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Genomics

Asked 2 times in CSE over 15 years (2011–2026), peaking in 2011.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2011–2026
Span
2011
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2011
  • Recurs across 2 years (2011–2026)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

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Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2026

Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia Project is/are correct?

  1. It is a part of the Human Genome Project
  2. The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India
  3. Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population
  1. A 1 only
  2. B 2 and 3 only ✓
  3. C 1 and 2 only
  4. D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Science & Technology › Biotech & Genetics
CSE2011

At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us?

  1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock
  2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases
  3. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A 1 and 2 only
  2. B 2 only
  3. C 1 and 3 only ✓
  4. D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Science & Technology › Biotech & Genetics

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