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Question 1

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Which of the statement/statements given below is/are incorrect about New Species of Catfish in Mettur Dam?

(i) ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBFGR) has discovered a new catfish species of the genus Pangasius from Mettur Dam in Coimbatore District.

(ii) The discovery was made when a team headed by director of ICAR-NBFGR visited the dam for studying the differences between the species of catfish found upstream and downstream of the Cauvery.

(iii) The new species has been named as ‘Ibaria’ after parent organization՚s name ICAR.

(iv) “Catfish (Pangasius) are popular for their commercial value in aquaculture along with wild capture fisheries and are a delicacy. This discovery will help in chalking out a strategy for management, conservation, and better utilization of the species.”

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

i and ii Only

b.

i and iii Only

c.

ii and iii Only

d.

i, iii and iv Only

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Question 2

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With reference to Emissions Gap Report 2022, consider the following statements:

(i) The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) recently released the report titled “Emissions Gap Report 2022-The Closing Window” .

(ii) This report assesses the gap between countries′ pledges in terms of emission reduction and the reduction required for bringing down the global temperature increase below 2°C by 2100.

(iii) The recently released report was the 15th edition.

(iv) By 2100, the global temperature is expected to rise by 4.8°C.

Which of the statement/statements given above is/are incorrect?

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

i and iii Only

b.

ii Only

c.

i and ii Only

d.

iii and iv Only

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