UPSC Prelims 2017 · GS Paper I

Science questions from UPSC 2017

Review every Science question in the 2017 paper with its answer and study explanation, then launch the same set under timed exam conditions.

Topic distribution

Biotechnology · 2Cyber Security & IT Law · 1Health & Diseases · 1Information Technology · 1Physics & Cosmology · 1Public Health & Food Safety · 1Space Technology & Astronomy · 1

All 2017 Science questions

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  1. Question 1 · Physics & Cosmology

    The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', 'String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news in the context of

  2. Question 2 · Cyber Security & IT Law

    In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents? 1. Service providers 2. Data centres 3. Body corporate Select the correct answer using the...

  3. Question 3 · Space Technology & Astronomy

    What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' project?

  4. Question 4 · Biotechnology

    What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?

  5. Question 5 · Health & Diseases

    Consider the following statements: 1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue. 2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possi...

  6. Question 6 · Biotechnology

    With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of 'genome sequencing', often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future? 1. Genome sequencing can be used to identify ge...

  7. Question 7 · Public Health & Food Safety

    Consider the following pairs: Commonly used / consumed materials : Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be found in them 1. Lipstick : Lead 2. Soft drinks : Brominated vegetable oil...

  8. Question 8 · Information Technology

    Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays? 1. OLED displays can be fabri...