Science Current Affairs Quiz/Questions-Answers August 2012, August 20-August 26

Science Current Affairs of the said week saw some major happening in the field of science like that of launch of PrithviII Missile and discovery of device for measuring the mass of individual molecules.

Wide range of questions on scientific development and inventions is always asked from this segment in the competitive exams. Science Current Affairs quiz for August 2012 will help you in the preparation for NDA, CDS, Bank PO, MBA, NABARD, RBI, Railway, SSC, Civil Services and other Exams.

1. Which Indian University signed an agreement for establishing a centre for earthquake and hydrological studies with Hyderabad based NGRI (National Geophysical Research Institute) on August 15, 2012?
a) University of Kerala
b) University of West Bengal
c) University of Kashmir
d) University of Assam
Answer :(c) University of Kashmir

2. On 25 August 2012, the ballistic missile "Prithvi II" was successfully launched from the test range off Odisha Coast. Which type of missile is Prithvi II?
a) Air-to-air missile
b) Surface-to-air missile
c) Air-to-surface missile
d) Surface-to-surface missile
Answer: (d) Surface-to-surface missile

3. On 23 August 2012, ______________________ won environmental approval for it’s A$10 billion Alpha coal and rail project in Australia's Queensland.
a) Jaypee Enterprises
b) GMR Infrastructure
c) GVK Power and Infrastructure
d) Adani Enterprises
Answer :(c) GVK Power and Infrastructure

4. Which university scientists developed a mechanical device that measures the mass of individual molecules?
a) University of Oxford
b) University of Delhi
c) University of China
d) California University of Technology
Answer: (d) California University of Technology

5. On which date NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has fired its laser for the first time on Mars, using the beam to study a fist-size rock called "Coronation."
a) Aug. 10, 2012
b) Aug. 20, 2012
c) Aug. 15, 2012
d) Aug 22, 2012
Answer : (b) Aug. 20, 2012

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