Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding Ashtamudi Lake in Kerala :
1. Ashtamudi Lake is one of the largest lakes in Kerala, known for its unique eight armed shape.
2. The Kallada River flows into Ashtamudi Lake, making it a vital breeding ground for several aquatic species, including the pearl spot fish (karimeen).
3. The State Level Monitoring Committee (SLMC) has identified industrial pollution as the primary cause of contamination in Ashtamudi Lake with no significant role of discharge.
1. Ashtamudi Lake is one of the largest lakes in Kerala, known for its unique eight armed shape.
2. The Kallada River flows into Ashtamudi Lake, making it a vital breeding ground for several aquatic species, including the pearl spot fish (karimeen).
3. The State Level Monitoring Committee (SLMC) has identified industrial pollution as the primary cause of contamination in Ashtamudi Lake with no significant role of discharge.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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31%
A. 1 and 2 only
29%
B. 3 only
18%
C. 1 and 3 only
22%
D. 1, 2, and 3
Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding the Hornbill Festival and Hornbills in India :
1. The Hornbill Festival is an annual cultural festival organized by the Government of Nagaland, held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, to promote the rich cultural traditions of all Naga tribes.
2. Hornbills are primarily carnivorous birds, feeding mainly on small mammals, reptiles, and birds.
3. The Hornbill is the state bird of the state bird of Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala.
1. The Hornbill Festival is an annual cultural festival organized by the Government of Nagaland, held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, to promote the rich cultural traditions of all Naga tribes.
2. Hornbills are primarily carnivorous birds, feeding mainly on small mammals, reptiles, and birds.
3. The Hornbill is the state bird of the state bird of Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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36%
A. 1 and 2
22%
B. 2 and 3
25%
C. 1 and 3
17%
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Star Tortoise :
1. The Indian Star Tortoise is listed under Appendix I of CITES and Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, providing it the highest level of legal protection in India.
2. A recent study has identified two genetically distinct populations of Indian Star Tortoises, classified as northwestern and southern groups, which may help in conservation and rehabilitation strategies.
1. The Indian Star Tortoise is listed under Appendix I of CITES and Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, providing it the highest level of legal protection in India.
2. A recent study has identified two genetically distinct populations of Indian Star Tortoises, classified as northwestern and southern groups, which may help in conservation and rehabilitation strategies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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14%
A. 1 only
20%
B. 2 only
64%
C. Both 1 and 2
3%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding E-Waste and its management in India:
1. India has seen a sharp increase in e-waste generation since 2019-20 due to increased electronic during consumption the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. E-waste contains hazardous materials, including heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury.
3. The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, which became effective on April 1, 2023, make it mandatory for all consumers to return their used electronic products to authorized recycling centers.
1. India has seen a sharp increase in e-waste generation since 2019-20 due to increased electronic during consumption the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. E-waste contains hazardous materials, including heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury.
3. The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, which became effective on April 1, 2023, make it mandatory for all consumers to return their used electronic products to authorized recycling centers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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58%
A. 1 and 2 only
15%
B. 2 and 3 only
8%
C. 1 and 3 only
19%
D. 1, 2, and 3
Q. 3. Consider the following statements regarding the Lion-Tailed Macaque, choose the incorrect option :
A. The Lion-Tailed Macaque is endemic to the Western Ghats of India, preferring evergreen and semi-evergreen rainforests as its habitat.
B. It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and Appendix I of CITES.
C. Unlike other macaque species, the Lion-Tailed Macaque is highly adaptable and can survive in fragmented forests and urban environments.
D. Major threats to its population include habitat loss, fragmentation, and increasing human interaction, particularly along roads that cut through its natural range.
A. The Lion-Tailed Macaque is endemic to the Western Ghats of India, preferring evergreen and semi-evergreen rainforests as its habitat.
B. It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and Appendix I of CITES.
C. Unlike other macaque species, the Lion-Tailed Macaque is highly adaptable and can survive in fragmented forests and urban environments.
D. Major threats to its population include habitat loss, fragmentation, and increasing human interaction, particularly along roads that cut through its natural range.
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