Science and Technology - General Knowledge Questions

A)
cobalt-60
B)
plutonium-238
C)
potassium-40
D)
iodine-131

Correct Answer :   potassium-40

A)
Catastrophism
B)
Bio-genesis
C)
Cosmozoic
D)
Abiogenesis

Correct Answer :   Bio-genesis

A)
UO2
B)
UF6
C)
U3O8
D)
U metal

Correct Answer :   UO2

"Uranium dioxide or uranium (IV) oxide", has another name which is "Urania or uranous oxide", a form of oxide of uranium and black in colour, radioactive by nature, the crystalline form of uranium dioxide is called uraninite.
 
This particular form of uranium is basically used as radioactive fuel around the world to generate power from nuclear energy. Along with uranium dioxide, plutonium is also added together they form the MOX fuel.

A)
Lead
B)
Copper
C)
Zinc
D)
Aluminium

Correct Answer :   Zinc

The process of applying a coating of zinc (Zn) on iron or steel to protect it from rusting is called galvanising or galvanizing iron.

Zinc is also called sacrificial anode. The process is called cathodic protection. If zinc is scratched or corroded, it will continue to protect the iron from oxidation electrochemically. Tin also protects iron from rusting. But when it is worn away, it accelerates rusting instead of protecting it.

A)
Radio waves
B)
Infrared waves
C)
Microwaves
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

Wireless transmission can be done via any of the Infrared waves, Radio waves or Microwaves.

A)
Cracking
B)
Drilling
C)
Cooling
D)
Distillation

Correct Answer :   Distillation

The very first step in the refining of petroleum oil is Fractional distillation i.e, the fractionation of crude oil in atmospheric vacuum distillation towers. 
 
The first process in a petroleum refinery is known as distillation. In this process, crude oil is heated and filled into a distillation column.

A)
1.7699
B)
1.8288
C)
2.0210
D)
2.1212

Correct Answer :   1.8288

One fathom = 1.8288 meters = 6 feet

A fathom is a unit of length used especially for measuring the depth of water.

A)
Advection
B)
Absorption
C)
Convection
D)
Conduction

Correct Answer :   Advection

Convection transfers heat vertically into the atmosphere. In order for heat to be transferred to other regions, it must be transferred horizontally by the wind. The horizontal transfer of heat by the wind is called advection. Advection is a transport mechanism of a substance or conserved property by a fluid due to the fluid’s bulk motion. An example of advection is the transport of pollutants or silt in a river by bulk water flow downstream.

A)
Gypsum
B)
Asbestos
C)
Serpentine
D)
Talc

Correct Answer :   Talc

Cosmetic powders are prepared from Talc. Face powder is a cosmetic powder applied to the face to set a foundation after application. It can also be reapplied throughout the day to minimize shininess caused by oily skin. There is translucent sheer powder, and there is pigmented powder.

A)
Earth's pressure system
B)
Ocean Currents
C)
Attraction of the Moon
D)
Farrel's law

Correct Answer :   Attraction of the Moon

Gravity is one major force that creates tides. In 1687, Sir Isaac Newton explained that ocean tides result from the gravitational attraction of the sun and moon on the oceans of the earth (Sumich, J.L., 1996).