Full Forms
| Short form | Full form |
|---|---|
| DNA / RNA | Deoxyribonucleic Acid / Ribonucleic Acid |
| ATP | Adenosine Triphosphate |
| HIV / AIDS | Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome |
| BCG | Bacillus Calmette-Guerin |
| DPT / MMR | Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus / Measles, Mumps, Rubella |
| ORS | Oral Rehydration Solution |
| WHO / FAO | World Health Organization / Food and Agriculture Organization |
| ECG / EEG | Electrocardiogram / Electroencephalogram |
| MRI / CT | Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Computed Tomography |
| LPG / CNG | Liquefied Petroleum Gas / Compressed Natural Gas |
| PVC / PET | Polyvinyl Chloride / Polyethylene Terephthalate |
| CFC | Chlorofluorocarbon |
| BOD | Biochemical Oxygen Demand |
| AQI | Air Quality Index |
| UV / IR | Ultraviolet / Infrared |
| SONAR / RADAR | Sound Navigation and Ranging / Radio Detection and Ranging |
| LASER | Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation |
| LED / LCD | Light Emitting Diode / Liquid Crystal Display |
| IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry |
| NPK | Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium |
| ISRO / DRDO | Indian Space Research Organisation / Defence Research and Development Organisation |
| CSIR / ICAR | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research / Indian Council of Agricultural Research |
| STP | Standard Temperature and Pressure |
| IVF | In Vitro Fertilisation |
| GM | Genetically Modified |
| PSLV / GSLV | Polar / Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle |
Keep practising
Notes are only half the work. Test yourself with questions and discuss doubts with other aspirants.
Prepared for exam revision from the NCERT Science textbooks for Classes 6 to 10 and standard sources. Space missions, awards and records change, so check official sources for recent facts. Found a mistake? Tell us.