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PYQ 2023Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements:
1. It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion.
2. It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation.
3. It can be used in the hydrogen fuel cell to run vehicles.
How many of the above statements are correct?

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PYQ 2023Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Moderate

With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statements:
1. Biofilters provide waste treatment by removing uneaten fish feed.
2. Biofilters convert ammonia present in fish waste to nitrate.
3. Biofilters increase phosphorus as a nutrient for fish in water.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

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PYQ 2023Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Consider the following actions:
1. Detection of car crash/collision, which result in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously.
2. Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off of the hard drive.
3. Detection of the tilt of the smart-phone which results in the rotation of display between portrait and landscape mode.
In how many of the above actions is the function of the accelerometer required?

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PYQ 2023Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Moderate

Consider the following activities:
1. Spreading finely ground basalt rock on farmlands extensively
2. Increasing the alkalinity of oceans by adding lime
3. Capturing carbon dioxide released by various industries and pumping it into abandoned subterranean mines in the form of carbonated waters
How many of the above activities are often considered and discussed for carbon capture and sequestration?

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PYQ 2023Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Moderate

Consider the following heavy industries:
1. Fertilizer plants
2. Oil refineries
3. Steel plants
Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries?

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PYQ 2023Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Moderate

Consider the following statements:
1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight.
2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid- fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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PYQ 2023Environment And EcologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Consider the following infrastructure sectors:
1. Affordable housing
2. Mass rapid transport
3. Health care
4. Renewable energy
On how many of the above does the UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation(S3i) initiative focus for its investments?

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PYQ 2023Environment And EcologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production.
Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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PYQ 2023Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?

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PYQ 2023Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Consider the following statements:
1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts.
2. Carbon fibres, once used, cannot be recycled.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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