͞If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the
Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys.͟
Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reŇects the above statement͍ (2022)
Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys.͟
Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reŇects the above statement͍ (2022)
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19%
(a) The water cycle in wetlands involves surface runoff,subsoil percolation and evaporation.
35%
(b) Algae form the nutrient which fish, crustaceans, molluscs, birds, reptiles and mammals thrive
36%
(c) Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining sedimentation balance and soil stabilisation.
10%
(d) Aquatic plants absorb heavy metals and excess nutrients.
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Within biological communities, some species are
important in determining the ability of a large number of
other species to persist in the community. Such species are called (2000)
important in determining the ability of a large number of
other species to persist in the community. Such species are called (2000)
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38%
(a) Keystone species
34%
(b) Allopatric species
24%
(c) Sympatric species
5%
(d) Threatened species
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If a tropical rainforest is removed, it does not regenerate
quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest. This
is because (2011)
quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest. This
is because (2011)
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28%
(a) the soil of rainforest is deficient in nutrients
40%
(b) propagules of the trees in a rainforest have poor viability
18%
(c) the rain forest species are slow-growing
14%
(d) exotic species invade the fertile soil of rainforest
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Ancient History | UPSC Prelims Alert
Sangam literature is not just poetry — it’s a goldmine for UPSC questions.
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Sangam literature is not just poetry — it’s a goldmine for UPSC questions.
Do you remember what ‘Sattakirutal’ refers to in Sangam poems? 👀
🔍 Such culture-specific terms often appear as tricky MCQs in Prelims, testing conceptual clarity rather than rote learning.
💡 Tip for aspirants:
Focus on practices, customs, and socio-political traditions mentioned in Sangam texts — UPSC loves these subtle details.
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UPSC Mains Oriented Current Affairs | 16 December 2025
High-value GS content you can directly use in answers.
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• Direct GS Paper 2 & GS Paper 3 linkages
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High-value GS content you can directly use in answers.
What this carousel covers:
• India–Jordan & India–Oman relations – West Asia strategy, energy security, defence
• 50 years of RRBs – financial inclusion, rural credit, governance reforms
• Biosecurity in India – technology, national security, One Health approach
Why this matters for UPSC Mains:
• Direct GS Paper 2 & GS Paper 3 linkages
• Contemporary examples for answer enrichment
• Helps in IR, Economy, Security and Governance questions
Save this for revision and integrate these points into your Mains answers.
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