UPSC Prelims 2020

Q100. What is the use of biochar in farming? 1. Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming. 2.…

Q99. Consider the following statements: 1. Coal ash contains arsenic, and mercury. 2. Coal-fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the…

Q98.In rural road construction, the use of which of the following is preferred for ensuring environmental sustainability or to reduce carbon footprint? 1. Copper slag…

Q97.Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat? 1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Gangotri National…

Q96.Steel slag can be the material for which of the following? 1. Construction of base road 2. Improvement of agricultural soil 3. Production Of cement…

Q95. Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well…

Q94. With reference to biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned miniyet and White-throated redstart are: A. Birds B. Primates C. Re-pules D. Amphibians Answer: AExplanation:…

Q93.Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin? 1. Nagarhole National park 2. Papikonda National Park 3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve 4. Wayanad…

Q92. With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements: 1. The leader of an elephant group is a female. 2. The maximum gestation period…

Q91.With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Parivrajaka - Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana - Priest with a high…