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Question: Community-led development is essential —– governance gaps in remote tribal belts. (GS-3)

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Question: Famine in an area, as defined under the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), includes which of the following conditions?
1. At least 20% of households experiencing extreme lack of food.
2. Prevalence of acute malnutrition in children under five exceeding 30%.
3. Crude death rate reaching at least 2 deaths per 10,000 people per day.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3  

Question: Three tiger-inhabited ranges; Matla, Raidighi and Ramganga — have been added to the existing expanse of  the:
(a) Guru Ghasidas – Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve
(b) Sundarbans Tiger Reserve
(c) Rajaji Tiger Reserve
(d) Satkoshia Tiger Reserve

Question: With reference to the Sundarbans, consider the following statements:
1. It is the only mangrove forest in the world, besides Bangladesh, to host a significant tiger population.
2. After its expansion in 2025, it became the largest tiger reserve in India.
3. It is recognised as both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve under the UNESCO MAB Programme.
4. The region is named after a bird, called ‘Sundari’.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4  

Question: Consider the following statements regarding Palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer):
1. The tree is useful in reducing lightning-related deaths during the monsoon season.
2. It provides food to elephants particularly during the lean season.
3. Palmyra palm is the state tree of Odisha.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: Consider the following boards:
1. Spices Board
2. Rubber Board
3. Turmeric Board
4. Coffee Board
5. Coir Board

Question: Consider the following services:
1. Digital banking services
2. Mutual fund investments
3. Aadhaar enrolment services
4. Passport services
Which of the above services are currently provided by post offices in India?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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