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)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland? 
A
Bhitarkanika Mangroves
B
Marakkanam Salt Pans 
C
Naupada Swamp
D
Rann of Kutch
2
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
About three-fourths of world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by 
A
Argentina
B
Botswana
C
Democratic Republic of the Congo
D
Kazakhstan
3
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

Consider the following statements : 

Statement-I: Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread tools in the fight against climate change.

Statement-II: Carbon markets transfer resources from the private sector to the State.

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-I
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 but Statement-II is correct
4
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

Consider the following statements regarding mercury pollution:

1. Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world.

2. Coal-based thermal power plants cause mercury pollution.

3. There is no known safe level of exposure to mercury.

How many of the above statements 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
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