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Q284. Which of the following types is used by computed tomography employed for visualisation of the internal structure of the human body?

Which of the following types is used by computed tomography employed for visualisation of the internal structure of the human body?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — X-ray

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Computed Tomography (CT scan) uses rotating X-ray beams and digital detectors combined with computer processing to create cross-sectional tomographic images (slices) of the body.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2007 (Q284)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Health & Medicine
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — X-ray

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2007 GS Paper I Question 284 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2007 Science and Technology (Health & Medicine) question is Option (A): "X-ray". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Science and Technology" and micro-topic "Health & Medicine". You can explore all repeated questions from Health & Medicine in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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