Upsc prelims MCQ
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Consider the following rivers :

1. Beas

2. Banas

3. Chambal

4. Chenab

5. Sutlej
Harike Wetlands are a confluence between which of the above rivers ?
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58%
1 and 5
19%
1 and 3
16%
2 and 4
7%
3 and 5
The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2°C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3 °C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world?

1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source.

2. Widespread coral mortality will occur.

3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.

4. Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world.
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9%
1 only
17%
2 only
51%
1 and 2 only
23%
1 , 2 , 3 and 4
What are the benefits of imple-menting the Integrated Watershed Development Programme?

1. Prevention of soil runoff

2. Linking the country's perennial rivers with seasonal rivers

3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table

4. Regeneration of natural vegetation
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2 only
19%
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65%
1 , 3 and 4
13%
2 , 3 and 4
Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?

1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule

2. Reserving some bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India

3.. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government
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50%
1 and 2 only
12%
2 and 3 only
7%
1 and 3 only
31%
1 , 2 and 3
Who among the following shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business ?
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24%
Speaker of Loksabha
53%
President of India
18%
Prime Minister
5%
Chief Whip
With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements:

1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites.

2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents.

3. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry.
which of the statements given above are correct?
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6%
2 and 3 only
16%
1 and 3 only
72%
1 , 2 and 3
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants?

1. Vegetative propagation produces clonal population.

2. Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating the virus.

3. Vegetative propagation can be practiced most of the year.
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13%
1 and 2 only
11%
2 and 3 only
42%
1 and 3 only
34%
1 , 2 and 3
Which of the following is/are used to create transgenic crops?

1. Budding and grafting in fruit plants

2. Cytoplasmic male sterility

3. Gene silencing
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39%
1 , 2 and 3
29%
2 and 3 only
15%
1 and 2 only
17%
1 and 3 only
Consider the following species :

1. Mite

2. Scorpio

3. Crab

4. Spider