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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2023General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ68. Consider the following activities : 1. Spreading finely ground basalt rock on farmlands extensively 2. Increasing the alkalinity of oceans by adding lime 3. Capturing carbon dioxide released by various industries and pumping it into abandoned subterranean mines in the form of carbonated waters How many of the above activities are often considered and discussed for carbon capture and sequestration?
Options
- A Only one
- B Only two
- C All three
- D None
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Correct Answer
C All three
Model Answer
Answer: option C, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).