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• Consider the following statements regarding the Mahua Tree:

  1. It is a tropical tree native to the Indian subcontinent, commonly found in central and northern India.
  2. Its flowers are used for preparing traditional fermented beverages and have economic significance for tribal communities.
  3. The mahua flowers are one of the top 5 minor forest products (MFP) in terms of volume produced in the nation each year.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• The Tehri Lake Reservoir is fed by which of the following rivers?

  • Bhagirathi River and Alaknanda River
  • Bhagirathi River and Bhilangna River
  • Alaknanda River and Mandakini River
  • Yamuna River and Tons River

• Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Vulture:

  1. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and typically inhabits open landscapes such as plains, savannas, and semi-arid regions.
  2. Its population drastically declined due to poisoning from the veterinary drug diclofenac used in livestock.
  3. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List owing to successful conservation efforts.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• The Tadag Tal, seen in the news recently, is located in?

  • Arunachal Pradesh
  • Sikkim
  • Uttarakhand
  • Laddakh

• Consider the following statements regarding the National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation (NBCFDC):

  1. It functions under the Ministry of Finance.
  2. It is mandated to undertake initiatives for the socio-economic empowerment of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) across the country.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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