General Science/Everyday Science MCQs
Topic Notes: General Science/Everyday Science
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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Which mission was the first to return samples from an asteroid (Itokawa)?
Answer:
Hayabusa
The Japanese mission Hayabusa, launched by JAXA, was the first to land on an asteroid (Itokawa) and return physical samples back to Earth in June 2010.
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The first female to travel into space was
Answer:
Valentina Tereshkova
Valentina Tereshkova, a Soviet cosmonaut, became the first woman in space on June 16, 1963, aboard the Vostok 6 mission, where she orbited the Earth 48 times.
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Which telescope is the successor to Hubble and focuses on infrared light?
Answer:
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a space telescope designed primarily to conduct infrared astronomy. It is significantly more powerful than Hubble, allowing it to see through dust clouds to the very first stars and galaxies.
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The Voyager 1 and 2 probes were primarily designed to study
Answer:
The outer planets and interstellar space
Launched in 1977, the Voyager probes were tasked with exploring the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune). Voyager 1 has since become the first human-made object to enter interstellar space.
45
What is the primary purpose of the International Space Station (ISS)?
Answer:
A research laboratory for various sciences
The ISS serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory in which crew members conduct experiments in biology, human biology, physics, astronomy, meteorology, and other fields.
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Which space agency launched the Mars Perseverance rover?
Answer:
NASA
NASA launched the Perseverance rover in July 2020 as part of the Mars 2020 mission. Its primary goal is to search for signs of ancient life and collect rock and soil samples for possible return to Earth.
47
The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit in which year?
Answer:
1990
The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into low Earth orbit in April 1990 via the Space Shuttle Discovery. It has since provided some of the most detailed images of deep space ever captured.
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Which mission successfully landed the first humans on the Moon?
Answer:
Apollo 11
Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that first landed humans on the Moon. Commander Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle on July 20, 1969.
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Who was the first human to travel into space?
Answer:
Yuri Gagarin
Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet cosmonaut, became the first human in space when his Vostok 1 spacecraft completed one orbit of the Earth on April 12, 1961.
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Which planet has 'great dark spot'?
Answer:
Neptune
The Great Dark Spot was a massive storm on Neptune observed by the Voyager 2 spacecraft during its flyby in 1989. It has since disappeared, highlighting the dynamic nature of gas giant atmospheres.