Science Current Affairs Quiz test the participant’s knowledge on latest discoveries, technological advancements made and in the process further enhances an individual’s knowledge base. The quizzes also cover the Environment-Ecology segment. Number of questions is asked from this segment in the competitive exams. Science Current Affairs quiz for December 2011 will help you in the preparation for NDA, CDS, Bank PO, MBA, NABARD, RBI, Railway, SSC, Civil Services and other Exams.
1. NASA's Kepler mission discovered the first Earth-size planets orbiting a sun-like star outside our solar system. These planets are called ___ and____.
a) Kepler-20e; Kepler-20f
b) Kepler-20a; Kepler-20b
c) Kepler-20c; Kepler-20d
d) Kepler-20m; Kepler-20n
Answer: (a) Kepler-20e; Kepler-20f
2. Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies report discovered a missing link between the body’s biological clock and sugar metabolism system. Consider the following statements i) Sugar Metabolism is a process by which the body uses sugar for energy. ii) If the human body produces too little insulin, the amount of sugar in the blood increases abnormally, a condition known as hyperglycemia. Choose the right option:
a) Both i and ii are correct.
b) Neither i nor ii is correct.
c) Only i is correct.
d) Only ii is correct.
Answer: (a) Both i and ii are correct
3. China on 23 December 2011 launched a High-Speed Bullet Train in Quingdao, Shandong. Its speed can reach upto __kilometres.
a) 500
b) 300
c) 400
d) 200
Answer: (a) 500
4. The WGEEP (Western Ghats expert Panel) designated ____ as an Ecologically Sensitive Area.
a) Western Ghats
b) E astern Ghats
c) Malabar Coast
d) Coromandel Coast
Answer: (a) Western Ghats
5. Name the gene found by the neuroscientists, which could help in creating and altering memory.
a)Mpas4
b) Npas4
c) Npas3
d) Mpas2
Answer: (b) Npas4
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