2011 CSAT, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2011 · CSAT

Question 17: Reading Comprehension

Passage-1 · as printed by UPSC
Passage beginning “Ecosystems provide people with a variety…”

With reference to the passage, consider the following statements. Expanding human population has an adverse effect on :

  1. 1.Spiritual fulfilment
  2. 2.Aesthetic enjoyment
  3. 3.Potable fresh water
  4. 4.Production of food and fibre
  5. 5.Biodiversity

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

a1, 2 and 3 only
b2, 4 and 5 only
c3 and 5 only
d1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2011, General Studies Paper II (CSAT), Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.