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UPSC Prelims 2026 CSAT Paper 2 — Question 7

Question

[Passage: Same as Q6] Which of the following reflect the intent of the writer in the above passage? 1. To evolve methodologies for objective analysis of the two viruses 2. To establish the epidemiological similarities and differences between the two viruses 3. To offer a better understanding of the remedies of HMPV when analysed in conjunction with SARS-CoV-2 Select the answer using the code given below.

(a)1 and 2
(b)2 and 3
(c)1 and 3
(d)None of the above

UnlockIAS answer: (d)None of the above

Solution

The passage neither evolves a methodology, nor sets out to "establish" similarities/differences as its purpose, nor discusses remedies for HMPV. Hence None of the above.

UnlockIAS expert key, prepared 24 May 2026 and cross-verified by re-deriving the answer — this is our key, not the official UPSC provisional key (awaited).

Section

Reading Comprehension

Topic Reference

Reading Comprehension — Virology passage

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