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Question #441
The first artificial satellite was launched in:
A. 1975
B. 1957
C. 1980
D. 1969
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sputnik 1 was launched in 1957.
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Question #442
What does 'LAN' stand for?
A. Limited Access Network
B. Local Area Network
C. Long Area Network
D. Large Area Network
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
LAN connects devices in a limited area.
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Question #443
India's first indigenous aircraft carrier is:
A. INS Viraat
B. INS Arihant
C. INS Vikramaditya
D. INS Vikrant
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
INS Vikrant is India's first indigenous aircraft carrier.
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Question #444
The first cloned mammal was:
A. A monkey
B. A dog
C. Dolly the Sheep
D. A cat
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Dolly was cloned in 1996.
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Question #445
What is the use of 'Li-Fi' technology?
A. Magnetic fields
B. Data transmission using light
C. Radio waves
D. Sound waves
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Li-Fi uses visible light for wireless communication.
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Question #446
Which mission of ISRO is related to ocean studies?
A. Cartosat
B. INSAT
C. Oceansat
D. RISAT
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Oceansat series monitors ocean resources.
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Question #447
The inventor of the printing press was:
A. James Watt
B. Johannes Gutenberg
C. Alexander Graham Bell
D. Thomas Edison
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable type printing press.
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Question #448
What is the full form of WiMAX?
A. Wireless Interoperability Microwave Access
B. Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access
C. Worldwide Internet Microwave Access
D. Wireless Microwave Access
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
WiMAX is a wireless broadband technology.
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Question #449
India's first satellite navigation system is:
A. NavIC
B. RISAT
C. INSAT
D. GSAT
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
NavIC provides accurate positioning.
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Question #450
What is 'Big Data Analytics' used for?
A. Small data processing
B. Analyzing large data sets
C. Software development
D. Hardware maintenance
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It helps in extracting insights from large data.
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Question #451
The first nuclear power plant in India is at:
A. Narora
B. Tarapur
C. Kaiga
D. Kalpakkam
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Tarapur Atomic Power Station was the first.
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Question #452
What is the primary function of a modem?
A. Process data
B. Store data
C. Display output
D. Convert digital to analog signal
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Modem modulates and demodulates signals.
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Question #453
Which spacecraft was used in India's first manned mission plan?
A. Apollo
B. Gaganyaan module
C. Soyuz
D. Shenzhou
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
India is developing its own crew module for Gaganyaan.
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Question #454
What is the full form of MRI?
A. Magnetic Radio Imaging
B. Medical Resonance Imaging
C. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
D. Medical Radio Imaging
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
MRI is a medical imaging technique.
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Question #455
The first successful IVF baby in the world was born in:
A. 1990
B. 1978
C. 1986
D. 1960
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Louise Brown was born in 1978.
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Question #456
What is the full form of VPN?
A. Virtual Personal Network
B. Very Private Network
C. Virtual Private Network
D. Virtual Public Network
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
VPN provides secure private connection over public networks.
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Question #457
India's first unmanned lunar probe was launched in:
A. 2019
B. 2013
C. 2008
D. 2023
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Chandrayaan-1 was launched in 2008.
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Question #458
What is the main component of solar cells?
A. Copper
B. Aluminium
C. Silicon
D. Iron
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Silicon is used in photovoltaic cells.
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Question #459
The term 'Cybersecurity' primarily deals with:
A. Protection of computer systems
B. Nuclear reactors
C. Space missions
D. Agricultural technology
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It protects against digital threats.
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Question #460
Which Indian state has the highest number of nuclear power plants?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Tamil Nadu has the highest number of nuclear reactors.
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