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| 3701 |
What does a cryogenic engine use as fuel?
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Liquefied gases like liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.
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| 3702 |
Why is PSLV called the “workhorse” of ISRO?
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Because of its high success rate and versatility.
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| 3703 |
What is special about GSLV-Mk III (LVM-3)?
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It is India’s heaviest rocket, capable of launching 4-ton class satellites.
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| 3704 |
Which ISRO launcher can place heavier satellites into geostationary orbit?
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GSLV.
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| 3705 |
What is PSLV mainly known for?
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Reliable launches of satellites into polar and low-Earth orbits.
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| 3706 |
Which centre handles satellite building?
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U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC).
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| 3707 |
Which ISRO centre focuses on rocket development?
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Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC).
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| 3708 |
What is the main function of ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre?
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Launching rockets and satellites.
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| 3709 |
Who is often called the “Father of the Indian Space Program”?
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Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.
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| 3710 |
Where is ISRO’s headquarters located?
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Bengaluru.
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| 3711 |
Which body governs ISRO?
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The Department of Space, Government of India.
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| 3712 |
What is the primary objective of ISRO?
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To develop space technology for national development.
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| 3713 |
Which cells in the body remember past infections?
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Memory cells.
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| 3714 |
Why are booster doses important?
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They maintain long-term immunity.
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| 3715 |
Which childhood vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella?
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MMR vaccine.
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| 3716 |
What is passive immunity?
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Immunity gained through ready-made antibodies.
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| 3717 |
What is active immunity?
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Immunity developed after infection or vaccination.
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| 3718 |
What does vaccination help the body develop?
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Immunity against specific diseases.
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| 3719 |
What is cancer?
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Uncontrolled cell division forming tumors.
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| 3720 |
What are common risk factors for non-communicable diseases?
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Poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and stress.
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| 3721 |
Why is hypertension dangerous?
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It increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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| 3722 |
What condition is caused by persistently high blood pressure?
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Hypertension.
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| 3723 |
Which hormone is insufficient or ineffective in diabetes?
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Insulin.
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| 3724 |
Which lifestyle disease involves high blood sugar levels?
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Diabetes.
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| 3725 |
What are non-communicable diseases?
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Diseases that do not spread from person to person.
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