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Science and Technology Policy — MCQ Practice

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Version 1Updated 10 Mar 2026

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Q1medium

Which of the following statements regarding India's Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) 2013 is/are correct? 1. It aimed to position India among the top five global scientific powers. 2. It explicitly recognized innovation as a key driver for inclusive growth. 3. It proposed the establishment of the National Research Foundation (NRF).

Q2medium

Consider the following pairs regarding India's S&T institutions and their primary mandates: 1. Department of Science & Technology (DST): Promotion of industrial R&D 2. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR): Multidisciplinary applied research 3. Department of Biotechnology (DBT): Regulation of genetically modified organisms Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Q3easy

Which constitutional provision mandates the development of 'scientific temper' as a fundamental duty of every citizen of India?

Q4medium

Regarding India's Gross Expenditure on R&D (GERD), which of the following statements is most accurate?

Q5easy

Which of the following initiatives is primarily focused on developing indigenous capabilities in quantum technologies and applications?

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