Emerging Technologies

Consider the following statements relating to T the use of the place-value system in India : 1. The earliest epigraphic use of the place-value system in India is found in the Mankani plates from Gujarat (AD 595 — 596), 2. In the ninth century, place-values become general in inscriptions all over India. 3. The place-values have been found in Sanskrit inscriptions in South-east Asia as early as the seventh century. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct?

Which of the following statements with regard to India’s Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct ? 1. It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. 2. Matsya-6000 has been designed to carry 3 people for deep sea exploration. 3. Samudrayaan is a project under this mission. Select the answer using the code given below : (a) 1 only (b) 2and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d@) ,1,2and3

Which one of the following pairs of semiconductor plants in India and their locations is not correctly matched?

Which of the following statements with regard to India’s indigenous new high resolution weather model, the ‘Bharat Forecast System,’ is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Blements (REEs) and Critical Minerals infare correct 7 1, Modern technological innovations including Artificial Intelligence, robotics and space exploration extensively utilise Rare Barth Elements (REE). 2, China has the highest share in mining of REEs followed by India. 3. The Government of India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector, 4, Rare Earth Elements are a set of 12 metallic elements. Select the answer using the code given below : (a) 1 and 3 only (b) only (ce) 1,3and4 (d),, 1,2and4

Which of cobalt, graphite, lithium and nickel usually make up battery cathodes?

Consider statements that rare earth elements are used in flat-screen displays and some have phosphorescent properties.

Consider statements on GAGAN providing additional accuracy/integrity, improving air-traffic management, and being useful only for aviation.

In which of the following are hydrogels used? 1. Controlled drug delivery in patients 2. Mobile air-conditioning systems 3. Preparation of Industrial lubricants. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements 1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts. 2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled. Which of the statements given above is fare correct?

Consider the following actions : 1. Detection of car crash/ collision which results in the deployment of airbags almos~ instantaneously 2. Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off of the hard drive 3. Detection of the tilt of the smart- phone which results in the rotation of display between portrait and landscape mode In how many of the above actions is the function of accelerometer required?

Consider the following activities : 1. Spreading finely ground basalt rock on farmlands extensively 2. Increasing the alkalinity of oceans by adding _lime . 3. Capturing carbon dioxide released by various industries and pumping it into abandoned subterranean mines in the form of carbonated waters I ' ~ How many of tJ:le above activities are often considered and discussed for carbon capture and sequestration?

With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Monazite is a source of rare earths. 2. Monazite contains thorium. 3. Monazite occurs naturally in the entire Indian coastal sands in India. 4. In India, Government bodies only can process or export monazite." Which of the statements given above are correct? Road, Patna, Bihar 800001 | Hyderabad - 1st & 2nd Floor, SM Plaza, RTC X Rd, Indira Park Road, Jawahar Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500020

Which one of the following is the context in which the term "qubit" is mentioned?

Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which kind of plastics?

Consider the following activities: 1. Spraying pesticides on a crop field 2. Inspecting the craters of active volcanoes 3. Collecting breath samples from spouting whales for DNA analysis At the present level of technology, which of the above activities can be successfully carried out by using drones?

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 smart-phone or PC. 4. VR closes the world, and transposes an individual, providing complete immersion experience. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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 Select the correct answer using the code given below

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In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements: 1. The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is elimination of carbon monoxide emissions. 2. H-CNG as fuel reduces carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions. 3. Hydrogen up to one-fifth by volume can be blended with CNG as fuel for buses. 4. H-CNG makes the fuel less expensive than CNG. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs : Terms sometimes seen in news Context /Topic 1. Belle II experiment – Artificial Intelligence 2. Blockchain technology – Digital/Cryptocurrency 3. CRISPR — Cas9 – Particle Physics Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

“3D printing” has applications in which of the following? 1. Preparation of confectionery items 2. Manufacture of bionic ears 3. Automotive industry 4. Reconstructive surgeries 5. Data processing technologies Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays? 1. OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates. 2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs. 3. Transparent/displays are possible using OLEDs Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)?

With reference to ‘fuel cells’ in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity, consider the following statements:

With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called ‘coalbed methane’ and ‘shale gas’, consider the following ‘statements: 1. Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks. 2. In India abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Biomass gasification is considered to be one of the sustainable solutions to the power crisis in India. In this context which of the following statements correct? 1 Coconut shells, groundnut shells and rice husk can be used in biomass gasification 2 The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification consist of hydrogen and carbon dioxide only 3.The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification can be used for direct heat generation but not in internal combustion engines. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

What is the role of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the water purification systems? 1. It inactivates/kills the harmful microorganisms in water. 2. It removes all the undesirable odours from the water. 3. It quickens the sedimentation of solid particles, removes turbidity and improves the clarity of water. **Which of the statements given above is/are correct?**

Microbial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why? 1. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates. 2. They use a variety of inorganic materials as substrates. 3. They can be installed in waste water treatment plants to cleanse water and produce electricity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the difference between a CFL and an LED lamp? 1. To produce light, a CFL uses mercury vapour and phosphor while an LED lamp uses semi-conductor material. 2. The average life span of a CFL is much longer than that of an LED lamp 3. A CFL is less energy-efficient as compared to an LED lamp. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?