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61.
What is considered the primary anthropogenic threat contributing to the decline of biodiversity and endangered species in the Western Ghats?
A Invasive alien species
B Poaching and illegal wildlife trade
C Habitat loss and fragmentation due to developmental activities
D Natural disasters like floods and landslides
62.
Which of the following protected areas in the Western Ghats is particularly renowned for its successful conservation efforts for the Nilgiri Tahr, an endangered mountain goat species?
A Periyar National Park
B Bandipur National Park
C Eravikulam National Park
D Silent Valley National Park
63.
Which of the following species, endemic to the Western Ghats, is critically endangered and known for its unique arboreal lifestyle and distinctive silver-white mane?
A Nilgiri Tahr
B Lion-tailed Macaque
C Indian Pangolin
D Malabar Civet
64.
As of 2026, which Indian state is recognized as the leader in terms of total installed wind power capacity?
A Rajasthan
B Gujarat
C Tamil Nadu
D Maharashtra
65.
Which of the following government schemes is specifically designed to promote solar power generation by farmers in India, enabling them to set up solar power plants and use solar pumps?
A PM-KUSUM
B National Green Hydrogen Mission
C UJALA Scheme
D SAUBHAGYA Scheme
66.
As of early 2026, what is India's approximate total installed renewable energy capacity (including large hydro), primarily driven by solar and wind power, reflecting its rapid growth towards the 2030 targets?
A 180 GW
B 250 GW
C 300 GW
D 350 GW
67.
According to recent scientific assessments, what is the general trend observed in the mass balance of most Himalayan glaciers over the past few decades?
A Stable or slightly increasing
B Significant and accelerating loss
C Fluctuating with no clear trend
D Increasing accumulation at higher altitudes
68.
The melting of Himalayan glaciers is projected to have significant impacts on which of the following? 1. Water security for millions in South Asia 2. Hydropower generation capacity 3. Agricultural productivity in river basins Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1 only
B 1 and 2 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
69.
Which of the following is a primary driver identified in recent reports for the accelerated decline in Himalayan glacier mass?
A Increased seismic activity
B Anthropogenic climate change
C Volcanic eruptions
D Natural orbital variations
70.
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A NEEDS_REVIEW
B NEEDS_REVIEW
C NEEDS_REVIEW
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