Diseases: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Science and Technology)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Diseases (Science and Technology). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2017Science and Technology · Diseases
Q1. Consider the following pairs:
Commonly used/ consumed materials
Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be found in them
1. Lipstick
Lead
2. Soft drinks
Brominated vegetable oils
3. Chinese fast food
Monosodium glutamate
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Explanation
Pair 1 is correctly matched: Lip items like lipsticks and other cosmetics including eye shadow, blush, compact powder, shampoo, and body lotion frequently include the contaminant lead.
Pair 2 is correctly matched: In some sodas and soft drinks, the citrus flavour is sometimes prevented from breaking out by the food additive brominated vegetable oil.
Pair 3 is correctly matched: MSG is commonly added to Chinese fast food and other processed foods to enhance flavor. While it is generally recognized as safe, some individuals may experience sensitivity to MSG, leading to symptoms like headaches or nausea.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2017
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Diseases?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Diseases (Science and Technology), asked from 2013 to 2021. 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 Diseases?
Questions on Diseases (Science and Technology) are available for 9 years, from 2013 to 2021. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
