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• With reference to India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period 2031–2035 under the Paris Agreement, consider the following statements:

  1. India’s NDC include creating a carbon sink of 3.5 to 4.0 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent through forest and tree cover by 2035.
  2. The targets relating to reducing the emissions intensity of GDP are kept as same as before.
  3. The targets under India’s NDCs are legally binding and enforceable under international law.

  How many of the above statements are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• The term ‘Blue Zones’, seen in the news recently, refers to:

  • Marine areas identified for conservation of endangered aquatic species
  • Regions of the world where people live significantly longer and healthier lives
  • Designated ocean zones under international maritime boundaries
  • Areas with high levels of oceanic biodiversity and coral reefs

• With reference to the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, consider the following statements:

  1. It is the first flamingo sanctuary in India.
  2. The creek gets the largest source of fresh water from Mandovi River.
  3. It is a Ramsar site.

  How many of the above statements are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• Consider the following places:

  1. Vishakhapatnam
  2. Mangaluru
  3. Padur
  4. Chandikhol

  How many of the above places make up India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) facilities?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • Only three
  • All four

• The Tonga is located in which of the following regions?

  • Polynesia
  • Micronesia
  • Melanesia
  • Mediterranean Sea