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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Many chewing gums found in the market are considered a source of environmental pollution. Statement-II: Many chewing gums contain plastic as gum base. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    The organisms “Cicada, Froghopper and Pond skater” are:

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the “vermin” category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Statement-II: The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    Which one of the following shows a unique relationship with an insect that has coevolved with it and that is the only insect that can pollinate this tree?

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    Consider the following: 1. Battery storage 2. Biomass generators 3. Fuel cells 4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic units How many of the above are considered “Distributed Energy Resources”?

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    Which one of the following is the correct description of '100 Million Farmers'?

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    Consider the following statements: 1. Lions do not have a particular breeding season. 2. Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs do not roar. 3. Unlike male lions, male leopards do not proclaim their territory by scent marking. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars. Statement-II: Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements: 1. RTGs are miniature fission reactors. 2. RTGs are used for powering the onboard systems of spacecrafts. 3. RTGs can use Plutonium-238, which is a by-product of weapons development. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    Consider the following: 1. Cashew 2. Papaya 3. Red sanders How many of the above trees are actually native to India?

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    Consider the following: 1. Butterflies 2. Fish 3. Frogs How many of the above have poisonous species among them?

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    In which of the following are hydrogels used? 1. Controlled drug delivery in patients 2. Mobile air-conditioning systems 3. Preparation of industrial lubricants Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    Consider the following aircraft: 1. Rafael 2. MIG-29 3. Tejas MK-1 How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    Consider the following activities: 1. Identification of narcotics on passengers at airports or in aircraft 2. Monitoring of precipitation 3. Tracking the migration of animals In how many of the above activities can the radars be used?

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    Which one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow?

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    The total fertility rate in an economy is defined as:

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    With reference to the Indian economy, “Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations” are the instruments of:

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    “Membrane Bioreactors” are often discussed in the context of:

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    Recently, the term “pumped-storage hydropower” is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of which one of the following?

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    General Studies
    2024
    medium

    Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, powered by hydrogen?

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