UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies)

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.66

In which of the following are hydrogels used?

1. Controlled drug delivery in patients

2. Mobile air-conditioning systems

3. Preparation of industrial lubricants

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies)

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.66

“Membrane Bioreactors” are often discussed in the context of:

Assisted reproductive technologies

Drug delivery nanotechnologies

Vaccine production technologies

Wastewater treatment technologies

UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies)

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.66

Consider the following materials:

1. Agricultural residues

2. Corn grain

3. Wastewater treatment sludge

4. Wood mill waste

Which of the above can be used as feedstock for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel?

1 and 2 only

3 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

1, 3 and 4 only

UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.66

'Aerial metagenomics' best refers to which one of the following situations?

Collecting DNA samples from air in a habitat at one go

Understanding the genetic makeup of avian species of a habitat

Using air-borne devices to collect samples from moving
blood animals

Sending drones to inaccessible areas to collect plant and animal samples from land surfaces and water bodies

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