Question 1

With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy 2. Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers 3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol

Accepted Answer

The by-products of the sugar industry have various useful applications. Bagasse can be utilized as a source of biomass fuel to generate energy. Additionally, molasses can be used in the production of ethanol. However, it is not used as a feedstock for the manufacturing of synthetic chemical fertilizers. The correct statements are that bagasse can be used for biomass fuel and molasses for ethanol production.

Question 2

Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'?

Accepted Answer

In June 2015, the government of Maharashtra declared the Blue Mormon butterfly as the State butterfly, marking the first time such a declaration was made in the country.

Question 3

Consider the following statements: 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. 2. India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters. 3. 'Rare earth minerals' are present on seafloor in international waters. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

Seabed mineral exploration in international waters is regulated by the International Seabed Authority (ISA), not the Global Ocean Commission. India has been granted licences by the ISA for seabed mineral exploration. Rare earth minerals have been found on the seafloor in international waters, making statement 2 and 3 correct.

Question 4

Consider the following statements: Statement I: Some rare earth elements are used in the manufacture of flat television screens and computer monitors. Statement II: Some rare earth elements have phosphorescent properties. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

Some rare earth elements are indeed used in the manufacture of flat television screens and computer monitors due to their unique properties. Additionally, certain rare earth elements exhibit phosphorescent properties, making them valuable for various applications.

Question 5

Consider the following statements: 1. Moringa (drumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen tree. 2. Tamarind tree is endemic to South Asia. 3. In India most of the tamarind is collected as minor forest produce. 4. India exports tamarind and seeds of moringa. 5. Seeds of moringa and tamarind can be used in the production of biofuels. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

Tamarind trees are native to tropical Africa but widely cultivated in South Asia. In India, tamarind is mainly collected as minor forest produce. Both moringa and tamarind seeds have potential for biofuel production, contributing to India's exports.

Indian Geography - Natural Resources — UPSC Previous Year Questions

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Indian Geography - Natural Resources — UPSC Previous Year Questions

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