1. What is the primary function of microRNAs (miRNAs)?

• To synthesize proteins directly
• To regulate gene expression post-transcriptionally
• To transport amino acids to ribosomes
• To replicate DNA

2. The term 'founder effect' refers to:

• Increased genetic diversity in a population
• Genetic bottlenecks leading to reduced diversity
• The ability to adapt to environmental changes
• None of the above

3. What is the primary disease caused by the Marburg virus?

• Influenza
• Hemorrhagic fever
• Tuberculosis
• Meningitis

4. Which of the following statements regarding the Chagos Archipelago is/are correct?

1. The Chagos Archipelago was ceded to Britain by France in 1814.
2. Mauritius gained independence in 1968 along with the Chagos Islands.
3. Diego Garcia is a significant U.S. military base located in the Chagos Archipelago.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• 1 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

5. Where was the 44th session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses held in 2024?

• New Delhi, India
• Dresden, Germany
• Geneva, Switzerland
• Paris, France