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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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“Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other biome and as a result the soil surface is often almost bare. Apart from trees, the vegetation is largely composed of plant forms that reach up into the canopy vicariously, by climbing the trees or growing as epiphytes, rooted on the upper branches of trees.” This is the most likely description of
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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What is blue carbon?
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements:
1. It is a product of oil refineries.
2. Some industries use it to generate power.
3. Its use causes sulphur emissions into environment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Why is there a concern about copper smelting plants?
1. They may release lethal quantities of carbon monoxide into environment.
2. The copper slag can cause the leaching of some heavy metals into the environment.
3. They may release sulphur dioxide as a pollutant.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Questions Asked from Ecology (Marks 2)
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UPSC Civil Service Subjects
History of India
Science and Technology
Ecology and Environment
Indian Polity and Governance
Evolution of the Constitution Salient Features of Indian Constitution Union and Its Territory Fundamental Rights Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) Fundamental Duties System of Governance Union Executive Union Legislature State Legislature and Executive Local Government Union Territories and Special Areas The Judiciary Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies
Economy
Current Affairs
Comprehension
Basic Numeracy
Logical Reasoning and General Mental Ability
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency