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In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of
(a) insects and fungi (b) limited sunlight and paucity of nutrients (c) water limits and fire (d) None of the above
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The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties
(a) with the consent of all the States (b) with the consent of the majority of States (c) with the consent of the States concerned (d) without the consent of any State
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The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
(a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third (b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land (c) the uprooting of the Zamindari system and the end of serfdom (d) writing off all peasant debts
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Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?
1. National Development Council 2. Planning Commission 3. Zonal Councils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Consider the following:
1. Electromagnetic radiation 2. Geothermal energy 3. Gravitational force 4. Plate movements 5. Rotation of the earth 6. Revolution of the earth
Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes on the surface of the earth? (a) 1, 2, 3, and 4 only (b) 1, 3, 5, and 6 only (c) 2, 4, 5, and 6 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
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Consider the following pairs:
1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve: Garo Hills 2. Loktak (Logtak) Lake: Barail Range 3. Namdapha National Park: Dafla Hills
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
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On the planet Earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
(a) is found in the atmosphere as moisture and clouds (b) is found in freshwater lakes and rivers (c) exists as groundwater (d) exists as soil moisture
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The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley. 2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras. 3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) None
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Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to
(a) the earth's rotation on its axis (b) the earth's revolution round the sun in an elliptical manner (c) latitudinal position of the place (d) revolution of the earth on a tilted axis
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661
With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy. 2. Molasses can be used as one of the feed-stocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers. 3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Consider the following statements: Attorney General of India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha 2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha 3. speak in the Lok Sabha 4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only
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Consider the following statements:
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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10. Consider the following animals:
1. Sea cow 2. Sea horse 3. Sea lion
Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2013 General Science / Biology
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9. With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
(a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces (b) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League (c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies (d) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
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8. Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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6. The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery. 2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person. 3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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5. Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred
1. across different species of plants 2. from animals to plants 3. from microorganisms to higher organisms
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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4. With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. 3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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3. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Geographical Feature - Region (a) Abyssinian Plateau : Arabia (b) Atlas Mountains : North-Western Africa (c) Guiana Highlands : South-Western Africa (d) Okavango Basin : Patagonia
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2. Which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time (b) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President (c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post (d) In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support
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1. What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha (b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further (c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration (d) The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill
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What would happen if the phytoplankton of an ocean is completely destroyed for some reason?
1. The ocean as a carbon sink would be adversely affected. 2. The food chains in the ocean would be adversely affected. 3. The density of ocean water would drastically decrease.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Consider the following agricultural practices :
1. Contour bunding 2. Relay cropping 3. Zero tillage
In the context of global climate change, which of the above helps/help in carbon sequestration/storage in the soil?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of them
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