MCQ Test: India's Latest in Science & Technology: Deep-Sea Mining, Anti-Pollution Tech, and Innovation Hubs

1. What is the duration of the contract India signed with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for polymetallic sulphide exploration?

A) 5 years B) 10 years C) 15 years D) 20 years

2. Which organization granted India exclusive rights to explore polymetallic sulphides in the Indian Ocean?

A) United Nations B) International Seabed Authority (ISA) C) Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) D) World Bank

3. India has become the first country to hold how many contracts with the ISA for polymetallic sulphides?

A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four

4. Which of the following metals is NOT explicitly mentioned as being rich in polymetallic sulphides in the given content?

A) Copper B) Zinc C) Gold D) Iron

5. The earlier ISA agreement for polymetallic sulphides held by India was for which regions?

A) Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal B) Central and Southwest Indian Ridges C) Andaman Sea and Nicobar Basin D) Lakshadweep and Maldives

6. The Indian government plans to study 'smog-eating' photocatalytic coatings primarily for application on what?

A) Buildings B) Vehicles C) Roads D) Air filters

7. What is the primary component of the photocatalytic coatings being studied by the Indian government to reduce air pollution?

A) Carbon nanotubes B) Silicon dioxide C) Titanium oxide D) Aluminum oxide

8. The 'smog-eating' photocatalytic coating technology is described as ____ to India.

A) extensively used B) widely adopted C) new D) patented

9. Which of the following pollutants are targeted for reduction by the titanium oxide-based coatings?

A) Sulfur dioxide and particulate matter B) Carbon monoxide and ozone C) Nitrogen dioxide and harmful hydrocarbons D) Methane and CFCs

10. The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City was inaugurated in which city?

A) Lucknow B) Ranchi C) Patna D) Bhopal

11. Who inaugurated the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City in Patna?

A) The President of India B) The Prime Minister C) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar D) The Union Minister of Science & Technology

12. What is the approximate cost of construction for the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City?

A) 21 crore rupees B) 269 crore rupees C) 889 crore rupees D) 1500 crore rupees

13. How many science-based galleries does the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City feature?

A) Two B) Five C) Ten D) Twenty

14. Which organization is exploring intellectual property (IP) rights for innovations related to Garba?

A) Ministry of Culture B) UNESCO C) Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) D) National Innovation Foundation

15. Garba is recognized globally as what type of heritage?

A) Tangible cultural heritage B) Natural heritage C) Intangible cultural heritage D) World heritage site

16. Which of the following aspects related to Garba is NOT explicitly mentioned as an area where GUJCOST is exploring IP angles?

A) Stage design B) Musical arrangements C) Choreography steps D) Dress design

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India's Latest in Science & Technology: Deep-Sea Mining, Anti-Pollution Tech, and Innovation Hubs

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1. What is the duration of the contract India signed with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for polymetallic sulphide exploration?

2. Which organization granted India exclusive rights to explore polymetallic sulphides in the Indian Ocean?

3. India has become the first country to hold how many contracts with the ISA for polymetallic sulphides?

4. Which of the following metals is NOT explicitly mentioned as being rich in polymetallic sulphides in the given content?

5. The earlier ISA agreement for polymetallic sulphides held by India was for which regions?

6. The Indian government plans to study 'smog-eating' photocatalytic coatings primarily for application on what?

7. What is the primary component of the photocatalytic coatings being studied by the Indian government to reduce air pollution?

8. The 'smog-eating' photocatalytic coating technology is described as ____ to India.

9. Which of the following pollutants are targeted for reduction by the titanium oxide-based coatings?

10. The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City was inaugurated in which city?

11. Who inaugurated the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City in Patna?

12. What is the approximate cost of construction for the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City?

13. How many science-based galleries does the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City feature?

14. Which organization is exploring intellectual property (IP) rights for innovations related to Garba?

15. Garba is recognized globally as what type of heritage?

16. Which of the following aspects related to Garba is NOT explicitly mentioned as an area where GUJCOST is exploring IP angles?

India's Latest in Science & Technology: Deep-Sea Mining, Anti-Pollution Tech, and Innovation Hubs

Your Score: 0 / 0

1. What is the duration of the contract India signed with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for polymetallic sulphide exploration?

2. Which organization granted India exclusive rights to explore polymetallic sulphides in the Indian Ocean?

3. India has become the first country to hold how many contracts with the ISA for polymetallic sulphides?

4. Which of the following metals is NOT explicitly mentioned as being rich in polymetallic sulphides in the given content?

5. The earlier ISA agreement for polymetallic sulphides held by India was for which regions?

6. The Indian government plans to study 'smog-eating' photocatalytic coatings primarily for application on what?

7. What is the primary component of the photocatalytic coatings being studied by the Indian government to reduce air pollution?

8. The 'smog-eating' photocatalytic coating technology is described as ____ to India.

9. Which of the following pollutants are targeted for reduction by the titanium oxide-based coatings?

10. The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City was inaugurated in which city?

11. Who inaugurated the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City in Patna?

12. What is the approximate cost of construction for the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City?

13. How many science-based galleries does the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City feature?

14. Which organization is exploring intellectual property (IP) rights for innovations related to Garba?

15. Garba is recognized globally as what type of heritage?

16. Which of the following aspects related to Garba is NOT explicitly mentioned as an area where GUJCOST is exploring IP angles?

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