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UPPSC PCS 2025 · Question 76 of 150

With reference to lichens , which of the following statements is/are correct? Lichens are very good indicators of pollution. Lichens grow well in polluted areas. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

Environment

  1. AOnly 1Correct
  2. BNeither 1 nor 2
  3. COnly 2
  4. DBoth 1 and 2

Answer: A. Only 1

Explanation

Lichens are a symbiotic association between algae and fungi . They are very sensitive to air pollution , especially sulphur dioxide (SO₂) and other industrial pollutants.

Source: selfstudywala.com UPPCS Prelims 2025 GS Paper 1 detailed solution (based on UPPCS official answer key)

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