1. Which of the following statements are true about the Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary’s eucalyptus removal plan?
1. The eucalyptus trees are being removed to create an open grassland habitat for the Great Indian Bustard.
2. The eucalyptus trees have had minimal impact on the sanctuary’s grassland species.
3. The Forest Department has already cleared eucalyptus from nearly 400 hectares of the sanctuary.
A) Only statement 1 is true.
B) Only statements 1 and 3 are true.
C) Only statement 3 is true.
D) All three statements are true.
2. Which of the following statements are true about the Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme?
1. It aims to improve crop yields and promote climate-resilient horticulture varieties.
2. The program involves the construction of 15 Clean Plant Centers across India.
3. Women farmers are actively engaged in the program.
4. It is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Health.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1 and 4 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) All of the above
3. Which of the following statements about cyclone landfall is true?
1. A cyclone always causes a direct hit during landfall.
2. Cyclones weaken after landfall due to reduced moisture supply.
A) Only 1 is true
B) Only 2 is true
C) Both 1 and 2 are true
D) Neither 1 nor 2 is true
4. Where did Cyclone Fengal make landfall on November 30, 2024?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Puducherry
D) Kerala
5.Which of the following statements are true?
1. National Pollution Control Day is observed to celebrate advancements in industrial safety.
2. The Bhopal Gas Tragedy involved a leak of methyl isocyanate gas in December 1984.
3. Air pollution is recognized as a significant global health threat.
4. The theme for National Pollution Control Day 2024 is “Clean Air, Green Earth: A Step Towards Sustainable Living.”
A) 1 and 2
B) All of the statements
C) 1, 3, and 4
D) 2, 3, and 4