SPOT Science Aptitude Guide 2024-25

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What are the four major branches of science?

Mathematics and Logic, Natural Science, Physical Science, Social Science (correct)
Natural Science, Physical Science, Social Science, Psychology
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Social Science
Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Social Science

Which of the following is a branch of Physical Science?

Ecology
Oceanology
Geology
Meteorology
All of the above (correct)

Which of the following is a branch of Life Science or Biological Science?

Biology
Botany
Zoology
Human Biology
Genetic Science
Medicine
All of the above (correct)

What is the study of the motion of gas on objects and the forces created?

Aerodynamics (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the science that studies the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment?

Environmental Science (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms?

Genetics (D) Signup and view all the answers

Astronomy is one of the few sciences where amateurs cannot have a role.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a concerted human effort to understand, or to understand better, the history of how the natural world works, with observable physical evidence as the basis of that understanding?

Science (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three states of matter?

Solid, liquid and gas Signup and view all the answers

Match the following branches of science with their definitions.

Aerodynamics = the study of the motion of gas on objects and the forces created Anatomy = the study of the structure and organization of living things Anthropology = the study of human cultures both past and present Archaeology = the study of the material remains of cultures Astronomy = the study of celestial objects in the universe Astrophysics = the study of the physics of the universe Biochemistry = the study of the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms Biophysics = the application of theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology Biology = the science that studies living organisms Botany = the scientific study of plant life Chemical Engineering = the application of science, mathematics, and economics to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms Chemistry = the science of matter and its interactions with energy and itself Climatology = the study of climates and investigations of its phenomena and causes Ecology = the study of how organisms interact with each other and to their environment Electronics = science and technology of electronic phenomena Entomology = the study of insects Environmental Science = the science of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment Genetics = the science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms Geology = the science of the Earth, its structure, and history Marine Biology = the study of animal and plant life within Saltwater ecosystems Medicine = the science concerned with maintaining health and restoring it by treating disease Meteorology = study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting Microbiology = the study of microorganisms, including viruses, prokaryotes and simple eukaryotes Mineralogy = the study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including optical) properties of minerals Molecular Biology = the study of biology at molecular level Nuclear Physics = the branch of physics which deals with the structure of atomic nucleus and the nuclear radiation Neurology = the branch of medicine dealing with the nervous system and its disorders Oceanography = Study of the earth's oceans, their Inter linked ecosystems and chemical and physical processes Ornithology = the study of birds Paleontology = the study of life-forms existing in former geological time periods Physics = the study of the behavior and properties of matter Physiology = the study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living organisms Radiology = the branch of medicine dealing with the applications of radiant energy in imaging technology, which includes x-rays and radioisotopes Seismology = A branch of geophysics which deals with the study of earthquakes and the movement of waves within the Earth Taxonomy = the science of classification of animals and plants Thermodynamics = the physics of energy, heat, work, entropy and the spontaneity of processes Zoology = the study of animals Signup and view all the answers

What is a scientist?

A scientist is a person who studies any branch of science in detail and specializes in any field of science. Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical formula for Ozone?

O3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union?

Sputnik 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for Tropospheric Ozone?

Bad Ozone Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of building launch vehicles?

To carry satellites, unmanned spacecraft, and humans to space (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of India's first indigenous satellite launch vehicle?

SLV-3 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the main architect of the ‘White Revolution’ in India?

Dr. Verghese Kurien Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a region of Earth’s stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Ozone layer Signup and view all the answers

Ozone is a natural gas composed of three atoms of oxygen.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of Ozone?

Good Ozone (Stratospheric Ozone) and Bad Ozone (Tropospheric Ozone) Signup and view all the answers

What are the substances that cause Ozone Depletion?

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) Signup and view all the answers

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Flashcards

What is Geology?

The study of the Earth, its structure, and history.

What is Chemical Engineering?

The application of scientific principles to the conversion of raw materials into useful products.

What is Environmental Science?

The branch of science focusing on the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment.