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 September 2011 will help you in the preparation for NDA, CDS, Bank PO, MBA, NABARD, RBI, Railway, SSC, Civil Services and other Exams.
1. Brazilian Scientists located an underground river below the Amazon river , named__.
a) Hamza river
b) Grande river
c) Ireng river
d) Gravatai river
Answer: (a) Hamza river
2. According to a new study, the total volume of Arctic Sea ice fell to record low in the year__.
a) 2010
b) 2011
c) 2007
d) 2005
Answer: (a) 2010
3. NASA funded researchers found evidence that some building blocks of DNA found in meteorites were likely created in space. Consider the following statements on DNA:
i) DNA is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions for life.
ii) DNA is the abridged form of deoxyribonucleic acid.
Choose the right option:
a) Both i and ii are correct.
b) Only i is correct.
c) Only ii is correct.
d) Neither i nor ii is correct.
Answer: (a) Both i and ii are correct
4. Scientists have used a soil bug found abundantly in soil to cure cancer. What is the name of that bug?
a) Clostridia Sporogenes
b) Treponema pallidum
c) Thiomargarita namibiensis
d) Epulopiscium fishelsoni
Answer: (a) Clostridia Sporogenes
5. Scientists have created a stem cell zoo. The main objective of the stem cell zoo is;
a) To treat variety of illness in animals, especially the endangered species.
b) To treat Cancer.
c) To help in making clones.
d) To cure genetic flaws in humans
Answer: (a) To treat variety of illness in animals, especially the endangered species
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