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UPSC PRELIMS CSAT PAPER-2 2019

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2019 · Unclassified
UPSC PRELIMS CSAT PAPER-2 2019
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A
Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.
B
Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.
C
Some of those infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.
D
Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV.
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2019 · Unclassified
UPSC PRELIMS CSAT PAPER-2 2019
What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?
A
A molecular scissors used in targeted gene editing
B
A gene that makes plants pest-resistant
C
A herbicidal substance synthesized in genetically modified crops
D
A biosensor used in the accurate detection of pathogens in patients
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2019 · Unclassified
UPSC PRELIMS CSAT PAPER-2 2019
Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India?
I. Genetic predisposition of some people
II. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases
III. Using antibiotics in livestock farming
IV. Multiple chronic diseases in some people
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
2, 3 and 4
D
1, 3 and 4
4
2019 · Unclassified
UPSC PRELIMS CSAT PAPER-2 2019
Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant ‘blackholes’ billions of light-years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?
A
‘Higgs boson particles’ were detected.
B
‘Gravitational waves’ were detected.
C
It enabled the scientists to understand ‘singularity’.
D
Possibility of inter-galactic space travel through ‘wormhole’ was confirmed.
5
2019 · Unclassified
UPSC PRELIMS CSAT PAPER-2 2019
‘RNA interference (RNAi)’ technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why?
I. It is used in developing gene silencing therapies.
II. It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment of cancer.
III. It can be used to develop hormone replacement therapies.
IV. It can be used to produce crop plants that are resistant to viral pathogens.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1, 2 and 4
B
1 and 3
C
1 and 4 only
D
2 and 3
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2019 · Unclassified
UPSC PRELIMS CSAT PAPER-2 2019
In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices?
I. Location identification of a person
II. Sleep monitoring of a person
III. Assisting the hearing impaired person
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
3 only
D
1, 2 and 3