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As asked once in UPSC Prelims : 👉 Both cultivation and trade of scheduled plants can only be carried out with prior permission of competent authority

🌾🌼Ladies Slipper orchid -- Schedule VI plant

Jambhala

The Indian Ocean is the world's oldest and busiest trade route. It is known to have been a hive of commercial activity. Historians have extensively researched the Indian Ocean sea route to determine the importance of textiles in trade or exchange. #IndianOcean #MinistryofCulture

Ottamthullal

Q.1517) Consider the following statements with reference to the use of "hundis" during the Mughal times. 1. Hundis was a paper document promising payment of money after a fixed period of time at a discount and certain place. 2. The "hundis" often included insurance which was charged at different rates on the basis of value of the goods, destination, means of transport (land, river or sea).

Ports Map of Vijayanagara & Deccan Sultanate 👆

Q.1515) Consider the following statements with reference to the Art and Architecture of Delhi Sultanate. 1. The Turks introduced arches, domes, lofty towers and decorations using the Arabic script. 2. The Turks allowed colours to their buildings by using marbles, red and yellow sand stones. 3. The Quwaat ul Islam Mosque near Qutab Minar in Delhi was formerly a Vishnu Temple.

Linkages to Environment Topic 👆 # UNFCCC, WARSAW Framework, Cancun Safeguards

TRESS - The REDD+ Environmental Excellence Standard 👆 (Environment Topic - REDD & REDD+)

Q.1514) Consider the following with reference to "TREES" - The REDD+ Environmental Excellence. 1. It is UNEP's standard for the monitoring, reporting and verification of GHG emission reductions and removals from REDD+ activities at a jurisdictional and national scale. 2. TREES is consistent with UNFCCC decisions including the Paris Agreement, the Warsaw Framework and the Cancun Safeguards.

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Q.1513) Consider the following statements with reference to the CITES. 1. CITES is not legally binding on the parties. 2. Species in Appendix 1 & Appendix 2 can be added or removed or moved in between only by the COP. 3. Species can be added in Appendix 3 unilaterally.

Correction :- 1 & 3 are correct.