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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
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Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years? 

A
Distances among stellar bodies do not change
B
Gravity of stellar bodies does not change
C
Light always travels in straight line
D
Speed of light is always same
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
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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? 

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
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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 the egg.

2. A child inherits mitochondrial diseases entirely from the mother and not from the father.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
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Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context of

A
clonal propagation of crop plants
B
developing genetically modified crop plants
C
production of plant growth substances
D
production of biofertilizers
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