UPSC PRELIMS

Q83. With reference to 8th August 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct? a) The Quit India Resolution was adopted

Q82. Consider the following statements : The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all women above the age of 21.

Q81. With reference to the history of ancient India Bhavabhuti Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous a) Jain monks b) Playwrights

Q80. In nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil? Fern Lichen Moss Mushroom

Q79. What is blue carbon? a) Carbon captured by oceans and coastal ecosystems b) Carbon sequestered in forest biomass and agricultural soils

Q78. With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements : It is a product of oil refineries. Some industries use it to generate power

Q77. Why is there a concern about copper smelting plants? They may release lethal quantities of carbon monoxide into the environment.

Q76. R2 Code of Practices’ constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of a) Environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling

Q75. In India, the central bank’s function as the ‘lender of last resort’ usually refers to which of the following? Lending to trade and industry bodies

Q74. With reference to ‘Water Credit’, consider the following statements : It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector.