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UPSC PRELIMS-2021 || Current Affairs Based Most Probable Questions on Science and Technology by Sukanya Rana
Q1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Broadbalk Experiment.
It aims to study the optimum nutrition requirements to improve crop yield.
- It tests the effects of different organic and inorganic fertilisers on soil fertility.
- The experiment result states that effects of soil-borne pests and diseases are minimised in case the field gets a two year break.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q2) Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct with respect to Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
- It is used as a common treatment for acute pain and rheumatological diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthrosis.
- It blocks the production of certain body chemicals that cause inflammation.
- It may lead to higher rates of death or severe disease in patients who are hospitalised with Covid-19.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Q3) Consider the following statements with respect to Uranium Mineral.
- It is listed under minor minerals, the rulemaking powers on uranium have been delegated to the States through Mines & Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act.
- Significant quantities of Uranium reserves were available in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana between Seshachalam forest and Srisailam.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q4) Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct with respect to FLEUDA Test:
- It uses the gene-editing tool Crispr-Cas9 to target and identify genomic sequences of the novel coronavirus.
- It is costlier and takes longer time to produce results than RT-PCR tests.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q5) Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct with respect to White Fungus?
- It can be caused by the unsterile use of oxygen cylinders or the overuse of steroids.
- It predominantly attacks body parts such as lungs, skin, nail, brain, kidney, mouth etc.
- It is treated with antifungals and white fungal infections may eventually require surgery.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
UPSC PRELIMS-2021 || Most Probable Questions on Science & Technology by Santosh Gupta
Q1) Consider the following statements regarding NASA’s Mars exploration 2020 Mission:
- The name of the rover is Perseverance
- The space shuttle will land on Jezero Crater.
- It also carries a Mars Helicopter called Zhurong to test whether the helicopter can fly in the sparse atmosphere on Mars.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. All of them
Q2) Consider the following statements regarding China’s Chang’e-5 Mission:
- It is a manned spacecraft sent to the moon to bring back rocks to be brought back to Earth.
- Till now only the United States was able to retrieve lunar samples.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q3) Consider the following statements about Tiangong space station
- It is second space station being built by China to be ready by 2022
- Recently Shenzhou-12 delivered first crew to Tianhe module
Which of the above statements is/are true?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q4) Consider the following statements about India’s Interplanetary missions:
- Mangalyaan-3 will be a manned mission to Mars in 2030.
- ISRO has planned three missions to space by 2023
- ISRO is also planning a mission to Jupiter, tentatively called Shukrayaan.
Which of the above statements are true?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None of them
Q5) This mission of NASA will map and explore the moon’s resources on and under the lunar surface, particularly water-ice.
The mission in the question refers to?
A. VIPER
B. New horizons
C. Voyager-2
D. Hope Mission
