Doston, UPSC 2026 Sociology Batch-3 Enrollments are ending soon, if you'd like to enroll, don't forget to use the coupon code, FRESHSTART
🔗 https://share.google/ZWk75wtfhaC0oz6vF
🔗 https://share.google/ZWk75wtfhaC0oz6vF
Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding Air Independent Propulsion system :
1. It allows a nuclear submarine to operate without much need to access atmospheric oxygen.
2. It is based on nuclear fission reactor to generate energy.
3. This system do not have moving parts, ensuring that the submarine has a low acoustic signature.
1. It allows a nuclear submarine to operate without much need to access atmospheric oxygen.
2. It is based on nuclear fission reactor to generate energy.
3. This system do not have moving parts, ensuring that the submarine has a low acoustic signature.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Anonymous Quiz
27%
A. 1 and 2 only
28%
B. 2 and 3 only
16%
C. 3 only
29%
D. All of the above
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding Sound Fixing And Ranging (SOFAR) channel seen in news in recent times :
1. It is a naturally-occurring ocean "channel" that allows sound to carry great distances.
2. It is also known as a zone of maximum speed in the ocean.
3. This channel is a strong path for communication used by dolphins, whales, and submarines
1. It is a naturally-occurring ocean "channel" that allows sound to carry great distances.
2. It is also known as a zone of maximum speed in the ocean.
3. This channel is a strong path for communication used by dolphins, whales, and submarines
How many of the above statements are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
A. Only one
51%
B. Only two
34%
C. Only three
2%
D. None
Q.3.Which of the following is/are fertile nuclear material ?
1. Uranium-233
2. Thorium 232
3. Uranium 238
4. Uranium-235
1. Uranium-233
2. Thorium 232
3. Uranium 238
4. Uranium-235
Select the correct codes using answers given below :
Anonymous Quiz
11%
A. 1 and 2 only
29%
B. 2 and 3 only
22%
C. 1,2 and 3 Only
37%
D. All of the above
Q.1. What is the primary purpose of uranium enrichment ?
A. To extract uranium from rocks.
B. To increase the concentration of Uranium-235 for use in nuclear reactors and weapons.
C. To make uranium safe for human handling.
D. To convert uranium into a gaseous form
A. To extract uranium from rocks.
B. To increase the concentration of Uranium-235 for use in nuclear reactors and weapons.
C. To make uranium safe for human handling.
D. To convert uranium into a gaseous form
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) :
1. It is an international nuclear fission research and engineering megaproject.
2. It aims to build the world's largest tokamak to generate carbon-free source of energy.
3. India is a member of this project
1. It is an international nuclear fission research and engineering megaproject.
2. It aims to build the world's largest tokamak to generate carbon-free source of energy.
3. India is a member of this project
How many of the above statements are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
11%
A. Only one
60%
B. Only two
28%
C. Only three
1%
D. None
Q.3. What is the primary function of anti-radiation pills (Potassium Iodide - KI) in radiation exposure?
A. Neutralizing all radioactive elements in the body.
B. Preventing radiation from entering the body.
C. Blocking absorption of radioactive iodine in the thyroid gland.
D. Removing all radioactive particles from the bloodstream
A. Neutralizing all radioactive elements in the body.
B. Preventing radiation from entering the body.
C. Blocking absorption of radioactive iodine in the thyroid gland.
D. Removing all radioactive particles from the bloodstream
Q.1.Consider the following statement regarding ‘Pyrolysis’ :
1. It is a thermochemical treatment, which can be applied to any organic (carbonbased) product.
2. Under this process material is exposed to high temperature in the presence of oxygen.
1. It is a thermochemical treatment, which can be applied to any organic (carbonbased) product.
2. Under this process material is exposed to high temperature in the presence of oxygen.
Select the correct codes using answers given below :
Anonymous Quiz
28%
A. 1 Only
27%
B. 2 Only
40%
C. Both 1 and 2
5%
D. None of the above
Q.2. Recently Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas flagged off the country's first Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus in New Delhi.Consider the following statements in this context :
1. Fuel cells convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
2. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) are similar to electric vehicles (EVs) in that they use an electric motor.
3. The fuel cell utilizes Hydrogen and air to generate electricity to power the vehicle
1. Fuel cells convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
2. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) are similar to electric vehicles (EVs) in that they use an electric motor.
3. The fuel cell utilizes Hydrogen and air to generate electricity to power the vehicle
How many of the above statements are correct :
Anonymous Quiz
15%
A. 1 only
37%
B. 2 only
45%
C. All 3
4%
D. None of the above
Q.3. Consider the following statement regarding ‘Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) :
1. It is a process that uses the difference between the warmer surface water and the deeper cold water of the ocean to produce electricity.
2. In open-cycle OTEC, ammonia is used to generate heat.
1. It is a process that uses the difference between the warmer surface water and the deeper cold water of the ocean to produce electricity.
2. In open-cycle OTEC, ammonia is used to generate heat.