GATE Overflow for GATE ESE - Recent questions in Microbiology and Health

GATE ES 2026 | Question: 8

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:15:34 +0000

Malaria is caused by pathogenic $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$.

bacteria
fungi
protozoa
viruses

GATE ES 2025 | Question: 20

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:22:04 +0000

Choose the correct option(s) from the following regarding the symbiotic relationships

Lichens are a symbiotic association of fungi and bacteria. They can survive in extreme conditions of air pollution.
Lichens are a symbiotic association of fungi and bacteria. The fungi can absorb water and minerals from atmosphere, and bacteria can generate foods.
Lichens are a symbiotic association of fungi and algae. They can survive in extreme conditions, but are very sensitive to air pollution.
Lichens are a symbiotic association of fungi and algae. The fungi can absorb water and minerals from atmosphere, and algae can generate food through photosynthesis.

GATE ES 2024 | Question: 5

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:24:13 +0000

Tuberculosis is predominantly caused by __________.

Entamoeba histolytic
Salmonella typhi
Mycobacterium bovis
Bacillus cereus

GATE ES 2023 | Question: 28

Tue, 23 May 2023 03:12:15 +0000

Read the following statements

I. Bacteriophage is an anaerobic bacterium.

II. Male-specific bacteriophage infect via the pili of other microorganisms including viruses.

III. Bacteriophage is found in human as well as in animal excreta.

IV. Bacteriophage can not indicate the presence of bacteria.

The correct choice is

$\text{(I), (III)}$ and $\text{(IV)}$ are correct
$\text{(IV)}$ is correct; $\text{(III)}$ is incorrect
Both $\text{(III)}$ and $\text{(IV)}$ are incorrect
Both $\text{(III)}$ and $\text{(IV)}$ are correct

GATE ES 2022 | Question: 7

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:06:12 +0000

Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction is an analytical procedure used in detection of pathogenic microorganisms. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct in this context?

It is used for identifying presence or absence of specific RNA in samples.
It is used only for identifying Corona Viruses, including SARS CoV2 in samples.
It cannot differentiate between viable and inactivated viruses.
It is based on conversion of RNA to DNA followed by DNA amplification.