Q1. The Global Forest Goals Report 2026 identifies which of the following as the primary driver of global 'deforestation'?
Ans: (c)
Explanation: While fuelwood drives degradation, Agricultural Expansion (conversion to crops and livestock) remains the single largest driver of global deforestation (permanent loss of cover).
Q2. According to the Global Forest Goals Report 2026, the weakening of ‘Carbon Sinks’ is primarily a result of:
Ans: (b)
Explanation: When forests are degraded or cleared, their capacity to absorb and store CO2 (as sinks) is reduced, which intensifies global warming.
Q3. Which of the following biological substances, when broken down by skin microbiota, produces the "chemical cocktail" that attracts Aedes aegypti mosquitoes?
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Sebum is an oily secretion from sebaceous glands. Research shows that the breakdown of sebum by skin bacteria creates the specific odorous compounds that attract Aedes aegypti.
Q4. In the context of public health, understanding the "sensory cues" of mosquitoes is most useful for:
Ans: (b)
Explanation: By deciphering which chemicals attract mosquitoes, scientists can create better synthetic lures for traps or more effective repellents that block the mosquito's receptors, directly aiding vector control.
Q 5. Which of the following states were among those that treated heatwaves as a locally notified disaster prior to its national inclusion?
Odisha
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Ans: (d)
Explanation: All four states (Odisha, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh) along with Chhattisgarh, Kerala, and Karnataka were mentioned as treating it as a locally notified disaster.
