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Research and Innovation MCQ — 84 Practice Questions with Answers

Research and Innovation is a Science & Technology topic in the RAS/RPSC syllabus. This page gathers exam-style Research and Innovation multiple-choice questions with correct answers and explanations, so aspirants can test recall and revise frequently examined concepts.

Practice 84 Research and Innovation multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.

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Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. The Technology Development Board was constituted in September 1996 under the Technology Development Board Act, 1995. 2. The Technology Development Board is a statutory body. 3. The Technology Development Board's mandate is limited to basic research funding and excludes commercialization of indigenous technology. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C 1, 2 and 3
D 1 and 2 only Correct

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because TDB was created to promote development and commercialization of indigenous technology and adaptation of imported technology for wider application.

Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. The National Innovation Foundation-India started functioning in March 2000. 2. The National Innovation Foundation became an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology in 2010. 3. The National Innovation Foundation mainly strengthens imported industrial technologies rather than grassroots technological innovations. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 only Correct
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: NIF is described as a national initiative for grassroots technological innovations and traditional knowledge, not primarily for imported industrial technology.

Q3. Consider the following statements about support provided by NIF: 1. NIF has built a database of more than 2,00,000 technological ideas, innovations and traditional knowledge practices. 2. NIF has filed patents only in India and has no USA or PCT filings. 3. The Micro Venture Innovation Fund at NIF has provided risk capital to 193 projects. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 only
B 2 only
C 1 and 3 only Correct
D 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is false because the DST page mentions USA filings and PCT applications along with Indian patent activity.

Q4. Consider the following statements about the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS): 1. NM-ICPS is implemented by the Department of Science and Technology. 2. It was approved at a total outlay of Rs. 3660 crore for five years. 3. Mission implementation excludes innovation, entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystem development. 4. Technology development and HRD/skill development are among the focused implementation areas. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 only
B 1, 2 and 4 only Correct
C 2, 3 and 4 only
D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct from the Cabinet release. Statement 3 is false: innovation, entrepreneurship and start-ups ecosystem development are expressly included. Statement 4 is correct because technology development and HRD/skill development are also listed focused areas.

Q5. Consider the following statements about the VAIBHAV Fellowship: 1. VAIBHAV Fellowship is for the Indian STEMM diaspora, including NRI/OCI/PIO categories. 2. DST is the implementing department for the VAIBHAV Fellowship Program. 3. A VAIBHAV Fellow may spend up to two months in a year in India for a maximum of three years. 4. The fellowship is Rs. 4 lakh per year, irrespective of the number of months spent in India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 4 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1, 2 and 3 only Correct
D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

Statements 1, 2 and 3 are true from the VAIBHAV guidelines. Statement 4 is false: the guideline states Rs. 4 lakh per month, for a minimum of one month and maximum up to two months per year, not a flat yearly amount.

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