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PYQ 2021Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because

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PYQ 2021Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

'Triclosan', considered harmful when exposed to high levels for a long time, is most likely present in which of the following?

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PYQ 2021Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Bisphenol A(BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?

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PYQ 2021Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

With reference to street-lighting, how do sodium lamps differ from LED lamps?
1. Sodium lamps produce light in 360 degrees but it is not so in the case of LED lamps.
2. As street-lights, sodium lamps have a longer lifespan than LED lamps.
3. The spectrum of visible light from sodium lamps is almost monochromatic while LED lamps offer significant colour advantages in street lighting.
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PYQ 2021Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Easy

Consider the following:
1. Bacteria
2. Fungi
3. Virus
Which of the above can be cultured in artificial/synthetic medium?

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PYQ 2021Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Moderate

In a pressure cooker, the temperature at which the food is cooked depends mainly upon which of the following?
1. Area of the hole in the lid
2. Temperature of the flame
3. Weight of the lid
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PYQ 2021Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years?

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PYQ 2021Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Moderate

With reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccine’, 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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PYQ 2021Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Moderate

Consider the following statements:
1. Adenoviruses have single stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes.
2. Common cold is sometimes caused by an adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by a retrovirus.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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PYQ 2021Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

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

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