UnderStand UPSC
Conquer with Confidence.

1)  With reference to speciation, consider the following pairs:

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

2) Which of the following statements are correct with reference to Hangul?

1. It is found in the tropical grasslands of the Indian subcontinent.
2. They are Omnivorous.
3. It has a matriarchal society similar to that of elephants.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

3) Consider the following statements with reference to the Stockholm Convention:

1. The parties to the Convention are required to prohibit the production and use of the intentionally produced POPs that are listed in Annex A to the Convention.
2. Annex B allows for the registration of acceptable purposes for the production and use of the listed POPs.
3. The Global Environmental Facility (GEF) acts as the designated interim financial mechanism for the Stockholm Convention.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) Consider the following statements with reference to the Underground Coal Gasification (UCG):

1. The reactions in the UCG can be managed by controlling the rate of oxygen or air that is injected into the coal seam through the injection well.
2. The syngas produced from the UCG is almost the same as that produced by above-ground gasification processes.
3. The leftover cavities after the conversion can be used to store carbon dioxide.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

5) Consider the following statements with reference to Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023:

1. The Act allows both domestic and foreign companies to use biodiversity without the permission from biodiversity boards.
2. The amendment also decriminalized offenses and replaced imprisonment with civil penalties.
3. As per the Act, the members of the National Biodiversity Authority are appointed by the Central Government.

Which of the statements given above are correct?