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41.

The 'Vigyan Ratna' award is a prestigious recognition for excellence in scientific research. Who is the recent recipient of this award for her work in Astrophysics?

A Dr. Priya Singh

B Dr. Anya Sharma

C Dr. Meera Patel

D Dr. Sunita Rao

42.

Dr. Anya Sharma has been honored with the 'Vigyan Ratna' award for her significant contributions in which field of research?

A Astrophysics

B Genetics

C Quantum Physics

D Particle Physics

43.

Which of the following is an example of a 'Climate Adaptation Strategy' for coastal regions?

A Increasing reliance on fossil fuels for energy.

B Developing early warning systems for cyclones and storm surges.

C Encouraging construction in high-risk coastal flood zones.

D Reducing investment in coastal infrastructure maintenance.

44.

What is a key component of a 'Coastal Resilience Strategy'?

A Promoting unsustainable coastal development.

B Implementing 'hard' engineering solutions like seawalls without considering ecosystem impacts.

C Integrating 'nature-based solutions' such as restoring mangroves and coral reefs.

D Ignoring the role of local communities in adaptation planning.

45.

Which of the following is a primary threat to coastal areas due to climate change?

A Decreased rainfall and drought conditions.

B Sea-level rise and increased frequency of extreme weather events.

C Expansion of coastal mangrove forests.

D Reduction in ocean acidity.

46.

What is a 'Community Conserved Area' (CCA) in the context of new protected area notifications?

A An area declared by the central government for exclusive scientific research.

B An area managed and conserved voluntarily by local communities for biodiversity conservation.

C A privately owned forest reserve with no public access.

D An area designated for commercial forestry operations.

47.

Under which Indian legislation are Protected Areas, such as National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, typically notified?

A The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

B The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

C The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

D The Biological Diversity Act, 2002

48.

Which of the following is a key objective of issuing a New Protected Area Notification for Biodiversity?

A To promote industrial development in ecologically sensitive zones.

B To conserve specific species or habitats and their associated biodiversity.

C To facilitate large-scale tourism infrastructure development.

D To allow for unrestricted resource extraction by local communities.

49.

The DRDO's advanced counter-drone system typically employs which of the following methods for neutralization?

A Kinetic kill through missile interception.

B Jamming of communication links and laser-based destruction.

C High-altitude electromagnetic pulse (EMP) generation.

D Chemical spray dispersal to disable drones.

50.

What is the primary function of the advanced counter-drone system developed by DRDO?

A To launch offensive drone attacks on enemy targets.

B To provide surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.

C To detect, identify, and neutralize hostile drones.

D To assist in drone manufacturing and assembly.

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