2019 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2019 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

31.
Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of
A.
anti-malarial drug
B.
biodiesel
C.
pulp for paper industry
D.
textile fibre
ANSWER :
D. textile fibre
32.

For the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used?
1. Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location
2. Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a specific location
3. Land surface temperatures of a specific location
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A.

1 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

D. 1, 2 and 3

33.

Consider the following States:
1. Chhattisgarh
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Odisha
With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of the percentage of forest cover to the total area of the State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?

A.

2-3-1-4

B.

2-3-4-1

C.

3-2-4-1

D.

3-2-1-4

ANSWER :

C. 3-2-4-1

34.

Which of the following statements are correct about the deposite of 'methane hydrate'?
1. Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposite.
2. Large deposite of 'Methane hydrate' are found in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor.
3. Methane in the atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after a decade or two. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

D. 1, 2 and 3

35.

Consider the following:
1. Carbon monoxide
2. Methane
3. Ozone
4. Sulphur dioxide
Which of the above are released into the atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2, 3 and 4 only

C.

1 and 4 only

D.

1, 2, 3 and 4

ANSWER :

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

36.

Consider the following pairs:

Sea Bordering country
1) Adriatic Sea Albania
2) Black Sea Croatia
3) Caspian Sea Kazakhstan
4) Mediterranean Sea Morocco
5) Red Sea Syria

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A.

1, 2 and 4 only

B.

1, 3 and 4 only

C.

2 and 5 only

D.

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

ANSWER :

B. 1, 3 and 4 only

37.
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
ANSWER :
B. India
38.

Consider the following pairs:

Glacier River
1) Bandarpunch Yamuna
2) Bara Shigri Chenab
3) Milam Mandakini
4) Siachen Nubra
5) Zemu Manas

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A.

1, 2 and 4

B.

1, 3 and 4

C.

2 and 5

D.

3 and 5

ANSWER :

A. 1, 2 and 4

39.
In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
A.
pesticides in agriculture
B.
preservatives in processed foods
C.
fruit-ripening agents
D.
moisturising agents in cosmetics
ANSWER :
A. pesticides in agriculture
40.

Consider the following statements:
1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

C. 3 only