Correct Answer: (c) Only three

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Correct. The “30x30” target is a core GBF goal.

• Statement 2 – Incorrect. India has supported GBF but has not made it legally binding across states.

• Statement 3 – Correct. GBF promotes biodiversity inclusion in urban design.

• Statement 4 – Incorrect. GBF is under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), not UNFCCC.

Correct Answer: (b) Only two

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Incorrect. India has remained silent and has not condemned Israel’s actions.

• Statement 2 – Correct. India has made no official comment on the UN’s ceasefire proposal.

• Statement 3 – Incorrect. India-Israel diplomatic ties were formally established in 1992.

• Statement 4 – Correct. India has historically supported a two-state solution.

Correct Answer: (c) Only three

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Correct. The 3-30-300 rule is a UN-recommended guideline.

• Statement 2 – Incorrect. LBSAPs are encouraged but not mandated.

• Statement 3 – Correct. Pallikaranai is now a Ramsar wetland.

• Statement 4 – Correct. Urban forest cover has increased in some areas though unevenly.

Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation:

• Option (a) – Incorrect. Hindi won in 2022 (Geetanjali Shree).

• Option (b) – Correct. First short story collection to win the award.

• Option (c) – Incorrect. While both were Indian, only one was the author.

• Option (d) – Incorrect. Translator and author were different people.

Correct Answer: (c)

Explanation:

• Option (a) – Incorrect. It is non-binding and doesn't target smart cities specifically.

• Option (b) – Incorrect. 30% target is for land/sea conservation, not city-specific zones.

• Option (c) – Correct. GBF encourages nature-positive urban design.

• Option (d) – Incorrect. Wetland protection is promoted but not mandated through blanket bans.