INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

The nearest and the farthest points up to which a normal human eye can see objects clearly are between: 

In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements given below carefully:

Assertion (A): The Sun at the sunrise or the sunset appears red whereas at noon, the Sun appears white.

Reason (R): Light from the Sun near the horizon passes through larger distance in the earth’s atmosphere than the light from the Sun overhead.

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Unicellular organism are unique because they are made up of a single cell only. Which of the following is/are examples of unicellular organisms?

1. Amoeba

2. Yeast

3. Bacteria

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When light enter the human eye, it passes through the different parts of the eye. In this context arrange the following in the correct sequence:

 In context of Air pollution in India, consider the following statements:

1. Presence of high levels of pollutants in air causes visibility to be lowered.

2. Formation of smog is a visible indication of air pollution.

3. Oxides of nitrogen and sulphur dissolve in rain to give rise to acid rain.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

 With reference to heterotrophic eukaryotic organisms, Fungi, consider the following statements:

1. All fungus are parasites as they use host organism for food.

2. Lichens have a symbiotic relationship of blue-green algae and fungus.

3. Yeasts and mushrooms are varities of fungus.

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Vectors are living organisms that can transmit infectious pathogens between humans, or from animals to humans. The commonest vectors we all know are mosquitoes. Which among the following vector borne diseases are caused by mosquitoes?

1. Yellow Fever

2. Lymphatic Filariasis

3. Zika Fever

4. Japanese Encephalitis

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The ‘Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary’, recently seen in news, is situated in which of the following Indian states?

 Which among the following method(s) is/are used by pests to attack crops sown in the field?

1. They attack the root of the plant.

2. They bore into stem and fruits of the plant. 

3. They suck water from various parts of the plant.

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If we study a cell under a microscope, we will come across which among the following bodies inside it?