Q781. The Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) 2013 introduced a new paradigm. Which of the following correctly identifies this paradigm?
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.
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Q782. What was the stated target for the Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) as a percentage of GDP in the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2013?
Explanation
A major objective of the 2013 policy was to significantly increase the national investment in research and development activities. It set an ambitious target to raise the Gross Expenditure on Research and Development to two percent of the national Gross Domestic Product. Achieving this goal required enhanced participation from both the public and private sectors to drive technological innovation.
Q783. Which of the following is an exception to the key focus areas of the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2013?
Explanation
The 2013 policy emphasized the importance of intellectual property rights as a tool for fostering innovation and protecting scientific discoveries. Rather than eliminating these rights, it sought to strengthen the IPR framework to encourage investment in research. Other focus areas included promoting gender parity, increasing private sector participation in research, and developing cost-effective solutions for various national challenges.
Q784. Consider the following statements regarding the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2013:
I. It aimed to position India among the top five global scientific powers by 2020.
II. It focused on creating an environment for enhanced private sector investment in R&D.
III. It completely prohibited foreign collaboration in strategic scientific research.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. It aimed to position India among the top five global scientific powers by 2020.
II. It focused on creating an environment for enhanced private sector investment in R&D.
III. It completely prohibited foreign collaboration in strategic scientific research.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The Science, Technology and Innovation Policy of 2013 set a strategic goal to place India among the world’s top five scientific powers by 2020. It also aimed to create a conducive environment for the private sector to invest more heavily in research and development. However, the policy did not prohibit foreign collaboration, but rather encouraged international scientific partnerships.
Q785. Which conceptual framework forms the foundation of the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) 2020?
Explanation
The Science, Technology and Innovation Policy of 2020 was formulated using a highly inclusive and participative process. It moved away from traditional centralized planning by adopting a decentralized, bottom-up approach. This architecture ensured that diverse stakeholders, including grassroots innovators and regional experts, contributed to the policy’s design, making it more representative of the needs of the entire nation.
Q786. The STIP 2020 proposes an "Open Science Framework." Which of the following best describes its primary initiative?
Explanation
A key feature of the Open Science Framework in the 2020 policy is the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ initiative. This proposal aims to provide all individuals and institutions in India with free access to national and international scientific journals. By removing financial barriers to information, the policy seeks to democratize knowledge and empower researchers, students, and the general public.
Q787. Identify the correct pair regarding the structural features of STIP 2020.
Explanation
The 2020 policy places a strong emphasis on equity and inclusion within the scientific community. One of its specific structural features is the mandate for at least thirty percent representation of women in all selection and evaluation committees. This measure is intended to address gender imbalances and ensure that women play a significant role in decision-making processes in science.
Q788. Which of the following is a proposed financial mechanism under STIP 2020 to boost research funding?
Explanation
To bolster research funding and coordination, the policy proposes the establishment of the National Research Foundation. This body is designed to seed, grow, and facilitate research across universities and colleges. By providing a centralized mechanism for funding, the foundation aims to build a robust research culture and bridge the gap between academia, government laboratories, and the private industry.
Q789. Select the correct chronological order of the issuance of India’s major Science and Technology policies.
Explanation
India’s scientific journey is marked by the sequential issuance of formal policy documents.
Q790. What is the expected outcome of the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ policy proposed in STIP 2020?
Explanation
The ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ policy is intended to make scientific literature universally accessible within the country. Under this model, the government negotiates with publishers to provide a single central subscription. This outcome ensures that even researchers in remote areas or smaller institutions can access high-quality research papers without facing the burden of individual or institutional subscription fees.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 781 | (d) Science, technology and innovation for the people |
| 782 | (b) 2 percent |
| 783 | (c) Eliminating intellectual property rights for basic research |
| 784 | (a) I and II only |
| 785 | (d) Decentralized, bottom-up, and inclusive architecture |
| 786 | (b) ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ for scientific journals |
| 787 | (c) Equity and Inclusion - Mandates 30% women representation in committees |
| 788 | (d) National Research Foundation (NRF) |
| 789 | (a) SPR 1958 TPS 1983 STP 2003 STIP 2013 |
| 790 | (b) Providing journal access for all individuals and institutions in India |
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.