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Consider the following statements :
1. The Earth's magnetic field has reversed every few hundred thousand years.
2. When the Earth was created more than 4000 million years ago, there was 54% oxygen and no carbon dioxide.
3. When living organisms originated, they modified the early atmosphere of the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given is correct?
UPSC 2018
The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in Bay of Bengal
Barren Island lies about 140 km. east of Great Nicobar
The last time the Barren Island Volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then
None of the above
Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss?
1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
UPSC 2018
2 and 3 only
2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?
1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.
2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely/dried up the recent past due to human activities?
1. Aral Sea
2. Black Sea
3. Lake Baikal
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
UPSC 2018
1 only
2 and 3
2 only
1 and 3
Consider the following statements:
1. The Earth's magnetic field has reversed every few hundred thousand years.
2. When the Earth was created more than 4000 million years ago, there was 54% oxygen and no carbon dioxide.
3. When living organisms originated, they modified the early atmosphere of the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC 2018
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in river beds?
1. Decreased salinity in the river
2. Pollution of groundwater
3. Lowering of the water-table
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
UPSC 2018
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements:
1. Most of the world's coral reefs are in tropical waters.
2. More than one-third of the world's coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
3. Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyla than those hosted by tropical rainforests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC 2018
1 and 2 only
3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
In which one of the following states is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?