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PYQs on Health, Diseases and Medical Technology

16 PYQs from 2011–2026
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Prelims 2025

1 question
Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyTherapeutics, Biologics and Monoclonal AntibodiesMedium
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Concept understanding
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Immunity, Vaccines and Immunisation
2025 · Q48

Prelims 2025, question 48: Therapeutics, Biologics and Monoclonal Antibodies

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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Prelims 2023

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Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyViral Diseases and Antiviral ResponseEasy (editorial estimate)
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Fact recall
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Wolbachia and mosquito-borne disease · Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response
Related topics:
Industrial, Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology

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2023 · Q67

Prelims 2023, question 67: Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response

'Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?

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Prelims 2022

2 questions
Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyImmunity, Vaccines and ImmunisationMedium (editorial estimate)
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COVID vaccine platforms · Immunity, Vaccines and Immunisation

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2022 · Q39

Prelims 2022, question 39: Immunity, Vaccines and Immunisation

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. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyImmunity, Vaccines and ImmunisationEasy (editorial estimate)
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B and T cells · Immunity, Vaccines and Immunisation

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2022 · Q97

Prelims 2022, question 97: Immunity, Vaccines and Immunisation

Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B cells and T cells in the human body?

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Prelims 2021

2 questions
Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyImmunity, Vaccines and ImmunisationMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
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Fact recall
Tags:
recombinant-vector vaccines · Immunity, Vaccines and Immunisation
Related topics:
Recombinant DNA, GM Organisms and Transgenics

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2021 · Q65

Prelims 2021, question 65: Immunity, Vaccines and Immunisation

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. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyViral Diseases and Antiviral ResponseEasy (editorial estimate)
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ACE2 and viral entry · Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response
Related topics:
Cell Biology and Biomolecules

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2021 · Q73

Prelims 2021, question 73: Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response

The term ‘ACE2’ is talked about in the context of

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Prelims 2020

1 question
Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyImmunity, Vaccines and ImmunisationMedium (editorial estimate)
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Fact recall
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pneumococcal conjugate vaccines · Immunity, Vaccines and Immunisation
Related topics:
Bacterial, Fungal and Parasitic Diseases

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2020 · Q45

Prelims 2020, question 45: Immunity, Vaccines and Immunisation

What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India? 1. These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis. 2. Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can be reduced. 3. These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Prelims 2019

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Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyPublic Health Technology and One HealthMedium (editorial estimate)
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Tags:
antimicrobial resistance · Public Health Technology and One Health
Related topics:
Livestock Health, Breeding Missions and Veterinary Services

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2019 · Q98

Prelims 2019, question 98: Public Health Technology and One Health

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 Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyBacterial, Fungal and Parasitic DiseasesEasy (editorial estimate)
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hepatitis infections · Bacterial, Fungal and Parasitic Diseases
Related topics:
Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response

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2019 · Q100

Prelims 2019, question 100: Bacterial, Fungal and Parasitic Diseases

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

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Prelims 2017

1 question
Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyViral Diseases and Antiviral ResponseMedium (editorial estimate)
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Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response · Health, Diseases and Medical Technology
Related topics:
Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Transmission

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2017 · Q31

Prelims 2017, question 31: Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response

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. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2016

1 question
Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyImmunity, Vaccines and ImmunisationEasy (editorial estimate)
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Immunity, Vaccines and Immunisation · 'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to
Related topics:
Health, Nutrition and Human Development Indicators

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2016 · Q32

Prelims 2016, question 32: Immunity, Vaccines and Immunisation

'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to

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Prelims 2015

2 questions
Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyViral Diseases and Antiviral ResponseEasy
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Single choice
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Fact recall
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Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response
Related topics:
Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Transmission
2015 · Q17

Prelims 2015, question 17: Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response

Among the following, which were frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?

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Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyViral Diseases and Antiviral ResponseEasy
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Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response
Related topics:
Microbiology and Virology
2015 · Q92

Prelims 2015, question 92: Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response

H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?

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Prelims 2014

1 question
Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyViral Diseases and Antiviral ResponseEasy
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Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response
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Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Transmission
2014 · Q12

Prelims 2014, question 12: Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response

Consider the following diseases : 1. Diphtheria 2. Chickenpox 3. Smallpox Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?

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Prelims 2013

1 question
Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyInfectious Disease Epidemiology and TransmissionEasy
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Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Transmission
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Viral Diseases and Antiviral Response
2013 · Q46

Prelims 2013, question 46: Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Transmission

Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing? 1. Chikungunya 2. Hepatitis B 3. HIV-AIDS Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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Prelims 2012

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Science & TechnologyHealth, Diseases and Medical TechnologyPublic Health Technology and One HealthMedium
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Public Health Technology and One Health
Related topics:
Optics, Lasers and Photonics
2012 · Q13

Prelims 2012, question 13: Public Health Technology and One Health

What is the role of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the water purification systems? 1. It inactivates/kills the harmful microorganisms in water. 2. It removes all the undesirable odours from the water. 3. It quickens the sedimentation of solid particles, removes turbidity and improves the clarity of water. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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