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Environment UPSC PYQ 2016

40 questions from the UPSC 2016 examination. Showing a preview of 3 below — generate a full practice test to solve the rest.

3 questions

1Mediumprelims2 marks
Biodiversity & Conservation
What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India?
1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater.
2. It survives by grazing on mangroves.
3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A1 and 2 only
B3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
2Medium1 mark
Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered? [2016]
AAndaman Islands
BAnaimalai Forests
CMaikala Hills
DTropical rain forests of northeast
3Medium1 mark
Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practising drip irrigation? [2016]
1. Reduction in weed
2. Reduction in soil salinity
3. Reduction in soil erosion Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A1 and 2 only
B3 only
C1 and 3 only
DNone of the above is an advantage of practising drip irrigation

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