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Science and technology - class-IX

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Which one among the following is a scientific satellite?

  1. The Hubble

  2. Telstar

  3. COSMOS

  4. Intelsat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hubble is a telescope launched into low Earth orbit in 1990 and remains in operation. It is the largest astronomical observatory ever built. It is used to especially to look into the details of universe. 

Chandrayan-1 was launched from which of the following rocket launching stations?

  1. ISRO Satellite Centre

  2. Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems

  3. Satish Dhawan Space Centre

  4. Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 India's first lunar probe launched under mission to moon is Chandrayan I. It was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation in October 2008, and operated until August 2009. It was launched from Satish Dawan center Srihari Kota.

Which of the following is the India's first lunar probe launched under mission to moon?

  1. Chandrayan 1

  2. Okina

  3. Ouna

  4. Smart-1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 India's first lunar probe launched under mission to moon is Chandrayan I. It was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation in October 2008, and operated until August 2009. It was launched from Satish Dawan center Srihari Kota.

Which among the following is an example of communication satellite?

  1. GOES

  2. COSMOS

  3. Intelsat

  4. TIROS


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Among the given options INTELSAT is an example of communication satellite service provider. As of March 2011, Intelsat operates a fleet of 52 communications satellites, which is one of the world's largest fleet of commercial satellites.

Which of the following is an example of weather satellite?

  1. Telstar

  2. COSMOS

  3. Intelsat

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cosmos is an example of weather satellite. It is a type of satellite that is primarily used to monitor the weather and climate of the Earth. Satellites can be polar orbiting, covering the entire Earth asynchronously, or geostationary present over the same spot on the equator.

_____ is called the Father of Atomic energy.

  1. Neil Bohr

  2. Robert Oppenheimer

  3. Rutherford

  4. Earnest Walton


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ernest Rutherford was a New Zealand-born physicist who lived between 1871-1937. He is considered the father of nuclear physics because of his discoveries on atomic structure.

In which of the following fields India has emerged as a giant at the international arena?

  1. Engineering industry

  2. Software technology

  3. Heritage tourism

  4. Exchange of commodities


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the last decade nanotechnology entered the policy arena as a technology that is simultaneously promising and threatening, and with a similar Janus-like face, nanotechnology entered the development agenda.

Chandrayan-1 was launched in the year?

  1. 22 October 2010

  2. 22 October 2009

  3. 22 October 2007

  4. 22 October 2008


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 India's first lunar probe launched under mission to moon is Chandrayan I. It was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation in October 2008, and operated until August 2009. It was launched from Satish Dawan center Srihari Kota.

Which of the following is an Earth observation satellites that observe the planet for changes in everything from temperature to ice-sheet coverage?

  1. ENVISAT

  2. NAVSTAR

  3. Telstar

  4. The Hubble


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Earth observation satellites that observe the planet for changes in everything from temperature to ice-sheet coverage is ENVISAT which is an environmental satellite. It is operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), it was the world's largest civilian Earth observation satellite

Who designed the early electromechanical computer, Z3?

  1. Konrad Zuse

  2. Steve Jobs

  3. Charles Babbage

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

What does LLRI Stand for?

  1. Lunar Laser Ranging Instrument

  2. Lower Laser Ranging Instrument

  3. Liquid Laser Ranging Instrument

  4. Least Laser Ranging Instrument


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

LLRI stands for Lunar Laser Ranging Instrument. It is an instrument proposed for the first Indian lunar mission Chandrayaan-1 and is aimed to study the topography of the Moon’s surface and its gravitational field by precisely measuring the altitude from a polar orbit around the Moon.

The term atomic age was coined by which of the following eminent scientists?

  1. Alfred Nobel

  2. Rutherford

  3. William L. Laurence

  4. Benjamin Franklin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term atomic age is coined by William L. Laurence.  It is the period of history following the detonation of the first nuclear bomb, Trinity, on July 16, 1945, during World War II. 

Computer age is also called as which of the following?

  1. Information age

  2. Digital age

  3. New media age

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
computer age is the modern age in history charecterised by use and development and its effects on all aspects of life. It is also called as Information age, Digital age, New media age.

Who was the first Indian to travel into space?

  1. Gagan Narang

  2. Rakesh Sharma

  3. Sunitha Williams

  4. Kalpana Chawla


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rakesh Sharma was a former Indian Air Force pilot. He was the first Indian person to travel in space. On April 2 in 1984, he made his flight aboard to the Soyuz T-11 and became the first Indian to achieve this milestone.

One among the scholars does not form a group?

  1. Boddhayan

  2. Charak

  3. Bhaskaracharya

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

All three, except Charak, are related to the Mathematics:

  •     Boddhayana - The Baudhāyana sūtras are a group of Vedic Sanskrit texts which cover dharma, daily ritual, mathematics, etc. They belong to the Taittiriya branch of the Krishna Yajurveda school and are among the earliest texts of the genre, perhaps compiled in the 8th to 6th centuries BCE.
  •     Bhaskaracharya - Bhāskara and his works represent a significant contribution to mathematical and astronomical knowledge in the 12th century.
  •     Brahmagupta -  Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician and a    stronomer. He is the author of two early works on mathematics and astronomy: the Brāhmasphuṭasiddhānta, a theoretical treatise, and the Khaṇḍakhādyaka, a more practical text.

    Charak on the other hand was one of the principal contributors to Ayurveda, a system of medicine and lifestyle developed in Ancient India.

A noted Western critic Sir William Hunter, speaking on Indian Medical Science says ____________________________.

  1. "The Indian medical science covers the whole topic of medical science."

  2. "It describes in detail about making of medicines."

  3. "It analyses medicines and gives instruction about their uses"

  4. All above mentioned three points are covered.


Correct Option: A

Which is the northernmost atomic project?

  1. Kakrapara

  2. Rawatbhata

  3. Kalpakkam

  4. Tarapore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The northernmost atomic project is the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS).  It is located at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan. It is India’s largest nuclear power plant. Its four reactors are already in operation and four more in the pipeline hopes to make the country self-reliant in its energy requirements. The four operational nuclear power reactors contribute 740 MWe of power out of the national capacity of 2720 MWe being generated from 14 nuclear power reactors.

The statue of Nataraja, a masterpiece in sculpture, is preserved in the museum at __________.

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: D

Which sculpture, from the point of view of art, has international significance?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Ganpati

  3. Natraj

  4. Bramha


Correct Option: C

Which of the following statement/s is/are true regarding the Iron Pillar in Delhi?

  1. It is the oldest pillar in India

  2. It was built by emperor Ashoka

  3. In spite of nature's fury over centuries, the pillar has not corroded

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C

The copper statues of Gautam Buddha at Sultanjung in Bhagalpur reflects ancient India's expertise and skill in the field of _________.

  1. Chemistry

  2. Physics

  3. Biolology

  4. Economics


Correct Option: A

Who built the famous Iron pillar at Delhi?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Ashoka

  4. Harshavardhana


Correct Option: B

In which century there was a drastic progress in science and technology?

  1. Twentienth century

  2. Twenty first century

  3. Nineteenth Century

  4. Eighteenth century


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the twentieth century drastic progress took place in science and technology as never before.Man received a powerful energy source in the form of atomic energy.Man made progress in space research just as in atomic energy.

Who are considered the pioneers of Indian medicine?

  1. Charak and Shushrut

  2. Vikramaditya and Kumarpal

  3. Chandragupta and Samudragupta

  4. Aryabhatta and Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A

Nalanda University had its own school of chemistry and furnace for the study and research.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

The statue of a dancing girl made of __________ , found in Mohenjo-daro was the product of "lost wax- technique".

  1. Limestones

  2. Bronze

  3. Silver

  4. Copper


Correct Option: B

Aryabhatta, believed to have been born in the 5th century AD, was a most renowned scholar of __________.

  1. Astronomy

  2. Biology

  3. Medicine

  4. Physiology


Correct Option: A

Who wrote Charak Samhita, a sanskrit text on Ayurveda?

  1. Maharshi Dayanand

  2. Maharshi Charak

  3. Maharshi Shushrut

  4. Aryabhatta


Correct Option: B

Who is considered to be the father of mathematics?

  1. Brahmagupta

  2. Aryabhatta

  3. Charak

  4. Bhaskaracharya


Correct Option: B

Which book was composed by Bhaskaracharya?

  1. Lilawati Ganit

  2. Kalawati Ganit

  3. Champawati Ganit

  4. Shilawati Ganit


Correct Option: A

The name of the Indian Astronomer (who knew five astronomical systems), who lived in the 6th century was _________.

  1. Varahamihira

  2. Bhandarkar

  3. Pujyapada

  4. Prasastapada


Correct Option: A

What did Aryabhata write in his Sanskrit book Aryabhatiyam?

  1. Day and night were caused by rotation of earth around its own axis

  2. Scientific explanation for eclipses

  3. Calculating the circumference of the circle

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a mathematician and a astronomer, wrote a book in Sanskrit known as the Aryabhatiyam. He stated that day and night were caused by the rotation of earth around its own axis, even though it seems as if the sun is rising and setting everyday. He developed a scientific explanation for eclipses as well. He also found a way of calculating the circumference of a circle, which is nearly as accurate as the formula we use today.

Shushruta Samahita has mentioned  _______ illnesses and _____ instruments used in surgery.

  1. 2000, 1000

  2. 2000, 327

  3. 1120, 120

  4. 1000, 100


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sushruta Samhita, written around 6th century BCE, discusses subjects such as General Principles, Pathology, Diagnosis, Anatomy, Sensorial Prognosis, Therapeutics, Pharmaceutics, and Toxicology. It is divided into 186 chapters and contains descriptions of 1120 illnesses, 700 medicinal plants, 300 surgical procedures and 120 surgical instruments.

Who said "The Indian medical science covers the whole topic of medicine. It describes the human anatomy, blood circulation, muscles of the body, etc."

  1. Sir William Hunter

  2. Sir John Snow

  3. Wiliam Bentinck

  4. Sir John Shore


Correct Option: A

________________ is called the father of Atomic Energy.

  1. Neils Bohr

  2. Walten

  3. Prof. Rutherford

  4. Neil Armstrong


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Prof. Rutherford is called the father of Atomic Energy.

Jantar Mantar observatory is there in ______________.

  1. Mumbai

  2. Agra

  3. Jaipur

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: C

The systematic way of acquiring knowledge through observation and experimentation is called?

  1. Technology

  2. Science

  3. Study

  4. Design


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The systematic way of acquiring knowledge through observation and experimentation is called science. It organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions. Science includes wide range of topics like biological, physical, chemical, universe, space etc. 

Nagarjuna is known as the Einstein of India because _______.

  1. Like Einstein he had a rare insight into the nature of the universe.

  2. He was one of the greatest physicists of all time.

  3. He propounded the theory of Shunyavada similar to Einstein's theory of Relativity.

  4. He was a great dialectician.


Correct Option: C

The place where India conducted its first nuclear test was

  1. Kota

  2. Ajmer

  3. Pokhran

  4. Barmer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The first nuclear test was conducted in Pokhran.

It is a remote location in the Thar Desert region and served as the test site for India's first underground nuclear weapon detonation.

What were the objectives of Indian Atomic Energy Commission?

  1. To produce electricity from atomic energy.

  2. To increase the yield of food grains

  3. To develop nanotechnology

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr Homi Bhabha was appointed as the first Chairman of the Commission. The objectives of the commission were to produce electricity from atomic energy, increase the yield of food grains and make them last longer, setup the technology for achieving this and develop nanotechnalogy.

Who established Indian Atomic Energy Commission?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. None of above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wasnted to nurture a scientific temper and bring about the nation's progress. From this perspective, he set up the Indian Atomic Energy Commission on 10th August 1948.

When did a completely Indian made nuclear reactor called Dhruva was started?

  1. 1975

  2. 1980

  3. 1985

  4. 1990


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In 1985, a completely Indian made nuclear reactor called Dhruva was started at Trombay near Mumbai. This Dhruva nuclear reactor uses uranium as fuel. At this center, 350 radioactive substances are produced. They are used in industry, agriculture and medicine.

When the Indian Atomic Energy Commission was established?

  1. 10th July 1948

  2. 10th August 1948

  3. 10th September 1948

  4. 10th May 1948


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wasnted to nurture a scientific temper and bring about the nation's progress. From this perspective, he set up the Indian Atomic Energy Commission on 10th August 1948.

Who was appointed as first chairmen of Indian Atomic Energy Commission?

  1. Dr Homi Bhabha

  2. Dr Homi Sethna

  3. Dr Raja Ramanna

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr Homi Bhabha was appointed as the first Chairman of the Commission. The objectives of the commission were to produce electricity from atomic energy, increase the yield of food grains and make them last longer.

Where was the first nuclear test performed in India _____________.

  1. Kalpakkam

  2. Tarapur

  3. Pokharan

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India successfully performed her first nuclear test at Pokharan in Rajasthan on 18th May 1974 in consonance with the policy of using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and for self-sufficiency.

When NPCIL was established?

  1. 1980

  2. 1982

  3. 1985

  4. 1987


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. was set up in 1987 to generate electricity from atomic energy. The objective of the company is to master and develop the technology to generate safe, cheap and environmentally profitable power and make the country self-sufficient.

When 'APPLE' satellite was launched?

  1. 19 June 1981

  2. 21 June 1981

  3. 15 August 1981

  4. 26 January 1981


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first completely indigenously built satellite by ISRO in India, APPLE was launched on 19th June 1981 from the French Guiana. 'APPLE' was beneficial in the field of education.

What is IGMDP?

  1. Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme

  2. Integrated Guided Missile Design Programme

  3. Integrated Guided Missile Development Plan

  4. International Guided Missile Development Programme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme was conceived by and carried out under the leadership of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Defence Research and Development organisation undertook the task of building the missiles.

When was the first nuclear test performed in India?

  1. 1970

  2. 1974

  3. 1976

  4. 1979


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India successfully performed her first nuclear test at Pokharan in Rajasthan on 18th May 1974 in consonance with the policy of using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and for self-sufficiency.

When was the second nuclear test performed?

  1. 11 May 1998

  2. 21 May 1998

  3. 16 May 1998

  4. 27 may 1998


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

On 11th May 1998, India carried out its second nuclear test to prove its nuclear preparedness. Three test were done on this day. One of them was the Hydrogen Bomb.

What is NPCIL?

  1. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd

  2. Nuclear Power Commission of India Ltd

  3. Nuclear Power Company of India Ltd

  4. National Power Corporation of India Ltd


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. was set up in 1987 to generate electricity from atomic energy. The objective of the company is to master and develop the technology to generate safe, cheap and environmentally profitable power and make the country self-sufficient.

Which type of railway engine were manufactured in Chittaranjan Locomotive works?

  1. Steam Engine

  2. Electric Engine

  3. Diesel Engine

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A factory manufacturing railway engines, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works was set up at chittaranjan in Bardwan District in West Bengal. Steam engines, Electric engines and engines running on diesel were manufactured here.

When was the Telex service started?

  1. 1960

  2. 1962

  3. 1963

  4. 1965


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Department of telecommunications under the ministry of Communications started the telex service in 1963 to transmit typed message from one part of the country to another rapidly.

The first atomic power station in India was started at:

  1. Korba

  2. Kalpakkam

  3. Jharia

  4. Trombay


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The importance of nuclear energy to meet the long-term energy needs of the country was felt quite early 1954. The primary objective of India's nuclear energy programme is the development and use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes such as power generation, application in agriculture, medicine and industry. The first atomic power station in Trombay was started in the year 1956. 

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