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Prelims 2023

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Science & TechnologyEnergy, Nuclear and Mobility TechnologiesNuclear Fission, Reactors and Fuel CycleMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Statement relationship
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
nuclear fuel and electricity · Nuclear Fission, Reactors and Fuel Cycle
Related topics:
Energy Infrastructure and Markets

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2023 · Q11

Prelims 2023, question 11: Nuclear Fission, Reactors and Fuel Cycle

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?

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Science & TechnologyBiology and Human PhysiologyMicrobiology and VirologyMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
mushrooms · Microbiology and Virology

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2023 · Q16

Prelims 2023, question 16: Microbiology and Virology

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?

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Science & TechnologyBiology and Human PhysiologyBiological Adaptation and ExtremophilesMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
extremophile microbes · Biological Adaptation and Extremophiles

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2023 · Q18

Prelims 2023, question 18: Biological Adaptation and Extremophiles

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?

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Science & TechnologyChemistry and Materials ScienceIndustrial Chemistry and Chemical ProcessesEasy (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
hydrofluorocarbons · Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Processes
Related topics:
Greenhouse Gases and the Carbon Cycle

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2023 · Q20

Prelims 2023, question 20: Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Processes

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?

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Science & TechnologyChemistry and Materials ScienceNanotechnology, Composites and Advanced MaterialsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
carbon fibres · Nanotechnology, Composites and Advanced Materials
Related topics:
Circular Economy, Resource Efficiency and Industrial Symbiosis

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2023 · Q53

Prelims 2023, question 53: Nanotechnology, Composites and Advanced Materials

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?

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Science & TechnologyComputing, AI and Digital TechnologiesInternet of Things, Sensors and Smart SystemsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
accelerometers · Internet of Things, Sensors and Smart Systems

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2023 · Q54

Prelims 2023, question 54: Internet of Things, Sensors and Smart Systems

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?

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Science & TechnologySpace Science and Space ProgrammesAstronomy, Cosmology and AstrophysicsMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Pairs
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
astronomical objects · Astronomy, Cosmology and Astrophysics

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2023 · Q56

Prelims 2023, question 56: Astronomy, Cosmology and Astrophysics

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?

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Science & TechnologySpace Science and Space ProgrammesSatellite Navigation, Positioning and AugmentationEasy (editorial estimate)
Question details
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
satellite navigation · Satellite Navigation, Positioning and Augmentation

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2023 · Q57

Prelims 2023, question 57: Satellite Navigation, Positioning and Augmentation

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

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Science & TechnologyDefence and Strategic TechnologiesMissiles, Guidance and Strategic Delivery SystemsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
ballistic and cruise missiles · Missiles, Guidance and Strategic Delivery Systems

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2023 · Q58

Prelims 2023, question 58: Missiles, Guidance and Strategic Delivery Systems

Consider the following statements : 1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight. 2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Science & TechnologyEnergy, Nuclear and Mobility TechnologiesHydrogen Production, Storage and Fuel CellsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
green hydrogen applications · Hydrogen Production, Storage and Fuel Cells
Related topics:
Climate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral Decarbonisation

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2023 · Q60

Prelims 2023, question 60: Hydrogen Production, Storage and Fuel Cells

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?

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Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyViral Diseases and Antiviral ResponseEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Wolbachia and mosquito-borne disease · Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response
Related topics:
Industrial, Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology

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2023 · Q67

Prelims 2023, question 67: Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response

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

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Science & TechnologyGenetics and BiotechnologyGenomics, Proteomics and Omics TechnologiesEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
aerial metagenomics · Genomics, Proteomics and Omics Technologies
Related topics:
Levels and Measurement of Biodiversity

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2023 · Q69

Prelims 2023, question 69: Genomics, Proteomics and Omics Technologies

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

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Science & TechnologyGenetics and BiotechnologyGenetics, Heredity and Gene ExpressionEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
microsatellite DNA · Genetics, Heredity and Gene Expression

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2023 · Q70

Prelims 2023, question 70: Genetics, Heredity and Gene Expression

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

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Science & TechnologyEnergy, Nuclear and Mobility TechnologiesHydrogen Production, Storage and Fuel CellsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
green hydrogen policy · Hydrogen Production, Storage and Fuel Cells
Related topics:
Climate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral Decarbonisation

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2023 · Q99

Prelims 2023, question 99: Hydrogen Production, Storage and Fuel Cells

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?

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