MCQs on Science & Tech: ISRO, AI Drug Discovery (May 2026)

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

Science & Technology MCQs - 2026-05-08