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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘GM (Genetically Modified) Crops’
- It is made using a technology that involves inserting DNA into the genome of an organism
- They are regulated under the provisions of the Biodiversity Act, 2002
- Bt cotton is the only genetically modified (GM) crop that has been approved for commercial cultivation by the Government of India
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Genetic Modification is a technology that involves inserting DNA into the genome of an organism. To produce a GM plant, new DNA is transferred into cells of a plant. These cells are then grown in tissue culture where they transform into plants. The seeds produced by these plants will have new DNA. The most common way of inserting is using gene guns method. Environment Protection Act, 1986 (EPA), Biological Diversity Act, 2002, Plant Quarantine Order, 2003, GM policy under Foreign Trade Policy, Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, Drugs and Cosmetics Rule (8th Amendment), 1988 are the Acts and Rules that regulate GM Crops in India Bt cotton is the only genetically modified (GM) crop that has been approved for commercial cultivation in 2002 by the Government of India. Long term studies were conducted by ICAR on the impact of Bt cotton which did not show any adverse effect on soil, microflora and animal health. Context – There has been an ongoing battle in the Supreme Court of India between environmentalists and Delhi University’s genetically modified (GM) herbicide-tolerant (HT) mustard.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Genetic Modification is a technology that involves inserting DNA into the genome of an organism. To produce a GM plant, new DNA is transferred into cells of a plant. These cells are then grown in tissue culture where they transform into plants. The seeds produced by these plants will have new DNA. The most common way of inserting is using gene guns method. Environment Protection Act, 1986 (EPA), Biological Diversity Act, 2002, Plant Quarantine Order, 2003, GM policy under Foreign Trade Policy, Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, Drugs and Cosmetics Rule (8th Amendment), 1988 are the Acts and Rules that regulate GM Crops in India Bt cotton is the only genetically modified (GM) crop that has been approved for commercial cultivation in 2002 by the Government of India. Long term studies were conducted by ICAR on the impact of Bt cotton which did not show any adverse effect on soil, microflora and animal health. Context – There has been an ongoing battle in the Supreme Court of India between environmentalists and Delhi University’s genetically modified (GM) herbicide-tolerant (HT) mustard.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
Statement 1 – India’s merchandise exports have been decreasing since the last four quarters
Statement 2 – A country’s export demand may decline if its domestic currency is strong enough to make its goods and services substantially more expensive
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The country set a record for merchandise exports in the preceding fiscal year (2022-23) by shipping a record $450 billion worth of goods abroad. In Q1 2023–24, exports declined: However, compared to the same quarter last year, exports of goods have significantly decreased in the first quarter of the current fiscal year (2023–24) by 15.1% Changes in exchange rates might affect an exporter’s ability to compete. A country’s export demand may decline if its domestic currency is strong enough to make its goods and services substantially more expensive to international consumers. Context – Merchandise exports shrank by 15.1% in the first quarter of this year after reaching a record $450 billion in 2022–2023.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The country set a record for merchandise exports in the preceding fiscal year (2022-23) by shipping a record $450 billion worth of goods abroad. In Q1 2023–24, exports declined: However, compared to the same quarter last year, exports of goods have significantly decreased in the first quarter of the current fiscal year (2023–24) by 15.1% Changes in exchange rates might affect an exporter’s ability to compete. A country’s export demand may decline if its domestic currency is strong enough to make its goods and services substantially more expensive to international consumers. Context – Merchandise exports shrank by 15.1% in the first quarter of this year after reaching a record $450 billion in 2022–2023.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Picolinic acid’ which is seen in news recently has the potential to
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Solution (b)
Picolinic acid, a natural compound produced by mammalian cells, can block several viruses, including those responsible for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A. Published in Cell Reports Medicine, the study describes the compound’s remarkable ability to disrupt the entry of enveloped viruses into the host’s cell and prevent infection. Picolinic acid is known to help in the absorption of zinc and other trace elements from our gut, but, in its natural form, it stays inside the body only for a short duration, and is usually excreted out quickly. In recent years, scientists have begun noticing that it may also exhibit anti-viral activity.
Context – IISc study reveals that picolinic acid can block viruses causing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A
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Solution (b)
Picolinic acid, a natural compound produced by mammalian cells, can block several viruses, including those responsible for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A. Published in Cell Reports Medicine, the study describes the compound’s remarkable ability to disrupt the entry of enveloped viruses into the host’s cell and prevent infection. Picolinic acid is known to help in the absorption of zinc and other trace elements from our gut, but, in its natural form, it stays inside the body only for a short duration, and is usually excreted out quickly. In recent years, scientists have begun noticing that it may also exhibit anti-viral activity.
Context – IISc study reveals that picolinic acid can block viruses causing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘DPT3 Vaccine’, consider the following statements
- It is a class of combination vaccines against diarrhea, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus
- The vaccine does not contain the pathogen itself but rather uses inactivated toxoid to generate an immune response
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The DPT vaccine or DTP vaccine is a class of combination vaccines against three infectious diseases in humans: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus. The vaccine components include diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and either killed whole cells of the bacterium that causes pertussis or pertussis antigens In comparison to alternative vaccine types, such as live attenuated vaccines, the DTP vaccine does not contain the pathogen itself, but rather uses inactivated toxoid to generate an immune response; therefore, there is not a risk of use in populations that are immune compromised Context – The coverage rate for DPT3, the third dose of diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus vaccines, in India rose to an all-time of 93% in 2022
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The DPT vaccine or DTP vaccine is a class of combination vaccines against three infectious diseases in humans: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus. The vaccine components include diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and either killed whole cells of the bacterium that causes pertussis or pertussis antigens In comparison to alternative vaccine types, such as live attenuated vaccines, the DTP vaccine does not contain the pathogen itself, but rather uses inactivated toxoid to generate an immune response; therefore, there is not a risk of use in populations that are immune compromised Context – The coverage rate for DPT3, the third dose of diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus vaccines, in India rose to an all-time of 93% in 2022
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Kakatiya Kingdom’
- It ruled most of eastern Deccan region in present-day India between 8th and 12th centuries
- The period saw the emergence of mural paintings in the region surrounding Eastern Ghats
- A notable trend during the period was the construction of reservoirs for irrigation in the uplands
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Kakatiya dynasty was a Telugu dynasty that ruled most of eastern Deccan region in present-day India between 12th and 14th centuries. Their territory comprised much of the present day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and parts of eastern Karnataka, northern Tamil Nadu, and southern Odisha. Their capital was Orugallu, now known as Warangal. The Ganapati Deva Maharaja, an important ruler of Kakatiya dynasty, is considered to patronize the rich ancient mural heritage found at Rudragiri. Nestled amidst the Eastern Ghats this place has a significant historical past. At its foothill, five westward facing naturally formed rock shelters are there. These shelters shed a light on the life of people of Mesolithic age around 5000 B.C A notable trend during the dynastic period was the construction of reservoirs for irrigation in the uplands, around 5000 of which were built by warrior families subordinate to the Kakatiyas. The dramatically altered the possibilities for development in the sparsely populated dry areas. Many of these edifices, often called “tanks”, including the large examples at Pakala and Ramappa, are still used today Context – In Andhra Pradesh, on the Rudragiri hillock, a 1300 AD Kakatiya era Mural was found superimposed on prehistoric Mesolithic-era artwork.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Kakatiya dynasty was a Telugu dynasty that ruled most of eastern Deccan region in present-day India between 12th and 14th centuries. Their territory comprised much of the present day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and parts of eastern Karnataka, northern Tamil Nadu, and southern Odisha. Their capital was Orugallu, now known as Warangal. The Ganapati Deva Maharaja, an important ruler of Kakatiya dynasty, is considered to patronize the rich ancient mural heritage found at Rudragiri. Nestled amidst the Eastern Ghats this place has a significant historical past. At its foothill, five westward facing naturally formed rock shelters are there. These shelters shed a light on the life of people of Mesolithic age around 5000 B.C A notable trend during the dynastic period was the construction of reservoirs for irrigation in the uplands, around 5000 of which were built by warrior families subordinate to the Kakatiyas. The dramatically altered the possibilities for development in the sparsely populated dry areas. Many of these edifices, often called “tanks”, including the large examples at Pakala and Ramappa, are still used today Context – In Andhra Pradesh, on the Rudragiri hillock, a 1300 AD Kakatiya era Mural was found superimposed on prehistoric Mesolithic-era artwork.
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