Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding methane emissions :

1. Floodplains in the Amazon contribute up to 29% of global wetland methane emissions, as methane-producing microbes thrive in these waterlogged areas.

2. Upland forests in the Amazon, which typically act as methane sinks, are highly vulnerable to rising temperatures and humidity changes.

Q.2. Which one of the following statements regarding Greenwashing is correct ?

A. Greenwashing refers to the process of enhancing sustainability of a product through legitimate eco-friendly practices and verifiable green certifications.

B. Greenwashing involves deceptive or misleading practices, such as exaggerating, concealing, or making false environmental claims to appear more eco-friendly than they actually are.

C. Greenwashing strictly applies only to marketing strategies and does not involve misleading symbols, words, or imagery.

D. Greenwashing is a legal practice, as it allows companies to highlight positive environmental attributes while omitting harmful aspects of their products.

Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding global forest fire emissions :

1. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from forest fires have increased by 60% globally since 2001, with boreal forest fires in Eurasia and North America

2. Pyromes are defined as regions where forest fire patterns are determined by human activities.

3. The concept of ‘fire weather’ refers to climate conditions that create a higher risk of forest fires, influenced by more frequent and severe droughts caused by anthropogenic climate change.

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Q.1. Consider the following statements :

1. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Trade Organisation (WTO) launched the Global Family Farming Forum in Rome.

2. This event marked the halfway point of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) 2019-2028.

3. This event brings together family farmers, experts, and officials to explore policy innovations, investment opportunities, and solutions to improve family farmers' livelihoods.

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2. Volga river flows into Caspian Sea.

Q. 3. Mammoth, the world's largest facility designed to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere started operations in :

A. Antarctica
B. Iceland
C. Amazon
D. Congo

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