Physics Set 7

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This set of General Science Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Physics Set 7

Q1 | Consider the following comparisons between the Resourcesat-1 and Resourceset-2:1. The Resourceset-2 will be able to collect data from a wider strip of the Earth‘s surface2. The Resourceset -2 will provide remote sensing data services for entire globe, in contrast with some selected area by Resourcesat-13. The Resourcesat-2 has been launched with additional payload known as AIS (Automatic Identification System) from COMDEV, Canada as an experimental payload for ship surveillance in VHF bandWhich among the above statement is / are correct?
  • Only 1 is correct
  • Only 2 is correct
  • 1 & 3 are correct
  • 2 & 3 are correct
Answer: 1 & 3 are correct
Q2 | Which among the following correctly defines Pinaka?
  • A Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher Developed by DRDO
  • A Missile Developed by DRDO
  • A Missile imported from Russia
  • A rocket launcher developed by France
Answer: A Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher Developed by DRDO
Q3 | Which among the following can be measured with Anemometer?
  • Water Velocity
  • Wind Velocity
  • Relative Humidity
  • Absolute Humidity
Answer: Wind Velocity
Q4 | At which among the following temperatures, the indicator of Celsius and Fahrenheitthermometers will show the same reading?
  • -40°C
  • -65°C
  • -25°C
  • -32°C
Answer: -40°C
Q5 | At which among the following points, the high tides are lower than usual and low tides arehigher than usual?
  • New Moon
  • Full Moon
  • Apogee
  • Perigee
Answer: Apogee
Q6 | Phobos and Deimos are the natural satellites of which of the following planets?
  • Mars
  • Saturn
  • Jupiter
  • Earth
Answer: Mars
Q7 | Sun accounts for approximately what fraction of total mass of Solar System ?
  • 70%
  • 90%
  • 95%
  • 99.86%
Answer: 99.86%
Q8 | In which of the following light produces image focus in front of the retina?
  • Presbyopia
  • Myopia
  • Hyperopia
  • Hypertropia
Answer: Myopia
Q9 | Which among the following is also known as Dog Star?
  • Alpha Centauri
  • Proxima centauri
  • Sirius
  • Aludra
Answer: Sirius
Q10 | The name of Robert Watson-Watt is associated with which among the followinginventions?
  • Steam Engine
  • Electric Bulb
  • Radar technology
  • Microwaves
Answer: Radar technology
Q11 | Which among the following scientists is known for laws of planetary motion?
  • Newton
  • Kepler
  • Galileo
  • Faraday
Answer: Kepler
Q12 | The ?Amos? series of satellites belongs to which among the following countries?
  • India
  • USA
  • Israel
  • China
Answer: Israel
Q13 | Which among the following compound is most commonly used in the Photochromic lenses?
  • Potassium Dichromate
  • Silver Chloride
  • Potassium ferrate
  • Ferric Chloride
Answer: Silver Chloride
Q14 | Which among the following are being procured by India for its armed forces, under the Project-75 India (P-75I) Programme?
  • Medium multi-role combat aircraft
  • Falcon Awacs
  • Submarines
  • Aircraft Career Ships
Answer: Submarines
Q15 | Soviet aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, has been rechristened in India as which among the following?
  • INS Viraat
  • INS Vikramaditya
  • INS Chakra
  • INS Arihant
Answer: INS Vikramaditya
Q16 | In context with the Defense of India, Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) Projects arerelated to which among the following?
  • Nuclear Capable Missiles
  • Nuclear Capable Submarines
  • Aircraft Career Ships
  • Amphibious warfare vessels
Answer: Nuclear Capable Submarines
Q17 | Which among the following radiations in the Sunlight causes tanning and sunburn?
  • Ultraviolet
  • Visible
  • Infrared
  • Micro waves
Answer: Ultraviolet
Q18 | What is the focal length of a concave lense with number -5D?
  • 5 cm
  • 10 cm
  • 15 cm
  • 20 cm
Answer: 20 cm
Q19 | The asteroid belt is a region of the Solar System located roughly between the orbits of which among the following planets?
  • Earth & Mars
  • Mars & Jupiter
  • Jupiter and Saturn
  • Saturn and Pluto
Answer: Mars & Jupiter
Q20 | India‘s First Moon Mission Chandrayaan was launched on which among the followingdates?
  • 27-Oct-07
  • 22-Oct-08
  • 23-Nov-08
  • 17-Dec-08
Answer: 22-Oct-08
Q21 | Which of the following is India‘s first nuclear reactor:
  • Apsara
  • Dhruva
  • Rawatbhatta
  • Kudankulam
Answer: Apsara
Q22 | In which of the following states is located the Indian Astronomical Observatory?
  • Karnataka
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Maharashtra
  • Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: Jammu & Kashmir
Q23 | Which among the following is the largest nuclear power station of India by capacity?
  • Tarapur Atomic Power Station, Maharashtra
  • Rajasthan Atomic Power Station, Rawatbhata
  • Kaiga Atomic Power Station, Karnataka
  • Madras Atomic Power Station, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
Answer: Tarapur Atomic Power Station, Maharashtra
Q24 | Which among the following the correct English Official name of CERN ( Conseil Européenpour la Recherche Nucléaire)?
  • European Organization for Nuclear Research
  • European Council for Nuclear Research
  • European Center for Nuclear Research
  • European Nuclear Research organization
Answer: European Organization for Nuclear Research
Q25 | What is the name of Indian‘s first satellite launch vehicle?
  • SLV-1
  • SLV-2
  • SLV-3
  • PSLV-1
Answer: SLV-3
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