TSPSC Group – I Mains,2024 Group-I Mains Paper - V: Science & Technology and Data Interpretation Question Paper Pattern For Examination guidance purpose only Model Question Paper One (prepared on 31.8.2024)

 

TSPSC Group – I Mains,2024

Group-I Mains

Paper - V: Science & Technology and Data Interpretation

Question Paper Pattern

 

For  Examination guidance purpose only

 

Model Question  Paper One (prepared on 31.8.2024)

 

Time: 3 hours                                                                                                                                                         Marks: 150

 

Note:

• Section-I and Section-II consist of 5 questions each.

• Answer all Five questions.

• Question no.1 and 2 do not have internal choices.

• Question no.3,4 and 5 have internal choices.

• Answer to each question should be limited to around 200 words.

• All questions carry equal marks (10 marks each).

 

Section-III(Data Interpretation) consists of 30 questions. Candidates have to answer any 25 Questions out of 30. If attempted more than 25 questions, first answered 25 questions will only be evaluated i.e extra questions attempted if any will not be evaluated.

• All questions carry equal marks (2 marks each).

 

 

Section-I (5 x 10 = 50 Marks)

The role and impact of Science and Technology

 

1.  What is Robotics ? “Robots fulfil an important role in industry: they do simple and repetitive jobs more steadily, more reliably and more uncomplainingly than a human being could or should”, as Issac Asimov said. Examine the growing importance  of Robots in hotels, hospitals, super bazars , restaurants and banks. etc.

 

2.  What is Aditya L-1 ? Write brief note.

 

3. Name the minerals used in generating nuclear energy and the places where they are found in India and especially in Telangana State.

(OR)

 

B) What is ‘computer virus’? What are its effects? Is there a remedy ?

 

4. A)  The Anushandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023 was passed by Parliament . ANRF aims at what ?

(OR)

 

B)Describe how India’s space programme has helped in its socio-economic development

 

5) A) Give details about National Quantum Mission .

OR)

 

B) What are the  non-conventional sources of energy and explain  their relevance in the Indian context ?

 

 

Section-II (5 x 10 = 50 Marks)

Modern Trends in application of knowledge of science

 

6. What are biofertilizers? What advantages do they have over chemical fertilizers?

7. What is Tissue Culture? How tissue culture helps in afforestation ?

 

8. A) What are transgenic organisms? What are they used for ?

(OR)

B) What is DNA fingerprinting ? Which research institution in India is working in this area ?

 

9. A) Describe how biotechnology is finding its use in medicine ? Give a few current examples.

(OR)

B) What is DPT vaccine? What is it used for ?

 

10. A) What is Hepatitis B ?

(OR)

B). Give the names of the missiles developed by India and give brief details.

 

 

Section-III (25 x 2 = 50 Marks)

Data Interpretation and Problem Solving

 

III. Data Interpretation and Problem Solving:

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Q.No.11 to Q.no.40                                                                                         30 Questions.

 

 

25 Questions have to be answered out of 30 Questions 25x2=50 marks