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41.
Which healthcare organization was founded by Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. Devi Shetty?
A Apollo Hospitals
B Fortis Healthcare
C Narayana Health
D Medanta
42.
Dr. Devi Shetty, who was recently conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, is a renowned professional in which field?
A Space Research
B Medicine and Cardiology
C Classical Music
D Environmental Conservation
43.
The momentum gained by India's Climate Resilience Fund suggests increased focus on international cooperation. Which international agreement is most relevant to the goals of such a fund?
A The Kyoto Protocol
B The Paris Agreement
C The Montreal Protocol
D The Basel Convention
44.
Which of the following is a key area where India's Climate Resilience Fund is likely to provide financial support?
A Development of new coal power plants
B Infrastructure projects for disaster preparedness
C Expansion of unsustainable agricultural practices
D Subsidies for high-emission vehicles
45.
India's Climate Resilience Fund aims to bolster the nation's ability to withstand and recover from climate-related shocks. What is a primary goal of such a fund?
A To finance fossil fuel exploration
B To support adaptation and mitigation measures against climate change
C To increase carbon emissions
D To promote deforestation
46.
Which Indian legislation provides the framework for declaring and managing National Parks in India?
A The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
B The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
C The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
D The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
47.
If a new National Park is designated to protect a critically endangered species, what is the most likely characteristic of that species?
A Abundant population and wide distribution
B Rapid reproduction rate
C Very small population and high risk of extinction
D Adaptability to diverse human-modified environments
48.
The designation of a new National Park is a significant step for biodiversity conservation. Which of the following is a primary objective of establishing such parks?
A Promoting industrial development
B Protecting natural habitats and endangered species
C Facilitating urban expansion
D Encouraging tourism without restrictions
49.
Which organization typically conducts the All India Tiger Estimation, providing data on tiger populations across India, including regions like the Western Ghats?
A Botanical Survey of India (BSI)
B Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
C National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
D Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
50.
The recent surge in tiger population in the Western Ghats is often attributed to improved conservation efforts. Which of these is a key factor in successful tiger conservation?
A Increased human encroachment
B Habitat fragmentation and loss
C Effective anti-poaching measures and habitat management
D Reduced prey base