Science Current Affairs Quiz/Questions-Answers July 2012, July 30-August 5

Science Current Affairs Quiz tests the aspirant’s knowledge of latest developments in the field of science, technology and environment. Number of questions is asked from this segment in the competitive exams. Science Current Affairs quiz for July 2012 will help you in the preparation for NDA, CDS, Bank PO, MBA, NABARD, RBI, Railway, SSC, Civil Services and other Exams.

1.  The Australian Climate Commission warned that the world’s sea levels could increase by _   the end of the 21st Century.
a) 1.5 Metre.
b) 2 Metres.
c) 3 Metres.
d) 1 Metres.
Answer: (d) 1 Metre

2.  Isle of Wight rock yielded three fossil footprints of Dinosaurs. In which one of the following countries Isle of Wight is located?
a) USA
b) UK
c) India
d) Germany
Answer: (b) UK

3. In the studies conducted by American, Belgian, British and Dutch researchers it was found that tumors contain their own pool of stem cells that can multiply and keep fueling the cancer, seeding regrowth. Which one of the following techniques researchers used to trace the ancestry of cells within mouse tumors?
a) labeling technique
b) Striking technique
c) Bubble technique
d) None of the above
Answer: (a) labeling technique

4.  US researchers are using a new tool called___ for detecting illegal nuclear explosions.
a) The Earth’s Global Positioning System (GPS)
b) Water alarm device
c) Seismometer
d) Geiger counter
Answer: (a) The Earth’s Global Positioning System (GPS)

5. A Rare bird Jerdan’s Baza was found for the first time in Dantepally tank area in Pocharam reserve forest of on 16 June 2012. Consider the given facts regarding Jerdan’s Baza.
i) Jerdan’s Baza mainly eats frogs, lizards and large insects.
ii) The bird id recognized by broad round wings, a long squarish tail, jaunty crest and forest dwelling habits.
Choose the right option:
a)    Only  i is correct.
b)    Only  ii is correct.
c)    Both i and ii are correct.
d)    Neither i nor ii is correct.
Answer: (c) Both i and ii are correct.

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