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 #381
Which of the following is a reusable rocket company?
A. NASA only
B. Both
C. SpaceX
D. ISRO

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
SpaceX pioneered reusable rockets; ISRO is developing RLV.

Question #382
India's first fast breeder reactor is at:
A. Kaiga
B. Kalpakkam
C. Tarapur
D. Narora

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor is at Kalpakkam.

Question #383
AlphaGo is associated with which game?
A. Cricket
B. Go
C. Carrom
D. Chess

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
AlphaGo defeated world champion in Go.

Question #384
Which launch vehicle is used for Chandrayaan missions?
A. GSLV
B. LVM3
C. PSLV
D. Both B and C

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Different launch vehicles were used for Chandrayaan series.

Question #385
What is the main source of energy in the Sun?
A. Nuclear fission
B. Nuclear fusion
C. Chemical reaction
D. Geothermal

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Nuclear fusion powers the Sun.

Question #386
What does 'Crypto' refer to in technology?
A. Cryptography
B. Cryptocurrency
C. Both
D. None

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
It relates to secure communication and digital currency.

Question #387
The first test tube baby in India was born in:
A. 1970
B. 1986
C. 1978
D. 1990

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Harsha was born in 1986 through IVF.

Question #388
Which technology is used in contactless payments?
A. Wi-Fi
B. Bluetooth
C. NFC
D. LiDAR

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
NFC enables contactless transactions.

Question #389
ISRO was established in the year:
A. 1958
B. 1969
C. 1980
D. 1972

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
ISRO was founded on 15 August 1969.

Question #390
What is the full form of HTTPS?
A. HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure
B. Hyper Transfer Protocol System
C. High Text Transfer Protocol Secure
D. HyperText Technology Protocol System

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP.

Question #391
Which scientist is associated with the discovery of electron?
A. Niels Bohr
B. J.J. Thomson
C. Ernest Rutherford
D. James Chadwick

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
J.J. Thomson discovered the electron.

Question #392
India's first unmanned rocket was:
A. PSLV
B. ASLV
C. SLV-3
D. GSLV

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
SLV-3 was India's first indigenous launch vehicle.

Question #393
The term 'Robot' was coined by:
A. Karel Capek
B. Isaac Asimov
C. Alan Turing
D. Nikola Tesla

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Karel Capek introduced the word in his play.

Question #394
Which of the following is a space telescope?
A. James Webb Space Telescope
B. Chandrayaan
C. Aditya-L1
D. Mangalyaan

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
JWST is a powerful space observatory.

Question #395
What is the primary use of drones in recent technology?
A. Underwater exploration
B. Nuclear research
C. Aerial photography and delivery
D. Deep mining

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Drones have wide applications in surveillance and delivery.

Question #396
India's first solar mission is:
A. Aditya-L1
B. Mangalyaan
C. INSAT
D. Chandrayaan-1

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Aditya-L1 studies the Sun.

Question #397
Who developed the theory of relativity?
A. Stephen Hawking
B. Isaac Newton
C. Albert Einstein
D. Galileo Galilei

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Albert Einstein proposed the theory of relativity.

Question #398
What is the full form of LTE in mobile networks?
A. Long Time Evolution
B. Light Transfer Evolution
C. Low Time Energy
D. Long Term Evolution

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
LTE is a standard for wireless communication.

Question #399
The first Indian to win Nobel Prize in Science was:
A. None
B. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
C. C.V. Raman
D. Hargobind Khorana

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
C.V. Raman won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.

Question #400
What technology powers contact tracing apps like Aarogya Setu?
A. Only NFC
B. Only Wi-Fi
C. LiDAR
D. Bluetooth and GPS

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Bluetooth is primarily used for proximity detection.