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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2026General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ41. Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct ? 1. Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible for disease. 2. Engineered viruses and lipid nanoparticles are used as carriers of the genetic medicine. 3. Genetic medicines alter the entire DNA sequence. Select the answer using the code given below :
Options
- A 1 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 2 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer
C 1 and 2 only
Model Answer
Answer: option C, as per UPSC's provisional answer key of 27 May 2026 (Series A). UPSC publishes the final key after the exam's final result.