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With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements: 1. India is largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units 2. The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
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When the alarm of your smartphone rings in the morning, you wake up and tap it to stop the alarm which causes your geyser to be switched on automatically... In the context of emerging communication technologies, which one of the following terms best applies to the above scenario: a) Border Gateway Protocol b) Internet of Things c) Internet Protocol d) Virtual Private Network
UPSC Prelims 2018 Science Tech
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Which of the following statements best describes “carbon fertilization”? a) Increased plant growth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere b) Increased temperature of the Earth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere c) Increased acidity of oceans as a result of increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere d) Adaptation of living beings on Earth to the climate change brought about by the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
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Consider the following pairs: Term sometimes seen in news — Context/Topic 1. Belle II — Artificial Intelligence 2. Blockchain — Digital/Cryptocurrency 3. CRISPR-Cas9 — Particle Physics a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM Mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements: 1. GM Mustard has the genes of the soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests 2. GM Mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization 3. GM Mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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Consider the following phenomena: 1. Light is affected by gravity 2. The universe is constantly expanding 3. Matter wraps its surrounding space-time Which of the above is/are prediction/predictions of Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity? a) 1 and 2 only b) 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements: 1. IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in geosynchronous orbits. 2. Geosynchronous covers entire India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its border. 3. India will have its own satellite navigation system with full global coverage by the middle of 2019. a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) None of the above
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Consider the following pairs: Regions sometimes mentioned in news — Country 1. Catalonia — Spain 2. Crimea — Hungary 3. Mindanao — Philippines 4. Oromia — Nigeria a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 3 and 4 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 2 and 4 only
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With reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs: Institution — Founder 1. Sanskrit College at Banaras — William Jones 2. Calcutta Madarsa — Warren Hastings 3. Fort William College — Arthur Wellesley a) 1 and 2 b) 2 only c) 1 and 3 d) 3 only
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"Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by a) The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change b) The UNEP Secretariat c) The UNFCCC Secretariat d) The World Meteorological Organization
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Consider the following statements: 1. Most of the world's coral reefs are in tropical waters 2. More than one-third of the world's coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia and Philippines 3. Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyla than those hosted by tropical rainforests a) 1 and 2 only b) 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news? a) Its extract is widely used in cosmetics b) It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grows c) Its extract is used in the synthesis of pesticides d) None of the above
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Consider the following statements: 1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory 2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar 3. The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 3 only d) 1 and 3
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"3D Printing" has applications in which of the following? 1. Preparation of confectionery items 2. Manufacture of bionic ears 3. Automotive industry 4. Reconstructive surgeries 5. Data processing technologies a) 1, 3 and 4 only b) 2, 3 and 4 only c) 1 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at a) The Earth Summit on Sustainable Development 2002, Johannesburg b) The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio De Janeiro c) The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2015, Paris d) The World Sustainable Development Summit 2016, New Delhi
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With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements: 1. A high content of organic matter drastically reduces its water holding capacity 2. Soil does not play role in the sulphur cycle 3. Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands a) 1 and 2 only b) 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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Which of the following is/are the possible consequences of heavy sand mining in riverbeds? 1. Decreased salinity in the water 2. Pollution of groundwater 3. Lowering of the water table a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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As per the NSSO 70th Round "Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households", consider the following statements: 1. Rajasthan has the highest percentage share of agricultural households among its rural households. 2. Out of the total agricultural households in the country, a little over 60 percent belong to OBCs. 3. In Kerala, a little over 60 percent agricultural households reported to have maximum income from sources other than agricultural activities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 2 and 3 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss? 1. Hard and waxy leaves 2. Tiny leaves 3. Thorns instead of leaves Select the correct answer using the code given below: a) 2 and 3 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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In the first Lok Sabha, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party. 2. A "Leader of the Opposition" was recognised for the first time in 1969. 3. If the party does not have a minimum 75 members, its leader cannot be recognised as the Leader of the Opposition. a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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International Labour Organisation's Conventions 138 and 182 are related to: a) Child Labour b) Adaptation of agricultural practices to global climate change c) Regulation of food prices and food security d) Gender parity at the workplace
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Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India? a) Indian Bank's Association b) National Securities Depository Ltd. c) National Payments Corporation of India d) Reserve Bank of India
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"Rule of the Law Index" is released by which of the following? a) Amnesty International b) International Court of Justice c) The Office of UN Commissioner of Human Rights d) World Justice Project
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Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely/dried up in the recent past due to human activities? 1. Aral Sea 2. Black Sea 3. Lake Baikal Select the correct answer using the code given below: a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 c) 2 only d) 1 and 3
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Consider the following statements: 1. [Aadhaar Redacted] card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile. 2. Once issued, [Aadhaar Redacted] card cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority. 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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