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Consider the following statement:
I. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions.
II. India has four bio-diversity hotspots i.e. Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)I only
(b)II only
(c)Both I and II
(d)Neither I nor II

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Widespread resistance of the malarial parasite to drugs like chloroquine has prompted attempts to develop a malarial vaccine to combat malaria. Why is it difficult to an effective malaria vaccine?

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Consider the following statements:
I. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.
II. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.
III. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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With the reference to the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India, Consider the following statements:
I. They cannot engage in the acquisition of Securities issued by the government.
II. They cannot accept demand deposits like Saving Account.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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With reference to the scheme launched by the Union Government, consider the following statements:
1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana.
2. Ministry of Textiles launched the Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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In the context of alternative sources of energy, ethanol as a viable bio-fuel can be obtained from

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With reference to Lok Adalats, consider the following statements:
An award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a degree of a civil court and no appeal lies against there to before any court.
Matrimonial/Family disputes are not covered under Lok Adalat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The concept of carbon credit originated from which one of the following?

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Which one of the following Union Ministries is implementing the Biodiesel Mission (as. Nodal Ministry)?
