Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences?
. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected.
. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants.
. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders, and birds.
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Important Questions on General Studies Paper 1
It is possible to produce algae-based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry?
1. Production of algae-based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents.
2. Setting up and engineering the algae-based biofuel production requires a high level of expertise/technology until the construction is completed.
3. Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which may raise ecological and social concerns.
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Which of the following are the objectives of ‘National Nutrition Mission’?
1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers.
2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls, and women.
3. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals, and unpolished rice.
4. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs.
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1. Abandoned and Uneconomic coal seams
2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs
3. Subterranean deep saline formations
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1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at
least 50 per cent of the votes polled, to be declared elected.
2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the
Speaker’s post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker’s to the Opposition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The Share of agriculture in GDP increased enormously.
2. Share of India’s exports in world trade increased.
3. FDI inflows increased.
4. India’s foreign exchange reserves increased enormously.
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1. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting financial inclusion in the country.
2. NCPI has launched RuPay, a card payment scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
