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UPSC PRELIMS GS PAPER-1 2014

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Duration 180 mins
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2014 · Unclassified
UPSC PRELIMS GS PAPER-1 2014
What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’? (1). Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. (2). Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this. (3). There is no application of chemical/ inorganic fertilizers at all in this. (4). The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1 and 3 only
B
1, 2 and 4 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
2, 3 and 4 only
2
2014 · Unclassified
UPSC PRELIMS GS PAPER-1 2014
If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply?
A
Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference.
B
The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed
C
It is given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’
D
The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometres from the edge of the wetland
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2014 · Unclassified
UPSC PRELIMS GS PAPER-1 2014
Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the ‘Ten Degree Channel’?
A
Andaman and Nicobar
B
Maldives and Lakshadweep
C
Sumatra and Java
D
Nicobar and Sumatra
4
2014 · Unclassified
UPSC PRELIMS GS PAPER-1 2014
Consider the following pairs: Which of the above pairs
A
1 and 2 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None
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2014 · Unclassified
UPSC PRELIMS GS PAPER-1 2014
With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements : (1). It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests. (2). It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness. (3). It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 and 3 only
B
2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
6
2014 · Unclassified
UPSC PRELIMS GS PAPER-1 2014
With reference to ‘Global Environment Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
A
It serves as financial mechanism for ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ and ‘United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’
B
It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and funds to underdeveloped countries with specific aim to protect their environment.
C
Both A and B
D
It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level