Q1. With reference to the Great Nicobar Island project, consider the following statements:
- Galathea Bay is a major nesting site of the leatherback turtle.
- Leatherback turtle is listed as Endangered by IUCN.
- Transshipment ports primarily serve as cargo transfer hubs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a)
Explanation: Leatherback turtle is listed as Vulnerable, not Endangered
Q2. Under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, which of the following is mandatory before diversion of forest land?
- Gram Sabha consent
- Settlement of individual and community forest rights
- Approval of State Tribal Council
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a)
Explanation: FRA mandates Gram Sabha consent and rights settlement
Q3. The strategic importance of Great Nicobar Island is primarily due to its proximity to:
(a) Lombok Strait
(b) Sunda Strait
(c) Strait of Malacca
(d) Bab-el-Mandeb
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Answer: (c)
Explanation: Great Nicobar overlooks the western entrance of the Strait of Malacca
Q4. Pench Tiger Reserve is known for a high density of tigers primarily due to:
- Strong prey base such as chital and sambar
- Presence of tropical evergreen forests
- Well-protected and contiguous habitat
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b)
Explanation: The tiger population growth is attributed to a strong prey base and effective habitat protection. Pench does not primarily consist of tropical evergreen forests
Q5. With reference to Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACC), consider the following statements:
- ACCs are rechargeable battery technologies with high energy density and long life cycle.
- ACCs are restricted only to lithium-ion battery technology.
- ACCs are primarily used for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b)
Explanation: ACCs include multiple chemistries beyond lithium-ion and are used mainly for EVs and energy storage applications.
Q6. Under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for ACC manufacturing, incentives are linked to:
(a) Volume of raw materials imported
(b) Number of batteries produced
(c) Energy storage capacity achieved and performance parameters
(d) Export value of batteries
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Answer: (c)
Explanation: The ACC PLI scheme links incentives to GWh capacity and performance benchmarks, not imports or exports.