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41.
Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for urban heat mitigation through green cover expansion?
A Planting trees along streets and in parks.
B Developing green roofs and vertical gardens.
C Replacing permeable surfaces with impervious concrete.
D Creating urban forests and green corridors.
42.
The 'Urban Heat Island' (UHI) effect primarily refers to:
A A phenomenon where rural areas are significantly warmer than urban areas.
B The increased temperature in urban areas compared to surrounding rural areas due to human activities and built structures.
C The cooling effect observed in cities due to large water bodies.
D A natural geological formation causing localized heat.
43.
The primary objective of updating India's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) is to:
A Focus solely on marine biodiversity conservation.
B Integrate biodiversity concerns into sectoral and cross-sectoral policies and plans.
C Promote the use of genetically modified organisms in agriculture.
D Establish new national parks and wildlife sanctuaries exclusively.
44.
Which of the following is the nodal agency responsible for coordinating the development of India's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP)?
A Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
C NITI Aayog
D National Green Tribunal (NGT)
45.
The updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) for India is aligned with which global framework?
A Paris Agreement on Climate Change
B Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
C Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
D Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
46.
What is the main objective of the 'Vajra Prahar' exercise?
A To enhance maritime security
B To practice anti-piracy operations
C To improve interoperability and share best practices in special operations
D To conduct large-scale conventional warfare drills
47.
'Vajra Prahar' is primarily an exercise involving which type of forces?
A Naval forces
B Air forces
C Special Forces
D Artillery units
48.
The 'Vajra Prahar' exercise is a joint military exercise between India and which other country?
A Russia
B France
C United States
D Japan
49.
What does "NG" in NG-ATGM stand for?
A National Grade
B Next Generation
C Naval Guided
D New Global
50.
What is the primary purpose of the New Generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile (NG-ATGM)?
A Air-to-air combat
B Anti-ship operations
C Neutralizing enemy tanks
D Surface-to-air defense
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