UPSC PYQ GK

6. Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely/dried up in the recent past due to human activities ?

1. Aral Sea

2. Black Sea

3. Lake Baikal

 

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Answer & Solution
Answer:

1 only

7. Which one of the following is an artificial lake ?





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Answer:

Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)

8. Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Bengaluru

9. With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of "Conservation Agriculture" assumes significance. Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture?

1. Avoiding the monoculture practices

2. Adopting minimum tillage

3. Avoiding the cultivation of plantation crops

4. Using crop residues to cover soil surface

5. Adopting spatial and temporal crop sequencing/crop rotations

 

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Answer:

2, 4 and 5