Science and Technology MCQs
Practice Science and Technology MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering scientific inventions, technological advancements, space missions, information technology, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, discoveries, innovations and current developments frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #1
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Which artificial intelligence chatbot was launched by Google to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Bard (now rebranded as Gemini) was Google's response to the rise of generative AI chatbots.
Bard (now rebranded as Gemini) was Google's response to the rise of generative AI chatbots.
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Question #2
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Which space agency successfully landed the 'Chandrayaan-3' mission near the lunar south pole?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved this historic feat in August 2023.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved this historic feat in August 2023.
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Question #3
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What is the primary technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that ensures secure and transparent transactions.
Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that ensures secure and transparent transactions.
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Question #4
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Which technique is commonly used for gene editing, often referred to as 'genetic scissors'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
CRISPR-Cas9 is a revolutionary gene-editing tool that allows scientists to alter DNA sequences.
CRISPR-Cas9 is a revolutionary gene-editing tool that allows scientists to alter DNA sequences.
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Question #5
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Which planet is the target of the 'Artemis' missions?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Artemis is NASA's program to return humans to the Moon and eventually establish a sustainable presence.
Artemis is NASA's program to return humans to the Moon and eventually establish a sustainable presence.
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Question #6
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In computing, what does the acronym 'GPU' stand for?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
GPUs are essential for rendering graphics and are now widely used in training AI models.
GPUs are essential for rendering graphics and are now widely used in training AI models.
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Question #7
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Which of these gases is the main component of a greenhouse effect that causes global warming?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere, significantly contributing to global climate change.
Carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere, significantly contributing to global climate change.
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Question #8
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What is the study of the structure and function of proteins called?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Proteomics is the large-scale study of proteins, which are essential parts of all living organisms.
Proteomics is the large-scale study of proteins, which are essential parts of all living organisms.
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Question #9
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Which company developed the 'Starlink' satellite internet constellation?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, operates the Starlink satellite network.
SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, operates the Starlink satellite network.
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Question #10
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What is a 'quantum computer' capable of doing much faster than a classical computer?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Quantum computers use qubits to perform specific complex calculations, like cryptography or molecular modeling, at exponential speeds.
Quantum computers use qubits to perform specific complex calculations, like cryptography or molecular modeling, at exponential speeds.
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