MCQs - 2026-05

The Booker Prize is awarded for novels written in English.

Rohan Joshi won the Booker Prize for his novel "Echoes of the Himalayas".

Research in the Sundarbans concerning sea-level rise is multifaceted. It examines how rising waters affect bird migration, the physiological responses of mangroves to increased salinity, and the direct impact of more frequent and severe tidal flooding on the landscape and its inhabitants.

As sea levels rise and erosion increases, low-lying areas of the Sundarbans, including critical tiger habitats, are submerged or become more saline, leading to habitat loss and displacement for wildlife.

Rising sea levels exacerbate all these issues in the Sundarbans. Higher sea levels lead to more intense storm surges, increased coastal erosion, and saltwater intrusion into freshwater systems, threatening the unique ecosystem and its inhabitants.

Effective green corridors require integrated land management. This involves collaboration among government agencies (like forest departments), local communities whose land may be part of the corridor, and private landowners whose cooperation is essential for seamless connectivity.

By connecting fragmented populations, green corridors allow for gene flow, which is crucial for maintaining genetic diversity and preventing inbreeding depression, thus ensuring the long-term viability of species.

The Green Corridor Initiative focuses on creating safe passage for wildlife by connecting isolated habitats, thereby reducing mortality due to road accidents and facilitating gene flow.

Quasi-ballistic missiles have a low trajectory and can maneuver in flight, making them difficult to intercept.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed the Pralay missile system.