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2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.29

Due to improper/indiscriminate disposal of old and used computers or their parts, which of the following are released into the environment as e-waste?

1
Beryllium
2
Cadmium
3
Chromium
4
Heptachlor
5
Mercury
6
Lead
7
Plutonium
Environmental ecology
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.30
Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
Environmental ecology
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.31

With reference to food chains in ecosystems, consider the following statements:

1
A food chain illustrates the order in which a chain of organisms feed upon each other.
2
Food chains are found within the populations of a species.
3
A food chain illustrates the numbers of each organism which are eaten by others.
Environmental ecology
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.32

Consider the following pairs:

1
Corbett National Park : Ganga
2
Kaziranga National Park : Manas
3
Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri
Indian and World Geography
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.33

Consider the following organisms:

1
Agaricus
2
Nostoc
3
Spirogyra
General Science
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.34

Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil?

1
Excretion of urea by animals
2
Burning of coal by man
3
Death of vegetation
Environmental ecology
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.35

In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?

1
Tamil Nadu
2
Kerala
3
Karnataka
4
Andhra Pradesh
Biodiversity and Wildlife
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.36
Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
Indian Culture and Architecture
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.37
Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
Indian Heritage and Culture
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.38
According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
Polity
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.39
The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because
History
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.40
Quit India Movement was launched in response to
Modern History
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.41
The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of
Economics
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.42
The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of 1. liquidity of assets 2. branch expansion 3. merger of banks 4. winding-up of banks Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Economics
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.43
An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the
Economics
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44
In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources for
Economics
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.45

Which of the following characterizes/characterize the people of Indus Civilization?

1
They possessed great palaces and temples.
2
They worshipped both male and female deities.
3
They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Ancient History
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.46

Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?

1
Chikungunya
2
Hepatitis B
3
HIV-AIDS
General Science (Health & Disease)
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.47

Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?

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The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2
Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3
Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
Indian Culture & Religion
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.48
Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?
Ecology & Environment
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