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Consider the following statements regarding
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
The SARS-CoV-2 virus, (which causes Covid-19) does not have a DNA, but an RNA molecule.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The reverse transcription process (the RT in RT-PCR) converts the RNA into the DNA molecule before the gene can be captured in the test.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
TrueNat is a chip-based, battery-operated RT-PCR kit. Initially, it could only identify the E-gene in the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This is the gene that helps the virus build a spherical envelope around it.
Solution (c)
The SARS-CoV-2 virus, (which causes Covid-19) does not have a DNA, but an RNA molecule.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The reverse transcription process (the RT in RT-PCR) converts the RNA into the DNA molecule before the gene can be captured in the test.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
TrueNat is a chip-based, battery-operated RT-PCR kit. Initially, it could only identify the E-gene in the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This is the gene that helps the virus build a spherical envelope around it.
Consider the following statements regarding the Oxytocin Hormone
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (a)
Oxytocin hormone plays a crucial role in the childbirth process and also helps with male reproduction.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and secreted by the pituitary gland.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Solution (a)
Oxytocin hormone plays a crucial role in the childbirth process and also helps with male reproduction.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and secreted by the pituitary gland.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Consider the following statements regarding the differences between Bacteria and the Viruses
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
The main difference between bacteria and virus is that bacteria are living cells, reproducing independently and viruses are nonliving particles (as most virologists consider), requiring a host cell for their replication.
Hence both the statements are correct.
Solution (c)
The main difference between bacteria and virus is that bacteria are living cells, reproducing independently and viruses are nonliving particles (as most virologists consider), requiring a host cell for their replication.
Hence both the statements are correct.
Consider the following statements regarding the mandate of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (b)
The mandate of the ICMR is
Hence all the statements are correct
Solution (b)
The mandate of the ICMR is
Hence all the statements are correct
NITI Aayog’s Health Index ranks the States and Union Territories based on 23 health-related indicators which include
Which of the following best describes the above features?
Solution (d)
The NITI Aayog’s Health Index was recently released in its report titled ‘Healthy States, Progressive India: Report on Rank of States and UTs’.
The Index ranks the States and Union Territories based on 23 health-related indicators which include –
Hence all the statements are correct.
Solution (d)
The NITI Aayog’s Health Index was recently released in its report titled ‘Healthy States, Progressive India: Report on Rank of States and UTs’.
The Index ranks the States and Union Territories based on 23 health-related indicators which include –
Hence all the statements are correct.
India along with other countries in the South East Asian Region have signed World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Call To end Tuberculosis (TB) by 2030 in the region. Which of the following statements is/are correct about TB?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Solution (c)
It is bacterial disease which generally affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body.
Hence statement 1 is correct
The bacteria generally spreads through the air from one person to another.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect
If the TB strain shows resistance to first line drugs, it is called Multiple Drug Resistant TB (MDR TB).
Hence statement 3 is correct
Solution (c)
It is bacterial disease which generally affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body.
Hence statement 1 is correct
The bacteria generally spreads through the air from one person to another.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect
If the TB strain shows resistance to first line drugs, it is called Multiple Drug Resistant TB (MDR TB).
Hence statement 3 is correct
With reference to Photodynamic Therapy, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
Photodynamic therapy uses a photosensitive drug that becomes active under the action of light and converts molecular oxygen into reactive oxygen species.
Hence statement 1 is correct
It is used in treatment of cancer.
Hence statement 2 is correct
Solution (c)
Photodynamic therapy uses a photosensitive drug that becomes active under the action of light and converts molecular oxygen into reactive oxygen species.
Hence statement 1 is correct
It is used in treatment of cancer.
Hence statement 2 is correct
Generic Drugs have gain lot of attention in recent times due to Indo-US spate over IPR and Drug regime. Consider the following statements, to gain FDA approval, a generic drug must:
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Solution (d)
To gain FDA approval, a generic drug must:
Solution (d)
To gain FDA approval, a generic drug must:
Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority’:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution (c)
NPPA is nodal government regulatory agency that controls the prices of pharmaceutical drugs in India.
Hence statement 1 is correct
It functions under the aegis of Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect
NPPA decides the ceiling prices of essential medicines under The Drug (Prices Control) Order 2013.
Hence statement 3 is correct
Solution (c)
NPPA is nodal government regulatory agency that controls the prices of pharmaceutical drugs in India.
Hence statement 1 is correct
It functions under the aegis of Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect
NPPA decides the ceiling prices of essential medicines under The Drug (Prices Control) Order 2013.
Hence statement 3 is correct
Hepatitis is the medical term for inflammation of the liver. Consider the following regarding this
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution (d)
There are five types of viruses responsible for Hepatitis
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Intake of toxic substances, alcohol and certain drugs are some of the causes of Hepatitis
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease.
The virus is most commonly transmitted from mother to child during birth and delivery, as well as through contact with blood or other body fluids.
Hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infective blood, semen, and other body fluids.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
Solution (d)
There are five types of viruses responsible for Hepatitis
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Intake of toxic substances, alcohol and certain drugs are some of the causes of Hepatitis
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease.
The virus is most commonly transmitted from mother to child during birth and delivery, as well as through contact with blood or other body fluids.
Hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infective blood, semen, and other body fluids.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
