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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
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Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region.

Statement-II:

There have been military takeovers/coups d'état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.

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)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
Change Language

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation.

Statement-II:

Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation.

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)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
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Consider the following:

  1. Pyroclastic debris
  2. Ash and dust
  3. Nitrogen compounds
  4. Sulphur compounds

How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions?

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)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
Change Language

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks.

Statement-II: Rain water contains carbon dioxide in solution.

Statement-III: Rain water contains atmospheric oxygen.

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

A

Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I

B

Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I

C

Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement-I

D

Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct

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