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UPSC Prelims 2018 – Question 86
Q86. Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in the news?
(a) Its extract is widely used in cosmetics.
(b) It tends to reduce
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UPSC Prelims 2018 – Question 85
Q85. Consider the following statements:
The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory.
Barren Island lies about 140 km
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UPSC Prelims 2018 – Question 84
Q84. "3D printing" has applications in which of the following?
Preparation of confectionery items
Manufacture of bionic ears
Automotive industry
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UPSC Prelims 2018 – Question 83
Q83. The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries to transition towards greener and more inclusive economies
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UPSC Prelims 2018 – Question 82
Q82. With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements:
A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding
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UPSC Prelims 2018 – Question 80
Q80. Which among the following events happened earliest?
(a) Swami Dayanand established Arya Samaj.
(b) Dinabandhu Mitra wrote Neel Darpan.
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UPSC Prelims 2018 – Question 79
Q79. In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"?
(a) All India Home Rule League
(b) Hindu Mahasabha
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UPSC Prelims 2018 – Question 78
Q78. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements:
It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour
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UPSC Prelims 2018 – Question 77
Q77. Which one of the following is an artificial lake?
(a) Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)
(b) Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh)
(c) Nainital (Uttarakhand)
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UPSC Prelims 2018 – Question 76
Q76. Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India?
Charter Act of 1813
General Committee of Public Instruction, 1823
