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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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"Biorock technology" is talked about in which one of the following situations ?
A
Restoration of damaged coral reefs
B
Development of building materials using plant residues
C
Identification of areas for exploration/extraction of shale gas
D
Providing salt licks for wild animals in forests/protected areas
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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The "Miyawaki method" is well known for the :
A
Promotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas
B
Development of gardens using genetically modified flora
C
Creation of mini forests in urban areas
D
Harvesting wind energy on coastal areas and on sea surfaces
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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Which one of the following best describes the term "greenwashing"?
A
Conveying a false impression that a company's products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound
B
Non-inclusion of ecological/environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country
C
Ignoring the disastrous ecological consequences while undertaking infrastructure development
D
Making mandatory provisions for environmental costs in a government project/programme
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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Consider the following statements:

1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth.

2. Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth's surface and thus cause warming effect.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies) (6) UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies) (10) UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies) (9) UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies) (11)
UPSC Civil Service Subjects
History of India
Science and Technology
Geography
Ecology and Environment
Indian Polity and Governance
Economy
Current Affairs
Comprehension
Basic Numeracy
Logical Reasoning and General Mental Ability
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency