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Science and Technology › PhysicsXGeneral

Science and Technology › PhysicsXGeneral

2017

The terms `Event Horizon’, ‘Singularity’, `String Theory’ and `Standard
Model’ are sometimes seen in the news in the context of

Options

(a)

Observation and understanding of the Universe

(b)

Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses

(c)

Placing satellites in the orbit of the Earth

(d)

Origin and evolution of living organisms on the Earth

Answer

(A)
Science and Technology › PhysicsXLight energy

Science and Technology › PhysicsXLight energy

2017

Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays?

1. OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates.
2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs.
3. Transparent/displays are possible using OLEDs

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow :

Options

(a)

1 and 3 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

1, 2 and 3

(d)

None of the above statements is correct

Answer

(C)
Science and Technology › Specific Diseases

Science and Technology › Specific Diseases

2017

Consider the following statements:

1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.
2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(C)
Other questions

Polity

2017

Right to vote and to be elected in India is a

Options

(a)

Fundamental Right

(b)

Natural Right

(c)

Constitutional Right

(d)

Legal Right

Answer

(C)
Geography

2017

What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?

Options

(a)

India’s trade with African countries will enormously increase.

(b)

India’s relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened.

(c)

India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.

(d)

Pakistan will facilitate and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and India.

Answer

(C)
Polity

2017

In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties?

Options

(a)

Rights are correlative with Duties.

(b)

Rights are personal and hence independent of society and Duties.

(c)

Rights, not Duties, are important for the advancement of the personality of the citizen.

(d)

Duties, not Rights, are important for the stability of the State.

Answer

(A)
Polity

2017

Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of
an Indian citizen?
1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.
2. They are, correlative to legal duties.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(D)
Polity

2017

Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism ?

Options

(a)

There is an independent judiciary in India.

(b)

Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States.

(c)

(c ) The federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha.

(d)

It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.

Answer

(D)
Polity

2017

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?

1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. Abolition of untouchability
3. Protection of the interests of minorities
4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Options

(a)

1, 2 and 4 only

(b)

2, 3 and 4 only

(c)

1 and 4 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

(C)

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