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Question: “Despite significant improvements in forecasting technologies, India ——————–India’s disaster preparedness system.” (GS-1)

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Question: With reference to the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), consider the following statements:
1. It is the global body responsible for developing specifications for semiconductor standards.
2. For the first time, global 3GPP discussions were held in India in Bengaluru in August 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: A rainfall event is classified as a cloudburst when:
(a) More than 10 cm of rainfall occurs in 24 hours over an area <100 sq km
(b) More than 5 cm of rainfall occurs in 30 minutes over any region
(c) More than 10 cm of rainfall occurs in 1 hour over an area <30 sq km
(d) More than 20 cm of rainfall occurs in 1 hour over an area <50 sq km

Question: Consider the following glaciers:
1. Raktavaran
2. Meru
3. Chaturangi
How many of the above glaciers are part of Gangotri Glacier System (GGS)?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: Consider the following statements about Lavender:
1. Lavender is a native aromatic species of Jammu & Kashmir.
2. Its oil is widely used in cosmetics, perfumes, and aromatherapy.
3. Lavender honey has superior therapeutic and medicinal value.
How many of the above glaciers are part of Gangotri Glacier System (GGS)?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: Why is Conocarpus sometimes referred to as a “green desert”?
(a) It grows only in deserts
(b) It provides a dense green canopy but little support for native biodiversity
(c) It consumes excessive groundwater and causes drought
(d) It changes desert land into fertile farmland

Question: Which specific tribal community was instrumental in unveiling the medicinal properties of `arogyapacha` (trichopus zeylanicus) ?
(a) Bhil community
(b) Kani community
(c) Gond community
(d) Soliga community

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