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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
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-0.66

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)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
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 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the :
A
First half of the month of June
B
Second half of the month of June
C
First half of the month of July
D
Second half of the month of July
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

The vegetation of savannah consists of grassland with scattered small trees, but extensive areas have no trees. The forest development in such areas is generally kept in check by one or more or a combination of some conditions. Which of the following are such conditions?

1. Burrowing animals and termites

2. Fire

3. Grazing herbivores

4. Seasonal rainfall

5. Soil properties

Select the correct answer using the code given below.  

A
1 and 2
B
4 and 5
C
2, 3 and 4
D
1, 3 and 5
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History of India
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