The climate encompasses a wide array of meteorological conditions spread over vast geographical regions and diverse topographies,
Q20. Consider the following statements: Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes.
UPSC Prelims 2021 Q19. Consider the following: Bacteria Fungi Virus
Cyclones, both tropical and temperate, are formidable atmospheric phenomena that wield significant influence on global weather patterns
Q18. In a pressure cooker, the temperature at which the food is cooked depends mainly upon which of the following? Area of the hole in the lid
Q17. Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context of a) clonal propagation of crop plants b) developing genetically modified crop plants
Air masses and fronts play crucial roles in shaping weather patterns across the globe. An air mass is a large body of air with relatively uniform temperature
Q16. In the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements: Passing on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child can be prevented
Q15. With reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccines’, consider the following statements: Genetic engineering is applied
Q14. The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of a) brown forest soil b) fissure volcanic rock c) granite and schist
