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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
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Consider the following pairs:

Objects in space Description

(1)

 Cepheids  Giant clouds of dust and gas in space

(2)

 Nebulae Stars which brighten and dim periodically

(3)

 Pulsars Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
All three
D
None
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
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With reference to the Earth's atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?

A
The total amount of insolation received at the equator is roughly about 10 times of that received at the poles.
B
Infrared rays constitute roughly two-thirds of insolation.
C
Infrared waves are largely absorbed by water vapour that is concentrated in the lower atmosphere.
D
Infrared waves are a part of visible spectrum of electromagnetic waves of solar radiation.
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
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Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter.

Statement-II: The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-l
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D
Statement-I is incorrect Statement-II is correct
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert?
A
Lake Victoria
B
Lake Faguibine
C
Lake Oguta
D
Lake Volta
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies) (8) UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies) (3) UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies) (2) UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies) (3)
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