Science and Technology - General Knowledge Questions

A)
Holmes
B)
Wegener
C)
Pratt
D)
Gregory

Correct Answer :   Wegener

The theory of continental drift is most associated with the scientist Alfred Wegener. In the early 20th century, Wegener published a paper explaining his theory that the continental landmasses were “drifting” across the Earth, sometimes plowing through oceans and into each other.

A)
Pokhran
B)
Sriharikota
C)
Thumba
D)
Abdul Kalam Island

Correct Answer :   Abdul Kalam Island

Abdul Kalam Island is located in the Bay of Bengal approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) off the eastern coast of India and about 70 kilometres (43 mi) south of Chandipur in Balasore district, Odisha.

On 24 May 2012, India successfully test fired Akash missile to revalidate technology and operational efficacy. On 1 June 2012, the Air Force version of the missile with a strike range of 25 km was successfully test fired from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur.
 

A)
Igneous
B)
Metamorphic
C)
Sedimentary
D)
None of these

Correct Answer :   Igneous

Consider how granite changes form. Granite is an igneous rock that forms when magma cools relatively slowly underground. It is usually composed primarily of the minerals quartz, feldspar, and mica. When granite is subjected to intense heat and pressure, it changes into a metamorphic rock called gneiss.

A)
1959
B)
1965
C)
1976
D)
1957

Correct Answer :   1959