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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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Consider the following statements:

1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth.

2. Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth's surface and thus cause warming effect.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
only
B
only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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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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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Consider the following:

1. Carbon monoxide

2. Nitrogen oxide

3. Ozone

4. Sulphur dioxide

Excess of which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain?

A
1, 2 and 3
B
2 and 4 only
C
4 only
D
1, 3 and 4
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:

1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation of rupee.

2. An increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) indicates an improvement in trade competitiveness.

3. An increasing trend in domestic inflation relative to inflation in other countries is likely to cause an increasing divergence between NEER and REER.

Which of the above statements 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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