UPSC-2025 Paper-I (General Studies).pdf
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Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the newly discovered genus of jumping spiders, ‘Tenkana’:
1. Tenkana is a new genus of jumping spiders found only in Karnataka, India.
2. Unlike related species that live in forests, Tenkana spiders prefer drier areas and ground habitats.
1. Tenkana is a new genus of jumping spiders found only in Karnataka, India.
2. Unlike related species that live in forests, Tenkana spiders prefer drier areas and ground habitats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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13%
A. 1 only
42%
B. 2 only
42%
C. Both 1 and 2
4%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems (MCEs) :
1. Mesophotic coral ecosystems are found only in deep-sea regions beyond 500 meters depth.
2. These ecosystems are considered extensions of shallow coral reefs and may help replenish degraded shallow-water reefs.
3. Mesophotic coral ecosystems serve as essential fish habitats, supporting breeding, spawning, and feeding of ecologically and economically important species.
1. Mesophotic coral ecosystems are found only in deep-sea regions beyond 500 meters depth.
2. These ecosystems are considered extensions of shallow coral reefs and may help replenish degraded shallow-water reefs.
3. Mesophotic coral ecosystems serve as essential fish habitats, supporting breeding, spawning, and feeding of ecologically and economically important species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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10%
A. 1 and 2 only
54%
B. 2 and 3 only
20%
C. 1 and 3 only
17%
D. 1, 2, and 3
Q.3.Consider the following statements regarding High-Performance Buildings (HPBs):
1. High-Performance Buildings (HPBs) focus only on energy efficiency and water conservation, without considering occupant health and comfort.
2. HPBs utilize advanced technologies like energy-efficient HVAC systems, greywater recycling, and smart lighting controls to optimize resource use and enhance sustainability.
1. High-Performance Buildings (HPBs) focus only on energy efficiency and water conservation, without considering occupant health and comfort.
2. HPBs utilize advanced technologies like energy-efficient HVAC systems, greywater recycling, and smart lighting controls to optimize resource use and enhance sustainability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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8%
A. 1 only
66%
B. 2 only
22%
B. 2 only
5%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) River Link Project :
1. The PKC link project is one of the 30 river link projects included in the National Perspective Plan (NPP), formulated by the Ministry of Water Resources.
2. The project aims to divert water from the Chambal River to the Kalisindh and Parbati rivers to enhance irrigation and drinking water supply in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
1. The PKC link project is one of the 30 river link projects included in the National Perspective Plan (NPP), formulated by the Ministry of Water Resources.
2. The project aims to divert water from the Chambal River to the Kalisindh and Parbati rivers to enhance irrigation and drinking water supply in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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14%
A. Only 1
35%
B. Only 2
48%
C. Both 1 and 2
3%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding Little Prespa Lake:
1. Little Prespa Lake is shared between Greece and Albania, with the majority of the lake located in Greek territory.
2. The lake has been severely impacted by climate change, leading to water recession, increased swamp formation, and drying up of large portions of its area.
3. The Devoll River, a major tributary of the lake, has been diverted by Albanian authorities to irrigate agricultural fields, contributing to the lake’s decline.
1. Little Prespa Lake is shared between Greece and Albania, with the majority of the lake located in Greek territory.
2. The lake has been severely impacted by climate change, leading to water recession, increased swamp formation, and drying up of large portions of its area.
3. The Devoll River, a major tributary of the lake, has been diverted by Albanian authorities to irrigate agricultural fields, contributing to the lake’s decline.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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15%
A. Only 1 and 2
40%
B. Only 2 and 3
20%
C. Only 1 and 3
26%
D. 1, 2, and 3
Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding the Miyawaki Plantation Method, choose the incorrect statement:
A. It is a technique developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki to create dense forests in a short time.
B. The method involves planting only fastgrowing exotic tree species to ensure rapid afforestation.
C. The trees planted using this method become self-sustaining within three years and require minimal maintenance.
D. The technique is widely used in urban areas to increase green cover in limited spaces.
A. It is a technique developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki to create dense forests in a short time.
B. The method involves planting only fastgrowing exotic tree species to ensure rapid afforestation.
C. The trees planted using this method become self-sustaining within three years and require minimal maintenance.
D. The technique is widely used in urban areas to increase green cover in limited spaces.
Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) in India and choose the incorrect Statement :
A. The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) spans from Sonnagar (Bihar) to Sahnewal (Punjab)
B. The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) connects Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Mumbai) to Dadri (Uttar Pradesh).
C. The Dedicated Freight Corridors are designed primarily for passenger trains, reducing congestion on the existing railway network.
D. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) was established in 2006 for implementing DFC projects.
A. The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) spans from Sonnagar (Bihar) to Sahnewal (Punjab)
B. The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) connects Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Mumbai) to Dadri (Uttar Pradesh).
C. The Dedicated Freight Corridors are designed primarily for passenger trains, reducing congestion on the existing railway network.
D. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) was established in 2006 for implementing DFC projects.