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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide ?
A
Cotton
B
Rice
C
Sugarcane
D
Wheat
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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"System of Rice Intensification" of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practised, results in :

1. Reduced seed requirement

2. Reduced methane production

3. Reduced electricity consumption

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements :

1. The 24-hour mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 15 μg/m³ and annual mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 μg/m³.

2. In a year, the highest levels of ozone pollution occur during the periods of inclement weather.

3. PM10 can penetrate the lung barrier and enter the bloodstream.

4. Excessive ozone in the air can trigger asthma.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A
1, 3 and 4
B
1 and 4 only
C
2, 3 and 4
D
1 and 2 only
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants ?

1. Alfalfa

2. Amaranth

3. Chickpea

4. Clover

5. Purslane (Kulfa)

6. Spinach

Select the correct answer using the code given below : 

A
1, 3 and 4 only
B
1, 3, 5 and 6 only
C
2, 4, 5 and 6 only
D
1, 2, 4, 5 and 6
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