Chapter 13: Why Do We Fall Ill?
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Why Do We Fall Ill?
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2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.59
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Viruses can infect
1. bacteria
2. fungi
3. plants
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.31
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.
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2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.98
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
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2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.65
With reference to recent developments regarding 'Recombinant Vector Vaccines', consider the following statements :
1
Genetic engineering is applied in the development of these vaccines.
2
Bacteria and viruses are used as vectors.
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2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.69
Consider the following :
1
Bacteria
2
Fungi
3
Virus
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2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.70
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.
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2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.73
The term 'ACE2' is talked about in the context of
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2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.37
Consider the following statements:
1
Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues.
2
Biofilms can form on food and food processing surfaces.
3
Biofilms can exhibit antibiotic resistance.
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2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.39
In the context of vaccines manufactured to prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the following statements :
1
The Serum Institute of India produced COVID-19 vaccine named Covishield using mRNA platform.
2
Sputnik V vaccine is manufactured using vector based platform.
3
COVAXIN is an inactivated pathogen based vaccine.
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Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B cells and T cells in the human body?
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'Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?
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With reference to monoclonal antibodies, often mentioned in news, consider the following statements :
I. They are man-made proteins.
II. They stimulate immunological function due to their ability to bind to specific antigens.
III. They are used in treating viral infections like that of Nipah virus.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.49
Consider the following statements :
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II. No virus can infect bacteria.
III. No virus can change the cellular transcriptional activity in host cells.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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What is the basic principle behind vaccine development? How do vaccines work? What approaches were adopted by the Indian vaccine manufacturers to produce COVID-19 vaccines?
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In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system the Indian State should play a vital role to contain the adverse impact of marketisation of the system. Suggest some measures through which the State can enhance the reach of public healthcare at the grassroots level.
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Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?
1
Chikungunya
2
Hepatitis B
3
HIV-AIDS
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy.
2
Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium.
3
Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another by biological vectors only.
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2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.12
Consider the following diseases:
1
Diphtheria
2
Chickenpox
3
Smallpox
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2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.17
Among the following, which were frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?
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H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?
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