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Science & Technology MCQs - 2026-04-04

11.
The trials for INS Vikrant were conducted in which environment?
A Simulated laboratory conditions
B High-altitude mountain ranges
C Challenging sea conditions during deep-sea trials
D Urban traffic simulations
12.
What does the indigenous construction of INS Vikrant signify for India?
A Increased reliance on foreign defense suppliers
B Enhanced strategic autonomy and technological prowess
C Reduced naval operational capabilities
D Focus on coastal defense only
13.
The successful completion of deep-sea trials signifies a major step towards:
A Decommissioning of the ship
B Commissioning into the Indian Navy
C Sale to a foreign navy
D Conversion into a museum
14.
What type of launch system for aircraft is featured on INS Vikrant?
A Catapult Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery (CATOBAR)
B Short Take-Off But Arrested Recovery (STOBAR)
C Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL)
D Conventional Take-Off and Landing (CTOL)
15.
What is the name of India's first indigenous aircraft carrier?
A INS Chakra
B INS Vikramaditya
C INS Vikrant
D INS Viraat
16.
What is a significant advantage of nuclear fusion as an energy source compared to nuclear fission?
A It produces more long-lived radioactive waste.
B It is easier to control and less prone to meltdowns.
C It produces virtually inexhaustible fuel and less radioactive waste.
D It requires less initial investment.
17.
What type of design does the ITER reactor primarily use to contain the superheated plasma?
A Stellarator
B Tokamak
C Laser inertial confinement
D Magnetic mirror
18.
What critical milestone did the ITER reactor achieve in April 2026?
A Generating electricity from fusion
B Achieving sustained plasma confinement for over 100 seconds
C Completing the construction of the reactor
D Discovering a new element through fusion
19.
Where is the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project located?
A United States
B Japan
C France
D South Korea
20.
What is the process that powers the sun and stars, and is being pursued as a clean energy source on Earth?
A Nuclear fission
B Nuclear fusion
C Geothermal energy
D Solar energy conversion