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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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"If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys." Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statement?
A
The water cycle in wetlands involves surface runoff, subsoil percolation and evaporation.
B
Algae form the nutrient base upon which fish, crustaceans, molluscs, birds, reptiles and mammals thrive.
C
Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining sedimentation balance and soil stabilization.
D
Aquatic plants absorb heavy metals and excess nutrients.
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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With reference to "Gucchi" sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements :

1. It is a fungus.

2. It grows in some Himalayan forest areas.

3. It is commercially cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of north-eastern India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
3 only
C
1 and 2
D
2 and 3
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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Which of the following is not a bird ?
A
Golden Mahseer
B
Indian Nightjar
C
Spoonbill
D
White Ibis
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?
A
Ant
B
Cockroach
C
Crab
D
Spider
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