Q10moderateSimilar Sounding
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017 ?
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade.
2. It is an initiative to identify new digital technology innovations for solving the many problems faced by our country.
3. It is a programme aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country completely digital in a decade.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer: (b)
Trap: Similar Sounding
Statement 1 confuses Smart India Hackathon with Smart Cities Mission. Statement 3 confuses it with Digital India/cashless economy push. The word 'Smart' in the name is the trap — it makes students associate it with Smart Cities.
Q22moderateCommon Misconception
It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry ?
1. Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents.
2. Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of expertise/technology until the construction is completed.
3. Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which may raise ecological and social concerns.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Trap: Common Misconception
Statement 1 is the trap — algae can be grown in freshwater ponds, photobioreactors, and open raceways on land, not just in seas. Students associating algae exclusively with marine environments will get this wrong.
Q28easyCommon Misconception
Consider the following statements :
1. The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations.
2. The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of International Atomic Energy Agency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (d)
Trap: Common Misconception
Nuclear Security Summits were initiated by US President Obama (not under UN). IPFM is an INDEPENDENT group of nuclear experts (not an IAEA organ). Both statements sound plausible because students associate nuclear matters with UN/IAEA.
Q31moderateCommon Misconception
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 ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
Trap: Common Misconception
Students may doubt Statement 2 because viral diseases are typically not sexually transmitted. But Zika is one of the rare mosquito-borne viruses that CAN be sexually transmitted. Both Aedes aegypti (dengue vector) transmits Zika, and sexual transmission is confirmed.
Q44easy
The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', 'String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news in the context of
(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)
Q45moderateAbsolute Qualifier
With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of 'genome sequencing', often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future ?
1. Genome sequencing can be used to identify genetic markers for disease resistance and drought tolerance in various crop plants.
2. This technique helps in reducing the time required to develop new varieties of crop plants.
3. It can be used to decipher the host-pathogen relationships in crops.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
Trap: Absolute Qualifier
Students might doubt Statement 2 (reducing time for new varieties) thinking genome sequencing only identifies genes but doesn't speed up breeding. But marker-assisted selection, enabled by genome sequencing, dramatically reduces breeding time. All three statements are correct applications.
Q68easyOutdated Info
Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) :
1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (b)
Trap: Outdated Info
Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2008 (not 2015). The year 2015 is wrong. Statement 2 correctly describes IONS as a voluntary initiative for maritime cooperation among Indian Ocean littoral navies.
Q73moderateCommon Misconception
Consider the following pairs :
Commonly used / consumed materials — Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be found in them
1. Lipstick — Lead
2. Soft drinks — Brominated vegetable oils
3. Chinese fast food — Monosodium glutamate
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
Trap: Common Misconception
Students might doubt pair 2 — brominated vegetable oils in soft drinks sounds unusual. But BVO is indeed used as an emulsifier in some citrus-flavored soft drinks and is controversial. All three pairs are correctly matched and well-documented.
Q74easy
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 given below :
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the above statements is correct
Answer: (c)
Q78easy
What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology ?
(a) Production of biolarvicides
(b) Manufacture of biodegradable plastics
(c) Reproductive cloning of animals
(d) Production of organisms free of diseases
Answer: (c)
Q85moderateAbsolute Qualifier
In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents ?
1. Service providers
2. Data centres
3. Body corporate
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
Trap: Absolute Qualifier
Students might think only service providers need to report, or may exclude 'body corporate'. Under the IT Act 2000 and CERT-In rules, all three — service providers, data centres, and body corporate — are mandated to report cyber incidents. The scope is broader than expected.
Q87easy
What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' project ?
(a) To detect neutrinos
(b) To detect gravitational waves
(c) To detect the effectiveness of missile defence system
(d) To study the effect of solar flares on our communication systems
Answer: (b)