UPSC Science & Technology Questions

143 questions with explanations

In a pressure cooker, the temperature at which the food is cooked depends mainly upon which of the following? 1. Area of the hole in the lid 2. Temperature of t…

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Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years?

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The term ‘ACE2’ is talked about in the context of

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Consider the following: 1. Bacteria 2. Fungi 3. Virus Which of the above can be cultured in artificial/synthetic medium?

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Consider the following statements : 1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes. 2. Common cold is so…

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With reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccines’, consider the following statements: 1. Genetic engineering is applied in the devel…

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With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following? 1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial un…

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With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following? 1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial un…

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With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following? 1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial un…

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With reference to the carbon nanotubes, consider the following statements: 1. They can be used as the carriers of drugs and antigens in the human body. 2. They …

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Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells? 1. Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst a…

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In India, the term “Public Key Infrastructure” is used in the context of

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With reference to visible light communication (VLC) technology, which of the following statements are correct? 1. VLC uses electromagnetic spectrum wavelengths …

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With reference to “Blockchain Technology”, consider the following statements: 1. It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect but which no single user contro…

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With reference to the carbon nanotubes, consider the following statements: 1. They can be used as the carriers of drugs and antigens in the human body. 2. They …

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The experiment will employ a trio of spacecraft flying in formation in the shape of an equilateral triangle that has sides one million kilometers long, with las…

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In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology, ‘Pronuclear Transfer’ is used for

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Which of the following statements is not correct?

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In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements: 1. In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is created, a…

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In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices? 1. Location identification of a person. 2. Sleep mo…

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