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Science & Technology UPSC PYQ 1999

47 questions from the UPSC 1999 examination. Showing a preview of 3 below — generate a full practice test to solve the rest.

3 questions

1Easyprelims2 marks
Quantitative Aptitude
The area of an ellipse is twice that of a circle. The major diameter of the ellipse is twice that of the minor diameter. The radius of the circle is
A50% of minor diameter of the ellipse
B50% of major diameter of the ellipse
Cminor diameter of the ellipse
Dmajor diameter of the ellipse
2Easyprelims2 marks
Health & Diseases
Lathyrism is caused by excessive consumption of
AKesari dal
BMustard oil
CPolished rice
DMushrooms
3Mediumprelims2 marks
Biology
For which one of the following is capillarity not the only reason?
ABlotting of ink
BRising of underground water
CSpread of water drop on a cotton cloth
DRising of water from the roots of a plant to its foliage

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