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…
Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years?
The term ‘ACE2’ is talked about in the context of
Consider the following: 1. Bacteria 2. Fungi 3. Virus Which of the above can be cultured in artificial/synthetic medium?
Consider the following statements : 1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes. 2. Common cold is so…
With reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccines’, consider the following statements: 1. Genetic engineering is applied in the devel…
With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following? 1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial un…
With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following? 1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial un…
With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following? 1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial un…
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 …
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…
In India, the term “Public Key Infrastructure” is used in the context of
With reference to visible light communication (VLC) technology, which of the following statements are correct? 1. VLC uses electromagnetic spectrum wavelengths …
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…
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 …
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…
In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology, ‘Pronuclear Transfer’ is used for
Which of the following statements is not correct?
In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements: 1. In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is created, a…
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…