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Climate and its Classification – UPSC World Geography Notes
The climate encompasses a wide array of meteorological conditions spread over vast geographical regions and diverse topographies,
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 20
Q20. Consider the following statements:
Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes.
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 19
UPSC Prelims 2021 Q19.
Consider the following:
Bacteria
Fungi
Virus
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Cyclones Tropical and Temperate – UPSC World Geography Notes
Cyclones, both tropical and temperate, are formidable atmospheric phenomena that wield significant influence on global weather patterns
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 18
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
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 17
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
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Air Masses and Fronts – UPSC World Geography Notes
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
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 16
Q16. In the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements:
Passing on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child can be prevented
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 15
Q15. With reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccines’, consider the following statements:
Genetic engineering is applied
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UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 14
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
