With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. A Sanctuary in North-east India is home to this ape species listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
2. They have specialized brachiation and can easily swing between trees.
3. They possess a strong and heavy build like gorillas, yet are remarkably agile tree climbers.
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Environment › Flagship SpeciesXCharacteristics
Environment › Flagship SpeciesXCharacteristics
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Answer
(b) 1 and 2
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Environment › India Environmental Policy/Body
Environment › India Environmental Policy/Body
Which of the following statements about NIRANTAR (National Institute for Research and Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience), a platform of institutions
under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is/are correct?
1. Ecosystem Survey and Analysis is a vertical under this platform the lead institute of which is Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata.
2. Research and Management of Ecosystem Service is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi.
3. Capacity Development Support is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal.Select the answer using the code given below :
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Answer
(b) 1 and 3 only
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Environment › International Org,TreatiesXEnvironment
Environment › International Org,TreatiesXEnvironment
At the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in June, 2025 in France, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations demonstrated its leading voice on marine and ocean issues, especially on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for resilient livelihood and ‘Blue Transformation’. Which of the following combinations about the ‘Four Betters’ proposed by FAO for ‘Blue Transformation’ is correct?”
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(b) Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life
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Environment › Marine Ecosystem
Environment › Marine Ecosystem
Which of the following best explain(s) the rationale for protecting mangrove ecosystems in the context of climate resilience?
1. Mangroves reduce tidal energy and store freshwater, making them ideal sites for paddy cultivation in saline estuarine belts.
2. Their salt-sensitive roots filter seawater, making mangroves key to converting coastal land into freshwater aquaculture zones.
3. By withstanding tidal surges and offering biomass resources, mangroves function both as natural bio-shields and livelihood bases for rural communities.Options
Answer
(d) 3 only
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Environment › Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC
Environment › Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC
Which one of the following is the first Plan Vivo certified REDD+ project in India?
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Answer
(c) Khasi Hills Community REDD+ project
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Environment › Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC
Consider the following statements with reference to India’s response to climate change:
I. India’s LT-LEDS is a crucial tool for achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
II. India’s BUR-4 (Dec 2024) recorded ~8% decrease in GHG emissions in 2020 over 2019.
III. Climate-resilient development necessarily depends on quick and short-term achievement of emission reduction targets.
Which of the following relationships is/are correct?
1. Statement I is empirically supported by statement II
2. Statement III contradicts the approach implicit in statement I
3. Statement I and statement III together establish the premise of long-term sustainabilityOptions
Answer
(b) 1 and 2
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Environment › SpeciesXHabitat
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Environment › SpeciesXPlants