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3801
Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?
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3802
With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements: 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty. 2. It is the only circular temple built in India. 3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region. 4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2021 Art & Culture
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3803
Which of the following have species that can establish symbiotic relationship with other organisms? 1. Cnidarians 2. Fungi 3. Protozoa
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UPSC Prelims 2021 Environment
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3804
The ‘Common Carbon Metric’, supported by UNEP, has been developed for
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3805
Which of the following are detritivores? 1. Earthworms 2. Jellyfish 3. Millipedes 4. Seahorses 5. Woodlice
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3806
In case of which one of the following biogeochemical cycles, the weathering of rocks is the main source of release of nutrient to enter the cycle?
UPSC Prelims 2021 Environment
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3807
Which one of the following is a filter feeder?
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3808
Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following? 1. Brakes of motor vehicles 2. Engines of motor vehicles 3. Microwave stoves within homes 4. Power plants 5. Telephone lines
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3809
With reference to the 'New York Declaration on Forests', which of the following statements are correct? 1. It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014. 2. It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests. 3. It is a legally binding international declaration. 4. It is endorsed by governments, big companies and indigenous communities. 5. India was one of the signatories at its inception.
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3810
Consider the following animals: 1. Hedgehog 2. Marmot 3. Pangolin
To reduce the chance of being captured by predators, which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/protect its/their vulnerable parts?
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3811
Consider the following kinds of organisms: 1. Copepods 2. Cyanobacteria 3. Diatoms 4. Foraminifera
Which of the above are primary producers in the food chains of oceans?
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3812
Which one of the following is used in preparing a natural mosquito repellent?
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3813
In the nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil? 1. Fern 2. Lichen 3. Moss 4. Mushroom
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3814
What is blue carbon?
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3815
With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements: 1. It is a product of oil refineries. 2. Some industries use it to generate power. 3. Its use causes sulphur emissions into environment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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3816
Why is there a concern about copper smelting plants? 1. They may release lethal quantities of carbon monoxide into environment. 2. The copper slag can cause the leaching of some heavy metals into environment. 3. They may release sulphur dioxide as a pollutant.
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3817
‘R2 Code of Practices’ constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of
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3818
In India, the central bank's function as the 'lender of last resort' usually refers to which of the following? 1. Lending to trade and industry bodies when they fail to borrow from other sources 2. Providing liquidity to the banks having a temporary crisis 3. Lending to governments to finance budgetary deficits
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UPSC Prelims 2021 Indian Economy
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3819
With reference to 'WaterCredit', consider the following statements: 1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector. 2. It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank. 3. It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without depending on subsidies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2021 International Relations
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3820
With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Retail investors through demat account can invest in 'Treasury Bills' and 'Government of India Debt Bonds' in primary market. 2. The 'Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching' is a government securities trading platform of the Reserve Bank of India. 3. The 'Central Depository Services Ltd.' is jointly promoted by the Reserve Bank of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2021 Indian Economy
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3821
With reference to Indian economy, demand-pull inflation can be caused/increased by which of the following? 1. Expansionary policies 2. Fiscal stimulus 3. Inflation-indexing wages 4. Higher purchasing power 5. Rising interest rates
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3822
The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?
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3823
Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effects?
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3824
Which one of the following effects of creation of black money in India has been main cause of worry to the Government of India?
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3825
Consider the following statements:
The effect of devaluation of a currency is that it necessarily 1. Improves the competitiveness of the domestic exports in the foreign markets 2. Increases the foreign value of domestic currency 3. Improves the trade balance
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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