Daily Static MCQs Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams
Subject : Science and Technology
1. “Ethylene glycol” often mentioned in news for health concerns finds application in which of the following?
1. Hydraulic brake fluids
2. Stamp pad inks
3. Ballpoint pens
4. Solvents, paints
5. Cosmetics
6. Plastics
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3, 4, 5 and 6
(c) 1, 3 and 6
(d) All of the above
Answer: (D)
Explanation: Ethylene glycol is a colourless and odourless alcoholic compound that can be fatal if consumed. It is mostly used as an automotive antifreeze and as a raw material for manufacturing polyester fibres. It is also found in several products such as: hydraulic brake fluids, stamp pad inks, ballpoint pens, solvents, paints, cosmetics, plastics. Hence, option (d) is correct.
2. Which one of the following is a purpose of ‘Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)’, a scheme of the Government?
(a) To regularise over-the-counter drug sale
b) To increase the penetration of ayurvedic medicines
(c) To provide generic medicines at much lesser prices
(d) To increase private investment in medicinal research
Answer: (C)
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a campaign launched by Department of Pharmaceuticals in association with Central Pharma Public Sector Undertakings. It provides generic medicines at much lesser prices. Hence, statement (c) is correct.
3. Consider the following statements regarding Norovirus:
1. It causes gastrointestinal illness leading to severe
vomiting and diarrhoea.
2. It can be easily killed by most hand sanitisers and disinfectants as well as
by warming up food.
3. Transmission mode of the virus is usually via contaminated surfaces or food
as well as through the oral-faecal route.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
- Norovirus is a group of viruses that leads to gastrointestinal
illness. It causes inflammation of the lining of the stomach and
intestines, in addition to severe vomiting and diarrhoea. Hence,
statement 1 is correct.
Norovirus is resistant to many disinfectants and can heat up to 60°C. Therefore, merely steaming food or chlorinating water does not kill the virus. The virus can also survive many common hand sanitisers. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. - The virus can be transferred from an infected to a healthy individual through contaminated surfaces or food. The virus can primarily be transmitted from oral-faecal. Disease outbreaks typically occur aboard cruise ships, in nursing homes, dormitories, and other closed spaces. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
4. Consider the following statements:
1. INS Vagir is Arihant class of fighter naval vessel.
2. India at present only operates diesel-electric submarines.
3. INS Vagir has the capability of operating in a wide range of Naval combat
including anti-warship and anti-submarine operations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
- INS Vagir is the fifth diesel-electric Kalvari-class submarine. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
- India currently operates a group of nuclear-powered submarines and diesel-electric submarines. Hence, statement 2 is also incorrect.
- INS Vagir has the capability of operating in a wide range of Naval combat including anti-warship and anti-submarine operations. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
5. Recently, announced ‘PM-PRANAM’ scheme in Budget 2023-24 is related to which of the following?
(a) To promote tourism in religious circuit
(b) Restoration of archeological sites
(c) Promoting alternative fertilizer and balance use of chemical fertilizer
(d) Providing benefit to farmers on agricultural loan.
Answer: (C)
Explanation: In Budget Finance minister announced ‘PM-PRANAM’ scheme - “PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth” will be launched to incentivize States and Union Territories to promote alternative fertilizers and balanced use of chemical fertilizers. Hence, option (c) is correct.
