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Which of the following is/are correct regarding ecological succession?
$$1$$. Primary succession takes a very short time.
$$2$$. Secondary succession starts in an area where the soil is already present.
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Consider the following statements about Nagoya Protocol.
$$1$$. The Nagoya Protocol provides access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization.
$$2$$. Aichi Biodiversity Targets were created in the Nagoya Protocol.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?

Which among the following are the important gaps in the Western Ghats?

Which among the following is the highest peak in the peninsular plateau?

Consider the following statements.
$$1$$. The Narmada valley marks the northern limit of Western Ghats.
$$2$$. Palani hills, Anaimalai hills, and Cardamon hills converge at Doda Betta.
$$3$$. Guru Shikhar is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats.
Which among the following are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
$$1$$. All countries between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn are part of International Solar Alliance (ISA).
$$2$$. It will function from the National Institute of Solar Energy in India, Gurgaon.

Which of the following are consequences of deforestation?
$$1$$. Silting
$$2$$. Loss of wild habitat
$$3$$. Loss of $$CO_2$$ sink
$$4$$. Pollution
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What is the name of a species that is highly connected to the entire food web and whose loss may result in ecosystem collapse?

'Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee' (GEAC) is under the aegis of _________.

The drug named Diclofenac has been in news, because _________.