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Science & Technology UPSC PYQ 2023

32 questions from the UPSC 2023 examination.

32 questions

1Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following heavy industries : 1. Fertilizer plants 2. Oil refineries 3. Steel plants Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
2Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?

AButterflies
BDragonflies
CHoneybees
DWasps
3Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following statements: 1. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties. 2. Some mushrooms have psychoactive properties. 3. Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties. 4. Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties. How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one
BOnly two
COnly three
DAll four
4Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following pairs: Objects in space Description 1. Cepheids: Giant clouds of dust and gas in space 2. Nebulae: Stars which brighten and dim periodically 3. Pulsars: Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
5Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements : 1. It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion. 2. It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation. 3. It can be used in the hydrogen fuel cell to run vehicles. How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
6Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

'Microsatellite DNA' is used in the case of which one of the following?

AStudying the evolutionary relationships among various species of fauna
BStimulating 'stem cells' to transform into diverse functional tissues
CPromoting clonal propagation of horticultural plants
DAssessing the efficacy of drugs by conducting series of drug trials in a population
7Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following actions : 1. Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously 2. Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off of the hard drive 3. Detection of the tilt of the smart-phone which results in the rotation of display between portrait and landscape mode In how many of the above actions is the function of accelerometer required?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
8Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Which of the following organisms perform 'waggle dance' for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?

AButterflies
BDragonflies
CHoneybees
DWasps
9Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following pairs: Objects in space | Description --- | --- 1. Cepheids | Giant clouds of dust and gas in space 2. Nebulae | Stars which brighten and dim periodically 3. Pulsars | Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
10Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?

AAustralia
BCanada
CIsrael
DJapan
11Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following actions: 1. Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously 2. Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off of the hard drive 3. Detection of the tilt of the smart-phone which results in the rotation of display between portrait and landscape mode In how many of the above actions is the function of accelerometer required?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
12Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following heavy industries: 1. Fertilizer plants 2. Oil refineries 3. Steel plants Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
13Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following pairs : Objects in space : Description 1. Cepheids : Giant clouds of dust and gas in space 2. Nebulae : Stars which brighten and dim periodically 3. Pulsars : Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
14Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production. Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
CStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
DStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
15Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statements: 1. Biofilters provide waste treatment by removing uneaten fish feed. 2. Biofilters convert ammonia present in fish waste to nitrate. 3. Biofilters increase phosphorus as nutrient for fish in water. How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
16Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following actions: 1. Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously. 2. Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off of the hard drive 3. Detection of the tilt of the smartphone which results in the rotation of display between portrait and landscape mode In how many of the above actions is the function of accelerometer required?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
17Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following statements: 1. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties. 2. Some mushrooms have psycho-active properties. 3. Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties. 4. Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties. How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one
BOnly two
COnly three
DAll four
18Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements: 1. It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion. 2. It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation. 3. It can be used in the hydrogen fuel cell to run vehicles. How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
19Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following statements : 1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts. 2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
20Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following statements: 1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts. 2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
21Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following statements: 1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts. 2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
22Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following: 1. Aerosols 2. Foam agents 3. Fire retardants 4. Lubricants In the making of how many of the above are hydrofluorocarbons used?

AOnly one
BOnly two
COnly three
DAll four
23Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following : 1. Aerosols 2. Foam agents 3. Fire retardants 4. Lubricants In the making of how many of the above are hydrofluorocarbons used?

AOnly one
BOnly two
COnly three
DAll four
24Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following statements: 1. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling point of water. 2. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature below the freezing point of water. 3. Some microorganisms can grow in highly acidic environment with a pH below 3. How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
25Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following pairs: Objects in space : Description 1. Cepheids : Giant clouds of dust and gas in space 2. Nebulae : Stars which brighten and dim periodically 3. Pulsars : Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
26Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statements : 1. Biofilters provide waste treatment by removing uneaten fish feed. 2. Biofilters convert ammonia present in fish waste to nitrate. 3. Biofilters increase phosphorus as nutrient for fish in water. How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
27Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

'Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?

AControlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes
BConverting crop residues into packing material
CProducing biodegradable plastics
DProducing biochar from thermo-chemical conversion of biomass
28Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

'Aerial metagenomics' best refers to which one of the following situations?

ACollecting DNA samples from air in a habitat at one go
BUnderstanding the genetic makeup of avian species of a habitat
CUsing air-borne devices to collect blood samples from moving animals
DSending drones to inaccessible areas to collect plant and animal samples from land surfaces and water bodies
29Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following actions: 1. Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously 2. Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off of the hard drive 3. Detection of the tilt of the smart-phone which results in the rotation of display between portrait and landscape mode In how many of the above actions is the function of accelerometer required?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
30Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following statements : 1. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling point of water. 2. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature below the freezing point of water. 3. Some microorganisms can grow in highly acidic environment with a pH below 3. How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
31Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

Consider the following statements: 1. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling point of water. 2. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature below the freezing point of water. 3. Some microorganisms can grow in a highly acidic environment with a pH below 3. How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
32Mediumprelims
Science & Technology

‘Aerial metagenomics' best refers to which one of the following situations?

ACollecting DNA samples from air in a habitat at one go
BUnderstanding the genetic makeup of avian species of a habitat
CUsing air-borne devices to collect blood samples from moving animals
DSending drones to inaccessible areas to collect plant and animal samples from land surfaces and water bodies
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