SCIENCE MCQS

Q.1 Statements: 1) Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen are the constituents of the Carbohydrates 2) Carbon, Hydrogen , Oxygen & Nitrogen are the constituents of the Proteins Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C   Q.2 Statements: 1) Speed of Sound travels faster in hot air than in cold air 2) Speed of the sound gets affected due to the change in the density of the material Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C   Q.3 Statements: 1) Perform Achieve & Trade are based on enhancement of energy efficiency 2) Uranium-235 & Plutonium-233 are the fissile materials while Uranium-238 & Plutonium-239 are the fertile material Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C   Q.4  In context with the Probiotics, which among the following are correct ? 1) These are the organisms that are helpful in contributing health of the digestive tract 2) Effect of probiotics may get reduced when supplemented with the Antibiotics 3) Probiotics can be received only from outside source Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) Only 1 D) 1,2,3 Ans. C Probiotic in association with Antibiotic are beneficial as they can prevent antibiotic associated diarrhea Not only additional supplements are needed as it can be provided through Mother’s mik also.   Q.5 In context with the Neutrinos, which among the following are correct ? 1) They have neutral charge & low mass 2) They travel with speed less than the speed of light 3) They can pass through matter very easily Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D   Q.6 Which of the following acids is present in sour milk products ? A) Tartaric acid B) Acetic acid C) Lactic acid D) Butyric acid Ans. C   Q.7 A cut diamond shines brilliantly due to : A) Total Internal Reflection B) Absorption of light C) Its molecular structure D) Some other inherent property Ans. A   Q.8 In context with the news what is SLINEX II ? A) Joint naval exercise conducted by India & Sri lanka B) A battleship built in India C) A modern army tank D) An atomic submarine Ans. A   Q.9 Nependthes Khasiana, a rare endangered plant is found in : A) Himachal Pradesh B) Madhya Pradesh C) Meghalaya D) Uttar Pradesh Ans. B   Q.10 Opium is obtained from which of the following part of the poppy plant ? A) Unripe fruits B) Flower C) Leaves D) Roots Ans. A  

Q.1 Consider the statements relating to plasma polymerisation technology that is in news: 1)This innovation is helpful  to purify water through the rapid removal of oily pollutants 2) It develops  surface engineered silica particles for oil removal Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) both are incorrect Ans. C   Q.2 Consider the statements relating to new technology “new lighting solution” : 1) New lighting solution is at least twice as efficient as compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs and on par with LEDs 2) These bulbs won’t shatter and contaminate a home like CFLs or emit a bluish light like LED counterparts. 3) They get to full brightness when they’re switched on comparing to CFL in which Slow warm-up is one of the big irritants. Options: A) 1 &3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1,2,3 D) Only 2 Ans. C   Q.3 Consider the statements relating to Aakash 2 tablet: 1) This tablet has better & advanced features including webcam & bluetooth 2) Internet dongle like TATA, Reliance and Other services to browse net are not available. 3) One can easily connect You Ubislate 7 via GPRS or WiFi. Codes: A) 1 & 2 B) Only 2 C) only 3 D) 2 & 3 Ans. D   Q. 4 Consider the differences between Plasma TV & LCD TV : 1) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) televisions are primarily composed of a liquid crystal solution divided into individual pixels, which is sandwiched between two glass plates while in Plasma TV the panels house thousands of gas  in which electrical current is used to turn the gas into plasma, which generates an ultraviolet light that causes the phosphors to glow, creating the desired image. 2) LCDs have better resolution,longer life span & viewing distance comparative to Plasma TV. 3) plasma TV has greater contrast ratio, screen size & viewing angle comparative to LCD. Codes: A) Only 1 B) 1 & 3 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D How does LCD technology work? LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) televisions are primarily composed of a liquid crystal solution divided into individual pixels, which is sandwiched between two glass plates. A backlight is used to beam light through the first plate, and an electrical current is passed through the crystals. The amount of charge applied to each crystal causes it to allow a certain degree of light to pass through. The resulting crystal formation is what forms the displayed image.   How does Plasma technology work? Like LCDs, Plasma screens are composed of two glass panels. The difference between the two technologies lies in the substance between these two panels. Instead of filtering light, the panels house thousands of gas chambers, each behind red, blue, and green phosphors. An electrical current is used to turn the gas into plasma, which generates an ultraviolet light that causes the phosphors to glow, creating the desired image.   What are the advantages of LCD? Better resolution LCDs generally have higher native resolutions in comparison to their Plasma alternatives. It is much more common to find an LCD TV outputting 1080p HDTV resolution than a Plasma TV. Longer lifespan LCD displays are generally regarded as longer-lasting than Plasmas, although both these time frames are quite large. For example, the 60,000 hour life span of an LCD TV would mean that even if you watched TV for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, you would still get more than 6 years of usage. Viewing distance The pixel structure and panel measurements of LCDs allow these television to output a smoother picture than their Plasma equivalents. As a result, at closer distances the pixel structure of LCD screens is less visible. What are the disadvantages of LCD? Dead pixel susceptibility Over their lifespan, individual pixels on an LCD television can burn out which stops them functioning correctly. As a result a small black or white dot can permanently appear on an LCD screen. While this is often unnoticeable, large clusters of dead pixels can become an annoyance. Blurring Due to higher pixel response times, during high motion scenes such as in action films or sporting events LCD televisions can experience blurred images. However, newer LCD models have lowered the pixel response time, making blurring less of an issue during fast moving scenes. Viewing angle As LCDs were initially designed as single-user computer monitors there is a gradual degradation in picture quality as you view LCD televisions from wider angles. What are the advantages of Plasma? Greater contrast ratio A television’s contrast ratio is a measure between the darkest and lightest colours outputted. Plasma televisions frequently boast far higher contrast ratios than LCDs and so are able to display deeper blacks. Screen size As Plasma technology is widely believed to more suitable for larger size televisions there is a wider range of large, 40 inch plus Plasma televisions available in comparison to LCD offerings. Viewing angle As the pixels on Plasma televisions produce their own individual light, Plasma televisions boast higher viewing angles. This is ideal if you will not always be viewing the television from directly in front of it. What are the disadvantages of Plasma? Burn in Plasmas, unlike LCD screens, are susceptible to screen burn in. This occurs if the same image is displayed for a prolonged amount of time, causing an outline of the image to be permanently burnt into the screen. Power consumption Plasma televisions typically require much more electricity than an LCD television since instead of a using a fluorescent backlight like in an LCD, Plasma TVs require than each individual pixel is illuminated. Resolution output Plasma televisions tend to output in resolutions of 1024×728 and then use internal scalars to display high definition resolutions of 720p or 1080p. LCD televisions often use these HDTV resolutions natively.   Q. 5 Scientists have innovated new technique to improve quality control of lithium-ion batteries, consider the statements; 1) Lithium ions travel from the anode to the cathode while the battery is

Q.1 Which among the following statements are correct ? 1) Wireless LAN protocols, such as Bluetooth and the IEEE 802.11 specification use microwaves in the 2.4 GHz ISM band 2) (MAN) protocols, such as WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) are based on standards such as IEEE 802.16, designed to operate between 2 to 11 GHz 3) Mobile Broadband Wireless Access (MBWA) protocols operate between 1.6 and 2.3 GHz 4) Mobile phone networks, like GSM, use the low-microwave/high-UHF frequencies around 1.8 and 1.9 GHz Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D   Q.2 Which among the following statements are correct in context with the LED & LCD ? 1) LCD televisions produce a black and colored image provided by a series of cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) 2) LED require more precise current and heat management than compact fluorescent lamp 3) LED have many advantages like  lower energy consumption, longer lifetime, improved physical robustness, smaller size Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D LCD Advantages Brightness Produces very bright images due to high peak intensity. Very suitable for environments that are brightly lit . Emissions Produce considerably lower electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields than CRTs. Geometric Distortion No geometric distortion at the native resolution. Minor distortion can occur for other resolutions. Power Consumption Energy efficient. Consume less than 1/3 the power of a comparable CRT. Consume less electricity than a CRT and produce little heat. Physical Aspects Take up about 40% less desk space. LCDs are thin and compact. Screen Shape  Completely flat screen. Sharpness At the native resolution, the image is perfectly sharp. Adjustments are required at all other resolutions which can result in measurable degradation to the image. LCD Disadvantages Aspect Ratio  The aspect ratio and resolution are fixed. Black-Level   Not proficient at producing black and very dark grays. In a “standard” configuration, not appropriate for use in dimly lit and dark conditions. Contrast  Lower contrast than CRTs due to a poor black-level. Color and Gray-Scale Accuracy  Color saturation is reduced at low intensity levels due to a poor black-level. Images are satisfactory, but not accurate due to problems with black-level, gray-scale and Gamma. Cost   Considerably more expensive purchase price than comparable CRTs . (Cheaper lifetime cost: lasts about 13,000 – 15,000 more hours than a typical CRT.) Gray-Scale Have an irregular intensity scale and typically produce fewer than 256 discrete intensity levels. For some LCDs portions of the gray-scale may be dithered. Motion Artifacts Slow response times and scan rate conversion result in severe motion artifacts and image degradation for moving or rapidly changing images. Resolution Works best at the native resolution. The native resolution can not be changed. All other resolutions require adjusting procedures which can cause considerable deterioration of the image. Viewing Angle Restricted viewing angles. Viewing angles affect the brightness, contrast and colors shown. Wide angles can lead to contrast and color reversal. White Saturation Saturation and compression can occur due to the bright-end of the intensity scale becoming overloaded. Contrast control must be carefully adjusted. Advantages of using LEDs > LEDs produce more light per watt than do incandescent bulbs; this is useful in battery powered or energy saving devices. > LEDs can emit light of an intended color without the use of color filters that traditional lighting methods require. This is more efficient and can lower initial costs. > The solid package of the LED can be designed to focus its light. Incandescent and fluorescent sources often require an external reflector to collect light and direct it in a usable manner. > When used in applications where dimming is required, LEDs do not change their color tint as the current passing through them is lowered, unlike incandescent lamps, which turn yellow. > LEDs are ideal for use in applications that are subject to frequent on-off cycling, unlike fluorescent lamps that burn out more quickly when cycled frequently, or HID lamps that require a long time before restarting. > LEDs, being solid state components, are difficult to damage with external shock. Fluorescent and incandescent bulbs are easily broken if subjected to external shock. > LEDs can have a relatively long useful life. Reports estimates 60,000 hours of useful life, though time to complete failure longer.2 Fluorescent tubes typically are rated at about 30,000 hours, HID and MH are rated anywhere between 10,000 and 24,000 hours and incandescent light bulbs at 1,000–2,000 hours. > LEDs mostly fail by dimming over time, rather than the abrupt burn-out of incandescent or HID bulbs.3 This provides extra safety for any area illuminated by LEDs. Even if the LEDs dim over time, they never fail completely like HID sources before needing to be replaced. LEDs need to be replaced only after they reach 30% lumen depreciation (17-20 years for quality LEDs). > LEDs light up very quickly. A typical red indicator LED will achieve full brightness in microseconds; Philips Lumileds technical datasheet DS23 for the Luxeon Star states “less than 100ns.” LEDs used in communications devices can have even faster response times. > LEDs can be very small and are easily populated onto printed circuit boards. > LEDs do not contain mercury, unlike compact fluorescent lamps. Disadvantages of using LEDs   > On an initial capital cost basis, LEDs are currently more expensive, measured in price per lumen, than more conventional lighting technologies. The additional expense partially stems from the relatively low lumen output, combined with the cost of the drive circuitry and power supplies needed. However, when considering the total cost of ownership (including energy and maintenance costs), LEDs far surpass other sources. In December 2007, scientists at Glasgow University claimed to have found a way to make Light Emitting Diodes brighter and use less power than energy efficient light bulbs currently on the market by imprinting holes into billions of LEDs in a new and cost effective method using a process known as nanoimprint lithography.4 Around the same time, in Montreal

Q.1 Consider the statements regarding SPOT-6 Rocket :   1) It has been launched by the DRDO   2) It is a French satellite launched from in its 100th mission   Codes:   A) Only 1   B) Only 2   C) Both are correct   D) Both are incorrect   Ans. B   It has been launched by the ISRO   Q.2 Consider the statements regarding Blue-Ray disk :   1) It has the same size as DVDs and CDs.   2) It is capable of storing high-definition video resolution   3) DVD uses a 650 nm red laser while Blu-ray Disc uses a 405 nm “blue” laser diode   Codes:   A) Only 2   B) 1 & 3   C) 2 & 3   D) 1,2,3   Ans. D   Blu-ray Disc (BD) is a digital optical disc data storage format designed to supersede the DVD format, in that it is capable of storing high-definition video resolution (1080p). The plastic disc is 120 mm in diameter and 1.2 mm thick, the same size as DVDs and CDs. Conventional (pre-BD-XL) Blu-ray Discs contain 25 GB per layer, with dual layer discs (50 GB) being the industry standard for feature-length video discs. Triple layer discs (100 GB) and quadruple layers (128 GB) are available for BD-XL re-writer drives. The name Blu-ray Disc refers to the blue laser used to read the disc, which allows information to be stored at a greater density than is possible with the longer-wavelength red laser used for DVDs. The major application of Blu-ray Discs is as a medium for video material such as feature films and physical distribution of video games for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Besides the hardware specifications, Blu-ray Disc is associated with a set of multimedia formats. These formats allow for the option of video and audio to be stored with greater definition than on DVD   Q.3 What are the implications of the pre natal Diagnostic techniques Act ? 1) Bringing ultrasound within its ambit 2) Empowering appropriate authorities with the power of civil court for search, seizure and sealing the machines 3) Empowering the central supervisory board, constitution of state level supervisory board Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to stop female foeticides and arrest the declining sex ratio in India. The act banned prenatal sex determination.   Q.4 Which of the following are the Millenium Development Goals ? 1) To promote gender equality 2) To eradicate extreme poverty and hunger 3) To improve maternal health 4) To combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases 5) To ensure environmental sustainability Codes: A) 1,3,4,5 B) 2,3,4,5 C) 1,2,3,4 D) 1,2,3,4,5 Ans. D The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight international development goals that were established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000, following the adoption of the United Nations Millennium Declaration. All 189 United Nations member states at the time (there are 193 currently) and at least 23 international organizations committed to help achieve the following Millennium Development Goals by 2015   Q.5 Which of the following drugs are used as the performance enhancing drugs ? 1) Ethanol 2) Beta-2 agonists 3) Anabolic steroids 4) Xenoandrogens Codes: A) 2 & 3 B) 2 & 4 C) 1 & 3 D) All above are correct Ans. D   Q.6 Which among the following statements are correct regarding Endosulphan ? 1) It is used to control insect pests 2)  It is useful in resistance management 3) It is considered moderately toxic to honey bees Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Endosulfan is an off-patent organochlorine insecticide and acaricide that is being phased out globally. The two isomers, endo and exo, are known popularly as I and II. Endosulfan sulfate is a product of oxidation containing one extra O atom attached to the S atom. Endosulfan became a highly controversial agrichemical due to its acute toxicity, potential for bioaccumulation, and role as anendocrine disruptor. Because of its threats to human health and the environment, a global ban on the manufacture and use of endosulfan was negotiated under the Stockholm Convention in April 2011. The ban will take effect in mid-2012, with certain uses exempted for five additional years. More than 80 countries, including the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, several West African nations, the United States. Brazil, and Canada had already banned it or announced phase-outs by the time the Stockholm Convention ban was agreed upon. It is still used extensively in India, China, and few other countries. It is produced byMakhteshim Agan and several manufacturers in India and China.   Q.7 Why bacteria of Tubersulosis develop resistance to some drugs ? 1) Cell wall of bacteria acts as a permeability barrier from drugs 2) Spontaneous mutations in the bacteria can give rise to proteins that make the bacterium drug resistant Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is defined as tuberculosis that is resistant to at least isoniazid (INH) and rifampicin(RMP), the two most powerful first-line treatment anti-TB drugs. Isolates that are multiply resistant to any other combination of anti-TB drugs but not to INH and RMP are not classed as MDR-TB. MDR-TB develops in otherwise treatable TB when the course of antibiotics is interrupted and the levels of drug in the body are insufficient to kill 100% of bacteria. This can happen for a number of reasons: Patients may feel better and halt their antibiotic course, drug supplies may run out or become scarce, patients may forget to take their medication from time to time or patients do not receive effective therapy. Most tuberculosis therapy consists of short-course chemotherapy which is only curing a small percentage of patients with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis.

Q.1 Statements: 1) Sweet orange plant is propagated by the grafting technique 2) Jasmine plant is propagated by layering technique Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct Ans. C   Q.2 Which of the following are the plant products ? 1) Chicorry 2) Camphor 3) Vanilla Codes: A) Only 2 B) 1,2,3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1 & 3 Ans. B   Q.3  If potato is placed on a pure plate which is white & put in a microwave oven, the potato heats up but the paper plate does not. Because : A) Potato transmits microwaves whereas paper plate reflects microwaves B) Potato is mainly made up of starch whereas paper is mainly made up of cellulose C) Potato contains water whereas paper does not contains water D) Potato is a fresh organic material whereas paper is a dead organic material Ans. A   Q.4 In context with the Neutrinos, which among the following statements are correct ? 1) Neutrinos are created in a nuclear reactions of beta decay 2) These have negligible but non zero mass 3) These are chargeless elementary particles that travel close to the speed of light 4) Trillions of Neutrinos pass through human body every second Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D   Q.5 In context with the foreign military sales route, which among the following is/are correct ? 1) It is an Indian procedure 2) It is a government to government route Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. B It is a US procedure   Q.6 Government had launched National Mission on Sea Buckthorn in past year, Which among the following statements are correct ? 1) It is a medicinal plant found in the Himalayan region 2) They help in nitrogen fixation in cold & desert areas 3) It helps in preventing soil erosion Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D   Q.7 In context with the news, what is Sarin ? A) It is a trade name of chlorofluorocarbon B) It is a nuclear weapon C) It is a chemical to treat oil spill D) It is a chemical weapon Ans. D   Q.8 Which of the following are the mercury containing products ? 1) Cold cathode fluorescent lamps 2) Soaps & Cosmetics 3) Batteries 4) Switches Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 1 & 3 C) 3 & 4 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D   Q.9 Why in Interim Budget 2014 Government has included three more Industrial Corridors ? 1) It act as an intermediary for the purpose of development and establishment of infrastructure projects and facilities in India 2) Development takes place through developing and disseminating appropriate financial instruments, negotiating loans and advances of all nature, and formulating schemes for mobilization of resources Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C   Q.10 Consider the statements regarding Recombinant DNA technology : 1) Recombinant proteins result from the expression of recombinant DNA within living cells 2) There is not much difference between recombinant DNA & Genetic combination 3) These are the DNA molecules formed by laboratory methods of genetic recombination Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. A Recombinant DNA is possible because DNA molecules from all organisms share the same chemical structure. They differ only in the nucleotide sequence within that identical overall structure.    

Q.1 Which of the following are the main characteristics of Canola oil ? 1) Canola oil is low in saturated fat and contains both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids 2) It also reduces low-density lipoprotein and overall cholesterol levels 3) Canola oil is a more promising source for manufacturing biodiesel Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D   Q.2 Which among the following are used as the dry cleaning chemicals ? 1) Sodium Carbonate 2) Carbon tetrachloride 3) Benzene 4) Trichloroethylene Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. B   Q.3 Statements: 1) Cellulose is used in making shatter-proof glass 2) Polysaccharides are not soluble in water Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. B   Q.4 Statements: 1) ELISA test is the first & most basic test for an individual to detect cancer 2) Almost 50% of the human beings have RH+ blood while the remaining have RH- blood Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. D   Q.5 Statements: 1) Apellate tribunal for electricity has been established by each state government in India 2) One of the components of the Accelerated Power Development & Reforms Programme is the upgradation of sub-transmission & distribution system for electricity in India Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. B   Q.6 Statements: 1) China has the observer’s status at the south Asian association for regional cooperation 2) India has the observer’s status at the Shanghai Co-operation organization Codes: A) Only B) Only C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C   Q.7 What is agent orange ? A) A technique used in the advanced railway safety procedure B) A special chemical used in making alloy steel C) A weed killing chemical used by the US military in the Vietnam war D) An ace spying group trained by the police in London Ans. C   Q.8 Consider the statements regarding Probiotic food : 1) Probiotic food contains live bacteria which are considered beneficial to humans 2) Probiotic food helps in maintaining of gut flora Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C   Q.9 Statements : 1) Radio waves bend in a magnetic field 2) Radio waves are electromagnetic in nature Codes: A) Only 1 B) only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C   Q.10 Statements: 1) Nuclear supplier’s group has 24 member countries 2) India is a member of Nuclear Suppliers group Codes: A) Only 1 B) only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. D     No Comments on SCIENCE MCQ SET-2 Leave A Comment Cancel Reply Logged in as admin. Log out » Comments Name Email

Q.1 In the world of technology there was a term “Cyber vandalism”. How it is different from  Cyber warfare ? 1) Cyber vandalism is an act of editing the data in electronic form on a computer system in a malicious Manner 2) Cyber vandalism would be an infringement on personal rights, freedom and liberties of an individual or organization 3) Cyber Warfare is politically motivated act of espionage and sabotage on the computer systems and networks Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D   Q.2 Recently President has given assent to National Judicial Appointment Commission, which among the following statements are correct ? 1) The bill has granted Constitutional status to the NJAC 2) This bill lays down the procedure for appointment of Judges of the  supreme Court 3) It has scrapped the collegium system of appointing judges to higher judiciary 4) NJAC will appoint & transfer judges of Supreme court & High court Codes: A) 1,2,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,3,4 Ans. C  President Assent paves the way for the setting up of NJAC, which will appoint and transfer judges to the Supreme Courts and the 24 High Courts.   Q.3 In context with the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana with an aim of eradicating financial untouchability of poor, consider the following statements: 1) It had a target of opening 7.5 crore bank accounts by 2015 2) It is mandatory to open atleast each bank account in every family in the name of female member Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. A   Q.4 Which among the following are correct regarding Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG Scheme ? 1) This scheme gives cash subsidy on cooking gas directly to consumers 2) Consumers can receive cash through Aadhaar number only Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. A   Q.5 In context with the Global Arms Trade Treaty, which among the following statements are correct ? 1) It is the legally-binding multilateral agreement 2) Many developing countries including India have ratified ATT 3) It sets global standards for cross-border transfers of conventional weapon Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. A The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) is a multilateral treaty that regulates the international trade in conventional weapons. It entered into force on 24 December 2014. 61 states have ratified the treaty, and a further 69 states have signed but not ratified it.   Q.6 Which among the following statements regarding NASA’s Kepler 2 (K2) mission are correct ? 1) By using k2 size’s measurements it can calculate density of a planet 2) It looks for planets that transit or cross in front of their host stars Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C   Q.7 Consider the statements relating to Agni IV missile : 1) It is surface-to-surface missile which is  integrated with Ring Laser Gyro based Inertial Navigation System (RINS) 2) It has a strike range of 2000 km Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. A It has a strike range of 4000 km   Q.8 In recent times, Spirulina, an alga is being popularized because it is a rich source of : A) Carbohydrate B) Folic acid C) Iron D) Protein Ans. D