Q1111. The Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative was launched to foster innovation and technology development. It is funded and managed by which entity?
Science and Technology: RAS Prelims MCQs
1113 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on science and technology are on this page, in 6 chapters. They cover the basics of everyday science, computers and information technology, defence and space technology in India, genetics, biotechnology and nanotechnology, science and technology policies and government programmes, and recent advances with Indian contributors and indigenisation. Each question has an answer and an explanation.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Q1112. Identify the correct pair regarding India’s defence manufacturing policies.
Explanation
The DAP 2020 is the primary regulatory framework governing the purchase of weapons and equipment for the Indian armed forces. It was specifically designed to prioritize indigenous procurement over imports. By introducing various "Buy Indian" categories and simplifying the acquisition process, the DAP 2020 provides a strong policy push for domestic manufacturers to lead the modernization of the country’s military, aligning with the vision of a self-reliant India.
Q1113. Read the following statements and select the correct option:
Assertion (A): The Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 accords the highest priority to the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category for capital procurement.
Reason (R): The government aims to encourage indigenous design, development, and manufacturing (IDDM), thereby reducing reliance on foreign arms suppliers.
Assertion (A): The Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 accords the highest priority to the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category for capital procurement.
Reason (R): The government aims to encourage indigenous design, development, and manufacturing (IDDM), thereby reducing reliance on foreign arms suppliers.
Explanation
The DAP 2020 places the highest priority on the "Buy (Indian-IDDM)" category, which requires products to be indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured. This policy is based on the strategic need to reduce the risks associated with depending on foreign suppliers for critical defense technology. By encouraging domestic design from the ground up, the government ensures that the intellectual property and manufacturing control remain entirely within the country.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1111 | (b) Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) |
| 1112 | (a) Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) - Promulgated in 2020 to promote ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in defence |
| 1113 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
Key facts from Science and Technology
- The RPSC paper is General Knowledge and General Science, so science questions come with a strong dose of applied and recent topics.
- Everyday science questions test the laws and terms of physics, chemistry and biology through examples.
- Defence and space questions pair a missile, satellite or mission with its year and organisation.
- Policy questions ask for the year, the body and the aim of schemes like STIP, the National Quantum Mission and BioE3.
- Health, environment and agriculture are on a separate page, with their own chapters.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Science and Technology?
This page has 1113 practice MCQs on Science and Technology. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the science and technology set cover?
Six chapters: basics of everyday science; computers, information and communication technology; defence and space technology in India; genetics, biotechnology and nanotechnology; science and technology policies and government programmes; and recent advances, Indian contributors and indigenisation.
Is science and technology part of the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. The RPSC paper is called General Knowledge and General Science, and its syllabus lists science and technology topics along with environment, health, agriculture and government programmes, so questions can come from any of these areas.
How should I prepare science for RAS Prelims?
Revise the concepts by examples, then learn the missions, schemes and scientists with their year and organisation. Attempt each chapter, read the explanations and keep a list of the facts you missed.