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Q1easy

Which of the following soil types is best suited for cotton cultivation and is known for its high moisture retention capacity?

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LARR Act, 2013): 1. It mandates a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for all land acquisitions. 2. It requires the consent of 80% of affected families for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. 3. Compensation for land acquired in rural areas is up to four times the market value. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3easy

Which of the following is NOT a direct cause of desertification?

Q4easy

Consider the following pairs: 1. Alluvial Soil : Indo-Gangetic Plains 2. Black Soil : Deccan Trap Region 3. Laterite Soil : Western Ghats Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q5medium

Which of the following constitutional provisions primarily deals with the State's responsibility to protect and improve the environment, including forests and wildlife?