Microbiology & Epidemiology
Theme: Science & Technology
27 PYQs. Master elimination tricks first, then attempt individual questions below.
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PYQs in Microbiology & Epidemiology
UPSC Prelims 2025
Consider the following statements: I. No virus can survive in ocean waters. II. No virus can infect bacteria. III. No virus can change the cellular transcrip...
With reference to monoclonal antibodies, often mentioned in news, consider the following statements: I. They are man-made proteins. II. They stimulate immuno...
UPSC Prelims 2023
Consider the following statements: 1. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling point of water. 2. Some microorganisms ...
'Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?
Consider the following statements: 1. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties. 2. Some mushrooms have psychoactive properties. 3. Some mushrooms have insect...
UPSC Prelims 2022
Consider the following statements: 1. Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues. 2. Biofilms can form on food and food processing surfaces. ...
Consider the following statements in respect of probiotics 1. Probiotics are made of both bacteria and yeast. 2. The organisms in probiotics are found in foo...
UPSC Prelims 2021
With reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccines’, consider the following statements: 1. Genetic engineering is applied in the de...
The term ‘ACE2’ is talked about in the context of
Consider the following statements: 1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes. 2. Common cold is ...