UPSC CSE Prelims Paper 1 General Studies Question Paper (June 03, 2018);
UPSC CSE Prelims Paper 1 General Studies was conducted on June 3, 2018, as part of the Civil Services Examination. The eligibility criteria required candidates to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and be 21 to 32 years old (age relaxations for reserved categories). The syllabus covered history, polity, economy, geography, environment, science & technology, and current affairs, testing candidates' knowledge and analytical skills. The Prelims stage consisted of GS Paper 1 (merit-based) and CSAT (qualifying, 33% required), with 1/3rd negative marking for incorrect answers.
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Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss? 1. Hard and waxy leaves 2. Tiny leaves 3. Thorns instead of leaves Select the correct answer using the code given below: