Health Risks — Prelims Questions
Which of the following nanomaterials is most commonly associated with asbestos-like toxicity in animal studies?
Which of the following is NOT a primary mechanism of nanoparticle toxicity?
Consider the following statements regarding the regulatory framework for nanotechnology in India: 1. India has a dedicated, comprehensive legislative act specifically for nanotechnology health risks. 2. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued guidelines for nanosafety. 3. The Precautionary Principle is often applied in the absence of full scientific certainty regarding nanomaterial toxicity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is an example of an engineering control measure to mitigate occupational exposure to nanoparticles?
The 'protein corona' formed around nanoparticles in biological fluids is significant because it: