Ecology and Environment
Government Legislature
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Government Initiatives
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International Convention
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements :

1. The 24-hour mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 15 μg/m³ and annual mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 μg/m³.

2. In a year, the highest levels of ozone pollution occur during the periods of inclement weather.

3. PM10 can penetrate the lung barrier and enter the bloodstream.

4. Excessive ozone in the air can trigger asthma.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A
1, 3 and 4
B
1 and 4 only
C
2, 3 and 4
D
1 and 2 only
2
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants ?

1. Alfalfa

2. Amaranth

3. Chickpea

4. Clover

5. Purslane (Kulfa)

6. Spinach

Select the correct answer using the code given below : 

A
1, 3 and 4 only
B
1, 3, 5 and 6 only
C
2, 4, 5 and 6 only
D
1, 2, 4, 5 and 6
3
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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+2
-0.66
"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
4
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
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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History of India
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Ecology and Environment
Indian Polity and Governance
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Current Affairs
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