Science and Technology - General Knowledge Questions

A)
abandoned farmland
B)
a surface exposed by a retreating glacier
C)
a neglected yard
D)
an abandoned city

Correct Answer :   a surface exposed by a retreating glacier

Primary succession begins in barren areas, such as on bare rock exposed by a retreating glacier. The first inhabitants are lichens or plants—those that can survive in such an environment. Over hundreds of years these “pioneer species” convert the rock into soil that can support simple plants such as grasses.

A)
Dendrology
B)
Andreology
C)
Histology
D)
Sistology

Correct Answer :   Dendrology

Dendrology, also called forest dendrology or xylology, study of the characteristics of trees, shrubs, lianas, and other woody plants.

A)
Vanishing rivers
B)
Rare minerals
C)
Rare plants & animals under threat
D)
Red pandas

Correct Answer :   Rare plants & animals under threat

It is a public document used to keep information about rare plants, animals, fungi etc... that exist within the territory. It is a Russian Federation Book.

A)
Yellow, Red, Blue
B)
Red, Green, Blue
C)
Green, White, Black
D)
Blue, Green, Yellow

Correct Answer :   Red, Green, Blue

The Primary Colours are Red, Green, Blue. By mixing all these three primary colours we get White colour. 

A)
Ionization of water
B)
Formation of ATP
C)
Joining of 3-carbon atom to form glucose
D)
Excitement of an electron of chlorophyll photon of light

Correct Answer :   Excitement of an electron of chlorophyll photon of light

The first step in Photosynthesis is Excitement of an electron of chlorophyll photon of light.

A)
Two times their original dimensions
B)
three times their original dimensions
C)
five times their original dimensions
D)
seven times their original dimensions

Correct Answer :   seven times their original dimensions

An elastomer is a polymer with viscoelasticity which have low youngs modulus with weak intermolecular forces when compared with other materials.

A)
Cartography
B)
Coriography
C)
Mapping
D)
Photograrnmetry

Correct Answer :   Cartography

The study and practice of map making is called Cartography. It can further be explained as the art and science of making map. It includes analysing the history of maps along with printing, distribution and sales. It also includes collecting,conserving and curation of them in libraries.
 
The various maps apart from road and topographics includes military,geological, statistical,tourist,travel,climate and weather maps etc. A perfect cartography plays an important role , as a well drawn map can help in communication than a terribly designed one. Each map has it`s own quality.  

A)
Cosmology
B)
Iridology
C)
Selenology
D)
Planetology

Correct Answer :   Selenology

Selenography is the study of the surface and physical features of the Moon. ... Today, selenography is considered to be a subdiscipline of selenology, which itself is most often referred to as simply "lunar science."

A)
the distance between a pair of homologous chromosomes
B)
1% recombination frequency
C)
Both (a) & (b)
D)
1 nanometer of distance between two genes

Correct Answer :   1% recombination frequency

The distance between two genes is measured with a unit called map unit. One map unit is equivalent to 1% recombination frequency.

A)
Living things
B)
Atmosphere
C)
Minerals
D)
Non-living and Living things

Correct Answer :   Living things