Q1. Due to some reasons, if the coral reefs start degrading, what could be its likely consequence/consequences?

1. The vulnerability of Shorelines may increase to waves and storms.
2. Livelihoods and food security may be threatened in coastal communities.
3. Genetic and species diversity in the marine ecosystem may decline.

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Q2. With reference to Thalassemia and Haemophilia, consider the following statements:

1. Both thalassemia and haemophilia are genetic disorders.
2. Thalassemia is a bleeding disorder where the blood doesn't clot properly whereas Haemophilia is a blood disorder that causes the body to have less haemoglobin than normal.
3. With the present level of technological advancement, both thalassemia and haemophilia can not be cured permanently.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q3. Consider the following pairs:

Lakes/Water Bodies	Located in Continents
1. Lake Titicaca	North America
2. Lake Tanganyika	Africa
3. Lake Sawa	Australia

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Q4. With reference to the 'mass extinction event', a term often in the news, consider the following statements:

1. Mass extinction is a loss of about three-quarters of all species in existence across the entire Earth over a “short” geological period of time.
2. Amphibians appear to be more vulnerable to extinction than other species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q5. With reference to the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, consider the following statements:

1. It provides for the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) to document details of local biological resources and traditional knowledge.
2. It provides exemptions to growers and cultivators of biodiversity and to Vaids and Hakims to use biological resources.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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