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• Taal Volcano, which reportedly erupted multiple times recently, is located in which of the following countries?

  • a) Indonesia
  • b) Japan
  • c) Philippines
  • d) Papua New Guinea

• Consider the following description: It is located in the northeastern portion of Goa. The Rangado River flows on its eastern side, while the Madhel River flows across its northern boundary. The area is mostly covered with moist deciduous forest, interspersed with small patches of semi-evergreen forest and cane vegetation along the streams. Which of the following correctly describes the place mentioned above?

  • a) Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
  • b) Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary
  • c) Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
  • d) Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary

• Consider the following statements about the National Seeds Corporation (NSC):

  1. It is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
  2. The headquarters of the corporation is located in New Delhi.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • a) Only one
  • b) Only two
  • c) Both 1 and 2
  • d) None

• Consider the following statements about Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus): 1. It is an endemic tree species found in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. 2. It is classified as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • a) 1 only
  • b) 2 only
  • c) Both 1 and 2
  • d) None

• The Intrusion Detection System (IDS), recently deployed by the Northeast Frontier Railway, is primarily aimed at:

  • a) Preventing theft of railway property
  • b) Detecting faults in train engines
  • c) Preventing elephant deaths due to train collisions
  • d) Monitoring ticketless passengers