
Consider the following.
1. Carbon monoxide
2. Methane
3. Ozone
4. Sulphur dioxide
Which of the above are released into the atmosphere due to the burning of crop/ biomass residue?


Important Questions on General Studies Paper 1
Consider the following pairs.
List 1 (Sea) | List 2 (Bordering Countries) |
1. Adriatic Sea | Albania |
2. Black Sea | Croatia |
3. Caspian Sea | Kazakhstan |
4. Mediterranean Sea | Morocco |
5. Red Sea | Syria |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?

Consider the following pairs.
List 1(Glacier) | List 2(River) |
1. Bandarpunch | Yamuna |
2. Bara Shigri | Chenab |
3. Milam | Mandakini |
4. Siachen | Nubra |
5. Zemu | Manas |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

In India, the use of Carbofuran, Methyl parathion, Phorate and Triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as _____.

Considering the following statements.
1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the govt. of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the govt. of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention.
3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Consider the following statements.
1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'.
2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
3. The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.
1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar.
2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
