Q.1) GLONASS is a radio-based satellite navigation system operated by which country?
a) Japan
b) China
c) Russia
d) Korea
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Explanation:
The satellite navigation system of other countries:
- GPS- USA
- GALILEO – European union
- COMPASS/Bei-Dou – China
- IRNSS – India
- Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) – Japan
Q.2) The nearest planet to the sun is?
a) Venus
b) Mars
c) Mercury
d) Jupiter
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Explanation: Answer- C
Q.3) Which of the following is the biggest planet in our solar system?
a) Jupiter
b) Saturn
c) Uranus
d) Venus
Explanation: Answer- A
Q.4) The brightest planet in the solar system is?
a) Jupiter
b) Mars
c) Venus
d) Mercury
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Explanation: Answer- C
Q.5) Which of the following is not correctly matched?
a) Indian rare earth ltd. – Mumbai
b) Uranium cop. Of India – Jaduguda
c) Radio astronomy centre – Mysore
d) Saha institute of nuclear physics – Kolkata
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Explanation: Radio astronomy centre – Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Q.6) India’s first heavy water plant was set up in 1962 at?
a) Talcher
b) Tuticorin
c) Baroda
d) Hazira
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Explanation: Answer- C
Q.7) India’s first satellite ‘Aryabhatta’ was launched?
a) 1972
b) 1976
c) 1974
d) 1975
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Explanation: Answer- D
Q.8) Nomadic elephant is the exercise between?
a) India – Mongolia
b) India – US
c) India – Japan
d) India – china
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Explanation: Answer- A
Q.9) Survey of India is under the ministry of?
a) Defence
b) Environment and forests
c) Home affairs
d) Science and technology
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Explanation:
It was established in 1767. Its role is that it acts as the nation’s Principal Mapping Agency, Survey of India has the special responsibility to ensure that India’s domain is explored and mapped precisely and it also provides the base maps for integrated and expeditious development.
Q.10) START (Strategic and Arms Reduction Treaty) is a treaty between/ among?
a) China and Japan
b) USA and Russia
c) USA and European Union
d) China, India, USA and Russia
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Explanation:
START is a bilateral treaty between the US and the Soviet Union (USSR) on the reduction and the limitation of strategic offensive arms. The treaty was signed on 31 July 1991 at Moscow Soviet Union and entered into force on 5 December 1994.