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21.
What is the primary objective of ISRO's proposed Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV) program, which is expected to be operational by the early 2030s?
A To enable cost-effective, high-frequency access to space for heavy payloads and future human spaceflight missions.
B To exclusively launch small satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
C To develop a new interplanetary probe for Mars missions.
D To replace the existing GSLV Mk-III with a less powerful vehicle.
22.
Beyond traditional lithium-ion, which two advanced energy storage technologies are being actively researched and developed for applications ranging from electric vehicles to grid-scale long-duration storage, offering improved safety and efficiency?
A Alkaline batteries and Zinc-carbon batteries
B Solid-state batteries and Flow batteries
C Nickel-metal hydride and Silver-oxide batteries
D Dry cell batteries and Wet cell batteries
23.
Which emerging battery technology is gaining significant attention for its potential to offer a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion for grid-scale energy storage, particularly due to abundant raw materials?
A Nickel-cadmium batteries
B Lead-acid batteries
C Sodium-ion batteries
D Mercury-zinc batteries
24.
Why is the development of advanced sustainable energy storage technologies crucial for India's energy security and climate goals?
A To reduce reliance on fossil fuels and integrate renewable energy sources effectively
B To increase the export of crude oil to other nations
C To solely focus on nuclear power generation without other alternatives
D To decrease overall electricity consumption across all sectors
25.
Which of the following is NOT a primary thrust area identified under India's National Quantum Mission (NQM)?
A Quantum Computing
B Quantum Communication
C Quantum Biology for genetic engineering
D Quantum Sensing and Metrology
26.
What is the approximate financial outlay and duration approved for India's National Quantum Mission (NQM)?
A INR 2,000 crore over 5 years
B INR 6,000 crore over 8 years
C INR 10,000 crore over 10 years
D INR 3,500 crore over 7 years
27.
Which national initiative, launched by the Indian government, aims to propel India into a leading position in quantum technologies by developing quantum computers, quantum communication, and quantum sensing?
A National Quantum Mission (NQM)
B Digital India Quantum Program (DIQP)
C Atmanirbhar Quantum Initiative (AQI)
D Indian Quantum Leap Project (IQLP)
28.
Which of the following physical systems are commonly explored as potential platforms for realizing qubits under initiatives like India's National Quantum Mission?
A Superconducting circuits
B Trapped ions
C Photons
D All of the above
29.
What fundamental principle allows a qubit to represent and process information in ways that a classical bit cannot, enabling the power of quantum computing?
A Deterministic state
B Superposition and Entanglement
C Binary logic gates
D Classical electromagnetic waves
30.
India's National Quantum Mission (NQM) aims to develop quantum technologies across various domains. In the context of its recent milestone in qubit development, which of the following is a key area of focus for NQM?
A Quantum Computing
B Quantum Communication
C Quantum Sensing and Metrology
D All of the above
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