Ecology and Environment
Government Legislature
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Government Initiatives
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
International Convention
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

With reference to ‘palm oil’, consider the following statements:

1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia.

2. Palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes.

3. Palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel.

Which of the statements given above are correct? 

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
2
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
“Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other biome and as a result the soil surface is often almost bare. Apart from trees, the vegetation is largely composed of plant forms that reach up into the canopy vicariously, by climbing the trees or growing as epiphytes, rooted on the upper branches of trees.” This is the most likely description of
A
coniferous forest
B
dry deciduous forest
C
mangrove forest
D
tropical rain forest
3
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
What is blue carbon?
A
Carbon captured by oceans and coastal ecosystems
B
Carbon sequestered in forest biomass and agricultural soils
C
Carbon contained in petroleum and natural gas
D
Carbon present in atmosphere
4
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements:

1. It is a product of oil refineries.

2. Some industries use it to generate power.

3. Its use causes sulphur emissions into environment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 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