1. With reference to the Cuban Gar, consider the following statements:

1. Cuban Gar is one of the rarest species of gar fish.
2. It is endemic to the rivers and lakes of Cuba.
3. The IMC is involved in its conservation breeding programme.
4. Cuban Gar is classified as a critically endangered species.

Correct Answer: B
Cuban Gar is rare & endemic; IMC works on breeding; it is endangered, not critically endangered.

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2. With reference to the Fujiwhara Effect, consider the following statements:

1. It describes the interaction between two cyclones.
2. Cyclones rotate around each other when close enough.
3. Only tropical cyclones can exhibit the Fujiwhara Effect.
4. The stronger cyclone usually absorbs the weaker one.

Correct Answer: B
Cyclones interact and rotate; mid-latitude systems also show Fujiwhara; stronger absorbs weaker.

3. With reference to Exercise Suryakiran, consider the following statements:

1. It is a joint military exercise between India and Nepal.
2. It focuses mainly on counter-insurgency operations.
3. The 2024 edition (XIX) was held in Uttarakhand.
4. Both armies participate in jungle and mountain warfare training.

Correct Answer: D
All statements are correct.

4. With reference to the Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), consider the following statements:

1. It allows taxpayers to temporarily park capital gains until reinvestment.
2. Money must be deposited before ITR due date.
3. CGAS is applicable only for agricultural land.
4. Deposits can be of Type A or Type B.

Correct Answer: A
CGAS applies to all assets; deposit before ITR; Type A & B exist.

5. With reference to the Abujhmadiya Tribe, consider the following statements:

1. They inhabit Abujhmarh, Chhattisgarh.
2. They are one of the most studied tribes.
3. Their region was long inaccessible.
4. They practice shifting cultivation.

Correct Answer: B
They are least studied; area inaccessible; shifting cultivation is practiced.

6. With reference to the REPM Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. Boosts domestic manufacturing of magnets for EVs.
2. Promotes import substitution.
3. Implemented by Ministry of Mines.
4. Seeks full magnet value chain development.

Correct Answer: C
Ministry of Heavy Industries implements it; rest correct.

7. With reference to Commonwealth Games 2030, consider the following statements:

1. The 2030 Games will be held in Singapore.
2. Singapore is hosting for the first time.
3. 2026 Games were canceled.
4. Traditional events remain included.

Correct Answer: C
2026 was withdrawn, not canceled.

8. With reference to interactions between cyclones:

1. Cyclones can merge.
2. Interaction slows movement.
3. Weak cyclones always dissipate.
4. Size influences Fujiwhara dynamics.

Correct Answer: A

9. With reference to Cuba’s aquatic biodiversity conservation:

1. Cuban Gar is a top predator.
2. Decline due to habitat loss & overfishing.
3. Captive breeding is ongoing.
4. Fully recovered in the wild.

Correct Answer: A

10. With reference to tropical cyclone movement:

1. Northern Hemisphere cyclones rotate clockwise.
2. Another cyclone may change track.
3. Warm water increases intensity.
4. Upper winds can weaken or strengthen.

Correct Answer: A