UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — What are biomaterials and how do they work?

Question 1

With reference to the BioE3 Policy, 2024, which fosters biomaterials and high-performance biomanufacturing in India, consider the following sectors:
1. Precision Biotherapeutics
2. Climate Resilient Agriculture
3. Quantum Communication Networks
4. Functional Food and Smart Proteins
Which of the above is/are correctly identified as thematic sectors under the BioE3 Policy?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 4 only

Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

3 and 4 only

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 2

How many thematic sectors are identified under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for fostering high-performance biomanufacturing of biomaterials in India?

Accepted Answer

Six

Answer

Four

Answer

Five

Answer

Eight

Question 3

The BioE3 Policy, 2024 — the central instrument for promoting biomaterials and biomanufacturing in India — is implemented by which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology

Answer

Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology

Answer

Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology

Answer

Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

Question 4

In which year did the Union Cabinet approve the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for fostering high-performance biomanufacturing?

Accepted Answer

2024

Answer

2022

Answer

2023

Answer

2025

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — What are biomaterials and how do they work?

Q2. How many thematic sectors are identified under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for fostering high-performance biomanufacturing of biomaterials in India?

Q3. The BioE3 Policy, 2024 — the central instrument for promoting biomaterials and biomanufacturing in India — is implemented by which one of the following?

Q4. In which year did the Union Cabinet approve the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for fostering high-performance biomanufacturing?