1. The correct answer is (b) Madhya Pradesh, which has the largest percentage of land under permanent forest in India. The state possesses vast forest resources, providing habitat for diverse flora and fauna. It is home to famous national parks such as Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Pench, contributing signifiRead more

    The correct answer is (b) Madhya Pradesh, which has the largest percentage of land under permanent forest in India. The state possesses vast forest resources, providing habitat for diverse flora and fauna. It is home to famous national parks such as Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Pench, contributing significantly to biodiversity conservation, timber resources and ecological balance in the country.

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  2. Landslides in Kalimpong district due to heavy rainfall led to severe damage to homes, roads and agricultural land, forcing residents along the Teesta River to relocate. The most significant indirect consequence is the displacement of people and loss of property, resulting in economic hardship, emotiRead more

    Landslides in Kalimpong district due to heavy rainfall led to severe damage to homes, roads and agricultural land, forcing residents along the Teesta River to relocate. The most significant indirect consequence is the displacement of people and loss of property, resulting in economic hardship, emotional distress and disruption of local livelihoods and community stability. Correct Option: (b) Displacement of people and property damage

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  3. The states of Haryana and Punjab are known for their intensive use of fertilisers, pesticides and insecticides to boost crop yields, especially wheat and rice. These practices began during the Green Revolution and have resulted in soil fertility loss, groundwater contamination and long-term ecologicRead more

    The states of Haryana and Punjab are known for their intensive use of fertilisers, pesticides and insecticides to boost crop yields, especially wheat and rice. These practices began during the Green Revolution and have resulted in soil fertility loss, groundwater contamination and long-term ecological imbalance, making them leading examples of agricultural chemical overuse in India. Correct Option: (B) Haryana and Punjab.

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  4. The Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit (1992), also called the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, aimed to achieve a balance between environmental protection and socio-economic progress. World leaders discussed key global challenges like climate change, deforestation and pollution, rRead more

    The Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit (1992), also called the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, aimed to achieve a balance between environmental protection and socio-economic progress. World leaders discussed key global challenges like climate change, deforestation and pollution, resulting in the Agenda 21 plan for sustainable development to ensure harmony between nature and human progress. Correct Option: (C) Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit

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  5. (A) The city associated with the significant strike by mill workers during the freedom struggle: The correct city is Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Ahmedabad was a major textile hub and in the early 20th century, mill workers there organized significant strikes for better wages and working conditions. These stRead more

    (A) The city associated with the significant strike by mill workers during the freedom struggle:
    The correct city is Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Ahmedabad was a major textile hub and in the early 20th century, mill workers there organized significant strikes for better wages and working conditions. These strikes became an important part of India’s freedom struggle.

    (B) The massacre occurred in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar (Punjab). On 13 April 1919, British troops under General Dyer fired on an unarmed gathering of men, women and children, killing hundreds and injuring many, marking a turning point in India’s struggle for independence.

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