Railway Science (Science and Technology – Organisations)

Total Questions: 33

11. Which one of the following is not an international organization? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (18/01/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (a) Defence Research and Development Organization
Solution:

The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) - It comes under the Ministry of Defence, Establishment - 1958, Headquarter - New Delhi. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): Established - 1961, Member States - 38, Headquarter - Paris (France). European Union (EU): Established - 1993 with The Maastricht Treaty, Headquarter - Brussels (Belgium), Member States - 27 (20 of these countries use euro as their official currency). World tourism organization (1946): Headquarter - Madrid (spain), Member - 159 Countries.

12. India’s first beam weapon KALI-5000 was developed by: [RRB NTPC CBT - I (25/01/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (a) DRDO & BARC
Solution:

KALI (Kilo Ampere Linear Injector) 5000 - It was first proposed in 1985 by the then-BARC Director Dr. R. Chidambaram.

13. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was established in: [RRB NTPC CBT - I (09/02/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) 1958
Solution:

DRDO: Headquarters - DRDO Bhavan (New Delhi). Motto - Strength's Origin is in Science. Minister responsible - Minister of Defence. Vision - To empower India with cutting-edge defence technologies. Aim - Self-reliance and successful indigenous development and production of strategic systems.

14. When was the Indian National Science Academy (NSA) established? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (09/02/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) January 1935
Solution:

The National Institute of Sciences (The Indian National Science Academy) - A national academy for Indian scientists in all branches of science and technology. Established - 7 January 1935.Location - New Delhi.
Objective: For promoting science in India and harnessing scientific knowledge for the cause of humanity and national welfare.

15. What is the feature of ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) organization? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (17/02/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (d) It handles testing, assembly and integration of liquid propulsion control packages
Solution:

ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) is responsible for the supply of Storable Liquid Propellants for launch vehicles and satellite programmes. IPRC: located - Mahendragiri (Tamil Nadu).

16. Which of the following companies owns KUKA Robotics (Industrial Robots)? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (22/02/2021) Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) Midea Group, China
Solution:

KUKA is a German manufacturer of industrial robots and systems for factory automation. The Chinese company Midea Group has owned over 95% of the company since 2016.
Kion Group AG is a German multinational manufacturer of materials handling equipment, headquartered in Frankfurt, (Germany). Paslin (USA) is a leading innovator in the concept, design, construction and deployment of manufacturing assembly and automation systems.

17. Where is the Radio Astronomy Centre of India located? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (23/02/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (d) Udhagamandalam
Solution:

Radio astronomy is a subfield of astronomy that studies celestial objects at radio frequencies. Father of Radio astronomy in India - Govind Swarup.
The Radio Astronomy Centre (RAC) is part of the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) of the well-known Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) which is funded by the Government of India through the Department of Atomic Energy.

18. Which of the following pairs of thermal power plants and their location is NOT correct? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (27/02/2021) Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) Talcher - Assam
Solution:

Talcher thermal power plants are located in Odisha and operated by National thermal power corporation (NTPC). Important Thermal Power Plant in india: Sipat Thermal Power Plant (Chattisgarh), Mundra Thermal Power Station (Gujarat), Satpura Thermal Power Station (Madhya Pradesh), Tuticorin Thermal Power Station (Tamil Nadu), Kolaghat Thermal Power Station (West Bengal).

19. Which Indian organization has the motto ‘Strength’s Origin is in Science’ ? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (01/03/2021) Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) DRDO
Solution:

DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisations): Established on 1 January 1958; It works under the Ministry of Defence; Headquarters - New Delhi.

20. Which among the following UN agencies is responsible for the safety and peaceful use of nuclear technology? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (02/03/2021) Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) International Atomic Energy Agency
Solution:

It was established in 1957 as an autonomous international organisation within the United Nations system. Headquarter - Vienna, Austria. Other international organisations: United Nations Disarmament Commission (1952); United Nations Security Council (UNSC, 1945). Its permanent member - China, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and France.