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Consider the following statements about the Talipot palm (Corypha umbraculifera).

  1. It is native to India and Sri Lanka.
  2. It grows to height of maximum 5-6 feet.
  3. The tree flowers only once in its entire lifetime.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

Statement I: As per new study, Africa’s forests have been losing more carbon than they store since 2010.

Statement II: Tropical Grasslands, Savannas and Shrublands—being the largest biome by area are the main contributors to Africa’s biomass loss.

Which of the following is correct?

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Consider the following statements

  1. The United Nations declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
  2. The definition is inclusive of women in both formal and informal work.
  3. It includes fish workers and beekeepers.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

India received the Equator Prize 2025, awarded by the:

Consider the following pairs. (places in news: location)

  1. Dili: Timor-Leste
  2. Darfur: Sudan

Select the correct code.

Prelims is the most difficult phase. You really need to go much beyond your basic approach. 

The Answers are as below :

  • 1. (c)
  • 2. (c)
  • 3. (c)
  • 4. (b)
  • 5. (c)
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ARJUN GUPTA, Rank 228, CSE 2022

ARJUN GUPTA, Rank 228, CSE 2022
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Jyoti, Rank 432, CSE 2021
Abhijit Ray, Rank 50, CSE 2021

Abhijit Ray, Rank 50, CSE 2021
Swati Sharma, Rank 17, CSE 2023

Swati Sharma, Rank 17, CSE 2023
Shubham D, Rank 963, CSE 2023

Shubham D, Rank 963, CSE 2023
Arjun, Rank 32, CSE 2023

Arjun, Rank 32, CSE 2023
Madhukant, Rank 578, CSE 2024

Madhukant, Rank 578, CSE 2024
Murugeshan D, Rank 537, CSE 2024

Murugeshan D, Rank 537, CSE 2024