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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2025 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) uses a system of ground to provide necessary augmentation. Which of the following statements is/are correct in respect of GAGAN?

I. It is designed to provide additional accuracy and integrity.

II. It will allow more uniform and high quality air traffic management.

III. It will provide benefits only in aviation but not in other modes of transportation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A

I, II and III

B

II and III only

C

I only

D

I and II Only

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2025 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Some rare earth elements are used in the manufacture of flat television screens and computer monitors.

Statement II: Some rare earth elements have phosphorescent properties.

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 not correct

D

Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2025 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

Consider the following space missions:

I. Axiom-4

II. SpaDeX

III. Gaganyaan

How many of the space missions given above encourage and support micro-gravity research?

A

Only one

B

Only two

C

All the three

D

None

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2025 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

With reference to India's defence, consider the following pairs:

Aircraft type Description
I. Dornier-228 Maritime patrol aircraft
II. IL-76 Supersonic combat aircraft
III. C-17 Globe-master III Military transport aircraft
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A

Only one

B

Only two

C

All the three

D

None