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Science & Technology UPSC PYQ 1997

59 questions from the UPSC 1997 examination. Showing a preview of 3 below — generate a full practice test to solve the rest.

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1Easyprelims2 marks
Chemistry
The characteristic odour of garlic is due to
Aa chloro compound
Ba sulphur compound
Ca fluorine compound
Dacetic acid
2Easyprelims2 marks
Health & Diseases
Recommended daily intake of proteins for a moderately active woman is
A30 g
B37 g
C40 g
D46 g
3Medium1 mark
The tail of a comet is directed away from the Sun because: [1997]
AAs the comet rotates around the Sun, the lighter mass of the comet is pushed away due to the centrifugal force alone.
BAs the comet rotates, the lighter mass of the comet is attracted by some star situated in the direction of its tail.
CThe radiation emitted by the Sun exerts a radial pressure on the comet throwing its tail away from the Sun.
DThe tail of the comet always exists in the same orientation

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