Q. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the “vermin” category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.Statement-II: The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II […]
Q. Consider the following plants:1. Groundnut2. Horse-gram3. Soybean How many of the above belong to the pea family? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) NoneCorrect answer: (c) All three Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper Explanation: 1. Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea):Also known as peanut, groundnut is indeed a member of the pea family (Fabaceae).
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Q. Consider the following:1. Carabid beetles2. Centipedes3. Flies4. Termites5. Wasps Parasitoid species are found in how many of the above kind of organisms? (a) Only two(b) Only three(c) Only four(d) All fiveCorrect answer: (a) Only two Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper Explanation: 1. Carabid beetles: While primarily known as predators, there are some
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Q. With reference to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are used in making many consumer products, consider the following statements: 1. PFAS are found to be widespread in drinking water, food and food packaging materials.2. PFAS are not easily degraded in the environment.3. Persistent exposure to PFAS can lead to bioaccumulation in animal bodies.
Q. One of the following regions has the world’s largest tropical peatland, which holds about three years worth of global carbon emissions from fossil fuels; and the possible destruction of which can exert detrimental effect on the global climate. Which one of the following denotes that region?(a) Amazon Basin(b) Congo Basin(c) Kikori Basin(d) Rio de
Q. On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours? 1. Equator2. Tropic of Cancer3. Tropic of Capricorn4. Arctic Circle Select the correct answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) 3 and 4(d) 2 and 4Correct answer: (d) 2 and 4 Question from
Q. With reference to “Coriolis force”, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It increases with increase in wind velocity.2. It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2Correct answer: (b) 2
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Q. Consider the following description:1. Annual and daily range of temperatures is low.2. Precipitation occurs throughout the year.3. Precipitation varies between 50 cm-250 cm. What is this type of climate? (a) Equatorial climate(b) China type climate(c) Humid subtropical climate(d) Marine West coast climateCorrect answer: (d) Marine West coast climate Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS
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Q. With reference to water vapour, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a gas, the amount of which decreases with altitude.2. Its percentage is maximum at the poles.Select the answer using the code given below.(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2Correct answer: (a) 1 only
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Q. Consider the following airports:1. Donyi Polo Airport2. Kushinagar International Airport3. Vijayawada International Airport In the recent past, which of the above have been constructed as Greenfield projects? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3Correct answer: (a) 1 and 2 only Question from UPSC Prelims
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