Q831. Which cloud computing platform was launched by the Government of India under the Digital India initiative to host government applications and data?
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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Q832. Identify the exception among the targeted impacts of the Digital India Mission.
Explanation
The Digital India Mission aims to empower citizens and improve governance rather than centralizing all state powers. Its targeted impacts include reducing paperwork through platforms like DigiLocker and promoting electronic manufacturing within the country. The mission focuses on enhancing transparency and accountability in government processes, ensuring that services are delivered efficiently and directly to the people through digital channels.
Q833. The Common Services Centres (CSCs) act as access points for delivery of essential public utility services. Under which pillar of Digital India do they primarily fall?
Explanation
Common Services Centres serve as local access points for the delivery of essential public utility services and social welfare schemes. They primarily fall under the Public Internet Access Programme pillar of Digital India. These centers are crucial for providing digital services to citizens in rural and remote areas where internet connectivity and digital literacy might otherwise be limited.
Q834. Consider the following pillars of Digital India:
I. e-Governance: Reforming Government through Technology
II. e-Kranti: Electronic Delivery of Services
III. Information for All
IV. Electronics Manufacturing
Which of the above represent the pillars of Digital India?
I. e-Governance: Reforming Government through Technology
II. e-Kranti: Electronic Delivery of Services
III. Information for All
IV. Electronics Manufacturing
Which of the above represent the pillars of Digital India?
Explanation
The Digital India Mission is structured around nine pillars, including e-Governance and e-Kranti, which focus on reforming government processes and delivering services electronically. Other key pillars include Information for All, which ensures transparency, and Electronics Manufacturing, which aims to achieve net zero imports. Together, these pillars provide a comprehensive framework for building a digitally advanced and self-reliant nation.
Q835. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes the establishment of an apex body to catalyze and expand research and innovation across the country. What is its name?
Explanation
NEP 2020 proposes the National Research Foundation as the apex body to catalyse and expand research and innovation across the country.
Q836. Which structural reform in the school curriculum system does NEP 2020 propose, replacing the 10+2 system?
Explanation
The NEP 2020 introduces a new structural framework for school education, replacing the traditional ten-plus-two system with a five-plus-three-plus-three-plus-four model. This new structure is designed to align with the developmental stages of children, covering foundational, preparatory, middle, and secondary stages. The shift aims to provide a more holistic and flexible educational experience that focuses on cognitive development and critical thinking.
Q837. Under NEP 2020, from which stage is coding and computational thinking proposed to be introduced in schools?
Explanation
According to the National Education Policy 2020, coding and computational thinking are proposed to be introduced during the middle stage of school education. This stage typically covers students in grades six to eight. By introducing these skills early, the policy aims to prepare students for the demands of a digital world and foster problem-solving abilities from a young age.
Q838. Identify the correct statement regarding higher education under NEP 2020.
Explanation
One of the major goals of higher education under the NEP 2020 is to significantly increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio to fifty percent by the year 2035. The policy also emphasizes multidisciplinary education, allowing students to combine science with arts and other subjects. It seeks to create more flexible learning pathways and improve the overall quality and accessibility of higher education.
Q839. Match the bodies proposed in NEP 2020 in List I with their corresponding functions in List II.
| Body | Function |
|---|---|
| A. NRF | i. National Assessment Centre |
| B. PARAKH | ii. Research funding and promotion |
| C. HECI | iii. Technology integration in education |
| D. NETF | iv. Single umbrella body for higher education |
Explanation
The NEP 2020 proposes several new bodies to oversee different aspects of education. The National Research Foundation focuses on research funding, while PARAKH acts as a national assessment center. The Higher Education Commission of India is designed as a single umbrella body for higher education. Additionally, the National Educational Technology Forum aims to integrate technology effectively into the learning process.
Q840. Which higher education degree programme is slated to be discontinued according to the NEP 2020?
Explanation
Under the National Education Policy 2020, the Master of Philosophy degree programme is slated to be discontinued. This decision is part of the effort to streamline higher education degrees and focus more on research-intensive doctoral programs. The policy encourages students to move directly into Ph.D. programs after completing their four-year undergraduate degree or a master’s degree, simplifying the academic progression.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 831 | (c) MeghRaj |
| 832 | (a) Centralizing all state powers to the federal tech department |
| 833 | (d) Public Internet Access Programme |
| 834 | (d) I, II, III, and IV |
| 835 | (c) National Research Foundation |
| 836 | (b) 5+3+3+4 |
| 837 | (a) Middle Stage |
| 838 | (b) It aims to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education to 50% by 2035. |
| 839 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 840 | (c) M.Phil |
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.