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PYQ 2016Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

India is an important member of the 'International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor'. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?

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PYQ 2016Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Consider the following statements:
The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO
1. is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission
2. made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA
3. made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its very first attempt
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PYQ 2016Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Moderate

With reference to ‘Astrosat’, the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space.
2. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth.
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PYQ 2016Environment And EcologyGS1
Diff:Easy

In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat?

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PYQ 2016Environment And EcologyGS1
Diff:Standard

With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rainforest areas of South India.
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PYQ 2016Environment And EcologyGS1
Diff:Standard

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.
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PYQ 2016Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

With reference to ‘LiFi’, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission.
2. It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than ‘WiFi’.
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PYQ 2016Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Virus can infect
1. Bacteria
2. Fungi
3. Plants
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PYQ 2016Environment And EcologyGS1
Diff:Standard

The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System(GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity.
2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities.
3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identifies GIAHS.
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PYQ 2016Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Moderate

With reference to prepackaged items in India, it is mandatory for the manufacturer to put the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards(Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011?
1. List of ingredients including additives
2. Nutrition information
3. Recommendation, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions
4. Vegetarian/nonvegetarian
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