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UPSC Geography Prelims Questions | 2017-Set-1

1. With reference to ‘Global Climate Change Alliance’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 
1. It is an initiative of the European Union.
2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets.
3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3


Answer. A)



2. the Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries?
1. Jordan
2. Iraq
3. Lebanon
4. Syria
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 3, and 4 only


Answer. c)



3. Consider the following statements:
1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five states only.
2. the Western Ghats are spread over five states only.
3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only


Answer. b)



4. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for
a) Measuring oxygen levels in the blood
b) Computing oxygen levels in forest ecosystems
c) Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems
d) Assessing oxygen levels in high altitude regions


Answer. c)



5. Consider the following statements:
1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of the G2O group of countries.
2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon, and hydrofluorocarbons. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer. b)

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