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Topic

Mutation

Asked 2 times in CDS over 4 years (2018–2022), peaking in 2018.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2018–2022
Span
2018
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CDS — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2018
  • Recurs across 2 years (2018–2022)

Across exams

CDS · 2

How the concept evolved

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122
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2022
Mutation in a virus is caused due to a change in its :
  1. A cell size.
  2. B genetic material. ✓
  3. C shape.
  4. D colour.
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Science & Technology › Biology & Health
CDS2018
Which one of the following statements explains higher mutation rate and faster evolution found in RNA virus?
  1. A RNA is relatively unstable compared to DNA. ✓
  2. B Virus can multiply only within the living cell of a host.
  3. C Metabolic processes are absent in virus.
  4. D Virus can remain latent for a long period.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Science & Technology › Biology & Health

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