Science and Technology


  1. Which one of the following is used as a moderator in the nuclear reactor?









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    In nuclear reactors, a neutron moderator is a medium that regulates or reduces the speed of fast neutrons, turning them into thermal neutron moderator in many nuclear reactors.

    Correct Option: B

    In nuclear reactors, a neutron moderator is a medium that regulates or reduces the speed of fast neutrons, turning them into thermal neutron moderator in many nuclear reactors.


  1. Which one of the following is a part of Infotech Terminology?









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    In information technology, a 'protocol' is the special set of rules that endpoints in a telecommunication connection use, when they communicate e.g., Internet protocol. 'Login' or logon refers to the credentials required to obtain access to a computer system.
    'Archie' is a program that enables required you to search for files anywhere on the internet by filename.

    Correct Option: D

    In information technology, a 'protocol' is the special set of rules that endpoints in a telecommunication connection use, when they communicate e.g., Internet protocol. 'Login' or logon refers to the credentials required to obtain access to a computer system.
    'Archie' is a program that enables required you to search for files anywhere on the internet by filename.



  1. Modern is a device used for









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    A modem or modulator-demodulator is a device that modulates an analog carrier signal to encode digital information and also demodulates such a carrier signal to decode the transmitted information.

    Correct Option: B

    modem or modulator-demodulator is a device that modulates an analog carrier signal to encode digital information and also demodulates such a carrier signal to decode the transmitted information.


  1. Which one of the following is not a space satellite









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    RS-D1, IRS-1D and INSAT-2D are all satellite RS-D1 is a Rohini satellite, IRS-ID is an Indian Remote Sensing satellite,INSAT-2D is an inian communications sensing satellite, while SLV-3 is a 'Satellite launching vehicle and not a satellite itself.

    Correct Option: A

    RS-D1, IRS-1D and INSAT-2D are all satellite RS-D1 is a Rohini satellite, IRS-ID is an Indian Remote Sensing satellite,INSAT-2D is an inian communications sensing satellite while SLV-3 is a 'Satellite launching vehicle and not a satellite itself.



  1. Cosmos 2406 is









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    Cosmos 2406 is a Russian military satellite that was launched from Baikonur by a Zenit 2 rocket on 10 June 2004.

    Correct Option: B

    Cosmos 2406 is a Russian military satellite that was launched from Baikonur by a Zenit 2 rocket on 10 June 2004.