MCQs on Science and Technology

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1. Which space mission provided the first detailed images of Pluto's surface?

A) Voyager 1
B) New Horizons
C) Cassini
D) Juno

Correct Answer: B) New Horizons
Explanation: The New Horizons mission provided the first detailed images and scientific data of Pluto’s surface when it flew by in 2015.

2. What is the primary component of the Sun's core?

A) Iron
B) Hydrogen
C) Helium
D) Carbon

Correct Answer: B) Hydrogen
Explanation: The Sun’s core is primarily composed of hydrogen, which undergoes nuclear fusion to produce helium and release energy.

3. Which galaxy is closest to the Milky Way?

A) Andromeda Galaxy
B) Triangulum Galaxy
C) Messier 87
D) Large Magellanic Cloud

Correct Answer: D) Large Magellanic Cloud
Explanation: The Large Magellanic Cloud is the closest galaxy to the Milky Way, located about 160,000 light-years away.

4. Which planet is known for having the tallest volcano in the solar system?

A) Earth
B) Mars
C) Venus
D) Mercury

Correct Answer: B) Mars
Explanation: Olympus Mons on Mars is the tallest volcano in the solar system, standing about 22 kilometers (13.6 miles) high.

5. Which technology is employed to increase the speed of internet connections over existing copper phone lines?

A) Fiber-optic cables
B) Satellite internet
C) Cable modems
D) Digital Subscriber Line

Correct Answer: D) Digital Subscriber Line
Explanation: DSL technology increases internet speeds over traditional copper phone lines by using different frequency bands for data transmission.

6. Which programming language is known for its use in web development and scripting?

A) JavaScript
B) Python
C) C++
D) Java

Correct Answer: A) JavaScript
Explanation: JavaScript is widely used in web development for creating interactive and dynamic web content.

7. Which technology is used for creating digital replicas of physical objects?

A) 3D printing
B) Virtual Reality
C) Augmented Reality
D) Digital twins

Correct Answer: D) Digital twins
Explanation: Digital twins involve creating digital replicas of physical objects to monitor and analyze their performance in real-time.

8. Which technology is employed to enhance the resolution of images captured by digital cameras?

A) Optical zoom
B) Image stabilization
C) Digital signal processing
D) High dynamic range (HDR)

Correct Answer: C) Digital signal processing
Explanation: Digital signal processing (DSP) is used to enhance image resolution and quality by improving the way digital images are captured and processed.

9. Which satellite system is used for global navigation and positioning services?

A) GPS
B) GLONASS
C) Galileo
D) All of the above

Correct Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo are satellite systems used for global navigation and positioning services, providing accurate location data.

10. What is the primary use of superconductors in technology?

A) Energy storage
B) High-speed computing
C) Magnetic resonance imaging
D) Conducting electricity with zero resistance

Correct Answer: D) Conducting electricity with zero resistance
Explanation: Superconductors conduct electricity with zero resistance, making them useful in applications like MRI machines and particle accelerators.

11. Which technology is used for wireless communication over long distances in remote areas?

A) Fiber-optic cables
B) Satellite communication
C) Bluetooth
D) DSL

Correct Answer: B) Satellite communication
Explanation: Satellite communication enables wireless communication over long distances, especially in remote or underserved areas.

12. Which type of microscope uses electron beams instead of visible light?

A) Compound microscope
B) Scanning tunneling microscope
C) Transmission electron microscope
D) Fluorescence microscope

Correct Answer: C) Transmission electron microscope
Explanation: A Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) uses electron beams to achieve high-resolution imaging of specimens at the atomic level.

13. Which element is commonly used in LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology?

A) Gallium
B) Phosphorus
C) Sodium
D) Silver

Correct Answer: A) Gallium
Explanation: Gallium is used in the production of LEDs, particularly in the form of gallium arsenide (GaAs) and gallium nitride (GaN) for efficient light emission.

14. Which country recently announced the successful testing of a hypersonic missile in 2024?

A) India
B) Russia
C) USA
D) China

Correct Answer: B) Russia
Explanation: In 2024, Russia announced the successful testing of its latest hypersonic missile, showcasing advancements in high-speed weaponry technology.

15. Which mission was the first to land on the far side of the Moon?

A) Apollo 11
B) Luna 2
C) Chang’e 4
D) Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

Correct Answer: C) Chang’e 4
Explanation: The Chang’e 4 mission, launched by China, was the first to successfully land on the far side of the Moon in January 2019.

16. What is the name of the first private spacecraft to dock with the International Space Station (ISS)?

A) Dragon
B) Cygnus
C) Soyuz
D) Dream Chaser

Correct Answer: A) Dragon
Explanation: SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft was the first private spacecraft to dock with the ISS, marking a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight.

17. What is the name of the mission that aims to study Jupiter's moon Europa?

A) Juno
B) Europa Clipper
C) Voyager
D) Cassini

Correct Answer: B) Europa Clipper
Explanation: The Europa Clipper mission is designed to study Jupiter’s moon Europa, focusing on its icy surface and potential subsurface ocean.

18. What is the primary goal of the "BepiColombo" mission?

A) To study Saturn
B) To investigate Venus
C) To observe asteroids
D) To explore Mercury

Correct Answer: D) To explore Mercury
Explanation: The BepiColombo mission, a collaboration between ESA and JAXA, is designed to explore Mercury and study its surface and magnetic field.

19. Which telescope, launched in 2021, focuses on the study of gamma-ray bursts?

A) Hubble
B) Chandra
C) Swift
D) Fermi

Correct Answer: D) Fermi
Explanation: The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope observes gamma-ray bursts and other high-energy phenomena in the universe.

20. Which NASA rover mission landed on Mars in February 2021 with the goal of searching for ancient life?

A) Curiosity
B) Opportunity
C) Perseverance
D) Spirit

Correct Answer: C) Perseverance
Explanation: The Perseverance rover was sent to Mars to search for signs of past life and collect samples for future missions.

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