Prepare for the OSSC Excise SI exam with these top 30 Science and Technology multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Covering a range of topics, these questions will test your understanding of fundamental scientific principles, technological advancements, and their applications. From basic concepts to recent developments, mastering these MCQs will enhance your knowledge base and boost your confidence for the exam. Stay ahead of the competition by delving into these crucial topics and sharpening your problem-solving skills in science and technology.
Top 30 Science and Technology MCQs For OSSC Excise SI
- What is Sesame?
A. India’s first Large Language Model (LLM)
B. India’s first digital banking platform
C. India’s first fintech unicorn
D. India’s first AI-powered insurance aggregator
Answer: A. India’s first Large Language Model (LLM) - Which company unveiled Sesame?
A. Pine Labs
B. Sarvam AI
C. Setu
D. People+ai
Answer: C. Setu - What sector is Sesame specifically designed for?
A. Healthcare
B. Information technology
C. Banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI)
D. Education
Answer: C. Banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) - Who collaborated with Setu to develop Sesame?
A. Pine Labs
B. Sarvam AI
C. People+ai
D. Adbhut India
Answer: B. Sarvam AI - Where was the unveiling of Sesame announced?
A. Adbhut India
B. Pine Labs headquarters
C. Setu’s office
D. Sarvam AI’s research facility
Answer: A. Adbhut India - What is the primary cause of West Nile fever?
A. Bacterial infection
B. Parasitic infection
C. Viral infection
D. Fungal infection
Answer: C. Viral infection - How is the West Nile virus primarily transmitted to humans?
A. Through contaminated water
B. Through the air
C. Through direct contact with infected individuals
D. Through the bite of infected Culex mosquitoes
Answer: D. Through the bite of infected Culex mosquitoes - Where was the West Nile virus first detected?
A. India
B. Brazil
C. Uganda
D. United States
Answer: C. Uganda - Which of the following is considered the natural host of the West Nile virus?
A. Humans
B. Dogs
C. Birds
D. Cats
Answer: C. Birds - In addition to mosquito bites, how else can the West Nile virus be transmitted?
A. Through direct contact with contaminated surfaces
B. Through the consumption of infected food
C. Through blood transfusions, organ transplants, or from mother to baby
D. Through exposure to infected animals
Answer: C. Through blood transfusions, organ transplants, or from mother to baby - Who is accompanying Sunita Williams on the Starliner’s maiden crewed flight?
A. Butch Wilmore
B. Elon Musk
C. Jeff Bezos
D. Yuri Gagarin
Answer: A. Butch Wilmore - If successful, what historical milestone will China achieve with the Chang’e-6 mission?
A. First country to land humans on Mars
B. First country to retrieve lunar samples from the far side of the Moon
C. First country to land on Mercury
D. First country to establish a permanent lunar base
Answer: B. First country to retrieve lunar samples from the far side of the Moon - Why is the far side of the Moon often referred to as the “dark side”?
A. It is always in shadow and never receives sunlight.
B. It is completely devoid of any light.
C. It is invisible from Earth due to its synchronous rotation.
D. It is the side of the Moon that faces away from the Sun.
Answer: C. It is invisible from Earth due to its synchronous rotation. - Which two nations have previously brought samples from the Moon’s near side?
A. China and India
B. Russia and China
C. United States and Russia
D. United States and China
Answer: C. United States and Russia - Which country recently launched the Chang’e-6 probe?
A. United States
B. Russia
C. China
D. India
Answer: C. China - What is the primary cause of mumps?
A. Bacterial infection
B. Fungal infection
C. Viral infection
D. Parasitic infection
Answer: C. Viral infection - Which part of the body does the mumps virus primarily target?
A. Lungs
B. Liver
C. Salivary glands
D. Kidneys
Answer: C. Salivary glands - What prestigious awards did the Indian student teams win at the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC)?
A. “Best Design” and “Most Innovative Concept”
B. “Crash and Burn” and “Rookie of the Year”
C. “Fastest Time” and “Most Sustainable Design”
D. “Outstanding Engineering” and “Exceptional Teamwork”
Answer: B. “Crash and Burn” and “Rookie of the Year” - What technology did NASA utilize for its groundbreaking space mission?
A. Nuclear propulsion
B. Solar sail technology
C. Ion thrusters
D. Chemical rockets
Answer: B. Solar sail technology - What is the primary aim of NASA’s mission utilizing solar sail technology?
A. To study black holes
B. To explore Mars
C. To demonstrate the viability of solar propulsion
D. To search for extraterrestrial life
Answer: C. To demonstrate the viability of solar propulsion - Which company launched the VASA-1 AI app?
A. Apple
B. Google
C. Microsoft
D. Amazon
Answer: C. Microsoft - What is the primary function of Microsoft’s VASA-1 AI app?
A. Creating 3D models from images
B. Transforming still images into animated videos with lifelike facial expressions
C. Converting text into speech
D. Generating augmented reality experiences
Answer: B. Transforming still images into animated videos with lifelike facial expressions - What potential application is highlighted for Microsoft’s VASA-1 AI app?
A. Medical diagnosis
B. Autonomous driving
C. Gaming avatars
D. Weather prediction
Answer: C. Gaming avatars - What is the name of the newly discovered tiger species found in Brazil’s rainforests?
A. Clouded Tiger Cat (Leopardus pardinoides)
B. Brazilian Jungle Tiger (Panthera onca)
C. Rainforest Leopard (Panthera pardus)
D. Amazonian Spotted Cat (Leopardus tigrinus)
Answer: A. Clouded Tiger Cat (Leopardus pardinoides) - Where was the new tiger species discovered?
A. African savannas
B. Brazilian rainforests
C. Himalayan mountains
D. Australian Outback
Answer: B. Brazilian rainforests - What is the name of Meta’s upgraded AI assistant?
A. Meta Assistant
B. Meta AI
C. Llama 3
D. Zuckerberg AI
Answer: B. Meta AI - What powers Meta AI?
A. Llama 2
B. Llama 3
C. GPT-4
D. Siri
Answer: B. Llama 3 - Which country has introduced an AI-generated spokesperson named Victoria Shi?A) Russia
B) Ukraine
C) China
D) United StatesAnswer: B) Ukraine - Who is India’s first AI teacher, breaking ground in classrooms?A) Iris
B) Devin
C) Victoria Shi
D) DevikaAnswer: A) Iris - Who is India’s first software engineer launched, competing with the US’s Devin using LLMs?A) Iris
B) Devin
C) Victoria Shi
D) DevikaAnswer: D) Devika
