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2019 Science & Technology Practice Questions

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PYQ 2019Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Moderate

Consider the following statements:
1. According to the Indian Patents Act, a biological process to create a seed can be patented in India.
2. In India, there is no Intellectual Property Appellate Board.
3. Plant varieties are not eligible to be patented in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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PYQ 2019Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the:

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PYQ 2019Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Moderate

Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant ‘blackholes’ billions of light years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?

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PYQ 2019Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Moderate

For the measurement/ estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used?
1. Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location.
2. Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a specific location.
3. Land surface temperatures of a specific location.
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PYQ 2019Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices?
1. Location identification of a person
2. Sleep monitoring of a person
3. Assisting the hearing impaired person
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PYQ 2019Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Moderate

Consider the following statements:
A digital signature is****__****
1. an electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it
2. used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information or server on Internet
3. an electronic method of signing an electronic document and ensuring that the original content is unchanged
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PYQ 2019Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements:
1. In Augmented Reality(AR), a simulated environment is created and the physical world is completely shut out.
2. In Virtual Reality(VR), images generated from a computer are projected onto real-life objects or surroundings.
3. AR allows individuals to be present in the world and improves the experience using the camera of smartphones or PCs.
4. VR closes the world, and transposes an individual, providing a complete immersion experience.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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PYQ 2019Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

With reference to communications technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE(Voice over Long-Term Evolution)?
1. LTE is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is commonly marketed as advanced 3G.
2. LTE is data-only technology and VoLTE is voice-only technology.
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PYQ 2019Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

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PYQ 2019Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in the news?

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