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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies)
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Consider the following :

1. Battery storage

2. Biomass generators

3. Fuel cells

4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic units

How many of the above are considered 'Distributed Energy Resources'?

A

Only one

B

Only two

C

Only three

D

All four

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies)
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With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements :

1. RTGs are miniature fission reactors.

2. RTGs are used for powering the onboard systems of spacecrafts.

3. RTGs can use Plutonium-238, which is a by-product of weapons development.

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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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies)
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Consider the following statements :

Statement-1 :
Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars.

Statement-2 :
Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions.

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 explains Statement-I

B

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

C

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

D

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

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies)
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Which one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow ?

A

Nitric oxide

B

Nitrous oxide

C

Nitrogen dioxide

D

Nitrogen pentoxide

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