Science Current Affairs Quiz/Questions-Answers November 2011, October 31-November 6

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 November 2011 will help you in the preparation for NDA, CDS, Bank PO, MBA, NABARD, RBI, Railway, SSC, Civil Services and other Exams.

1.    Scientists found a new species of Trap-door spider, the albino spider, in Australia.  Consider the following statements. i) The albino spider is white headed and the colour of its legs is black and brown.
ii) It is about the size of a 50-cent piece.
Choose the right option:
a)    Only i is correct.
b)    Only ii is correct.
c)    Neither  i nor ii is correct.
d)    Both i and ii are correct.
Answer: (d) Both i and ii are correct.

2.  The government gave its approval to revive 60 Mines in the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is located in ___.
a) Goa
b) Jharkhand
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (a) Goa

3.  India scientists succeeded in decoding the genome of the arhar dal, which is also known as _____.
a) Pigeon Pea
b) Black-eyed Pea
c) Sweet Pea
d) Split Pea
Answer:  (a) Pigeon Pea

4. Scientists are set to begin a six-week mission to explore the Indian Ocean's underwater mountains. Name the ship, which will carry out the mission.
a) RRS James Cook
b) RRS Ernest Shackleton
c) RRS James Clark Ross
d) Royal Research Ship
Answer: (a) RRS James Cook

5.  A report recently stated that bluefin tuna was fished illegally during Libya conflict. Consider the following statements:
i) Bluefin Tuna are dark blue-black on the back, and white on the lower sides and belly.
ii)  The scientific name of bluefin tuna is Thunnus thynnus.
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.

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