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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Consider the following statements:

Statement 1:

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as the 2020 Tree City of the World.

Statement 2:

Hyderabad was selected for recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests.

which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1
B
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1
C
Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct
D
Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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‘Triclosan’, considered harmful when exposed to high levels for a long time, is most likely present in which of the following?
A
Food preservatives
B
Fruit-ripening substances
C
Reused plastic. containers
D
Toiletries
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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How is permaculture farming different from conventional chemical farming?

1. Permaculture farming discourages monocultural practices but in conventional chemical farming, monoculture practices are predominant.

2. Conventional chemical farming can cause an increase in soil salinity but the occurrence of such phenomenon is not observed in permaculture farming.

3. Conventional chemical farming is easily possible in semi-arid regions but permaculture farming is not so easily possible in such regions.

4. Practice of mulching is very important in permaculture farming but not necessarily so conventional chemical farming

Select the correct answer using the code given below.  

A
1 and 3
B
1, 2 and 4
C
4 only
D
2 and 3
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
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With reference to ‘palm oil’, consider the following statements:

1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia.

2. Palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes.

3. Palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel.

Which of the statements given above are correct? 

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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