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2022 · Q39Science & TechnologyHealth & Diseasesmoderate

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 ?

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 2 and 3 only

2020 · Q45Science & TechnologyHealth & Diseasesmoderate

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 :

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)1 and 2 only
  3. (c)3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 1 and 2 only

2019 · Q98Science & TechnologyHealth & Diseasesmoderate

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.

  1. (a)1 and 2
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1, 3 and 4
  4. (d)2, 3 and 4
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Official answer(b) 2 and 3 only

2019 · Q100Science & TechnologyHealth & Diseasesmoderate

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1. (a)Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.
  2. (b)Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.
  3. (c)Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV.
  4. (d)Some of those infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.
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Official answer(b) Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.

2016 · Q34Science & TechnologyHealth & Diseasesmoderate

With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011? 1. List of ingredients including additives 2. Nutrition information 3. Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions 4. Vegetarian/non-vegetarian Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1, 2 and 3
  2. (b)2, 3 and 4
  3. (c)1, 2 and 4
  4. (d)1 and 4 only
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Official answer(c) 1, 2 and 4

2011 · Q40Science & TechnologyHealth & Diseasesmoderate

A company marketing food products advertises that its items do not contain trans-fats. What does this campaign signify to the customers? 1. The food products are not made out of hydrogenated oils. 2. The food products are not made out of animal fats/oils. 3. The oils used are not likely to damage the cardiovascular health of the consumers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(c) 1 and 3 only

2011 · Q62Science & TechnologyHealth & Diseasesmoderate

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener sold in the market. It consists of amino acids and provides calories like other amino acids. Yet, it is used as a low-calorie sweetening agent in food items. What is the basis of this use?

  1. (a)Aspartame is as sweet as table sugar, but unlike table sugar, it is not readily oxidized in human body due to lack of requisite enzymes
  2. (b)When aspartame is used in food processing, the sweet taste remains, but it becomes resistant to oxidation
  3. (c)Aspartame is as sweet as sugar, but after ingestion into the body, it is converted into metabolites that yield no calories
  4. (d)Aspartame is several times sweeter than table sugar, hence food items made with small quantities of aspartame yield fewer calories on oxidation
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Official answer(d) Aspartame is several times sweeter than table sugar, hence food items made with small quantities of aspartame yield fewer calories on oxidation