Science and Technology MCQs

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Science and Technology MCQs

Practice Science and Technology MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering scientific inventions, technological advancements, space missions, information technology, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, discoveries, innovations and current developments frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #181
What is 'Metaverse'?
A. New cryptocurrency
B. Satellite system
C. Virtual shared 3D space
D. Gene therapy

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
It is a network of 3D virtual worlds.

Question #182
India's fastest supercomputer in 2025 is part of which mission?
A. National Supercomputing Mission
B. Chandrayaan
C. NavIC
D. Gaganyaan

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
NSM aims to enhance India's computing capability.

Question #183
The discovery of X-rays was made by:
A. James Chadwick
B. Enrico Fermi
C. Marie Curie
D. Wilhelm Roentgen

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Roentgen discovered X-rays in 1895.

Question #184
Which mission studies the Sun from Lagrange Point 1?
A. INSAT
B. Chandrayaan-3
C. Aditya-L1
D. Mangalyaan

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Aditya-L1 provides continuous solar observations.

Question #185
Ethereum is associated with:
A. Cryptocurrency and smart contracts
B. Biotechnology
C. Space exploration
D. Quantum research

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
It is a blockchain platform.

Question #186
The Green Revolution in India was led by:
A. M.S. Swaminathan
B. Homi Bhabha
C. Vikram Sarabhai
D. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
He is known as the Father of the Green Revolution in India.

Question #187
What is 'Edge Computing'?
A. Processing data near the source
B. Centralized cloud only
C. Satellite communication
D. Quantum processing

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
It reduces latency by processing closer to data sources.

Question #188
India's first satellite launch vehicle was:
A. PSLV
B. ASLV
C. GSLV
D. SLV-3

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
SLV-3 launched Rohini in 1980.

Question #189
mRNA vaccines work by:
A. Toxoid
B. Introducing weakened virus
C. Instructing cells to produce protein
D. Live virus

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
They teach cells to make a protein that triggers an immune response.

Question #190
Which AI milestone involved defeating a world champion in Go?
A. Deep Blue
B. ChatGPT
C. Watson
D. AlphaGo

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
DeepMind's AlphaGo defeated Lee Sedol.

Question #191
The International Space Station is a collaboration of:
A. USA and Russia
B. ISRO only
C. Multiple space agencies
D. China only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
It involves NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA, and CSA.

Question #192
What is the full form of DNA?
A. Dynamic Nucleic Acid
B. Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
C. Deoxyribonucleic Acid
D. Dioxy Nucleic Acid

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
DNA carries genetic instructions.

Question #193
SSLV is developed by ISRO for:
A. Small satellites
B. Lunar landings
C. Heavy satellites
D. Human missions

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Small Satellite Launch Vehicle for cost-effective small payloads.

Question #194
The term 'Internet of Things' was coined by:
A. Bill Gates
B. Kevin Ashton
C. Vint Cerf
D. Tim Berners-Lee

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Kevin Ashton coined it in 1999.

Question #195
Which mission discovered water on the Moon?
A. Artemis
B. Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
C. Chandrayaan-1
D. Chandrayaan-2

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Chandrayaan-1's Moon Mineralogy Mapper confirmed water.

Question #196
CRISPR is derived from:
A. Animal cloning
B. Bacterial immune system
C. Human genome
D. Plant genetics

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
It is an adaptive immune system in bacteria.

Question #197
Which is the largest space agency by budget?
A. ISRO
B. CNSA
C. NASA
D. Roscosmos

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
NASA has one of the largest space budgets.

Question #198
What is 'Neuromorphic Computing'?
A. Cloud storage
B. Computing inspired by human brain
C. Traditional silicon chips
D. Blockchain

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
It mimics neural structures for efficient AI processing.

Question #199
India's first dedicated astronomy satellite is:
A. INSAT
B. GSAT
C. RISAT
D. AstroSat

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
AstroSat is India's multi-wavelength astronomy observatory.

Question #200
The first programmable computer was:
A. Analytical Engine
B. Z3
C. Colossus
D. ENIAC

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Konrad Zuse's Z3 was the first programmable digital computer.