UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2025 (General Studies)

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

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Regarding Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), consider the following statements:

I. It is an omnivorous crustacean.

II. Its natural habitat in India is only limited to some forest areas.

III. In its natural habitat, it is an arboreal species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I only

I and III

II only

II and III

UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies)

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

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Consider the following plants:

1. Groundnut

2. Horse-gram

3. Soybean

How many of the above belong to the pea family?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies)

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

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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?

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies)

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

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The organisms "Cicada, Froghopper and Pond skater" are:

Birds

Fish

Insects

Reptiles

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