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Science & Technology MCQs - 2026-04-02

11.
The success of CRISPR-based gene therapy for LCA could lead to its application in treating:
A A wide range of other inherited diseases.
B Only other forms of blindness.
C Infectious diseases like influenza.
D Cardiovascular conditions exclusively.
12.
Which of the following is a common method for delivering gene editing tools like CRISPR-Cas9 to target cells in gene therapy?
A Viral vectors
B Nanoparticles
C Liposomes
D All of the above
13.
What is a key advantage of gene therapy for inherited diseases like LCA?
A It aims to correct the underlying genetic defect.
B It provides temporary relief from symptoms.
C It is a universally applicable treatment for all eye conditions.
D It requires no specialized medical equipment.
14.
Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is a severe form of:
A Inherited blindness
B Glaucoma
C Cataracts
D Macular degeneration
15.
What is the primary technology being used in the recent trials for treating inherited blindness?
A CRISPR-based gene editing
B Stem cell transplantation
C Retinal prosthetics
D Pharmacological interventions
16.
The successful operation of 'Shakti' reactor contributes to India's goal of:
A Enhanced energy security and reduced reliance on fossil fuels.
B Increased coal production for domestic use.
C Exporting nuclear fission technology.
D Developing advanced satellite propulsion systems.
17.
Compared to nuclear fission, nuclear fusion power is considered advantageous due to:
A Minimal greenhouse gas emissions and no long-lived radioactive waste.
B Lower initial investment costs.
C Easier technological implementation.
D Abundant availability of fissile materials.
18.
What type of device is 'Shakti' reactor, used for magnetic confinement of plasma?
A Tokamak
B Stellarator
C Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) device
D Cyclotron
19.
What critical milestone has India's 'Shakti' reactor achieved?
A Sustaining plasma at over 100 million degrees Celsius for 10 seconds.
B Generating net energy from a fusion reaction.
C Achieving stable fusion at room temperature.
D Completing the construction of a commercial fusion power plant.
20.
What is the fundamental process that powers nuclear fusion reactors?
A Combining light atomic nuclei to release energy.
B Splitting heavy atomic nuclei to release energy.
C The combustion of fossil fuels.
D The fission of radioactive isotopes.