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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
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Consider the following countries:

1. Bulgaria

2. Czech Republic

3. Hungary

4. Latvia

5. Lithuania

6. Romania

How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Ukraine?

A
Only two
B
Only three
C
Only four
D
Only five
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
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With reference to the Earth's atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?

A
The total amount of insolation received at the equator is roughly about 10 times of that received at the poles.
B
Infrared rays constitute roughly two-thirds of insolation.
C
Infrared waves are largely absorbed by water vapour that is concentrated in the lower atmosphere.
D
Infrared waves are a part of visible spectrum of electromagnetic waves of solar radiation.
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter.

Statement-II: The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface.

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

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-l
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D
Statement-I is incorrect Statement-II is correct
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist center under the Mahasanghikas, located? 
A
Andhra
B
Gandhara
C
Kalinga
D
Magadha
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