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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 41
Q41. Consider the following statements:
Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into the environment.
Cattle release ammonia into the environment.
India & Non-Indian Vultures Species – Conservation of Indian Vultures – UPSC Environment Notes
Vultures, scavengers that consume deceased animals, were previously among the most widespread birds globally, including the Indian subcontinent
Conservation of Turtles (Batagur, Nissilonia & Others) – Sea Turtle Conservation Project – UPSC Environment Notes
The conservation of turtles, encompassing species like the Batagur, Nissilonia, and others, stands as a crucial endeavor in safeguarding marine biodiversity and ecosystems worldwide.
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 40
Q40. Consider the following statements:
Under the Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve
Conservation of India Crocodile Species – Indian Crocodile Conservation Project – UPSC Environment Notes
The Crocodile Conservation Project, initiated across multiple states in 1975, encompassed various initiatives. In Odisha, the Gharial
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 39
Q39. In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
(a) pesticides
Indian Crocodile Species – Crocodile vs Alligator vs Gharial – UPSC Environment Notes
Through the Indian Crocodile Conservation Project, once-threatened crocodilians have been rescued from the brink of extinction and are on the path to recovery.
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 38
Q38. Consider the following pairs:
Glacier River
Bandarpunch: Yamuna
Bara Shigri: Chenab
Conservation of the Indian Dolphins – Gangetic, Indus, Irrawaddy Dolphins – UPSC Environment Notes
The conservation of Indian dolphins, including the Gangetic, Indus, and Irrawaddy species, stands as a critical endeavor in preserving the rich biodiversity and ecological balance of the region's waterways.
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 37
Q37. Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?
(a) China
(b) India
(c) Myanmar
(d) Vietnam
