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Environment UPSC PYQ 2019

43 questions from the UPSC 2019 examination. Showing a preview of 3 below — generate a full practice test to solve the rest.

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1Medium1 mark
Why is there a great concern about the ‘microbeads' that are released into environment?
AThey are considered harmful to marine ecosystems.
BThey are considered to cause skin cancer in children.
CThey are small enough to be absorbed by crop plants in irrigated fields.
DThey are often found to be used as food adulterants.
2Easyprelims2 marks
Biodiversity & Conservation
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
Aanti-malarial drug
Bbiodiesel
Cpulp for paper industry
Dtextile fibre
3Medium2 marks
Consider the following:1. Carbon monooxide2. Methane3. Ozone4. Sulphur dioxideWhich of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?
A1 and 2 only
B2, 3 and 4 only
C1 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4

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