Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding Nipah Virus (NiV) :
1. Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
2. The first recognized outbreak of Nipah virus occurred in India in 1999.
3. Currently, there is an approved vaccine available for Nipah virus infection.
1. Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
2. The first recognized outbreak of Nipah virus occurred in India in 1999.
3. Currently, there is an approved vaccine available for Nipah virus infection.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
48%
A. 1 and 2 only
30%
B. 1 and 3 only
6%
C. 2 and 3 only
15%
D. 1, 2, and 3
Q.1.With reference to the Y chromosome and human ancestry, consider the following statements :
1. The Y chromosome is used to trace paternal lineage across generations.
2. The Y chromosome carries the SRY gene, which is responsible for triggering male characteristics..
3. The stability of the Y chromosome makes it useful for studying human evolution.
1. The Y chromosome is used to trace paternal lineage across generations.
2. The Y chromosome carries the SRY gene, which is responsible for triggering male characteristics..
3. The stability of the Y chromosome makes it useful for studying human evolution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
25%
A. 1 and 2 only B.
18%
B. 1 and 3 only
11%
C. 2 and 3 only
46%
D. All of the above
Q.2. Regarding DNA profiling, consider the following statements :
1. DNA profiling can be used for criminal investigations and paternity testing.
2. Blood and saliva are richer sources of DNA as compared to teeth and hair roots.
3. Touch DNA is a reliable and abundant source of DNA for profiling.
1. DNA profiling can be used for criminal investigations and paternity testing.
2. Blood and saliva are richer sources of DNA as compared to teeth and hair roots.
3. Touch DNA is a reliable and abundant source of DNA for profiling.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
16%
A. 1 only
32%
B. 1 and 2 only
26%
C. 1 and 3 only
25%
D. 1, 2, and 3
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Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Q.3. Recently scientists have found frost on volcano Olympus Mons. It is situated on :
A. Earth
B. Mars
C. Jupiter
D. Neptune
A. Earth
B. Mars
C. Jupiter
D. Neptune
Q. 1. Consider the following statement :
1. Nanoparticles allow controlled and effective drug release.
2. Polymeric nanoparticles are considered the most advanced method of drug delivery.
1. Nanoparticles allow controlled and effective drug release.
2. Polymeric nanoparticles are considered the most advanced method of drug delivery.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect ?
Anonymous Quiz
16%
A. 1 only
13%
B. 2 only
63%
C. Both 1 and 2
8%
D. None
Q. 2. Regarding Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), consider the following statements :
1. Quantum entanglement is one of the methods used to detect eavesdropping.
2. A key advantage of QKD is that encryption and decryption processes are not needed after the key is securely exchanged.
1. Quantum entanglement is one of the methods used to detect eavesdropping.
2. A key advantage of QKD is that encryption and decryption processes are not needed after the key is securely exchanged.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
27%
A. 1 only
19%
B. 2 only
51%
C. Both 1 and 2
3%
D. None
Q.3. With reference to ecDNA in cancer growth, consider the following statements :
1. Unlike chromosomal DNA, ecDNA moves freely within the nucleus and can form interaction hubs.
2. Oncogenes present in ecDNA are fixed within specific regions of the chromosome, limiting their expression.
1. Unlike chromosomal DNA, ecDNA moves freely within the nucleus and can form interaction hubs.
2. Oncogenes present in ecDNA are fixed within specific regions of the chromosome, limiting their expression.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
30%
A. 1 only
24%
B. 2 only
42%
C. Both 1 and 2
5%
D. None
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Dr. Manmeet Ma'am is solving 100 MCQs from Environment & Ecology for UPSC Prelims 2025.
Tomorrow at 10:00 am
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Dr. Manmeet Ma'am is solving 100 MCQs from Environment & Ecology for UPSC Prelims 2025.
Tomorrow at 10:00 am
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/live/opfI_UyMoXk?si=MfPFg7kkYMpkr5Jh
Q.1. Lake Coari has recently been in news for it’s below-normal levels, leading to extreme water temperature. It is located in :
A. Congo
B. Amazon
C. Zambia
D. Siberia
A. Congo
B. Amazon
C. Zambia
D. Siberia