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shikha | Re: Science And Technology for Civil Services Exam As you want I am here suggesting you Science and Technology related books to recommend for preparation for IAS Civil Services Preliminary Exam. Recommended IAS Books for Science and Technology – Civil Services Preliminary Exam: Science and Technology in India – Kalpana Rajaram – Spectrum General Science For Civil Services Preliminary Examinations – S.A.Majid 1000 Plus Questions on General Science – TMH Science and technology related questions : 1. Which of the following about swine flu is correct? (a) It is a respiratory disease caused by virus that is endemic in pigs. (b) The symptoms are the same as the seasonal flu -- cough, sore throat, and body aches. (c) Swine flu is transmitted from person to person by inhalation or ingestion of droplets containing virus from people sneezing or coughing; it is not transmitted by eating cooked pork products. (d) All the above. Answer: (d) 2. What is Thai Sacbrood ? (a) A bacterial disease in human causing harm to lungs. (b) A bacterium in soil which enhances soil fertility. (c) A viral disease affecting honey bee colonies. (d) A camel type of Thailand. Answer: (c) 3. Consider the following statements. 1. ‘MySecurity.in’ is a web portal that will be a platform for innovation in the field of security related web applications. 2. It will be launched by Ministry of Home affairs. 3. Any individual, company, student, NGO etc can develop and deploy on this portal such security applications which may be useful to the people. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2. (b) 1 and3. (c) 2 and 3. (d) 1, 2 and 3. Answer: (d) 6. Consider the following statements about GSLV Mk3 1. It can carry up to 4500 to 5000 kg satellites. 2. It is a 4 stage vehicle. 3. It will use cryogenic engine and not solid and liquid propellants. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) 7. What is the purpose of India’s Mars orbiter mission? (a) Study its surface (b) study its atmosphere (c) Study its mineral composition (d) All the above Answer: (d) 8. What is Kessler Syndrome ? (a) A disease where human talk while sleeping. (b) A rare viral disease causing respiratory problems. (c) A problem found in space launch vehicles. (d) Proliferation of space debris in low earth orbit. Answer: d |
26th October 2016 12:57 PM | |
Unregistered | Science And Technology for Civil Services Exam Will you please suggest Science and Technology related books to recommend for preparation for IAS Civil Services Preliminary Exam ? |