Ecology and Environment
Government Legislature
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Government Initiatives
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International Convention
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1
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
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+2
-0.66
Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food? 
A
Butterflies
B
Dragonflies
C
Honeybees
D
Wasps
2
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
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+2
-0.66

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels :

1. They build nests by making burrows in the ground.

2. They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground.

3. They are omnivorous.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
All three
D
None
3
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood? 
A
Fishing cat
B
Orangutan
C
Otter
D
Sloth bear
4
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statements:

1. Biofilters provide waste treatment by removing uneaten fish feed.

2. Biofilters convert ammonia present in fish waste to nitrate.

3. Biofilters increase phosphorus as nutrient for fish in water.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
All three
D
None
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