTRAND
6.

If an astronaut were to venture beyond his or her spacecraft into space without wearing the specially designed suit then
- A.
  
  Body fluids may get toxic.
- B.
  
  Oxygen intake will decrease
- C.
  
  Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
- D.
  
  None
7.

Advantages of using LEDs are:
- A.
  
  LEDs produce more light per watt than incandescent bulbs.
- B.
  
  The diode produces a dichromatic light on a single wavelength.
- C.
  
  LEDs contain mercury.
- D.
  
  They are inexpensive.
8.

A TeV is a unit of energy used in
- A.
  
  Particle Physics
- B.
  
  Nuclear Physics
- C.
  
  Astrophysics
- D.
  
  Classical Physics
9.

B20 biodiesel contains:
- A.
  
  20% biofuel, 80% petroleum diesel
- B.
  
  40% biofuel, 60% petroleum diesel
- C.
  
  20% petroleum diesel, 80% biofuel
- D.
  
  90% petroleum diesel, 10% biofuel 90% petroleum diesel, 10% biofuel 90% petroleum diesel, 10% biofuel
10.

The following plant species are not the source for the biodiesel
- A.
  
  Jatropha
- B.
  
  Karanj
- C.
  
  Neem
- D.
  
  Babool
11.

Which greenhouse gases do not occur naturally
- A.
  
  Nitrous oxide
- B.
  
  Perfluorocarbons
- C.
  
  Methane
- D.
  
  Carbon dioxide
12.

Reverse Osmosis is a process under which osmotic membranes are used which rejects salt and allow water to pass through it when the sea water is put under
- A.
  
  High pressure
- B.
  
  Low pressure
- C.
  
  Both
- D.
  
  None
13.

The applications of fuel cell include:
- A.
  
  Residential buildings
- B.
  
  Airplanes
- C.
  
  Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
- D.
  
  None
14.

The National Mission for a Green India are:
- A.
  
  Taking the total area to be afforested or eco-restored to 20 million ha
- B.
  
  Improve fuel wood use efficiency devices
- C.
  
  Taking the total area to be afforested or eco-restored to 50 million ha
- D.
  
  Taking the total area to be afforested or eco-restored to 5 million ha
15.

The rechargeable battery used in mobile phones is:
- A.
  
  Nickel Lithium
- B.
  
  Lithium Ion
- C.
  
  Cadmium Ion
- D.
  
  Nickel Ion
16.

The Bachat Lamp Yojana to hasten market transformation towards energy efficient lighting in domestic households has been launched by:
- A.
  
  IPCCC
- B.
  
  Bureau of energy efficiency
- C.
  
  Ministry of renewable energy
- D.
  
  United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
17.

Direct-to-Home satellite broadcasting or DTH is the distribution of television signals from high-powered geostationary satellites to small dish antennas and satellite receivers in homes across the country. It is telecasted at:
- A.
  
  Ka range
- B.
  
  C range
- C.
  
  L range
- D.
  
  Ku range
18.

The national vector borne disease control programme does not include:
- A.
  
  Malaria
- B.
  
  Filaria
- C.
  
  Kala-azar
- D.
  
  Polio
19.

The most attractive materials for super-conductivity is:
- A.
  
  Strontium
- B.
  
  Mercury
- C.
  
  Rubber
- D.
  
  Silicon
20.

Which of the following has been incorrectly matched?
- A.
  
  Agharkar Research Institute Pune
- B.
  
  Bose Institute Kolkata
- C.
  
  Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Bangaluru
- D.
  
  Indian Association for the Cultivation of Sciences Mumbai

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