Q36 · UPSC Prelims 2024 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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In which of the following are hydrogels used?1.Controlled drug delivery in patients2.Mobile air- conditioning systems3.Preparation of industrial lubricantsSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A 1 only
B 1 and 2 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

  1. A

    1 only

    1 only. Hydrogels are used in controlled drug delivery. Mobile AC and industrial lubricants are not the keyed uses here.

  2. B

    1 and 2 only

    1 and 2 only. Statement 2 is not keyed.

  3. C

    2 and 3 only

    2 and 3 only. Drops the true biomedical use.

  4. D

    1, 2 and 3

    All three. The paper keys only drug delivery.

Summary. Official key is (a) 1 only. Hydrogels (water-swollen polymer networks) are used to release drugs in a controlled way. On this paper, mobile air-conditioning and industrial lubricants are not counted as hydrogel uses. So only 1.

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