Daily Current Quiz for UPSC :4 Dec 2024

Which of the following statements regarding coastal erosion in India is/are correct?

1. Coastal erosion affects approximately one-third of India’s coastline.
2. Climate change and rising sea levels are significant contributors to coastal erosion in India.
3. The West Coast of India experiences more coastal erosion compared to the East Coast.

Which of the following statements about India and the UNCRPD is/are correct?

1. India signed and ratified the UNCRPD in 2007.
2. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, was enacted to align Indian law with the UNCRPD.
3. The Convention mandates the establishment of a national authority for disability rights in member states.

Consider the following statements about the Lion-tailed Macaque, an endemic mammal of India:

1. It is primarily found in the Eastern Ghats.
2. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
3. It is known for its small population size and restricted habitat in tropical rainforests.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. India has ten biogeographic zones.
2. The Himalayan biogeographic zone is characterized by montane forests and alpine meadows.
3. The Sundarbans are part of the Coastal biogeographic zone.

Which of the above statements are correct?