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UPSC General Science Questions Set - 05
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UPSC General Science Questions Set – 04
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1 pointsThe double helical structure of DNA was discovered by [UPSC 2008]
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1 pointsThe formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole?[UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
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1 pointsThe function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
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1 pointsThe Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
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1 pointsThe jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
1. There are no clouds or water vapour in the lower stratosphere.
2. There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?Correct
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1 pointsThe phenomenon of radioactivity was discovered by [UPSC 2008]
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1 pointsThe study of worms which cause parasitic infestations in man is called [UPSC 2008]
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1 pointsThe vector for elephantiasis is [UPSC 2008]
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1 pointsThere is a concern over the increase in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters India. What could be the causative factors for this phenomenon?
1. Discharge of nutrients from the estuaries.
2. Run-off from the land during the monsoon.
3. Upwelling in the seas.
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1 pointsWhat are the possible limitations of India in mitigating the global warming at present and in the immediate future? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
1. Appropriate alternate technologies are not sufficiently available.
2. India can not invest huge funds in research and development.
3. Many developed countries have already set up their polluting industries in India.
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