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Quiz 611: Science & Technology for UPSC Civil Services Examinations

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1.
Which among the following finds highest weight age in the Index of Industrial Production?
2.
INSDAG is located at?
3.
Which among the following is the edible part in Rice?
4.
Consider the following uses of cookies in the context of computers:
  1. Maintaining information across web sessions for users
  2. Running executable programmes on a user's device
  3. Delivering viruses to computers
Which of the above is / are correct regarding the functions of cookies?
5.
How does calcium carbide ripen mangoes?
6.
Consider the following statements regarding Cloud Computing:
  1. It is a service that is generally offered by a third party.
  2. It includes only software and not hardware.
  3. It is generally offered on a one-to-one basis.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
7.
Consider the following statements regarding Software Entropy:
  1. A computer program that is used will eventually undergo modifications.
  2. Whenever a program is modified, its complexity will inevitably increase, unless active effort is made to control it.
  3. In some scenarios, it may be preferable to redesign software rather than continue building on the existing program.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
8.
Which of the following actions can help increase the level of good cholesterol (HDL) in the body?
  1. Increase the use of trans fatty acids in diet
  2. Stop smoking
  3. Consume omega-3 fatty acids
Select the correct option using the codes given below:
9.
Consider the following statements regarding the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria:
  1. Bacteria can develop resistance due to mutations in their genes.
  2. Antibiotic resistance in bacteria can arise through horizontal gene transfer.
  3. Vertical gene transfer is a significant mechanism for spread of antibiotic resistance among bacterial populations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
10.
Which among the following is not among Micronutrients required for plants?
Originally written on April 18, 2012 and last modified on August 4, 2020.
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