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MCQs - 2026-05

551.
The International Booker Prize is awarded annually for a work of fiction translated into which language?
A French
B Spanish
C English
D German
552.
How many books are typically included in the International Booker Prize shortlist?
A 5
B 6
C 10
D 12
553.
What is a significant ecological consequence of the increasing forest fire incidents in India?
A Enhancement of soil fertility and nutrient cycling.
B Promotion of new species growth and biodiversity increase.
C Habitat loss, air pollution, and disruption of ecosystem services.
D Increased water retention capacity of the soil.
554.
Which region in India is particularly vulnerable to frequent and intense forest fires, as often indicated in FSI assessments?
A Coastal plains of Gujarat
B North-Eastern states and parts of Central India
C Thar Desert region
D Indo-Gangetic plains
555.
What is a primary factor contributing to the alarming rise in forest fire incidents across India, as highlighted by FSI reports?
A Increased industrial pollution
B Expansion of protected areas
C Climate change leading to prolonged dry spells and heatwaves
D Decrease in human population in forest fringes
556.
Which of the following states recorded the maximum increase in forest cover as per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021?
A Andhra Pradesh
B Telangana
C Odisha
D Karnataka
557.
According to recent FSI reports, what trend has been observed in India's total forest and tree cover?
A A significant decrease due to deforestation.
B A marginal increase, indicating conservation efforts.
C Stagnation, with no significant change over the years.
D A rapid increase, primarily in dense forest areas.
558.
Which organization is primarily responsible for assessing and reporting India's forest and tree cover, as highlighted in the given topic?
A Forest Survey of India (FSI)
B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
C National Green Tribunal (NGT)
D Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
559.
The DRDO's Advanced Counter-Drone System has been deployed for security at several high-profile events in India. Which of the following events saw its deployment for enhanced security?
A Annual Republic Day Parade in Delhi
B G20 Summit in New Delhi
C Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort
D All of the above
560.
The DRDO's Counter-Drone System typically employs a combination of technologies for both soft-kill and hard-kill mechanisms. Which of the following is NOT a common component of such a system?
A Radar and RF (Radio Frequency) detection systems
B GPS spoofing and RF jammers
C High-energy laser and kinetic kill systems
D Advanced weather forecasting sensors