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• Which one of the following ancient Indian texts contains references to a standardised system of rainfall measurement?

  • Arthashastra
  • Rigveda
  • Natyashastra
  • Ashtadhyayi

• Mr. X is a District Forest Officer posted in a biodiversity-rich region. A private company has sought permission to undertake mining activities near an elephant corridor. Although the project promises employment opportunities, an internal environmental assessment indicates that the activity may severely disrupt wildlife movement and damage forest ecosystems. Senior officials inform Mr. X that delaying clearance may affect investment inflows into the State.

  What amongst the following should Mr. X do now?

  1. Approve the project immediately in view of its economic benefits
  2. Recommend an independent ecological review before granting clearance
  3. Place the environmental concerns before the competent authority for transparent decision-making

  Select the answer using the code given below:

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3

• With reference to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, consider the following statements:

  1. It is headquartered in Beijing, China.
  2. Its primary objective is to promote sustainable infrastructure development and regional connectivity in Asia.
  3. India is a founding member of the Bank.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3

• Which of the following organisms are widely regarded as bio-indicators of freshwater ecosystem health

  • Dragonflies
  • Houseflies
  • Grasshoppers
  • Termites

• With reference to Lake Kariba, consider the following statements:

  1. It is an artificial lake.
  2. It is located in Northern Africa.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2