Q1. Consider the following statements with regard to ‘Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)’:

1. It is an international legally-binding treaty for equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.
2. The concept of Loss and Damage is an integral part of this convention.
3. The ecosystem approach for the management of resources is the framework for action under the convention.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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Q2. Consider the following climates:

1. Warm climate 
2. Dry climate
3. Sunny climate 

In how many of the above climates does photochemical smog occur?

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Q3. Consider the following statements with reference to the Tropical Cyclones:

1. The wind movements in tropical cyclones are clockwise in the northern hemisphere and anti-clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
2. It requires a large sea surface with a temperature higher than 27° C for its formation.
3. There is little or no precipitation in the eye of the cyclone storm.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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Q4. Recently, the ‘AAINA Dashboard’ portal has been launched by which one of the following ministries?

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Q5. With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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