TODAY PRELIMS MCQ

Q. Consider the following statements regarding recent advancements in nanotechnology:

1. Nanorobots have been developed to navigate the human bloodstream for targeted drug delivery, potentially reducing side effects of treatments. 
2. Plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition (PE-ALD) techniques have enabled precise manipulation of materials at the atomic scale, advancing semiconductor manufacturing. 
3. Nanotechnology-based materials are being utilized to create more efficient and safer methods for cleaning up environmental pollutants, such as oil spills. 
4. Nanoinformatics combines nanotechnology with informatics to enhance research in nanobiotechnology and nanomedicine.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Q.  Consider the following statements regarding everyday thermal phenomena:

1. A metal spoon kept in hot tea becomes hot due to convection.
2. A wet cloth spread under a fan dries faster due to the process of evaporation.
3. The handle of a cooking pot is often made of plastic or wood because these materials are poor conductors of heat.
4. On a hot summer day, mirages appear on roads due to the phenomenon of total internal reflection.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Q. With reference to Neuromorphic Computing, consider the following statements:

1.It is a computing approach that mimics the structure and functioning of the human brain using artificial neurons and synapses.

2.Unlike traditional computing, neuromorphic chips process data in parallel, significantly reducing energy consumption.

3.IBM and Intel have developed neuromorphic processors, but the technology is not yet used in real-world applications.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Neonatal Sepsis:

1. It is a bloodstream infection that affects infants younger than 28 days.
2. Group A Streptococcus is the most common bacterial cause of neonatal sepsis.
3. Early-onset sepsis (EOS) typically occurs within the first 72 hours of life.
4. Neonatal sepsis is a significant cause of mortality, particularly in middle- and low-income countries.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. Match the following literary and cultural contributions of Srimanta Sankardev with their descriptions:

Select the correct answer: