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UPSC Geography Prelims Questions | 2019-Set-3

11. In the context of which one of the following are the terms ‘pyrolysis and plasma gasification mentioned?

a) Extraction of rare earth elements
b) Natural gas extraction technologies
c) Hydrogen fuel-based automobiles' energy
d) Waste-to-energy technologies


Answer. D)



12. Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
a) Neyyar, Peppara, and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
b) Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent Valley National Park
c) Kaundinya, Gundla Brahmeswaram, and Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Mukurthi National Park
d) Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve


Answer. A)



13. Consider the following statements:
1. Some species of turtles are herbivores.
2. Some species of fish are herbivores.
3. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores.
4. Some species of snakes are viviparous.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2, 3, and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


Answer. D)

14. Consider the following pairs: 
Wildlife                                           Naturally   found  in
1. Blue-finned Mahseer:             Cauvery River
2. Irrawaddy Dolphin:         Chambal River
3. Rusty-spotted Cat:                 Eastern Ghats
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only 
d) 1, 2 and 3


Answer. c)



15. Why is there a great concern about the ‘microbeads’ that are released into the environment?
a) They are considered harmful to marine ecosystems.
b) They are considered to cause skin cancer in children.
c) They are small enough to be absorbed by crop plants in irrigated fields.
d) They are often found to be used as food adulterants.


Answer. A)

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