Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA):
1. IBCA is a multi-country initiative that includes both big cat range countries and non-range countries, along with conservation partners, organizations, and businesses.
2. Only countries with native big cat populations are eligible to become members of IBCA.
1. IBCA is a multi-country initiative that includes both big cat range countries and non-range countries, along with conservation partners, organizations, and businesses.
2. Only countries with native big cat populations are eligible to become members of IBCA.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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50%
A. 1 only
31%
B. 2 only
14%
C. Both 1 and 2
5%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding the Global Methane Pledge (GMP):
1. The Global Methane Pledge (GMP) was launched at COP26 by the European Union and the United States to reduce global methane emissions.
2. The methane reduction target under GMP is 30% which is a legally binding commitment for all countries.
3. GMP could help reduce global warming by at least 0.2°C by 2050
1. The Global Methane Pledge (GMP) was launched at COP26 by the European Union and the United States to reduce global methane emissions.
2. The methane reduction target under GMP is 30% which is a legally binding commitment for all countries.
3. GMP could help reduce global warming by at least 0.2°C by 2050
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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52%
A. 1 and 3 only
22%
B. 2 and 3 only
15%
C. 1 and 2 only
11%
D. 1, 2, and 3
Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding the Development of Wildlife Habitat component, choose the incorrect statement :
A. Project Dolphin under this component supports the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and passive acoustic monitoring devices to enumerate dolphins and their habitats.
B. Project Lion is being strengthened under the “Lion @ 2047: A Vision for Amrut Kaal” document, which outlines conservation strategies for the species.
C. Project Elephant under this component primarily focuses on increasing the elephant population rather than addressing human-elephant conflict.
D. Information and communication technology (ICT) interventions have been tested experimentally for human elephant conflict mitigation and are now being deployed on a larger scale.
A. Project Dolphin under this component supports the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and passive acoustic monitoring devices to enumerate dolphins and their habitats.
B. Project Lion is being strengthened under the “Lion @ 2047: A Vision for Amrut Kaal” document, which outlines conservation strategies for the species.
C. Project Elephant under this component primarily focuses on increasing the elephant population rather than addressing human-elephant conflict.
D. Information and communication technology (ICT) interventions have been tested experimentally for human elephant conflict mitigation and are now being deployed on a larger scale.
Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the recent initiatives under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):
1. The Pollution Inventory, Assessment, and Surveillance (PIAS) project aims to enhance environmental data collection, analysis, and monitoring mechanisms for pollution control.
2. The Smart Laboratory for Clean Rivers (SLCR) project is a joint collaboration between NMCG, IIT Delhi, and the United Nations for rejuvenating small rivers across India.
3. A freshwater turtle and gharial conservation breeding program has been initiated at the Kukrail Gharial Rehabilitation Centre in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, to restore endangered species in the Ganga River and its tributaries.
1. The Pollution Inventory, Assessment, and Surveillance (PIAS) project aims to enhance environmental data collection, analysis, and monitoring mechanisms for pollution control.
2. The Smart Laboratory for Clean Rivers (SLCR) project is a joint collaboration between NMCG, IIT Delhi, and the United Nations for rejuvenating small rivers across India.
3. A freshwater turtle and gharial conservation breeding program has been initiated at the Kukrail Gharial Rehabilitation Centre in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, to restore endangered species in the Ganga River and its tributaries.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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12%
A. 1 and 2 only
32%
B. 2 only
38%
C. 1 and 3 only
18%
D. 1, 2, and 3
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary:
1. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is the southernmost wildlife sanctuary in Kerala.
2. The sanctuary consists of tropical evergreen forests, semi-evergreen forests, and moist deciduous forests.
1. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is the southernmost wildlife sanctuary in Kerala.
2. The sanctuary consists of tropical evergreen forests, semi-evergreen forests, and moist deciduous forests.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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13%
A. 1 only
39%
B. 2 only
45%
C. Both 1 and 2
4%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q. 3. Consider the following statements regarding Dendrochronology, choose the incorrect statement :
A. Dendrochronology is the scientific method of dating tree rings to the exact year they were formed.
B. Tree rings are influenced by climatic factors such as rainfall, temperature, and sunlight availability.
C. Thicker tree rings indicate
drought conditions, while thinner rings signify favorable growth conditions.
D. Dendrochronology can be used to reconstruct past climatic conditions and understand environmental changes.
A. Dendrochronology is the scientific method of dating tree rings to the exact year they were formed.
B. Tree rings are influenced by climatic factors such as rainfall, temperature, and sunlight availability.
C. Thicker tree rings indicate
drought conditions, while thinner rings signify favorable growth conditions.
D. Dendrochronology can be used to reconstruct past climatic conditions and understand environmental changes.
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Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the newly discovered genus of jumping spiders, ‘Tenkana’:
1. Tenkana is a new genus of jumping spiders found only in Karnataka, India.
2. Unlike related species that live in forests, Tenkana spiders prefer drier areas and ground habitats.
1. Tenkana is a new genus of jumping spiders found only in Karnataka, India.
2. Unlike related species that live in forests, Tenkana spiders prefer drier areas and ground habitats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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14%
A. 1 only
41%
B. 2 only
41%
C. Both 1 and 2
4%
D. Neither 1 nor 2