Daily MCQs – Day 54 – 8th September 2017 – Solutions

These MCQs are based on Today’s Targets given here 

Q.1) Consider the following statements about Hyperloop Technology:

1. Hyperloop technology promises to move people and goods through high-pressure tubes which will propel the capsule of passengers at great speed
2. Hyperloop technology will have tubes maintained at partial vacuum

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. B

Explanation:

Tubes will be at low-pressure.

Read More: http://www.ias4sure.com/wikiias/prelims/hyperloop-technology/

 
Q.2) Consider the following statements about UJALA Scheme

1. The scheme is being implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Union Ministry of Power
2. The scheme will not only help reduce consumers their electricity bills but also contribute to the energy security of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. C

Explanation:

Both statements are correct

Read more: http://www.ias4sure.com/wikiias/gs2/national-led-programme-ujala/

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication involves automated information exchange between machines
2. M2M can be used in smart cities, smart grids, smart homes, smart transportation and smart heath sectors.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. C

Explanation:

Both statements are correct

Read more: http://www.ias4sure.com/wikiias/prelims/machine-to-machine-m2m-communications/

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. Europe is the smallest continent by size.
2. Europe is the third largest continent by population.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. B

Explanation:

Australia is the smallest continent.

Read more: https://www.thoughtco.com/continents-by-area-and-size-ranking-1435142