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UPSC Prelims Pollution Questions

9 Pollution questions from previous UPSC Prelims papers, from the latest year backwards, each with its answer and explanation.

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2016–2022
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UPSC Prelims Pollution Questions

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  1. Q1 2022 Prelims GS

    With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The Dutch established their factories/warehouses on the east coast on lands granted to them by Gajapati rulers. 2. Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate. 3. The English East India Company established a factory at Madras on a plot of land leased from a representative of the Vijayanagara empire. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    EnvironmentPlastic pollutionPollution
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  2. Q2 2021 Prelims GS

    Why is there a concern about copper smelting plants?
    1. They may release lethal quantities of carbon monoxide into environment.
    2. The copper slag can cause the leaching of some heavy metals into environment.
    3. They may release sulphur dioxide as a pollutant.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    EnvironmentEnvironmental impacts of copper smeltingIndustrial pollution
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