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UPSC Prelims MCQs – Set 2 (Page 3)

Statement Based | UPSC Level | Concept + Elimination

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 MCQs

1. Consider the following statements (Thermohaline Circulation):
1. It is driven by differences in temperature and salinity
2. It is limited only to the Pacific Ocean

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A

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2. Consider the following statements (Green Climate Fund):
1. It supports developing countries in climate adaptation
2. It is managed by the World Bank

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A

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3. Consider the following statements (Money Supply):
1. M1 includes currency and demand deposits
2. M1 includes time deposits

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A

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4. Consider the following statements (Ozone Layer):
1. It is found in the stratosphere
2. It absorbs ultraviolet radiation

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C

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5. Consider the following statements (El Niño):
1. It involves warming of Pacific Ocean surface waters
2. It always leads to stronger monsoon in India

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A

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6. Consider the following statements (Fiscal Deficit):
1. It represents excess of expenditure over revenue
2. It is controlled by RBI

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A

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7. Consider the following statements (Biodiversity):
1. It includes genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity
2. It is found only in forests

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A

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8. Consider the following statements (Jet Streams):
1. They are fast-moving air currents in the upper atmosphere
2. They influence weather patterns

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C

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9. Consider the following statements (Blockchain):
1. It is a decentralized ledger technology
2. It ensures secure data transactions

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C

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10. Consider the following statements (Convention on Biological Diversity):
1. It aims to conserve biodiversity
2. It deals with ozone depletion

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A

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🎯 UPSC Strategy Tip

• Avoid extreme statements (only, always)
• Focus on core concepts
• Eliminate wrong options logically

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