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2021 · Question 70 · Health and Diseases
Consider the following statements : 1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes. 2. Common cold is sometime caused by an adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by a retrovirus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2021 · Question 73 · Health and Diseases
The term ‘ACE2’ is talked about in the context of
Choose your answer(a)genes introduced in the genetically modified plants(b)development of India’s own satellite navigation system(c)radio collars for wildlife tracking(d)spread of viral diseases
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 45 · Health and Diseases
What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India ? 1. These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis. 2. Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can be reduced. 3. These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)1 and 2 only(c)3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 98 · Health and Diseases
Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India? 1. Genetic predisposition of some people 2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases 3. Using antibiotics in livestock farming 4. Multiple chronic diseases in some people Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2(b)2 and 3 only(c)1, 3 and 4(d)2, 3 and 4
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 100 · Health and Diseases
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
Choose your answer(a)Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.(b)Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.(c)Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV.(d)Some of those infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 31 · Health and Diseases
Consider the following statements : 1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue. 2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

Consider the following statements : 1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes. 2. Common cold is sometime caused by an adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by a retrovirus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The term ‘ACE2’ is talked about in the context of

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Consider the following statements : 1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue. 2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?