1. It is the only wild cat in India that possesses partially webbed paws to assist in aquatic movement.
2. It is currently categorized as ‘Critically Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List due to the rapid loss of mangroves.
3. In India, its distribution is limited only to the Sundarbans and the Western Ghats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The threshold of maximum temperature for the declaration of a heatwave is lower for plains than hilly regions.
2. A heatwave occurs due to the movement of high atmospheric pressure into an area.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The rules mandate a minimum of 60% recycled plastic content in rigid plastic packaging for the financial year 2026-27.
2. For the first time, "Sellers" of plastic raw materials like resins and pellets are brought under the regulatory and reporting framework.
3. Registered Environmental Auditors have been introduced to verify the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) claims of brand owners.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. India accounts for nearly one-fourth of the global groundwater withdrawals.
2. The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has been constituted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
3. The Atal Bhujal Yojana is a community-led participatory scheme implemented in selected water-stressed Gram Panchayats.
4. Water is listed as a subject in the Union List of the Constitution of India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The India-Bangladesh border is the longest land border shared by India with any neighboring country.
2. The Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) is exclusively used for areas where physical fencing is already completed to provide a second layer of security.
3. The Border Security Force (BSF) is the primary agency responsible for guarding this international boundary.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It involves the seasonal movement of birds between different latitudes, such as the migration of the Arctic Tern.
2. The "Energy Efficiency" hypothesis suggests that birds move primarily to optimize their food intake and energy expenditure rather than simply tracking temperatures.
3. The Yellow-billed Chough, a common high-altitude resident of the Himalayas, is listed as 'Critically Endangered' on the IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The hectocotylus contains receptors such as CRT1 that help in detecting chemical signals from females.
2. The CRT1 receptor is exclusively used for reproduction and has no role in other biological functions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals is vested entirely in the State Governments.
2. The "Sustainable Sand Mining Management Guidelines" mandate that sand extraction can only be permitted after a replenishment study proves the sustainability of the resource.
3. According to the 2012 Supreme Court ruling, environmental clearance is not required for mining leases involving an area of less than five hectares.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, the Central Government has the primary responsibility for identifying and notifying all local wetlands.
2. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is an autonomous body that lacks the power of suo motu cognizance, requiring a formal petition to initiate proceedings.
3. The Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is a mandatory process for large-scale highway projects under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. The CAG derives its audit mandate from Article 149 of the Constitution of India and the CAG’s (DPC) Act, 1971.
2. Performance audits conducted by the CAG are restricted only to the financial records of the Union government and do not extend to state-level environmental projects.
3. The CAG submits its audit reports relating to the accounts of a State to the Governor, who causes them to be laid before the State Legislature.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Bauxite is primarily formed through the atmospheric weathering of rocks in tropical climates.
2. The state of Odisha possesses more than 50 percent of India’s total bauxite reserves.
3. Under the PESA Act 1996, the recommendation of the Gram Sabha is mandatory for granting mining leases for minor minerals in Scheduled Areas.

How many of the above statements are correct?

1. The National Action Plan on Climate Change and Human Health (NAPCCHH) is an initiative under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. Rising temperatures have led to the expansion of vector-borne diseases like Malaria into high-altitude regions such as the Himalayan foothills.
3. According to recent reports, India lost over 5% of its GDP in 2021 due to labour hour losses caused by heat exposure.

How many of the statements symbols above are correct?

1. It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand.
2. It is the longest tributary of the Ganges.
3. It joins the Ganges at Varanasi.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

I. Sentinel species act as early warning systems by showing physiological or behavioral changes in response to environmental stressors.
II. They are primarily used to indicate only the presence or absence of a species in an ecosystem.
III. Honeybees and frogs are examples of sentinel species used to monitor environmental pollution.
IV. Sentinel species are typically less sensitive than indicator species to environmental changes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Below-normal rainfall is defined as 90%–96% of LPA.
2. Deficient rainfall is less than 90% of LPA.
3. Deficient rainfall is officially termed as drought by IMD.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Wind-pollinated plants produce large quantities of lightweight pollen that are more likely to cause allergies.
2. Higher atmospheric carbon dioxide levels can increase the quantity of pollen produced by plants.
3. Thunderstorm asthma occurs when pollen grains are broken into finer particles that can penetrate deeper into the lungs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It originates in the Vindhya Range and flows into the Yamuna River.
2. It forms part of the boundary between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
3. Its basin is characterized by fertile alluvial plains with dense agricultural settlement.
4. It is considered one of the least polluted rivers in India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. In a honeybee colony, the drones are males that have no stingers and do not collect nectar.
2. The "Round Dance" is used by bees to communicate the exact direction of food located far away.
3. The "Sweet Revolution" is a government initiative to promote the production of honey and related products.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Statement-I: Microplastics in the Sundarbans act as a "novel carbon reservoir" by leaching dissolved organic carbon that fuels rapid bacterial growth.

Statement-II: The Sundarbans is the only mangrove forest in the world recognized as a Ramsar site and inhabited by the Royal Bengal Tiger.

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

1. They are produced using microorganisms like microalgae and cyanobacteria through photosynthesis.
2. They convert solar energy, water, and carbon dioxide into fuels such as hydrogen and hydrocarbons.
3. They act as a carbon-positive alternative to fossil fuels.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. The Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating national park in the world and serves as the natural habitat for the Sangai deer.
II. The state shares its international boundary with both Myanmar and Bangladesh.

III. Article 371C of the Constitution of India provides for special provisions with respect to the state of Manipur, including the creation of a Hill Areas Committee.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. The Central Pollution Control Board regulates permissible noise levels for firecrackers.
II. Firecrackers generating noise above 125 decibels at a distance of 4 metres are prohibited.
III. Ambient noise limits in silence zones such as hospitals range between 70–80 dB.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. Acid rain is primarily caused by sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides reacting with water vapor, leading to a decrease in the pH of precipitation.
II. “Black rain” refers to precipitation contaminated with high concentrations of particulate matter and toxic pollutants, often giving it a dark appearance.

III. Both acid rain and black rain originate from identical chemical processes in the atmosphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Great Nicobar Project, initiated by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, aims to leverage the island’s strategic location near the Malacca Strait.
2. The core components of the GNI Project include; an International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT), a dual-use military civilian airbase, and a mega solar–gas hybrid power plant.
3. Galathea Bay, included in the project region, is a nesting site of the Leatherback turtle.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. These norms are notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
2. Under the CAFE-III norms, a "Super Credit" system exists where a single Electric Vehicle sold is counted as three units for the purpose of fleet average calculation.
3. CAFE norms focus on the reduction of individual vehicle pollutants like Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and Particulate Matter (PM).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?