Science & Technology MCQs: ISRO and Quantum Computing 2026

11.

The Gaganyaan mission aims to demonstrate India's capability for human spaceflight. Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the Gaganyaan program?

A To send Indian astronauts to space.

B To develop a human-rated launch vehicle and life support systems.

C To conduct scientific experiments in microgravity.

D To establish a permanent lunar base.

12.

ISRO recently conducted a successful hot-test of its high-thrust Vikas cryogenic engine for the Gaganyaan mission. What is the primary role of this engine in the Gaganyaan launch vehicle?

A To provide initial thrust during liftoff from the ground.

B To provide upper stage propulsion during ascent into orbit.

C To control the spacecraft's attitude in space.

D To generate power for the spacecraft's onboard systems.

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16.

With the widespread adoption of AI in medical diagnostics, what is a key ethical consideration that healthcare systems and policymakers must address?

A The need for more powerful supercomputers to run AI models.

B Ensuring data privacy, addressing algorithmic bias, and establishing accountability for diagnostic errors.

C Training AI models to perform complex surgical procedures autonomously.

D Reducing the manufacturing cost of traditional medical equipment.

17.

In the context of AI-powered medical diagnostics, what is the primary role of Machine Learning (ML) algorithms in analyzing medical images such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans?

A Automating the interpretation of images to detect abnormalities, lesions, and disease markers.

B Generating new medical images from scratch without patient input.

C Directly controlling the imaging equipment during the scanning process.

D Securely storing patient demographic data in a cloud database.

18.

What is a significant advantage of AI-powered medical diagnostics over traditional diagnostic methods, particularly in the context of early disease detection?

A Increased speed and accuracy in identifying subtle patterns and anomalies in medical data.

B Complete elimination of the need for human medical professionals in the diagnostic process.

C Exclusive use in complex surgical procedures, not for initial diagnosis.

D Requirement for highly specialized, custom hardware for every patient, increasing costs.

19.

What is the key advantage of India's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) in the rapidly expanding global small satellite market?

A Its capability to launch very heavy geostationary communication satellites.

B Its rapid turnaround time, low cost, and on-demand launch capability for small satellites.

C Its advanced propulsion system using liquid hydrogen and oxygen.

D Its design for interplanetary missions to asteroids.

20.

ISRO's Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) program achieved a significant milestone with its Landing Experiment (LEX). What was the primary achievement of this experiment?

A Successful orbital insertion of a test satellite.

B Demonstration of autonomous landing capabilities on a runway, simulating a space return scenario.

C First crewed flight of the RLV-TD.

D Development of a new type of scramjet engine for hypersonic flight.