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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Gulf of Aden: It lies between the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa. It connects the Red Sea with the Arabian Sea through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Sheba Ridge is an important relief feature of the Gulf of Aden. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Sambhar Lake is considered one of India’s most important flamingo habitats. Reason (R): The saline ecosystem and specialized algae in the lake support large migratory bird populations.

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding Great Nicobar Island: It is separated from the Andaman group by the Ten Degree Channel. Indira Point lies on this island. The island hosts a UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserve.

Q. Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): The White-Bellied Heron is considered an indicator species for river ecosystem health. Reason (R): It depends primarily on undisturbed free-flowing riverine habitats and fish populations.