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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q62

2023World Geography

With reference to the Earth's atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q63

2023World Geography

Consider the following statements : Statement-I: The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients. Statement-II: The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly. 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 · Q64

2023World Geography

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?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q65

2023World Geography

Consider the following statements : 1. In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves. 2. In P waves, the individual particles vibrate to and fro in the direction of wave propagation whereas in S waves, the particles vibrate up and down at right angles to the direction of wave propagation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q66

2023Indian Geography

With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements : 1. None of them uses seawater. 2. None of them is set up in water-stressed district. 3. None of them is privately owned. How many of the above statements are correct?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q67

2023Science & Technology

'Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q68

2023Environment & Ecology

Consider the following activities : 1. Spreading finely ground basalt rock on farmlands extensively 2. Increasing the alkalinity of oceans by adding lime 3. Capturing carbon dioxide released by various industries and pumping it into abandoned subterranean mines in the form of carbonated waters How many of the above activities are often considered and discussed for carbon capture and sequestration?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q69

2023Science & Technology

'Aerial metagenomics' best refers to which one of the following situations?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q70

2023Science & Technology

'Microsatellite DNA' is used in the case of which one of the following?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q71

2023Indian Economy

Consider the following statements with reference to India : 1. According to the 'Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006', the 'medium enterprises' are those with investments in plant and machinery between ₹15 crore and ₹25 crore. 2. All bank loans to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises qualify under the priority sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q72

2023Indian Economy

With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements : 1. It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using US dollar or SWIFT system. 2. A digital currency can be distributed with a condition programmed into it such as a time-frame for spending it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q73

2023Indian Economy

In the context of finance, the term 'beta' refers to

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