Science & Technology MCQs: ISRO and Quantum Computing 2026

111.

Which of the following is a primary objective anticipated for ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission, based on the progress of previous Chandrayaan missions?

A Establishing a permanent lunar base for human habitation.

B Collecting and returning lunar samples to Earth for detailed analysis.

C Deploying a large-scale solar power plant on the lunar surface.

D Conducting extensive radio astronomy experiments from the far side of the Moon.

112.

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.

113.

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.

114.

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

115.

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.

116.

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

117.

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.

118.

The National Quantum Mission is expected to involve collaboration between:

A Only academic institutions.

B Government research labs and private industry.

C International space agencies.

D Only defense organizations.

119.

Which of the following is NOT a potential application of quantum computing that India aims to explore?

A Drug discovery and materials science.

B Financial modeling and optimization.

C Developing faster internet speeds for everyday users.

D Cryptography and secure communication.

120.

What is a key objective of India's National Quantum Mission?

A To develop advanced AI algorithms for space exploration.

B To establish a quantum computing ecosystem and foster research and development.

C To enhance cybersecurity through classical encryption methods.

D To build a new generation of supercomputers for weather forecasting.