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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q3
Consider the following trees : 1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) 2. Mahua (Madhuca indica) 3. Teak (Tectona grandis) How many of the above are deciduous trees?
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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q12
Consider the following statements : Statement-I: Marsupials are not naturally found in India. Statement-II: Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators. 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 · Q13
'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
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 · Q17
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 · Q19
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
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 · Q23
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 · Q38
Consider the following statements : Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve' 1. the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest 2. hunting is not allowed in such area 3. people of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce 4. people of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices How many of the above statements are correct?
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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q55
With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statements : 1. Biofilters provide waste treatment by removing uneaten fish feed. 2. Biofilters convert ammonia present in fish waste to nitrate. 3. Biofilters increase phosphorus as nutrient for fish in water. How many of the statements given above are correct?
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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q59
Consider the following statements regarding mercury pollution : 1. Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world. 2. Coal-based thermal power plants cause mercury pollution. 3. There is no known safe level of exposure to mercury. How many of the above statements are correct?
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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q68
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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