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2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.9

Consider the following pairs:

1
Dampa Tiger Reserve : Mizoram
2
Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary : Sikkim
3
Saramati Peak : Nagaland
Indian Geography
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.10

With reference to a conservation organization called 'Wetlands International', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1
It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention.
2
It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies.
Environment and Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.11

With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements:

1
The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009.
2
South Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping.
International Groupings
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.12

Consider the following diseases:

1
Diphtheria
2
Chickenpox
3
Smallpox
General Science
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.13

Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms?

1
Continental drift
2
Glacial cycles
Physical Geography
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.14

Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins?

1
Construction of dams and barrages on rivers
2
Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers
3
Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally
4
Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the vicinity of rivers
Environment and Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.15
The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to
Modern History
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.16

Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use?

1
They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment.
2
They are able to accumulate in humans and animals.
Environmental Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.17

Consider the following:

1
Bats
2
Bears
3
Rodents The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?
General Science
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.18
Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?
Indian Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.19

Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth?

1
Volcanic action
2
Respiration
3
Photosynthesis
4
Decay of organic matter
Environmental Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.20

If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their movement through grasses. Which of the following is/are such bird/birds?

1
Painted Stork
2
Common Myna
3
Black-necked Crane
Environmental Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.21
In medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for
Medieval India History
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.22
Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of
Environmental Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.23

If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there?

1
Oak
2
Rhododendron
3
Sandalwood
Indian Geography
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.24

Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry in India?

1
Oxides of sulphur
2
Oxides of nitrogen
3
Carbon monoxide
4
Carbon dioxide
Environmental Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.25

Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?

1
Avanti
2
Gandhara
3
Kosala
4
Magadha
Ancient History
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.26
According to the passage, the adverse impact of climate change on an ecosystem can be a 1. permanent disappearance of some of its flora and fauna. 2. permanent disappearance of ecosystem itself. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Environment and Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.27
Which one of the following statements best implies the need to shift toward contemporary conservation approach?
Environment and Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.28
What is the most important message conveyed by the passage?
Environment and Ecology
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