UPSC Prelims Full Length Test - 18

Consider the following statements regarding the use of gypsum in agriculture:

1. Gypsum provides calcium and sulphur, acting as important sources of plant nutrition.
2. Gypsum neutralizes soil acidity, thereby increasing soil pH.
3. Application of gypsum before irrigation aids in water conservation.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the advantages offered by plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy products:

1. They can help to reduce water footprint.
2. They can help to fight global warming.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding stem cells:

1. They develop directly into fully-formed organs required for transplant.
2. They are found exclusively in reproductive tissues.
3. They inherently develop into nerve cells for use by stroke victims.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the adaptation of camels to dry climates:

1. Camels store water in their humps.
2. Camels' humps store fat.
3. The fat stored in humps plays an important role in insulating the animal from heat.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs of GI (Geographical Indication) protected products with the states where they are traditionally found:

1. Channapatna Toys & Dolls - Karnataka
2. Kondapalli Bommalu toys - Andhra Pradesh
3. Khurja pottery - Uttar Pradesh

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?