1.     Why a plant called Senna spectabilis often in the news?

A. Its extract is widely used in cosmetics
B. It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grows
C. Its extract is used in the synthesis of pesticides
D.  None of the above

2.     Consider the following statements regarding’ Mudumalai tiger reserve

a. Shares boundaries with the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
b.  It is drained by the Moyar
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

3.     Black Sea is surrounded by which of the following countries?

A.    Georgia, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine.
B.     Romania, Russia, Turkey, and France.
C.      Georgia, Romania, Russia, Greece, and Ukraine.
D.    Romania, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and Italy

4.     Which sate has won the first prize under the large states category under the Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2022?

A.    Telangana
B.    Uttar Pradesh.
C.     Karnataka .
D.    Andhra Pradesh .

5.     Consider the following statements regarding the Raipur tiger reserve in India.

a. It is located in Uttar Pradesh
b. vegetation is mainly tropical wet deciduous forest.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2