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Q. Consider the following statements regarding Lower Arun Hydropower Project: It is a run-of-river project. It will function as a tailrace development of the Arun-3 project. It involves construction of a large storage reservoir.

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rainfall. 2. It originated due to canal construction in the 19th century. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: (b) Explanation Statement 1 is incorrect: Shekha Jheel is a perennial freshwater wetland, not seasonal. It holds water throughout the year and supports migratory birds consistently. Statement 2 is correct: It originated due to the construction of the Upper Ganga Canal (1852), making it an anthropogenic wetland. “Seasonal wetland” contradicts the idea of a Ramsar site, which generally requires ecological stability. Q8. Which of the following best describes Jamun? (a) A temperate fruit crop requiring cold climatic conditions (b) A crop restricted to mountainous regions only (c) A tropical fruit crop adaptable to varied soils including saline and waterlogged conditions (c) A crop that requires well-drained soils and cannot tolerate salinity Answer: (c) Explanation Jamun is a tropical and subtropical fruit crop, native to India. It is highly adaptable and can grow in: • Saline soils • Waterlogged areas • Marshy lands This makes it agriculturally significant, especially in areas where other crops fail. Crops like Jamun are important for: • Climate resilience • Sustainable agriculture • Agroforestry systems