Q. 6
In early 2025, a rare marbled cat was spotted in which national park of Assam?
(A) Patkai National Park
(B) Dehing Patkai National Park
(C) Manas National Park
(D) Nameri National Park
Answer: (B)
The marbled cat, a rare species, was sighted in Dehing Patkai National Park, known for its biodiversity in eastern Assam.
Q. 7
In early 2025, concerns arose regarding the declining pungency of the Bhut Jolokia chili in Assam. What was identified as the primary cause?
(A) Climate change affecting soil
(B) Overuse of fertilizers altering soil quality
(C) Introduction of genetically modified variants
(D) Pests attacking the chili plants
Answer: (A)
Climate change, including rising temperatures and erratic rainfall, has been identified as the main factor reducing capsaicin levels and pungency in Bhut Jolokia.
Q. 8
The Soliga tribe inhabits the Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve in Karnataka. Their relationship with tigers is very important for conservation efforts.
Consider the statements in connection with Soliga tribe:
(i) The name ‘Sola’ means ‘children of bamboo’.
(ii) The Soligas worship tigers as sacred beings Dodda Nay i and Nayi and maintain a temple dedicated to it.
(iii) The Soliga tribe was the first tribe to have their forest rights recognized within a tiger reserve.
(iv) The Soliga tribe is confined to the State of Karnataka alone.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) and (iii) only
(C) (iv) only
(D) (iii) only
Answer: (C)
The Soliga tribe’s name derives from “sola” meaning bamboo children; they revere tigers as deities with dedicated shrines; they secured community forest rights in 2012 as the first in a tiger reserve. However, they are not confined solely to Karnataka, with presence in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Q. 9
India plans to raise money for Green Bonds infrastructure issues Sovereign Green Bonds: about India’s
Statement 1: The funds raised will be used for public finance projects Statement 2: Economy’s carbon intensity first the Sovereign Green Bonds in 2023. Bond in Statement 3: Green Bonds part of India’s zero-emission strategy by 2070. Statement 4: Only private investors can subscribe to Green Bonds.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 1, 2 and 4
(C) 1, 3 and 4
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (A)
India issued its first Sovereign Green Bonds in 2023 to fund public eco-friendly projects, aligning with net-zero by 2070. They are open to both public and private investors, and focus on reducing carbon intensity.
Q. 10
The National One Health Mission in India recently launched to address strengthening the country’s response to diseases and promoting Consider India’s One Health Mission:
Statement 1: Integrates human, animal and environment
Statement 2: The single framework entirely by the Government of India without any international collaboration aims to track
Statement 3: Zoonotic diseases like Nipah
Statement 4: and avian influenza country in Asia to adopt a One Health approach.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 2 and 4
(C) 1, 3 and 4
(D) 1, 2 and 4
Answer: (A)
The mission integrates human-animal-environmental health to combat zoonotic threats like Nipah and avian influenza. India collaborates internationally and is not the first in Asia (e.g., Thailand adopted earlier); the framework involves global partnerships.