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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
In the context of biotechnology and AI, the C2S-Scale model represents a conceptual shift primarily because it—
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Solution (a)
Explanation: C2S-Scale conceptualizes gene expression patterns of cells as “sentences” that can be interpreted by large language models (LLMs). This allows the AI to “read” biological information similarly to natural language, thereby bridging computational linguistics and cellular biology — a fundamental conceptual innovation in AI-driven biology.
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Solution (a)
Explanation: C2S-Scale conceptualizes gene expression patterns of cells as “sentences” that can be interpreted by large language models (LLMs). This allows the AI to “read” biological information similarly to natural language, thereby bridging computational linguistics and cellular biology — a fundamental conceptual innovation in AI-driven biology.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Rotavirus:
Rotavirus is a double-stranded RNA virus that primarily causes severe diarrhoea in infants and young children.
In India, Rotavirus vaccines have been introduced under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
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Solution (d).
Explanation:
Rotavirus is a double-stranded RNA virus of the Reoviridae family and is a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis (severe diarrhoea) in infants and young children globally. Hence Statement 1 isCorrect.
India introduced Rotavirus vaccines (like Rotavac and Rotasiil) under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) to reduce child mortality due to diarrhoeal diseases. The vaccine is administered orally in multiple doses to infants. Hence Statement 2isCorrect.
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Solution (d).
Explanation:
Rotavirus is a double-stranded RNA virus of the Reoviridae family and is a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis (severe diarrhoea) in infants and young children globally. Hence Statement 1 isCorrect.
India introduced Rotavirus vaccines (like Rotavac and Rotasiil) under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) to reduce child mortality due to diarrhoeal diseases. The vaccine is administered orally in multiple doses to infants. Hence Statement 2isCorrect.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM):
The Mission aims to make India a global hub for the production, usage, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.
Under the Mission, the Government of India has set a target to achieve 5 million metric tonnes (MMT)of annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030.
The Mission is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct?
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Solution (b).
Explanation:
The NGHM indeed seeks to make India a global hub for production, utilization, and export of Green Hydrogen and related technologies. Hence Statement 1isCorrect.
The Mission targets 5 MMT per annum of green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, with the potential to avert nearly 50 MMT of CO₂ emissions annually. Hence Statement 2 isCorrect.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal ministry implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission, not the MoEFCC. Hence Statement 3isIncorrect.
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Solution (b).
Explanation:
The NGHM indeed seeks to make India a global hub for production, utilization, and export of Green Hydrogen and related technologies. Hence Statement 1isCorrect.
The Mission targets 5 MMT per annum of green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, with the potential to avert nearly 50 MMT of CO₂ emissions annually. Hence Statement 2 isCorrect.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal ministry implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission, not the MoEFCC. Hence Statement 3isIncorrect.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI):
The Archaeological Survey of India functions under the Ministry of Tourism.
The ASI is responsible for archaeological research and for the conservation and preservation of centrally protected monuments and sites in India.
The ASI was established during the tenure of Lord Curzon and its first Director-General was Alexander Cunningham.
How many of the statement(s) given above are incorrect?
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Solution (b).
Explanation:
The ASI operates under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Hence Statement 1isCorrect
The ASI’s core functions include archaeological research, excavation, andconservation of monuments and antiquities protected under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. Hence Statement 2isCorrect.
Though Lord Curzon played a significant role in strengthening the ASI (especially through the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904), the ASI was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham during the tenure of Lord Canning, not Lord Curzon. Hence Statement 3isIncorrect.
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Solution (b).
Explanation:
The ASI operates under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Hence Statement 1isCorrect
The ASI’s core functions include archaeological research, excavation, andconservation of monuments and antiquities protected under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. Hence Statement 2isCorrect.
Though Lord Curzon played a significant role in strengthening the ASI (especially through the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904), the ASI was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham during the tenure of Lord Canning, not Lord Curzon. Hence Statement 3isIncorrect.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding U.S. visa categories:
Unlike the L-1 visa, which is limited to intra-company transferees, the H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals from any company for specialty occupations requiring theoretical or technical expertise.
While both H-1B and O-1 visa holders can change employers in the United States, the O-1 visa does not have a fixed annual numerical cap, unlike the H-1B visa, which is subject to one.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Solution C.
Explanation:
The H-1B visa permits U.S. employers to recruit foreign workers in specialty occupations (e.g., IT, engineering, and science) regardless of the company’s origin. The L-1 visa, by contrast, is restricted to intra-company transfers — employees moving from a foreign branch to a U.S. office of the same company. Hence Statement 1isCorrect.
The O-1 visa, meant for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement, has no annual numerical cap and allows job changes with proper documentation. The H-1B visa, however, is capped at 65,000 regular visas plus 20,000 for U.S. master’s degree holders annually, making it more restrictive. Hence Statement 2isCorrect.
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Solution C.
Explanation:
The H-1B visa permits U.S. employers to recruit foreign workers in specialty occupations (e.g., IT, engineering, and science) regardless of the company’s origin. The L-1 visa, by contrast, is restricted to intra-company transfers — employees moving from a foreign branch to a U.S. office of the same company. Hence Statement 1isCorrect.
The O-1 visa, meant for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement, has no annual numerical cap and allows job changes with proper documentation. The H-1B visa, however, is capped at 65,000 regular visas plus 20,000 for U.S. master’s degree holders annually, making it more restrictive. Hence Statement 2isCorrect.
