QUIZ 1

Q1) Who is the Father of robotics ?

A. A NASA Engineer
B. Newton
C. Einstein
D. Joe Engelberger

Q2) How is a computer like a robot's "brain?" Choose the best answer.
A. It is able to think independently
B. It contains a robot's language center
C. It gives instructions that tell the robot's "body" what to do
D. It is located in a robot's head

Q3) From the description of nanobots, what can you infer about the prefix "nano-"?
A. It means "intelligent"
B. It means "extremely small"
C. It means "many"
D. It means "strong"

Q4) Which of the following statements is an opinion about robots?

A. They can perform certain tasks better than humans
B. They will soon be able to perform all tasks better than humans
C. Their "arms" are more maneuverable than human arms
D. They can perform certain tasks with great precision

Q5) How is a robot with artificial intelligence like a baby?

A. It cannot walk or talk
B. It requires constant attention
C. It exhibits instinctive behaviors
D. It learns by observing

Q6) For a robot unit to be considered a functional industrial robot, typically, how many
degrees of freedom would the robot have?
A. three
B. four
C. six
D. eight
E. ten

Q7) When a vector A is added to vector B under what conditions does the resultant vector
A+B have the greatest magnitude ?
A When A and B are parallel and in the same direction.
E. When A and B are parallel and in the opposite direction.
F. When A and B are perpendicular.
G. The magnitude of A+B does not depend on the direction of A and B.

Q8) If the four bulbs shown in the circuit are identical,then which circuit puts out the most
light?

Q9) State whether the following statements are true of false.

A nonmetals are bad conductors of electricity.
H. The atomic number is the number of protons an atom has.
I. A molecule is the same thing as an atomCurrent is the only form of electricity

Q10) On molecular level why is water a good solvent.

A It is wet
J. It is polar
K. It is non polar
L. It contains hydrogen and hydrogen itself is a good solvent.

Q11)Indias first mission to moon Chandrayaan -1 was launched from the site
A Wheeler Island
M. Sriharikota
N. Balasore
O. None of the above

Q12) What gas do most scientists believe causes temperatures in the atmosphere to rise?
A Carbon dioxide
P. Oxygen
Q. Nitrogen
R. Helium

Q13)One horse power is equal to

A 746 watts
S. 745 watts
T. 756 watts
U. 746 watts

Q14)The scientists have discovered that Milky Way is having two components, the disc and
spherical. What may be the central object of Milky Way?
A. A Black Hole
B. A Neuron Star
C. Vacuum
D. A Large Magellanic Cloud

Q15) Which among the following two gases contribute to begin the formation of stars?
A. Hydrogen & Nitrogen
B. Nitrogen and Helium
C. Helium & Hydrogen
D. Hydrogen and Oxygen

Q16)When Ozone is heated its volume will. ?

A. increase
B. decrease

C. remain unchanged
D. First Increase, then decrease

Q17)Speed of sound is maximum in which among the following?

A. Solids
B. Gases
C. Liquids
D. Vacuum

Q18)Which among the following gas is abundant on atmosphere of Mars ?

A. Carbon Dioxide
B. Nitrogen
C. Argon
D. Carbon Monoxide

Q19) Consider the following:

1. Oxygen
2. Moisture
3. Carbon Dioxide

Which among the above is/ are needed for Iron to get rusted?
A) 1 & 2
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 3
D) 1, 2 & 3

Q20) Consider the following statements:

1. International Space Station is stationary, when seen from Earth
2. An astronaut in International Space Station feels complete weightlessness
3. International Space Station is always in a state of Free fall
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
A) Only 1 is correct
B) 2 & 3 are correct
C) Only 3 is correct
D) 1 , 2 & 3 are correct

Q21) Which among following is rich in Ozone?

A. Stratosphere
B. Mesosphere
C. Ionosphere

D. Troposphere

Q22) What is the full form of ISRO?

Q23) A device used to measure the strength of magnetic field.
Q24) Do astronauts have mass in space?
Q25) On the moon what is the colour of sky?
Q26) What did Einstein get the Nobel Prize for?