India: Science and Technology Test 69

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Question 1
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Consider the following statements about 'Wheat Fortification'.
$$1$$. Wheat flour contains Phytic Acid.
$$2$$. The presence of Phytic Acid makes it difficult to fortify wheat flour with elemental iron.
Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

A
$$1$$ only

B
$$2$$ only

C
Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

D
Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

Solution

The government of India is fortifying wheat flour and rice to arrest growing anaemia among children. Wheat flour is fortified with a compound known as Sodium Iron Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid. Phytic acid is one of those compounds present in all seeds, including wheat grain. Its presence makes it difficult to fortify wheat flour with elemental iron.
Question 2
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Consider the following statements about 'Kuiper Belt'.
$$1$$. It has celestial object made up of frozen Methane, Ammonia and Water.
$$2$$. Pluto is a part of Kuiper Belt.
$$3$$. Short period comets usually originate in Kuiper Belt.
Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

A
$$2$$ and $$3$$

B
$$2$$ only

C
$$1, 2$$ and $$3$$

D
$$1$$ and $$3$$

Solution

Kuiper Belt is a region of Solar System beyond the orbit of Neptune. It consists of Small bodies and remains of the time when Solar System was formed. Pluto is a part of Kuiper belt. Comets from the Kuiper Belt, known as short period comets, take less than 200 years to orbit the Sun. Most Kuiper belt objects are composed largely of frozen volatiles, such as methane, ammonia and water.
Question 3
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Consider the following statements about 'INS Kiltan':
$$1$$. It is a sand bar island in Andaman and Nicobar Island group.
$$2$$. INS Kiltan, a diesel-propelled anti-submarine corvette, has recently been inducted into the Indian navy.
Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

A
$$1$$ only

B
$$2$$ only

C
Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

D
Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

Solution

INS Kiltan is an Anti-Submarine Warfare Stealth Corvette. It was inducted into the Indian Navy in October 2017. It can be useful in the scenario of chemical, biological and nuclear warfare and uses 4 diesel propulsion engines in combination. It is named after Kiltan Island which is a coral island belonging to the Amindivi Subgroup of islands of the Lakshadweep archipelago in India.
Question 4
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Consider the following statements about HIV/AIDS.
$$1$$. The last stage of HIV infection is known as AIDS.
$$2$$. AIDS/HIV is a non-curable but preventable infection.
$$3$$. Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) is used as a measure to suppress the infection.
Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

A
$$1$$ and $$2$$

B
$$2$$ and $$3$$

C
$$1$$ and $$3$$

D
$$1, 2$$ and $$3$$

Solution

HIV impacts the immune system of humans, making them more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. AIDS is caused by HIV (Virus) and is the last stage of HIV. It is a non-curable but preventable infection. Anti-Retroviral Therapy(ART) are medications that treat HIV. The drugs do not kill or cure the virus. However, when taken in combination they can prevent the growth of the virus.
Question 5
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about 'National Biophrams Mission (NBM)'?
$$1$$. It comes under the aegis of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
$$2$$. It would be implemented by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).
$$3$$. NBM has been launched in collaboration with World Bank.
Choose the correct option.

A
$$3$$ only

B
$$1$$ and $$2$$

C
$$2$$ and $$3$$

D
$$1$$ and $$3$$

Solution

National Biopharma Mission was launched in June,2017 by the Government of India. Its nodal Ministry is Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology. Its partner institution is the World Bank. The mission will be implemented by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a PSU of Department of Biotechnology.
Question 6
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Consider the following statements about 'Cell for IPR Protection and Management (CIPAM)'.
$$1$$. It comes under the aegis of the Ministry of Science and technology.
$$2$$. It is responsible for the implementation of National IPR Policy, $$2016$$.
Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

A
$$1$$ only

B
$$2$$ only

C
Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

D
Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

Solution

Cell for IPR Protection and Management(CIPAM) is a body under the aegis of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) which ensures focused action on issues related to IPRs. It is responsible for taking forward the implementation of the National IPR Policy that was approved by the Government in May 2016.
Question 7
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Consider the following statements about 'Nepenthes Khasiana'.
$$1$$. When the mouth of the plant is closed, the concentration of Carbon Dioxide increases significantly inside the plant.
$$2$$. The release of Carbon Dioxide triggers the release of an enzyme that prevents the infections of the prey from entering the pitcher plant.
Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

A
$$1$$ only

B
$$2$$ only

C
Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

D
Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

Solution

Nepenthes Khasiana is a carnivorous plant that traps its preys (insects and ants). Scientists have found that Nepenthes Khasiana uses Carbon Dioxide to attract and trap its prey. The release of Carbon Dioxide triggers the release of an enzyme that prevents the infections of the prey from entering the plant. The plant is also known as Indian Pitcher plant.
Question 8
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Consider the following statements about 'Brahmos':
$$1$$. The initial range of the missile was $$290 KM$$.
$$2$$. The range of the missile has been increased to $$450KM$$ because India is now a member of MTCR.
Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

A
$$1$$ only

B
$$2$$ only

C
Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

D
Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

Solution

Brahmos is jointly developed by India and Russia. The name Brahmos is a combination of Brahmaputra river in India and Moskva river in Russia. The initial range of the missile was 290 KM which was increased to 450km after the signing of MTCR by India. It can be launched from air, water and sea.
Question 9
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Which of the following missile(s) is/are dependent upon gravitational force to complete their trajectory?

A
Ballistic missiles

B
Cruise missiles

C
Both of them

D
None of them

Solution

Ballistic missile is a missile guided in the ascent of a high-arch trajectory and freely falling in the descent. Its trajectory is fully determined by a given initial velocity and the effects of gravity and air resistance. Some of the examples of allistoc missiles are Akash missile, Agni series, etc
Question 10
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Consider the following statements about 'Bio-Toilets'.
$$1$$. Inoculum is used to add anaerobic bacteria to Bio-Toilets.
$$2$$. Inoculum is a mixture of Water and Potassium Hydroxide.
Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

A
$$1$$ only

B
$$2$$ only

C
Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

D
Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

Solution

Bio-toilet is a toilet which uses bacteria for decomposition of human excreta. Anaerobic bacteria are used to decompose the human excreta. Human waste up to 99.9% gets digested by Anaerobic Microbial Inoculum filled in the bio-tank and gets converts into reusable water and little methane gas.

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