Forwarded from PMF IAS Official (Vishwjeet)
Dear Aspirant,
If you’re feeling anxious tonight, don’t worry — you’re not alone. Almost everyone feels the same before the exam. It simply means you care — and caring is not a weakness.
But remember: tomorrow’s paper won’t test your perfection — it will test your presence. In that moment, what matters most is how calmly and clearly you face each question. You don’t need to know everything. No one does. You just need to stay composed enough to apply what you do know.
So tonight, take a deep breath. Whatever happens tomorrow, one thing is already certain: you showed up and gave it your best. That alone sets you apart.
Wishing you clarity, calmness, and courage.
Warm regards,
Team PMF IAS
If you’re feeling anxious tonight, don’t worry — you’re not alone. Almost everyone feels the same before the exam. It simply means you care — and caring is not a weakness.
But remember: tomorrow’s paper won’t test your perfection — it will test your presence. In that moment, what matters most is how calmly and clearly you face each question. You don’t need to know everything. No one does. You just need to stay composed enough to apply what you do know.
So tonight, take a deep breath. Whatever happens tomorrow, one thing is already certain: you showed up and gave it your best. That alone sets you apart.
Wishing you clarity, calmness, and courage.
Warm regards,
Team PMF IAS
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[MCQ] Which of the following best defines "therapeutic cloning"?
Anonymous Quiz
5%
a) Creating genetically identical organisms for agriculture
70%
b) Cloning organs or tissues for medical treatment
13%
c) Cloning endangered animals to preserve biodiversity
12%
d) Reproducing an entire human from adult somatic cells
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[MCQ] Dolly the sheep was significant in the history of cloning because:
Anonymous Quiz
42%
a) She was the first cloned animal from embryonic cells
16%
b) She was cloned using gene editing tools like CRISPR
41%
c) She was the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell
1%
d) She was cloned to produce insulin
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[MCQ] Which of the following is/are potential ethical concerns related to human cloning? 1. Violation of human dignity
2. Risk of genetic abnormalities
3. Creation of genetically "designed" humans
2. Risk of genetic abnormalities
3. Creation of genetically "designed" humans
Anonymous Quiz
3%
a) 1 only
10%
b) 2 and 3 only
13%
c) 1 and 3 only
74%
d) 1, 2 and 3
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[MCQ] In the context of agriculture, how does RNA interference (RNAi) technology help?
Anonymous Quiz
21%
a) It helps in developing drought-resistant seeds
65%
b) It silences specific genes to control pests or diseases
12%
c) It increases soil nitrogen content through gene editing
1%
d) It enhances photosynthesis in plants
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[MCQ] What is the primary goal of the Bt gene inserted into cotton crops?
Anonymous Quiz
3%
a) To improve fiber quality
2%
b) To increase photosynthesis
91%
c) To make plants resistant to insect pests
4%
d) To enhance drought tolerance
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[MCQ] Which of the following biotechnological tools is used for precise editing of genes?
Anonymous Quiz
7%
a) PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
15%
b) ELISA (Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay)
77%
c) CRISPR-Cas9
1%
d) Gel Electrophoresis
[MCQ] What is the primary function of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
a) To separate DNA fragments by size
18%
b) To insert foreign DNA into a host cell
59%
c) To amplify specific DNA sequences
9%
d) To edit DNA at precise locations
[MCQ] Which of the following components is essential for PCR to occur? 1. DNA template
2. DNA polymerase (Taq polymerase)
3. Primers 4. RNA polymerase
2. DNA polymerase (Taq polymerase)
3. Primers 4. RNA polymerase
Anonymous Quiz
32%
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
15%
b) 1 and 4 only
7%
c) 2 and 4 only
46%
d) All four
[MCQ] In which of the following fields is PCR most widely used today?
Anonymous Quiz
5%
a) Radiocarbon dating
78%
b) Diagnosing infectious diseases
10%
c) Determining blood groups
7%
d) Artificial pollination in crops
[MCQ] What is the basic structural unit of DNA?
Anonymous Quiz
34%
a) Amino acid
51%
b) Nucleotide
9%
c) Polypeptide
7%
d) Ribosome
[MCQ] What does the term "whole genome sequencing" refer to?
Anonymous Quiz
12%
a) Sequencing only the protein-coding regions of DNA
5%
b) Sequencing only mitochondrial DNA
74%
c) Sequencing the entire DNA, including coding and non-coding regions
9%
d) Sequencing RNA to study gene expression
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[MCQ] Which of the following is not a direct application of genome sequencing?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
a) Identifying genetic mutations linked to hereditary diseases
16%
b) Developing personalised medicine
65%
c) Predicting an individual’s eye colour with 100% accuracy
5%
d) Tracking the evolution of infectious disease variants
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
22%
a) 1 and 2
38%
b) Only 2
24%
c) 1 and 3
15%
d) Only 3
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