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• Consider the following statements:

  Statement I: The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation acts as an ocean conveyor belt transporting warm surface water northward and cold deep water southward in the Atlantic Ocean.

  Statement II: This circulation is driven by differences in temperature and salinity, known as thermohaline circulation.

  Statement III: An increased influx of freshwater from melting ice sheets can weaken this circulation.

  Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  • oth Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
  • Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
  • Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
  • Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct

• With reference to the Whip in the Indian parliamentary system, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a directive issued by political parties to ensure members vote according to the party line.
  2. It is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India.
  3. A member can be disqualified if they vote or abstain against the party whip without prior permission.

  How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• Project Him Sarovar, recently seen in news, is related to:

  • Conservation of glaciers in the Himalayas
  • Creation of artificial lakes for tourism in Ladakh
  • Conservation of snowmelt and rainwater to ensure water security in Ladakh
  • Development of hydroelectric power projects in cold desert regions

• Consider the following pairs:

  1. Lake Neuchâtel — Switzerland
  2. Lake Sapanca — Türkiye
  3. Tulare Lake — USA

  How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• Consider the following description:

  This Tiger Reserve is located in Karnataka and comprises two major protected areas- Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary and Anshi National Park. It shares a northern boundary with Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary and forms part of a larger ecological corridor extending into Maharashtra.

  Which of the following refers to the above description?

  • Bandipur Tiger Reserve
  • Nagarhole Tiger Reserve
  • Kali Tiger Reserve
  • Bhadra Tiger Reserve