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WILDLIFE GUARD OMR Examination-2026

Time Allowed:120 Minutes Maximum Marks:120

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At a doctor's clinic, 8% of patients with liver disease are alcoholics. 6% of all patients are alcoholics, and 12% have liver disease. What's the probability a patient has liver disease ifthey are alcoholic?

A) 0.16 B) 0.44

C) 0.016

D) 0.22

Two fair dice are rolled. What is the probability that the sum ofthe numbers rolled is either 7or11?

A) 1/5 B) 5/3

C) 3/7 D) 2/9

The ratio between two numbers is 2:11. Ifthe difference between the numbers is 81find the smaller number.

A)	19	B)	18
C)	27	D)	16

The product oftwo numbers is 10 more than 5 times the sum times the sum. Find the numbers if the numbers are in a ratio 5:6.

A) 10&12 B) 12&18

C) 22&09

D) 25&29

A factory has 400 workers, with men and women in a5:3 ratio.87.5% ofall workers are regular.If92% ofthe male employees are regular, what percentage ofthe female employees are regular?

A) 72% B) 79.15%

C) 80% D) 81.55%

The ages ofA and Bare in the ratio 5:7. Five years ago, their ages were in the ratio 5:8. The respective present ages(in years)are

A) 22&36 B) 15&21

C) 25&42 D) 10&13

Two numbers are in the ratio 4:5. If their HCFis 16, then the sum of these two numbers is

A) 144 B) 124

C) 165 D) 157

The HCF of two numbers is 74 and their LCMis12210. If one of the numbers is 1110, what is the sum ofthe two numbers?

A) 1268

B) 1924

C) 1944

D) 1428

In an examination, 54% of the candidates passed in science and 42% failed in mathematics.If32% failed in both subjects, what percentage passed in both subjects?

A) 56% B) 48%

C) 32% D) 44%

The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 33 and 4719 respectively. When the first number is divided by 3, the quotient is 121, find the other number?

A) 424 B) 433

C) 469 D) 429

A's income is toB's income as 5:7.A saves Rs.4,000, and B saves Rs.5,000.IfA's spending is two-thirds of B's spending, what's the combined income ofA and B?

A) Rs.22,200/-

C) Rs.22,800/-

B) Rs.24,000/-

D) Rs.46,800/-

A900km trip takes 11 hours.If2/5 ofthe distance is covered at 60km/h, what speed is needed for the rest ofthe trip?

A) 108 B) 77

C) 81 D) 93

A person covered 42 kilometers in 5 hours, using both walking and cycling. Walking speed was 6km/h, and cycling speed was 10km/h. What distance did they cover by walking?

A) 12km

C) 37km

B) 1.2km

D) 3.9km

A man completes a certain journey by a car. Ifhe covered 30% ofthe distance at the speed of20kmph.60% ofthe distance at 40km/h and the remaining ofthe distance at 10kmph, his average speed is

A) 25km/h

B) 22km/h

C) 12km/h

D) 31km/h

A man covers half of his journey at 6 km/h and the remaining half at 3 km/h. His average speed is

A) 4km/h B) 4.5km/h

C) 5.22km/h

D) 4.87km/h

13 years back my father's age was triple ofmy brother's age. Five years from now my father will be twice as old as my brother. Find my age nowif I am twice of my brother's age.

A) 62

B) 63

C) 92

D) 15

The average age of3 students is 21 years. Ifthe ratio oftheir ages is x:y:z, find the value with which y is related. It is known that (\mathbf{x}:\mathbf{y}=1:2) and (\mathbf{y}:\mathbf{z}=1:3).

A) 13 B) 14

C) 21

D) 7

A and B together can complete a work in 3 days. They start togetherbut after 2 days, B left the work. Ifthe work is completed after two more days,B alone could do the work in

A) 12 days

B) 4.2 days

C) 6 days D) 3.33 days

To complete a work,A takes 50% more time than B. Iftogether they take 18 days to complete the work, how much time shall B take to do it?

A) 30 days

B) 25 days

C) 18 days

D) 42 days

Tickets numbered 1to20 are mixed up and then a ticket is drawn at random. What is the probability that the ticket drawn has a number which is a multiple of3or5?

A) 1/2

B) 5/3

C) 5/8

D) 9/20

In a lottery, there are 10 prizes and 25 blanks.A lottery is drawn at random. What is the probability ofgetting a prize?

A) 1/11

B) 2/15

C) 2/7

D) 1/14

A class of 40 students took a test, and the average score was calculated to be 45. However, there were errors in recording some scores:25 was mistakenly recorded as 35 twice, and 38 was mistakenly recorded as 32 once. What is the correct average score of the class?

A) 44.65 B) 38

C) 48.27

D) 49.80

A cricketer has a batting average of50 runs over 40 innings. The difference between his highest and lowestscores is 172 runs. Ifthe highest and lowest scores are removed, the average ofthe remaining 38 innings is 48. What was the cricketer's highest score?

A) 114 B) 131

C) 125 D) 174

(Set-A)

(5)5

[P.T.O.

A shooting team ofeight members had a competition. The top scorer got 85 points. If that person had scored 92 points, the team's average score would have been 84. What was the team's total score?

A)	679	B)	665
C)	666	D)	657

Whatwill be the radius ofthe circle(incm)for which the circumference and the area are numerically equal?

A) 2 B) 4.2

C) 4.5 D) 2.1

A bird travels:40km north, then 50km east, then 110km north, and finally 50km west. What is the bird's final position relative to its starting point?

A) 50km South B) 150km North

C) 50km East

D) 120 South

Selectthe number from among the given options that can replace the question mark(?) in the following series.

16,33, 100,401,?

A) 525

B) 1291

C) 1331

D) 2006

Float:Sink::Boat:?

A) Ship B) Aeroplane

C) Submarine

D) Jeep

A man starts frompointA, walks 20km East to reach point B. He then turns North and walks 15km to reach point C. Next, he turns West and walks 8km to reach point D. Finally, he turns South and walks 15km to reach point E. What is the distance and direction ofpoint E from point A?

A) 3km East

B) 12km South

C) 3km North

D) 12km East

A truck moves:North 36km, West 9km, South 50km, and then East 9km. What is the truck's final position relative to its starting point?

A)14km SouthC)14km North	B)14km WestD)14km East

Asthma:Lungs::Conjunctivitis:?

A) Bones B) Teeth

C) Eyes D) Skin

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark(?)in the following series. 28,32,41,57,?

A) 28

B) 82

C) 156

D) 981

(Set-A) 6 (6)

In a certain code FIRE is coded as DGPC. What will be the last letter ofthe coded word for SHOT.

A) Q

B) R

C) S

D) T

If SUMMER is coded RUNNER, the code for WINTER is

A) SBVGTY

B) VIOUER

C) WALKER

D) KNNHYT

In a code language, ifPENis written as 17717, then how will CAP be written in the same language?

A) 2319

B) 4319

C) 4111

D) 1119

Ifletters A-Z are assigned odd numbers(A=1,B=3, etc.), what is the numerical value ofthe word HONEY?

A) 132725747

B) 152927947

C) 152927949

D) 132725745

If"TAPE"is coded as"SUZBOQDF"in a specific system, how would"MOCK"be coded using the same system?

A) LOPQBCKL

B) MOPQDELM

C) KNNPBEBL

D) LNNPBDJL

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true even ifthey seem to beat variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.

Statements:All dogs are cats. No cat is a bird.

Conclusions:I. Some dogs are birds.II. No dog is a bird.

A) Only Conclusion I follows

B) Only ConclusionⅡI follows

C) Both Conclusion I and II follows

D) Neither Conclusion InorⅡⅡfollows

(Set-A) (7) [P.T.O.

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to beat variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s)from the statements.

Statements:All dogs are mammals. No mammal is a reptile.All snakes are reptiles.

Conclusions:I. No dog is a snake.II. Some snakes are not mammals. III. Some dogs maybe snakes.

A) Only Conclusion I follows

B) Only Conclusion I andⅡⅡfollows

C) Only ConclusionⅡand IⅡⅡfollows

D) Neither Conclusion I,I Inor IⅡⅡfollows

Ina certain code language,'MOHAN'is coded as 39-45-24-3-42 and'KABIR'is coded as 33-3-6-27-54. How will'RAGHU'be coded in that language?

A) 54-2-21-16-42

C) 54-3-21-24-63

B) 36-2-14-24-42

D) 36-3-14-16-63

Aand Bare brothers.C and Dare sisters.A'sson is D's brother. How is B related to C?

A) Father B) Son

C) Uncle

D) Brother

Introducing a lady,a man said,"Her mother is the only daughter ofmy mother-in-law." What is the man to the lady?

A) Father

C) Uncle

B) Son

D) Brother

A family consists of six people:P,Q,R,S,T, and U.T's brother is married toP.U is T'smother.Q is the daughter ofSand P, and also the granddaughter ofR. What is the relationship between Rand T?

A) Father

C) Uncle

B) Son

D) Brother

A is the mother of B.B is the sister of C.C is married toD.E is the son ofD. How is A related toE?

A) Sister

B) Grandmother

C) Daughter

D) Mother

What will come at the place ofquestion mark?

1, 9,25, 49,7, 121.

A) 100

B) 91

C) 64

D) 81

A series is given, with one number missing. Choose the number that will complete the series.

7, 21, 63, 7, 567, 1701

A) 189 B) 136

C) 111 D) 191

Select the number that can replace the question mark(?)in the following series. 2,9,28,65,?

A) 130 B) 100

C) 110 D) 126

What number should come next in the following series? 10,11,15,24,40,?

A) 65 B) 60

C) 55 D) 50

What will come at the place ofquestion mark? 4,7,12,19,28,?

A) 49 B) 36

C) 30 D) 39

I walk 30 metres in North-West direction from my house and then 30 metres in South-West direction. After this I walk 30 metres in South-East direction. Now,I turn to my house, in what direction amI going?

A) North-East

B) North-West

C) South-East

D) South-West

Read the following passage and answer the following questions.(51to53)

Wildlife across the world is facing increasing risks due to human activities and environmental changes. Rapid deforestation, expansion of agricultural land, urbanization, and climate change have significantly reduced natural habitats, forcing many species into smaller and more fragmented areas. As a result, incidents of human-wildlife conflict have become more frequent, posing threats to both animals and local communities.

In response to these challenges, governments and conservation organizations have implemented various measures to protect wildlife. The establishment ofnational parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves aims to conserve critical habitats. Anti-poaching laws have been strengthened, and the use oftechnology such as camera traps and satellite tracking has improved the monitoring of endangered species. Awareness campaigns have also been launched to involve local communities in conservation efforts.

Despite these initiatives, wildlife conservation continues to face limitations. Insufficient funding, weak enforcement of laws, and a lack of coordination among agencies often reduce the effectiveness of conservation programs. Moreover, conservation efforts that overlook the livelihood needs oflocal populations can lead to resistance and non-cooperation.

(Set-A)	(9)	[P.T.O.

The way forward lies in adopting an integrated approach that balances ecological protection with human development. Promoting community-based conservation, restoring degraded habitats, and encouraging sustainable land-use practices are essential steps. Long-term success will depend on political commitment, scientific research, and active public participation to ensure that wildlife conservation remains both effective and inclusive.

What is the main reason for the increasing risk to wildlife mentioned in the passage?

A) Natural disasters alone

B) Human activities and environmental changes

C) Lack of scientific research alone

D) Increase in wildlife population

Which step has NOT been mentioned as a conservation measure?

A) Creation of wildlife sanctuaries

B) Strengthening anti-poaching laws

C) Use of technology for monitoring

D) Relocation of all forest-dwelling communities

The"integrated approach"mentioned in the passage refers to:

A) Focusing only on wildlife protection

B) Replacing conservation laws with voluntary action

C) Combining ecological conservation with human development

D) Giving priority to industrial growth

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate articles.

During the ceremony, _eulogy was read to celebrate the life of humble person .

A) a,a B) an, the

C) a, an

D) an,a

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate articles.

No one imagined that such heinous crime could occur inside victim's house.

A) a,a B) the, an

C) a, an

D) a, the

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate articles.

story ofthis movie revolves around one-eyed man who overcomes many challenges.

A) The, No article

B) The,a

C) The, the

D) No article, the

(Set-A) (10)

Select the most appropriate synonym ofthe given word.

Fecund

A) Sterile

B) Prolific

C) Barren

D) Scanty

Select the most appropriate synonym ofthe given word.

Prodigal

A) Extravagant

B) Frugal

C) Penurious

D) Parsimonious

Select the most appropriate antonym ofthe given word.

Prudence

A) Brashness

B) Circumspection

C) Gingerliness

D) Colloquialism

Select the most appropriate antonym ofthe given word.

Benign

A) Anodyne

B) Salubrious

C) Pernicious

D) Innocuous

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.

He has a deep aversion hypocrisy.

A) For

B) with

C) To

D) against

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.

She is adept solving complex mathematical problems.

A) on B) at

C) with

D) for

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.

The manager was accused negligence in handling the project.

A) for B) with

C) of

D) about

Which ofthe following sentences contains an inchoativeverb?

A) She runs every morning.

B) The sky darkened suddenly.

C) He wrote a letter.

D) Boys are playing football.

(Set-A) (11) [P.T.O.

As the night advanced, the air cooler.

A) grow

B) grew

C) grown

D) grows

Which form ofverb is used in the sentence below?

The apparatus functioned as it was originally designed to do, but only after repeated trials.

A) Transitive Verb

B) Intransitive Verb

C) Linking Verb

D) Auxiliary Verb

Which of the following determiners(Bold)in the sentence are correctly matched with theirtype?

I. These books are very informative.

ⅡI. She has some doubts about the proposal.

ⅢⅢⅢ. My brother lives abroad .

ⅣⅣ Each student received a certificate.

Choose the correct option:

Demonstrative determiner Distributive determiner Possessive determiner Quantitative determiner

A) I andⅢⅢonly

B) I,ⅡandⅢⅢⅢonly

C) I andIV only

D) I,ⅢⅢⅢandIV only

In which sentence is the determiner wrongly used?

A) Despite checking each record carefully, the auditor could not detect the financial discrepancy.

B) Fortunately, she has somerelatives who are always ready to support herin times ofneed.

C) Not much students were aware ofthe sudden change in schedule.

D) Those students participated in the debate competition

Which of the following sentences contains a Possessive Determiner?

A) Several of the proposed solutions were rejected due to impracticality.

B) Every solution has advantages and disadvantages, but some are more feasible than others.

C) Few students understood the complexity of such philosophical arguments.

D) They were proud oftheir achievements in the international competition.

Select the correct spelling ofthe word meaning

"A person who talks through his or her hat."

A) Perpilocutionist

B) Perorationalist

C) Perlocutionist

D) Prelocutionist

Select the correctly spelt word:

A) Sacrilegious

C) Sacriligious

D) Sacrilegius

Match the word with its synonym.

Words

i. Ricochet

ii. Melancholy

iii. Poignant

iv. Subterfuge

Choose the correct match:

A) i-a,ii-b, iii-c,iv-d

B) i-b,ii-a, iii-c,iv-d

C) i-b,ii-c, iii-a,iv-d

D) i-a,ii-c, iii-b,iv-d

Synonyms

a. Carom

b. Heart-rending

c. Dejected

d. Ploy

Given below are four scattered segments ofa sentence. Indicate the correct sequence that correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

P. sustainable economic growth

Q. collaborative efforts among

R. can only be achieved through

S. government agencies and private enterprises

The most appropriate sequence is:

A) P-R-Q-S

B) R-Q-S-P

C) R-S-Q-P

D) Q-R-S-P

Which ofthe following sentences is grammatically correct?

A) Neither of the proposals submitted by the committee members were found satisfactory.

B) Hardly had the meeting begun when the power cut disrupted the proceedings.

C) Each of the participants have expressed their concerns regarding the policy changes.

D) The data collected from various sources indicated that the results are inconclusive.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The committee was divided in its opinion, and the chairman's remarks only add fuel in the fire.

A) added fuel into the fire

B) added fuel to the fire

C) add fuels into the fire

D) add fuel to the fire

B) Sacreligious

Which Indian athleteseta new National Indoor Record to win the gold medal in the Men's Heptathlon attheAsian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in China?

A) Tajinderpal Singh Toor

B) Jeswin Aldrin

C) Tejaswin Shankar

D) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

The Services team defeated which state in the finals to become the champion of the 79h National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025-26?

A) Kerala

B) Maharashtra

C) Assam

D) Karnataka

Match List-I(Buddhist Council)with List-ⅡⅡ(venue/locations)and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Buddhist Councils

i. First Council

ii. Second Council

iii. Third Council

iv. Fourth Council

A) i-a,ii-b, iii-c,iv-d

B) i-b,ii-a, iii-c,iv-d

C) i-b,ii-c, iii-a,iv-d

D) i-a,ii-c, iii-b,iv-d

Locations

a. Vaishali

b. Rajgriha

c. Patliputra

d. Kashmir

Which of the following pairs of literary works are correctly matched with their authors?

	Literature	Authors
I.	Brihad Samhita	Aryabhatta
Ⅱ.	Mrichchhakatika	Shudraka
Ⅲ.	Milind Panho	Nagasena

Choose the correct match:

A) I andⅡⅡonly

B) I andⅢⅢonly

C) Ⅱand IⅡⅡonly

D) I,ⅡandⅢⅢ

Consider the following statements regarding the Permanent Settlement(1793):

I. It was introduced by Lord Hastings in Bengal and Bihar.

ⅡⅡ. The Zamindars were made the owners ofthe land, but their rights were subject to the"Sunset Law."

IⅢI. The share ofthe Government was fixed at 1/6 ofthe total produce.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A) Ⅱonly

B) I andⅡⅡonly

C) ⅡandⅡⅡⅡonly

D) I,ⅡandⅢ

Match List-I(Organization)with List-II(Founder)and select the correct answer:

Organisation

i. Tattvabodhini Sabha

ii. PrarthanaS amaj

iii. SatyashodhakSamaj

iv. Atmiya Sabha

A) i-b,ii-a, iii-c,iv-d

B) i-a,ii-b, iii-c,iv-d

C) i-b,ii-d, iii-c,iv-a

D) i-a,ii-d, iii-c,iv-b

Founders

a. RajaRamMohan Roy

b. Debendranath Tagore

c. JyotibaPhule

d. AtmaramPandurang

Consider the following statements regarding the various proposals made during the Indian Freedom Struggle:

I. The August Offer(1940)was the first time the British explicitly promised the framing ofa new Constitution by Indians themselves.

II. The Cripps Mission(1942)offered immediate transfer of constitutional powers but was rejected by Gandhi as a"post-dated cheque on a crashing bank."

Ⅲ The Wavell Plan(1945)proposed a"Three-Tier"grouping of provinces into Sections A,B, and C to satisfy the Muslim League.

ⅣV The Mountbatten Plan(1947)mandated a plebiscite in the North-West Frontier Province(NWFP)and the Sylhet district ofAssam.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A) I andIV only

B) I,ⅡⅡand ⅢⅡonly

C) I,ⅡⅡandⅣⅣonly

D) All ofthe above

[P.T.O.

How many ofthe following are tributaries ofthe river Krishna?

I. Bhima

ⅡⅡ. Tungabhadra

ⅢⅢⅢ. Malprabha

IVV Kabini

V Paleru

VI. Munneru

Choose the correct option:

A) IⅢⅡonly

B) ⅣⅣonly

C) V only

D) All ofthe above

Consider the following statements regarding the"Western Ghats"and"Eastern Ghats"::

I. The Western Ghats area continuous chain of mountains that can be crossed only through specific passes, whereas the Eastern Ghats are highly dissected by east-flowing rivers.

Ⅱ. Deciduous forests are more dominant in the Western Ghats, while the Eastern Ghats are characterized primarily by Tropical Evergreen forests.

ⅢⅢⅢ. The Great Escarpment of the Western Ghats acts as a primary water divide between theArabian Sea and the Bay ofBengal.

Choose the correct statements:

A) I only

B) IandⅡonly

C) I andⅢⅢonly

D) I,ⅡⅡand IⅢI

Identify the correct pairs of states with their legislative capitals.

I. Maharashtra:Nagpur(summer), Mumbai(winter)

II. HimachalPradesh:Shimla(summer),Dharamshala(winter)

ⅢⅢⅢ. Uttarakhand:G airsain(summer),Dehrad un(winter)

Choose the correct option:

A) OnlyⅡ

B) IandⅡonly

C) ⅡandⅢⅢⅡonly

D) All ofthe above

In the context of physics, why do we use a Convex Mirror as a'Rear-view mirror in vehicles?

I. It always forms an erect and diminished image.

Ⅱ. It has a wider field ofview as it is curved outwards .

ⅢⅢ. It forms a real image ofthe objects behind.

Choose the correct option:

A) Ⅱonly

B) I andⅡonly

C) I andⅡⅡⅡonly

D) I,Ⅱand IⅢI

(Set-A) (16)

Match the following List-I(Glands)with List-ⅡⅡ(respective functions)

Glands

i. Hypothallamus

ii. Thymus

iii. Thyroid

iv. Pineal gland

d. Controls the Pituitary

Choose the correct match:

A) i-d,ii-a, iii-b,iv-c

B) i-d,ii-a, iii-c,iv-b

C) i-d,ii-c, iii-a,iv-b

D) i-d,ii-b, iii-a,iv-c

Consider the following statements regarding the properties ofAcids and Bases:

I. Both acidic and basic solutions conduct electricity because they produce ions in aqueous solutions.

ⅡⅡ. Antacids are weak bases that neutralize excess stomach acid.

Ⅲ. Acidic solutions turn red litmus paper blue.

ⅣV. Phenolphthalein remains colourless in acidic solution but turns pink in basic solution.

V Tooth decay starts when the pHofthe mouth is above 8.5

Which ofthe above statements are INCORRECT?

A) ⅡandⅣV only

B) ⅢⅢand V only

C) I,ⅡandIV only

D) II,IⅢand V only

In the context of sanitation,"Greywater"primarily refers to wastewater generated from:

A) Rainwater collected from rooftops

B) Industrial effluents discharged from factories

C) Bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry activities, excluding toilets

D) Treated sewage water ready for potable reuse

Under the"Universal Immunization Programme(UIP)"in India, which vaccineis given strictly at birth to protect against tuberculosis?

A) OPV(Oral Polio Vaccine)

B) Rotavirus Vaccine

C) Human Papillomavirus Vaccine(HPV)

D) BCG(Bacillus Calmette-Guerin)

The Chenab River is a tributary of which river system?

A) Ganga

B) Yamuna

C) Brahmaputra

D) Indus

Functions

a. Metabolism regulation

b. Regulates sleep patterns

c. Large ininfants, shrinks with age;trains T-cells.

Consider the following statements regarding the glaciers ofthe Jammu and Kashmir region:

I. The Kolahoi Glacier, also known as the"Goddess ofLight,"is the largest in the Kashmir Valley and is the primary source ofthe Lidder River.

II. The Thajwas Glacier, in the Sonamarg region, is a popular"hanging glacier" accessible to tourists.

ⅢⅢⅢ. The Machoi glacier, in the Sonamarg region, majorly feeds water to the Sind and Dras rivers.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) I only

B) I andⅡⅡonly

C) I andⅢⅢonly

D) I,ⅡandⅢⅢⅢ

Considerthe following statements about Manasbal Lake:

I. It is the deepest freshwater lake, located in the Poonch district of the Jam mu and Kashmir.

ⅡⅡ. The large growth of lotus(Nelumbo nucifera) at the periphery of the lake (blooms during July and August)adds to the beauty of the clearwatersofthe lake.

IⅢI. It is a good site for aquatic birds and birdwatching and has the sobriquet of "supreme gem ofall Kashmir Lakes"

Which of the above statements are INCORRECT?

A) I only

B) Ⅲonly

C) I andⅢⅢonly

D) None ofthe above

Consider the following statements about'Dumhal'in the Indian territory ofJammu and Kashmir.

I. It is one of the folk dance forms of the Wattal tribe of the region.

ⅡⅡ. Only males can perform this dance on specific occasions and at set locations.

ⅢⅢⅢ. Dance is performed wearing long, colourful robes and tall, conical caps, studded with beads and shells.

IV. The performers move in a ritual manner and dig a banner(flag)into the ground before performing the dance.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A) I andⅡⅡonly

B) ⅡandⅢⅢⅢonly

C) I,ⅢⅢandⅣⅣonly

D) All ofthe above

Which famous Persian chronicle records the medieval history ofKashmir?

A) Rajtarangini

C) Baharistan-i-shahi

B) Nilmat Purana

D) Rajadarshani

Which ofthe following statements about the Peer Kho Cave Temple is/are correct?

I. A historic cave temple located near Jammu city was constructed by the first Dogra ruler, Maharaja Gulab Singh.

Ⅱ. The lingam is located inside a small cave embellished with a white marble rectangular platform.

II. The cave is also known as the Jamavant Guffa, as the bear hero ofRamayana is believed to have meditated in Guffa.

A) I only

B) I andⅡⅡonly

C) ⅡandⅢⅢonly

D) All ofthe above

Arrange the following events in the history ofJammu&Kashmir in chronological order:

I. Treaty ofLahore

ⅡⅡ. Treaty ofAmritsar

IⅢI. Accession ofMaharaja Pratap Singh

IV. Coronation ofGulab Singh as Raja ofJammu by Maharaja Ranjit Singh

A) I-II-ⅢⅢI-IV

B) I-ⅢⅢI-ⅡⅡ-IV

C) IV-I-ⅡI-IⅢI

D) IV-II-I-IⅢI

Match List-I with List-Ⅱ

Authors

i. DiwanKirpaRam

ii. Abhinavgupta

iii. Jonaraja

c. DvitiyaRajtarangini

iv. Kalhana

d. Tantraloka

Choose the correct match:

A) i-d,ii-b, iii-c,iv-a

B) i-c,ii-d, iii-b,iv-a

C) i-b,ii-d, iii-c,iv-a

D) i-d,ii-c, iii-b,iv-a

Arrange the following foreign travellers to Kashmir in the order oftheir visit to the region.

I. Ou-Kong

Ⅱ. Marco Polo

ⅢⅢ. Francois Bernier

IVV Godfrey Vigne

A) I-IⅢI-II-IV

B) III-I-IV-ⅡⅡ

C) I-ⅡⅡ-III-IV

D) ⅡI-I-ⅢⅢⅢ-IV

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a. Rajtarangini

b. Gulabnama

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Which ofthe following is the capital ofthe union territory ofDadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

A) Silvassa

B) Daman

C) Mahe

D) None ofthe above

Match the following List-I(sacred Groves)with List-ⅡⅡ(states)

Sacred Groves

i. Law Lyngdoh

ii. SarpaKavu

iii. Devban

iv. Gumpa Forest

Choose the correct match:

A) i-b,ii-a, iii-d,iv-c

B) i-d,ii-b, iii-c,iv-a

C) i-a,ii-d, iii-c,iv-b

D) i-a,ii-b, iii-c,iv-d

States

a. Meghalaya

b. Kerala

c. HimachalPradesh

d. ArunachalPradesh

Which type of forest typically occurs in regions with annual rainfall of 70-100cm,, where trees shed their leaves completely during the dry season, giving the forest a grassland-like appearance?

A) Thorn forests

B) Littoral swamps

C) Dry deciduous forests

D) Montane forest

According to the Indian State of the Forest Report(2023), which State/UT has the highest proportion of forest cover relative to its total geographical area?

A) Lakshadweep

B) Mizoram

C) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

D) None ofthe above

How many of the following trees are examples of Tropical Evergreen and Semi-Evergreen Forests?

I. Rosewood

Ⅱ. Mahogony

Ⅲ. Palash

IVV Sal

V Aini

Choose the correct option:

A) ⅢⅢⅢonly

B) ⅣV only

C) Ⅱonly

D) All ofthe above

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Under the Biodiversity Hotspots classification by Conservation International, a region must meet which ofthe following conditions to qualify?

I. It must have 30% or less ofits original natural vegetation.

ⅡⅡ. It must have at least 1,500 vascular plants as endemics.

ⅢⅢⅢ. It must be located in a tropical area only.

Choose the correct option:

A) I only

B) Ⅱonly

C) IandⅡonly

D) All ofthe above

Which of the following pairs of Biodiversity Heritage Sites(Biological Diversity Act,2002)are correctly matched with theirrespective states?

A) Unakoti-Tripura

B) Ambaragudda-Kerala

C) Asramam-Tamil Nadu

D) Ameenpur Lake-Odisha

A researcher is studying the varying concentrations of"Curcumin"in Curcuma longa (Turmeric)plants growing across different altitudes in the Shivalik hills. This is an assessment of:

A) Species diversity

B) Genetic Diversity

C) Ecosystem Diversity

D) Global Diversity

A species whose presence or absence significantly has a disproportionately large impact on the structure and function of an entire community is known as a:

A) Pioneer Species

B) Indicator Species

C) Keystone Species

D) Endemic Species

Which of the following explains the meaning ofIUCN Green Status to species?

A) complements the Red List by assessing species recovery

B) measures the level of species extinction in green forests

C) measures the threat to wildlife having green colour

D) measures the recovery ofwetlands

Which of the following species in Jammu & Kashmiris currently classified as "Critically Endangered"on the IUCN Red List?

A) Himalayan Bear

C) Hangul

B) Snow leopard

D) Monal

If a species is listed in"Appendix I"of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species ofWild Fauna and Flora(CITES), it means:

A) The species is only protected within the borders of India

B) Trade is permitted for commercial purposes with permission

C) International trade of species is completely prohibited

D) Trade is generally prohibited except for non-commercial purposes

Which ofthe following Biosphere Reserves in India are NOT recognisedbyUNESCO under its Man and Biosphere program?

A) Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve

B) Nokrek Biosphere Reserve

C) Panchmarhi Biosphere Reserve

D) Manas Biosphere Reserve

Consider the following statements regarding the legal framework for Forest and Wildlife conservation in India:

I. Under the Wildlife Protection Act(WPA),1972, the"Chief Wildlife Warden" is the statutory authority empowered to control, manage, and maintain all Protected Areas within a State or Union Territory.

II. The state's obligation to protect the Hangul is derived from the constitutional Article 51A(g).

Choose the correct statements:

A) I only

B) Ⅱonly

C) Both ofthe above

D) Neither of the above

Which of the following Acts provide framework for the designation of"Critical Wildlife Habitats"-

I. Forest Conservation Act,1980

II. Biological Diversity Act,2002

ⅢⅢ. ScheduleTribes and Other TraditionalForest Dwellers(Recognition ofForest Rights) Act,2006

Choose the correct option:

A) OnlyⅡⅡ

B) Only IⅡI

C) Only I andⅡⅡ

D) All ofthe above

With reference to Tiger Conservation in India as of2025-26, consider the following statements:

I. International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on 29t July to raise awareness about tiger conservation globally.

Ⅱ. India is home to more than 70% ofthe world's wild tiger population.

Ⅲ. The initial phase ofProject Tiger included the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve among 9 tiger reserves.

ⅣⅣ The Prime Minister is the chairman of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).

Choose the correct statements:

A) I,ⅡⅡand IⅡonly

B) ⅡI,ⅡⅡⅡandⅣV only

C) I,ⅡI and IⅣonly

D) All of the above

Which ofthe following species is NOT included under the International Big Cats Alliance, launched in the year 2023?

A) Jaguar

B) Puma

C) Snow leopard

D) Himalayan Wolf

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Consider the following statements about the Tiger reserves in India-

I. Karnataka has the highest number oftigers as per the latest Tiger Census.

II. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam in AndhraPradeshisthe largest Tiger Reserve in India by area.

ⅢⅢⅢ. Guru-Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla is located in the state of Telangana.

Identify the INCORRECT statements-

A) Ⅱonly

B) I andⅡⅡonly

C) I andⅢonly

D) Ⅱand IⅡⅡonly

Which of the following mechanisms explains the increase in soil erosion after deforestation?

I. Reduction in interception ofrainfall by the tree canopy

Ⅱ. Decrease in the infiltration rate ofwater into the soil

ⅢⅢⅢ. Increase in evapotranspiration

ⅣV. Loss ofsoil-binding root networks

Select the correct answer:

A) IandⅣV only

B) ⅡandⅢⅢⅢonly

C) I,ⅡandⅣV only

D) I,ⅡⅡ,ⅢⅢandIV

How does deforestation affect the water cycle(Hydrology)?

A) Decreases surface runoff

B) Decreases evapotranspiration

C) Increases rainfall

D) Increases groundwaterlevels

Choose the correct statements about the National Action Plan to Combat Desertification-

I. The NationalAction Plan to Combat Desertification,2023, was prepared, aiming for the restoration of26 million hectares ofdegraded land by 2030.

Ⅱ. It was launched under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity(UNCBD).

Ⅲ. It also aims to create an additional carbon sink of2.5-3 billion tonnes ofcarbon dioxide equivalent by 2030 through additional forest and tree cover.

A) Ⅱonly

B) ⅢⅢonly

C) I andⅡⅡonly

D) I andⅢⅢonly

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