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PYQs on Gene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering

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Prelims 2026

1 question
Science & TechnologyGenetics and BiotechnologyGene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic EngineeringMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Gene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering · Therapeutics, Biologics and Monoclonal Antibodies
Related topics:
Therapeutics, Biologics and Monoclonal Antibodies

Classification and difficulty are editorial labels. Explanations are awaiting review.

2026 · Q41

Prelims 2026, question 41: Gene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering

Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct ? 1. Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible for disease. 2. Engineered viruses and lipid nanoparticles are used as carriers of the genetic medicine. 3. Genetic medicines alter the entire DNA sequence. Select the answer using the code given below :

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Prelims 2021

1 question
Science & TechnologyGenetics and BiotechnologyGene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic EngineeringMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
mitochondrial replacement · Gene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering
Related topics:
Genetics, Heredity and Gene Expression

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2021 · Q66

Prelims 2021, question 66: Gene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering

In the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements: 1. Passing on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child can be prevented by mitochondrial replacement therapy either before or after in vitro fertilization of egg. 2. A child inherits mitochondrial diseases entirely from mother and not from father. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2020

2 questions
Science & TechnologyGenetics and BiotechnologyGene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic EngineeringEasy (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
pronuclear transfer · Gene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering
Related topics:
Genetics, Heredity and Gene Expression

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2020 · Q37

Prelims 2020, question 37: Gene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering

In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology, "Pronuclear Transfer" is used for

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Science & TechnologyGenetics and BiotechnologyGene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic EngineeringMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
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Statement based
Skill:
Connecting topics
Tags:
germline editing and stem cells · Gene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering
Related topics:
Stem Cells, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine · Biosafety, Research Ethics and Emerging-Technology Governance

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2020 · Q44

Prelims 2020, question 44: Gene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering

Consider the following statements: 1. Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective parent. 2. A person's genome can be edited before birth at the early embryonic stage. 3. Human induced pluripotent stem cells can be injected into the embryo of a pig. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2019

2 questions
Science & TechnologyGenetics and BiotechnologyGene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic EngineeringEasy (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
recent biomedical technologies · Gene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering
Related topics:
Recombinant DNA, GM Organisms and Transgenics

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2019 · Q93

Prelims 2019, question 93: Gene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering

With reference to the recent developments in science, which one of the following statements is not correct?

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Science & TechnologyGenetics and BiotechnologyGene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic EngineeringEasy (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Cas9 gene editing · Gene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering
Related topics:
Genetics, Heredity and Gene Expression

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2019 · Q99

Prelims 2019, question 99: Gene Editing, Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering

What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?

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