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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q13

2023Environment & Ecology

'Invasive Species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q14

2023Environment & Ecology

Consider the following fauna : 1. Lion-tailed Macaque 2. Malabar Civet 3. Sambar Deer How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q15

2023Biology

Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q16

2023Biology

Consider the following statements : 1. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties. 2. Some mushrooms have psychoactive properties. 3. Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties. 4. Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties. How many of the above statements are correct?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q17

2023Environment & Ecology

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels : 1. They build nests by making burrows in the ground. 2. They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground. 3. They are omnivorous. How many of the above statements are correct?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q18

2023Biology

Consider the following statements : 1. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling point of water. 2. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature below the freezing point of water. 3. Some microorganisms can grow in highly acidic environment with a pH below 3. How many of the above statements are correct?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q19

2023Environment & Ecology

Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q20

2023Environment & Ecology

Consider the following : 1. Aerosols 2. Foam agents 3. Fire retardants 4. Lubricants In the making of how many of the above are hydrofluorocarbons used?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q21

2023Indian Economy

Consider the following statements : Statement-I: Interest income from the deposits in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) distributed to their investors is exempted from tax, but the dividend is taxable. Statement-II: InvITs are recognized as borrowers under the 'Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002'. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q22

2023Indian Economy

Consider the following statements : Statement-I: In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate hikes. Statement-II: Central Banks generally assume that they have the ability to counteract the rising consumer prices via monetary policy means. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q23

2023Environment & Ecology

Consider the following statements : Statement-I: Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread tools in the fight against climate change. Statement-II: Carbon markets transfer resources from the private sector to the State. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q24

2023Indian Economy

Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of 'sterilization'?

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