2020 | General Studies Paper 1

UPSC GS Paper 1 2020

Official UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 General Studies Paper 1 (Series C) with detailed answer key and explanations.

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What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture? 1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible. 2 Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible. 3. Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible. 4. Reduction in …

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Consider the following minerals: 1. Bentonite 2. Chromite 3. Kyanite 4. Sillimanite In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?

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With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°C isotherm which is 129 meters in the south- western Indian Ocean during January - March 2. OMT collected …

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With reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements: 1. At present, the retail price of chemical fertilizers is market-driven and not administered by the Government. 2. Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from natural gas. 3. …

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With reference to India's Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct? 1. It is spread over two districts. 2. There is no human habitation inside the Park 3. It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian Bustard. …

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