Science & Technology Practice MCQs for UPSC and SSC Exams

1.

Which of the following is a crucial aspect of the proposed National AI Computing Infrastructure expansion?

A Establishing AI-powered drone manufacturing units nationwide.

B Setting up AI supercomputing clusters and data centers across the country.

C Mandating AI education in all primary schools from grade 1.

D Developing AI-specific satellite communication systems for rural areas.

2.

What is the main objective behind expanding the National AI Computing Infrastructure in India?

A To reduce reliance on foreign AI models and software.

B To provide high-performance computing resources for AI research and development.

C To train government employees in AI technologies across all departments.

D To develop AI-powered surveillance systems for national security.

3.

The expansion of National AI Computing Infrastructure in India is primarily being driven under which overarching government initiative?

A Digital India Programme

B National Programme on AI

C IndiaAI Mission

D Make in India Initiative

4.

What is the ultimate goal of ISRO's Gaganyaan mission?

A To establish a permanent space station in low Earth orbit.

B To send an uncrewed mission to Mars for scientific research.

C To demonstrate human spaceflight capability by sending a crew to an orbit of 400 km for 3 days and bringing them back safely.

D To develop a reusable launch vehicle for commercial satellite launches.

5.

Which of the following is NOT a primary component of the Gaganyaan mission's orbital module?

A Crew Module

B Service Module

C Launch Vehicle

D Crew Escape System

6.

What was the primary objective of ISRO's Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) for the Gaganyaan project?

A To test the crew module's re-entry capabilities.

B To demonstrate the in-flight abort system and crew escape system.

C To validate the propulsion system of the launch vehicle.

D To assess the crew module's life support systems in orbit.

Science & Technology MCQs - 2026-07-02