Daily current affairs based MCQ – Must practice – 13-7-19 17/07/2019 – Posted in: DAILY MCQs

1.

Consider the following statements:

(1) A Neutrino Observatory is approved to be constructed in Karnataka.
(2) At present, there is only one neutrino detector in India at Pottipuram in Tamil Nadu.
(3) Neutrinos are abundantly found in nature.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only

 

2.

Consider the following statements regarding National Agriculture Development Scheme- RAFTAAR:

(1) The scheme ensures the holistic development of agriculture and allied sectors.
(2) The scheme provides guidance, technology and infrastructure to youth and entrepreneurs for start-ups in different areas of agriculture.
(3) An Agri-Business Incubation Centre has been set up under the said scheme.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) All of the above

 

3.

Consider the following statements:

(1) The Spektr-RG telescope is a joint venture between Russia and Germany.
(2) It will detect the presence of water molecules on moon’s surface.
(3) The telescope will map X-rays across the entire sky.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only

 

4.

Find out the odd one:

Ethanol is:

(a) Produced from renewable plant sources
(b) Non-toxic and biodegradable
(c) Has a higher calorific value compared to petrol
(d) Reduces nitrogen oxide emissions from combustion

 

Solutions: 1-D, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C