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MCQs - 2026-05

351.
What is the approximate range of the Agni-V ballistic missile, successfully test-fired by India?
A 2,000 km
B 3,500 km
C 5,000 km
D 7,000 km
352.
What is the role of 'Generative AI' in the context of modern drug discovery?
A To write research papers automatically
B To design novel molecular structures with desired properties
C To manage hospital patient records
D To perform physical surgery on patients
353.
Which of the following is a major challenge in drug discovery for tropical diseases that AI helps address?
A Lack of interest from pharmaceutical companies due to low profitability
B High cost of traditional laboratory equipment
C Complexity of human genetic mapping
D Lack of internet connectivity in tropical regions
354.
How does AI primarily accelerate the drug discovery process for tropical diseases?
A By manually testing every chemical compound in a lab
B By predicting molecular interactions and screening large datasets
C By increasing the number of clinical trial participants
D By replacing the need for biological samples entirely
355.
Which launch vehicle is typically used by ISRO for launching OceanSat series satellites into Sun-Synchronous Orbit?
A GSLV Mk III
B PSLV
C SSLV
D ASLV
356.
What is the primary objective of the OceanSat series of satellites launched by ISRO?
A Communication and Broadcasting
B Oceanographic and atmospheric studies
C Deep space exploration
D Military surveillance
357.
Which primary instrument is carried by OceanSat-4 (Oceansat-3A) for ocean color monitoring?
A Ocean Color Monitor (OCM-3)
B Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
C Scatterometer
D Thermal Infrared Sensor
358.
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes are designed to boost manufacturing by offering incentives linked to:
A Employment generation
B Production and sales
C Environmental compliance
D Corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities
359.
Which of the following is a key indicator of 'strong momentum' in the manufacturing sector?
A Decline in industrial production index
B Increase in factory output and capacity utilization
C Decrease in new orders for manufactured goods
D Rise in unemployment within the manufacturing sector
360.
What is the primary objective of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes in India, as suggested by their impact on the manufacturing sector?
A To reduce imports of manufactured goods
B To encourage domestic manufacturing and exports
C To provide subsidies to loss-making Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
D To regulate foreign direct investment in manufacturing