Reading Section
1.
India's first indigenous Quantum Diamon Microscope under National Quantum Mission was developed by?
- [A] IIT Bombay
- [B] IISc Bengalore
- [C] IIT Delhi
- [D] DRDO
Correct Answer: A [IIT Bombay]
Notes:
2.
Consider the following regarding FTIR Spectroscopy
1. It is of great use to forensic to detect material evidences in post blast scenario.
2. It uses a special device called interferrometer and analyse materials based on absorption of UV light.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
It uses a special device called interferrometer and analyse materials based on absorption of Infrared light.
3.
A rare species Gynandromorphism named Damarchus Inazuma has been discovered in Thailand which is a half male and half female. It is a ?
- [A] Bat
- [B] Plant
- [C] Virus
- [D] Spider
Correct Answer: D [Spider]
Notes:
4.
Consider the following regarding Ricin
1. It is a naturally occuring Protein found in Castor beans.
2. When it enters the body it prevents cells to synthesize Proteins, hence making it a deadly poison.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
5.
Consider the following statement(s) wrt Auroras -
1. In Northern Hemisphere it is known as Aurora Australis and in Souhern Hemisphere it is known as Aurora Borealis.
2. Auroras oocur when highly charged particles from the sun collides with atms in Upper Easth's Atmosphere.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
In Southern Hemisphere it is known as Aurora Australis and in NOrthern Hemisphere it is known as Aurora Borealis.
