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science medium mcq science — meteorology upsc prelims & mains (gs1/gs3), ssc cgl, state psc

A study by IITM Pune found that what approximate proportion of Southwest monsoon rain mass evaporates mid-air over the north Western Ghats before reaching the ground?

  1. 10%
  2. 25%
  3. 40%
  4. 60%
science medium mcq science & technology — health/biotechnology upsc prelims (gs3), ssc cgl, banking ga

In modern protein biosensors, which synthetic molecules have become the preferred recognition element over antibodies due to their greater stability and lower production cost?

  1. Peptide nucleic acids (PNAs)
  2. Aptamers
  3. Monoclonal fragments
  4. Ribozymes
science medium mcq science — health/veterinary upsc prelims (gs3), ssc cgl, banking ga

India reported its first confirmed detection of Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4), which is a causative agent of which disease in psittacine birds?

  1. Avian Influenza
  2. Newcastle Disease
  3. Proventricular Dilatation Disease
  4. Psittacosis
science medium mcq science & technology — critical minerals/resources upsc prelims & mains (gs3), ssc cgl, banking ga

Which gas has recently emerged as a critical strategic resource amid global supply concerns, owing to its importance in semiconductors, space applications, and healthcare, following an export ban by China?

  1. Neon
  2. Helium
  3. Argon
  4. Xenon
science medium mcq iisers and scientific research in india upsc, ssc, banking, railway

Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, member of the National Security Advisory Board, participated as chief guest at the seventh convocation of IISER Tirupati in July 2026. Which of the following statements about IISER Tirupati's achievements is correct?

  1. IISER Tirupati was ranked 10th in the Nature Index 2026 among Indian academic institutions
  2. IISER Tirupati was ranked 20th in the Nature Index 2026, jumping from 33rd position in 2025
  3. IISER Tirupati received external research funding of ₹51 crore during 2025-26
  4. IISER Tirupati researchers published 360 papers in international journals during 2025-26
science medium fill in the blank biology - one health surveillance upsc prelims, ssc cgl, railway ntpc

Integrated disease surveillance under One Health monitors pathogens at the ________ interface to prevent spillover events.

  1. Human-Animal-Environment
  2. Urban-Rural
  3. Land-Water
  4. Local-Global
science medium true/false chemistry - green solvents for extraction ssc cgl, railway ntpc, upsc capf

True or False: Supercritical CO₂ extraction is used to obtain caffeine-free coffee and essential oils without toxic solvent residues.

  1. True
  2. False
science medium true/false environmental science - climate policy integration upsc prelims, ssc cgl, railway ntpc

True or False: Mainstreaming climate action into sectoral policies (energy, transport, agriculture) is essential for achieving India's NDCs.

  1. True
  2. False
science medium fill in the blank chemistry - sustainable aviation fuels upsc prelims, ssc cgl, railway ntpc

Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) can be produced from ________ via Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.

  1. Coal
  2. Natural gas
  3. Biomass/waste
  4. All of these
science medium fill in the blank environmental science - climate communication upsc prelims, ssc cgl, railway ntpc

Effective climate communication tailors messages to audience values, using ________ to motivate action.

  1. Fear appeals
  2. Hope-based narratives
  3. Local examples
  4. All of these
science medium true/false technology - digital health interoperability ssc chsl, banking specialist officer, railway group c

True or False: The ABDM Health Information Exchange (HIE) uses FHIR standards for seamless data sharing among healthcare systems.

  1. True
  2. False
science medium mcq environmental science - climate risk assessment upsc prelims, ssc cgl, banking po

Physical climate risk assessment evaluates hazards based on:

  1. Exposure of assets/population
  2. Vulnerability of systems
  3. Probability of extreme events
  4. All of these
science medium fill in the blank technology - digital public goods alliance upsc prelims, ssc cgl, banking po

India contributes to the Digital Public Goods Alliance by open-sourcing platforms like ________ for global adoption.

  1. Aadhaar
  2. UPI
  3. CoWIN
  4. All of these
science medium fill in the blank chemistry - sustainable packaging ssc cgl, railway ntpc, upsc capf

Edible films made from ________ proteins or polysaccharides offer biodegradable alternatives to plastic packaging.

  1. Synthetic
  2. Plant/Animal
  3. Petroleum-based
  4. Metallic
science medium mcq technology - ai in agriculture upsc prelims, ssc cgl, railway ntpc

AI-powered crop advisory systems use satellite imagery and weather data to provide:

  1. Sowing recommendations
  2. Pest/disease alerts
  3. Irrigation scheduling
  4. All of these
science medium fill in the blank environmental science - climate data infrastructure upsc prelims, ssc cgl, railway ntpc

India's National Climate Data Centre (NCDC) under IMD archives and disseminates ________ data for research and policy.

  1. Weather
  2. Climate
  3. Ocean
  4. All of these
science medium true/false technology - digital sovereignty upsc cse, banking specialist officer, ssc chsl

True or False: Data localization requirements aim to store citizens' data within national borders to enhance privacy and regulatory control.

  1. True
  2. False
science medium mcq environmental science - climate-resilient agriculture upsc prelims, ssc cgl, railway ntpc

Climate-resilient crop varieties are developed to tolerate:

  1. Drought
  2. Salinity
  3. Heat stress
  4. All of these
science medium true/false chemistry - sustainable textiles ssc cgl, railway ntpc, upsc capf

True or False: Enzymatic bio-polishing of cotton uses cellulases to remove surface fibers, reducing pilling and improving softness.

  1. True
  2. False