Q. Which drugs are extracted from plants and trees? How can these be developed with the help of a computer? (46 BPSC/2005) Ans: Most of the drugs we use today came from plants originally. Plant chemicals (phytochemicals) are responsible for some of the most important medical advancements of our time.Some examples include: Antibiotics Chemotherapy Pain
Q. What do you mean by Software? How is the Software Industry backbone of country’s economic development? Comment on the development of computer languages and our country’s contribution in this era. (63rd BPSC/2018)Software: software is a collection of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how to work. It controls the computer hardware parts
Q. Discuss the contribution of computers in our-telecommunicntion system. (39 BPSC/1993)ORWhat is the importance of – computer in modem communication. (44 BPSC/2002)ORComment on the state of computer technology in India today, How this has benefited the masses (people)? In this context point out the possible uses to which super-computer could be put? (42 BPSC/1999) Ans:
Q. What is dry-land agriculture? Discuss its importance in India? (42 BPSC/1999) Ans: Dryland farming is agricultural techniques for the non-irrigated cultivation of crops. Drylands are areas with low soil moisture, high evapotranspiration which results in water deficit prevailing throughout the year. These areas are prone to drought and have scarce water-resources. Dry-land farming in
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Q. Most of the towns and cities in India become full of big garbage dumps, dusty broken roads and chaotic traffic. What role can be scientific management and technology play in overcoming these problems? Explain with examples. (53-55 BPSC/2012) Ans: With unplanning urbanization, growing pollution and lack of resources Indian towns and cities are facing
Q. Uranium oxide is found in Bihar. It is destroyed by itself even if not used. Discuss the economic aspects of this mineral. (46 BPSC/2005) Ans: Uranium oxide is an oxide of the element uranium. it occurs in several forms e.g. UO2, U2O5, UO3 etc. The most common forms of uranium oxide are triuranium octoxide
Q. Zinc oxide is found in Rajasthan, What is the effect of this discovery on the economics of India? (46 BPSC/2005) Ans:Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnO. ZnO is a white powder that is insoluble in water, and due to its anti-bacterial, anti-viral, UV-protection properties, it is used as an additive
Q. Discuss the relevance of weather forecast and seismic studies. (45 BPSC/2002) Ans: Weather forecasting is the application of science and technology to predict the conditions of the atmosphere for a given location and time. People have attempted to predict the weather informally for millennia and formally since the 19th century. Weather forecasts are made
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Q. Define ‘Genetic Engineering’. How far can it be used to treat genetic illness? (41 BPSC/1997) OR Write short notes on Genetic Engineering. (40 BPSC/1995) Ans: Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification or genetic manipulation, is the direct manipulation of an organism’s genes using biotechnology. It is a set of technologies used to change the
Q. Write short notes on: “Agni” (39 BPSC/1993) The Agni missile is a family of medium to intercontinental range ballistic missiles developed by India, named after one of the five elements of nature. Agni missiles are long range, nuclear weapons capable surface to surface ballistic missile.The first missile of the series, Agni-I was developed under the
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