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• With reference to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), consider the following statements:

  1. It is the only legally binding universal international instrument to combat corruption.
  2. India is a Party to the Convention.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • a) 1 only
  • b) 2 only
  • c) Both 1 and 2
  • d) Neither 1 nor 2

• Consider the following description:

  This biodiversity-rich protected area in Chhattisgarh lies within the Deccan biogeographical zone and is named after a river flowing through it. It is known for dense sal and mixed forests, limestone caves such as Kotumsar and Kailash, waterfalls, and seasonal and perennial streams. It also provides habitat to the Bastar Hill Myna, the state bird of Chhattisgarh.

  Which of the following is correctly described above?

  • a) Indravati National Park
  • b) Kanger Valley National Park
  • c) Satpura National Park
  • d) Achanakmar Tiger Reserve

• Gandikota Canyon, often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of India”, is located in which of the following states?

  • a) Telangana
  • b) Karnataka
  • c) Andhra Pradesh
  • d) Tamil Nadu

• Consider the following statements regarding nitrate contamination of groundwater:

  1. High nitrate concentration in drinking water can cause methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) in infants.
  2. According to the latest data submitted by the Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Rajasthan recorded the highest nitrate concentration in groundwater in India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • a) 1 only
  • b) 2 only
  • c) Both 1 and 2
  • d) Neither 1 nor 2

• The term Parasynnemellisia khasiana, recently seen in the news, refers to:

  • a) A new species of orchid discovered in the Eastern Himalayas
  • b) A new species of insect found in the bamboo forests of Assam
  • c) A new species of algae discovered in coastal India
  • d) A new species of fungus discovered in Meghalaya