Biotechnology: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Science and Technology)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Biotechnology (Science and Technology). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2005Science and Technology · Biotechnology
Q1. Which one of the following is the landmark performance of Dr V. Mohan Reddy, an Indian, born doctor working in the U.S.A. during February, 2005?
Explanation
Dr. V. Mohan Reddy is renowned for performing a successful open-heart procedure called the arterial switch operation on an infant. This operation is a complex cardiac surgery used to correct transposition of the great arteries, a congenital heart defect where the major arteries are reversed. This breakthrough surgery provided new hope for treating congenital heart diseases in infants and gained recognition as a landmark achievement in pediatric cardiac surgery.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2005
(b) Successful open heart procedure called arterial switch performed on an infant.
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Biotechnology?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Biotechnology (Science and Technology), asked from 1996 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Biotechnology?
Questions on Biotechnology (Science and Technology) are available for 19 years, from 1996 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
