CLASS TEST

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TEST BOOKLET

GENERAL STUDIES
DVF/JP/F/CT M/0724
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Admission ID: _____________ Batch: _____________

Time Allowed: 2 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

INSTRUCTIONS
Please read each of following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
1. There are Nine questions printed in English.
2. The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
3. Answers to questions 1 to 7 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to questions 8 to 9 should
be in 250 words.
4. Keep the word limit indicated in the questions in mind.

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1. Examine the significance and potential impact of brain chip implant technology on the evaluation
of human computer interaction. (10 Marks) (150 Words)

2. The ongoing Ukrainian Crisis has once again proven the significance of developing indigenous
capabilities in defense technologies. Elucidate. (10 Marks) (150 Words)

3. Analyse the application of drones in agriculture and its potential benefits to farmers and the
agriculture industry as a whole. (10 Marks) (150 Words)

4. Retirement of NASA’s space shuttle led to the growth of the U.S. private space sector. Discuss and
compare it to India’s current strategy of involving private companies. (10 Marks) (150 Words)

5. How can India’s manufacturing and industries sector be modernised and automated through its
incorporation of robotics and what are the key challenges they need to address to achieve this?
Analyse. (10 Marks) (150 Words)

6. What is Aditya-L1 mission? Write down the significance of exploring the Sun?
 (10 Marks) (150 Words)

7. What is nanotechnology? Discuss the recent development in application of nanotechnology in

India in agriculture and food industry. (10 Marks) (150 Words)

8. What is Nex CAR19? Write down the challenges and advantages associated with this cell therapy.
 (15 Marks) (250 Words)

9. Evaluate the viability of nuclear power as a clear and sustainable energy source for India. Discuss
challenges associated with nuclear energy. (15 Marks) (250 Words)

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