Introduction India, with its immense human capital and burgeoning economy, is at a pivotal juncture…
MCQs with answers on the topic “Role of Science and Technology in India’s Development”
1. What is the primary focus of the Indian government’s Science and Technology policy?
a) Economic growth
b) Technological self-reliance
c) Education
d) Industrial growth
Answer: b) Technological self-reliance
2. Which Indian organization is responsible for the development of space technologies?
a) DRDO
b) ISRO
c) BHEL
d) IITs
Answer: b) ISRO
3. Which of the following is a significant achievement of India’s space program?
a) Launching the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan)
b) Developing nuclear technology
c) Launching the first satellite, Aryabhata
d) Development of green energy sources
Answer: a) Launching the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan)
4. Which of the following Indian institutions is known for its research in biotechnology and agriculture?
a) AIIMS
b) ICMR
c) NABARD
d) ICAR
Answer: d) ICAR
5. What is the main aim of India’s Digital India program?
a) Promoting digital literacy
b) Expanding internet access
c) Bridging the digital divide
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
6. Which Indian city is a major hub for Information Technology (IT) in India?
a) Mumbai
b) Chennai
c) Bengaluru
d) Kolkata
Answer: c) Bengaluru
7. Which initiative was launched by India to boost innovation and startups?
a) Make in India
b) Startup India
c) Digital India
d) Clean India
Answer: b) Startup India
8. Which organization was established by the Indian government for research in nuclear energy?
a) ISRO
b) DRDO
c) BARC
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: c) BARC
9. Which of the following technologies has been significantly promoted by India to improve its agricultural productivity?
a) Genetic engineering
b) Solar energy
c) Nuclear energy
d) Artificial Intelligence
Answer: a) Genetic engineering
10. Which Indian state has implemented the use of satellite-based technology to monitor agricultural activities?
a) Punjab
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Kerala
d) Maharashtra
Answer: b) Andhra Pradesh
11. What is the primary objective of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in India?
a) To promote research in space
b) To foster innovation and entrepreneurship
c) To boost agricultural growth
d) To develop clean energy technologies
Answer: b) To foster innovation and entrepreneurship
12. Which of the following is NOT a major focus area of the Indian government’s technology policies?
a) Space exploration
b) Sustainable energy
c) Heavy industrialization
d) Healthcare technology
Answer: c) Heavy industrialization
13. The first Indian satellite, Aryabhata, was launched in which year?
a) 1967
b) 1975
c) 1984
d) 2000
Answer: b) 1975
14. Which Indian institution is responsible for developing the country’s defense technologies?
a) ISRO
b) DRDO
c) ICAR
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: b) DRDO
15. Which of the following is a key focus area of science and technology in India’s rural development?
a) Smart cities
b) Renewable energy
c) Sustainable agriculture
d) High-tech industries
Answer: c) Sustainable agriculture
16. Which of the following Indian government initiatives focuses on clean energy?
a) Smart Cities Mission
b) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
c) Make in India
d) National Solar Mission
Answer: d) National Solar Mission
17. The use of drones in India is primarily associated with which field?
a) Real-time weather monitoring
b) Agriculture and surveillance
c) Space exploration
d) Industrial automation
Answer: b) Agriculture and surveillance
18. Which Indian agency launched the “Swachh Bharat Mission” to address sanitation and waste management?
a) Ministry of Science and Technology
b) Ministry of Rural Development
c) Ministry of Urban Affairs
d) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer: d) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
19. India’s “Make in India” initiative focuses on which key area of development?
a) Import of technology
b) Industrialization and manufacturing
c) Renewable energy production
d) Education sector
Answer: b) Industrialization and manufacturing
20. Which organization is responsible for launching India’s Chandrayaan missions?
a) DRDO
b) BARC
c) ISRO
d) AIIMS
Answer: c) ISRO
21. Which sector has benefitted the most from India’s advancements in biotechnology?
a) Pharmaceutical
b) Automotive
c) Space exploration
d) Textiles
Answer: a) Pharmaceutical
22. Which of the following is a key area where Artificial Intelligence is being applied in India?
a) Space exploration
b) Education and healthcare
c) Tourism
d) Cultural heritage
Answer: b) Education and healthcare
23. What is the main goal of the National Biofuels Policy of India?
a) To promote traditional farming techniques
b) To increase the production of biofuels
c) To expand nuclear power
d) To encourage solar energy development
Answer: b) To increase the production of biofuels
24. Which Indian institution is known for the development of advanced technologies in medical sciences?
a) NITI Aayog
b) AIIMS
c) DRDO
d) IIT
Answer: b) AIIMS
25. Which sector has been primarily focused on under the “Digital India” initiative?
a) Defense
b) Internet and telecom
c) Manufacturing
d) Export
Answer: b) Internet and telecom
26. What is the role of the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) in India’s scientific development?
a) Promoting scientific research and innovation
b) Launching space missions
c) Promoting education
d) Supporting rural development programs
Answer: a) Promoting scientific research and innovation
27. Which technology is used in India’s Green Revolution to increase agricultural productivity?
a) Genetically modified crops
b) Artificial intelligence
c) Solar-powered irrigation systems
d) Nanotechnology
Answer: a) Genetically modified crops
28. India’s policy on Renewable Energy is primarily aimed at which of the following goals?
a) Reducing dependency on fossil fuels
b) Promoting foreign investments
c) Increasing industrial output
d) Promoting traditional farming techniques
Answer: a) Reducing dependency on fossil fuels
29. Which of the following technologies is used to ensure energy efficiency in India’s industrial sector?
a) Wind energy
b) Solar panels
c) Energy-saving equipment
d) Artificial intelligence
Answer: c) Energy-saving equipment
30. Which of the following is a critical technological advancement in India’s healthcare sector?
a) Telemedicine
b) Nuclear medicine
c) Quantum computing
d) Robotics
Answer: a) Telemedicine
