Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves. 2. In P waves, the individual particles vibrate to and fro in the direction of wave propagation whereas in S waves, the particles vibrate up and down at right angles to the direction of wave propagation Which of the […]
With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements
With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements : 1. None of them uses seawater. 2. None of them is set up in water-stressed district. 3. None of them is privately owned. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) […]
Wolbachia method’ is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?
Wolbachia method’ is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following? (a) Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes (b) Converting crop residues into packing material (c) Producing biodegradable plastics (d) Producing biochar from thermo- chemical conversion of biomass Answer: A The correct answer is (a). Wolbachia is a bacterium that can […]
How many of the above activities are often considered and discussed for carbon capture and sequestration?
Consider the following activities: 1. Spreading finely ground basalt rock on farmlands extensively 2. Increasing the alkalinity of oceans by adding lime 3. Capturing carbon dioxide released by various industries and pumping it into abandoned subterranean mines in the form of carbonated waters How many of the above activities are often considered and discussed for […]
Aerial metagenomics best refers to which one of the following situations?
‘Aerial metagenomics’ best refers to which one of the following situations? (a) Collecting DNA samples from air in a habitat at one go (b) Understanding the genetic makeup of avian species of a habitat (c) Using air-borne devices to collect blood animals samples from moving (d) Sending drones to inaccessible areas to collect plant and […]
UPSC Prelims 2023 Question Paper & Answer Key (GS Paper -2)
The UPSC Prelims Exam for 2023 is set to take place on May 28th, 2023 (Sunday). Given that the official answer key is only published by UPSC after the final results are announced, aspirants are in need of a trustworthy and accurate source to evaluate their performance in the IAS Prelims exam. The “UPSC IAS Answer Key” can […]
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the ‘Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)’. 2. The objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries. 3. The GCM addresses internal migration or internally […]
Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022
Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022 : 1. It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India. 2. The official mascot was named Thambi’. 3. The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera Menchik Cup. 4. The trophy for the winning […]
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements: Statement-1: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the Trade and Technology Council’. Statement-II : The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control. Which one of the following is correct […]
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements: Statement-I : Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value. Statement-II : Switzerland has the second largest gold reserves in the world. 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 […]