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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
20 shown2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.21
Which one of the following groups of plants was domesticated in the 'New World' and introduced into the 'Old World'?
Geography
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.22
Consider the following statements :
1
Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only.
2
Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only.
3
One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.
Environment
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.23
Consider the following pairs : Famous place : River
1
Pandharpur : Chandrabhaga
2
Tiruchirappalli : Cauvery
3
Hampi : Malaprabha
Geography
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.24
In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because
Economics
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.25
In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?
Environment
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.26
In the context of which one of the following are the terms 'pyrolysis and plasma gasification' mentioned?
Environment
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.27
Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
Environment/Biodiversity
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.28
Consider the following statements :
1
Some species of turtles are herbivores.
2
Some species of fish are herbivores.
3
Some species of marine mammals are herbivores.
4
Some species of snakes are viviparous.
Biology
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.29
Consider the following pairs : Wildlife : Naturally found in
1
Blue-finned Mahseer : Cauvery River
2
Irrawaddy Dolphin : Chambal River
3
Rusty-spotted Cat : Eastern Ghats
Environment/Biodiversity
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.30
Why is there a great concern about the 'microbeads' that are released into environment?
Environment
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.31
Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.32
For the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used?
1
Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location
2
Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a specific location
3
Land surface temperatures of a specific location
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.33
Consider the following States :
1
Chhattisgarh
2
Madhya Pradesh
3
Maharashtra
4
Odisha
With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.34
Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of 'methane hydrate'?
1
Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits.
2
Large deposits of 'methane hydrate' are found in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor.
3
Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after a decade or two.
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.35
Consider the following :
1
Carbon monoxide
2
Methane
3
Ozone
4
Sulphur dioxide
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.36
Consider the following pairs : Sea : Bordering country
1
Adriatic Sea : Albania
2
Black Sea : Croatia
3
Caspian Sea : Kazakhstan
4
Mediterranean Sea : Morocco
5
Red Sea : Syria
World Geography - Seas and bordering countries
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.37
Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?
Agriculture - Rice export
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.38
Consider the following pairs : Glacier : River
1
Bandarpunch : Yamuna
2
Bara Shigri : Chenab
3
Milam : Mandakini
4
Siachen : Nubra
5
Zemu : Manas
Physical Geography - Glaciers and rivers
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.39
In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
Environment - Pesticides
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.40
Consider the following statements :
1
Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
2
The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention.
3
The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.
Environment - Wetlands and Ramsar Convention