Prelims GS 2024

Q. Consider the following:1. Cashew2. Papaya3. Red sanders How many of the above trees are actually native to India? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) NoneCorrect answer: (a) Only one Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper Explanation: Native trees to India 1. Cashew: Native to Brazil and other parts of South America, not […]

Q. Consider the following:1. Butterflies2. Fish3. Frogs How many of the above have poisonous species among them? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) NoneCorrect answer: (c) All three Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper Explanation: Poisonous Species 1. Butterflies: While most butterflies are harmless, there are indeed poisonous species. Many butterflies in the

Q. Which one of the following shows a unique relationship with an insect that has coevolved with it and that is the only insect that can pollinate this tree? (a) Fig(b) Mahua(c) Sandalwood(d) Silk cottonCorrect answer: (a) Fig Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper Explanation: Fig Tree The fig tree has a unique and

Q. Consider the following:1. Battery storage2. Biomass generators3. Fuel cells4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic units How many of the above are considered “Distributed Energy Resources”? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) Only three(d) All fourCorrect answer: (d) All four Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper Explanation: Distributed Energy Resources Distributed Energy Resources typically refer to small-scale

Q. Which one of the following is the correct description of “100 Million Farmers”? (a) It is a platform for accelerating the transition towards food and water systems that are net-zero (carbon), nature-positive and that aims to increase farmer resilience.(b) It is an international alliance and a network of individuals and farming organisations interested in

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Lions do not have a particular breeding season.2. Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs do not roar.3. Unlike male lions, male leopards do not proclaim their territory by scent marking. Which of the statements given above are correct?(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3

Q. Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization: 1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.2. World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.3. The main focus of its function is to grant funds

Q. Consider the following pairs:Country – Animal found in its natural habitat 1. Brazil – Indri2. Indonesia – Elk3. Madagascar – Bonobo How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?(a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) NoneCorrect answer: (d) None Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper Explanation: 1. Brazil – IndriIndris are

Q. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Many chewing gums found in the market are considered a source of environmental pollution.Statement-II: Many chewing gums contain plastic as gum base. 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 explains Statement-I(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II

Q. The organisms “Cicada, Froghopper and Pond skater” are: (a) Birds(b) Fish(c) Insects(d) ReptilesCorrect answer: (c) Insects Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper Explanation: Cicadas, froghoppers, and pond skaters are all types of insects. 1. Cicadas: Large insects known for their loud buzzing sounds, with transparent wings and bulging eyes. 2. Froghoppers: Small jumping