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Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?

(a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves (b) Marakkanam Salt Pans (c) Naupada Swamp (d) Rann of Kutch  1. Ans: d Explanation: Marshland Mangroves ...

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Consider the following statements:

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Marsupials are not naturally found in India. Statement-II: Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands...

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Invasive Species Specialist (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organisations?

(a) The International Union for Conservation of Nature (b) The United Nations Environment Programme (c) The United Nations World Commission...

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Consider the following fauna:

Consider the following fauna: 1. Lion-tailed Macaque 2. Malabar Civet 3. Sambar Deer How many of the above are generally...

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Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?

(a) Butterflies (b) Dragonflies (c) Honey Bees (d) Wasps 5. Ans: c Explanation:  Astonishingly, honeybees possess one of the most...

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What is Anthropology

The term Anthropology has been derived from two Greek words, Anthropos and logos. The meaning of the former is man...

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Concept of Constitutionalism- UPSC Polity

The concept of constitutionalism refers to a political system governed by a constitution that establishes limited government and the rule...

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Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament- UPSC Polity

Article 108 provides for a Joint sitting of both Houses Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in certain cases: When a...

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Natufian Culture – UPSC Anthropology PYQ 2020 

Write notes on Natufian culture- UPSC 2020 (10 Marks, 150 words)  Natufian culture is a Mesolithic culture that developed in...

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