English UPSC CSE Prelims 2011
Q21. Among the following states, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export-oriented industry in this field?
A Andhra Pradesh B Arunachal Pradesh C Madhya Pradesh D Uttar Pradesh
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Correct answer: Arunachal Pradesh
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2011
Q22. Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of Salinization on irrigated land?
A It greatly increases the crop production B It makes some soils impermeable C It raises the water table D It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
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Correct answer: It makes some soils impermeable
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Q23. Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?
A They activate the enzyme necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body and help prevent vitamin deficiency. B They prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and protein in the body and help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy. C They neutralise the free radical produced in the body during metabolism. D They activate certain genes in the cells of the body and help delay the ageing process.
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Correct answer: They neutralise the free radical produced in the body during metabolism.
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2011
Q24. The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by a humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
A Paddy and cotton B Wheat and Jute C Paddy and Jute D Wheat and cotton
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Correct answer: Paddy and Jute
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2025
Q25. Consider the following statements: I. Statement I: In India, income from allied agricultural activities like poultry farming and wool rearing in rural areas is exempted from any tax. II. Statement II: In India, rural agricultural land is not considered a capital asset under the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement explains Statement I II B Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I C Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct D Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
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Correct answer: Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2025
Q26. Consider the following statements about turmeric during the year 2022-23: I. India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world. II. More than 30 varieties of turmeric are grown in India. III. Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are major turmeric producing States in India. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A I and II only B II and III only C I and III only D I, II and III
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Correct answer: I, II and III
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2025
Q27. Consider the following pairs: Plant Description Cassava Woody shrub Ginger Herb with pseudostem Malabar spinach Herbaceous climber Mint Annual shrub Papaya Woody shrub How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A Only two B Only three C Only four D All the five
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Correct answer: Only three
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2025
Q28. With reference to India, consider the following pairs: Organization Union Ministry The National Automotive Board Ministry of Commerce and Industry The Coir Board Ministry of Heavy Industries The National Centre for Trade Information Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A Only one B Only two C All the three D None
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Correct answer: None
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2025
Q29. Consider the following statements: I. Statement I: Of the two major ethanol producers in the world, i.e., Brazil and the United States of America, the former produces more ethanol than the latter. II. Statement II: Unlike in the United States of America where corn is the principal feedstock for ethanol production, sugarcane is the principal feedstock for ethanol production in Brazil. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement explains Statement I II B Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I C Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct D Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
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Correct answer: Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2025
Q30. Consider the following fruits: I. Papaya II. Pineapple III. Guava How many of the above were introduced in India by the Portuguese in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
A Only one B Only two C All three D None
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Correct answer: All three
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2025
Q31. Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission. I. It is important for the upliftment of rural poor as majority of low producing indigenous animals are with small and marginal farmers and landless labourers. II. It was initiated to promote indigenous cattle and buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A I only B II only C Both I and II D Neither I nor II
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Correct answer: Both I and II
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2024
Q32. Consider the following plants: 1. Groundnut 2. Horse-gram 3. Soybean How many of the above belong to the pea family?
A Only one B Only two C All three D None
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Correct answer: All three
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2024
Q33. Which one of the following is the correct description of "100 Million Farmers"?
A It is a platform for accelerating the transition towards food and water systems that are net-zero (carbon), nature-positive and that aims to increase farmer resilience. B It is an international alliance and a network of individuals and farming organisations interested in supporting and strengthening the development of the organic animal husbandry. C It is a digital platform fully integrated with service providers and built on blockchain that lets buyers, sellers and third parties trade fertilisers quickly and securely. D It is a platform with the mission of encouraging the farmers to form Farmer Product Organisations or Agribusiness Consortiums, thus facilitating the access to global open markets to sell their products.
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Correct answer: It is a platform for accelerating the transition towards food and water systems that are net-zero (carbon), nature-positive and that aims to increase farmer resilience.
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Q34. Consider the following 1. Cashew 2. Papaya 3. Red sanders How many of the above trees are actually native to India?
A Only one B Only two C All three D None
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Correct answer: Only one
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2024
Q35. Consider the following statement. I. Statement-I: India does not import apples from the United States of America. II. Statement-II: In India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect D Statement-I is incorrect, but statement-II is correct
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Correct answer: Statement-I is incorrect, but statement-II is correct
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2024
Q36. With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements. 1. To implement the scheme, the Central Government provides 100% funding. 2. Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are digitized. 3. An initiative has been undertaken to transliterate the Records of Rights from local language to any of the languages recognized by the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above are correct ?
A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2, and 3
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Correct answer: 1, 2, and 3
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2023
Q37. Consider the following statements: 1. India has more arable area than China. 2. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China. 3. The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China. How many of the above statements are correct?
A Only one B Only two C All three D None
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Correct answer: Only one
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Q38. Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field'?
A Resettlement of a large number of people, uprooted from their countries due to war, by giving them a large cultivable land which they cultivate collectively and share the produce B Many marginal farmers in an area organize themselves into groups and synchronize and harmonize selected agricultural operations C Many marginal farmers in an area together make a contract with a corporate body and surrender their land to the corporate body for a fixed term for which the corporate body makes a payment of agreed amount to the farmers D A company extends loans, technical knowledge and material inputs to a number of small farmers in an area so that they produce the agricultural commodity required by the company for its manufacturing process and commercial production
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Correct answer: Many marginal farmers in an area organize themselves into groups and synchronize and harmonize selected agricultural operations
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2023
Q39. Consider the following statements: 1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds. 2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop. 3. Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking. How many of the above statements are correct?
A Only one B Only two C All three D None
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Correct answer: All three
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2023
Q40. Consider the following statements: 1. Statement-I: The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients. 2. Statement-II: The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I C Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect D Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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Correct answer: Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct