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With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?
$$1$$. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments.
$$2$$. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.
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Consider the following statements.
$$1$$. In predation, one organism kills other and benefits itself.
$$2$$. In parasitism, one species inhibits the other and benefits itself.
$$3$$. In amensalism, one species harms the other and benefits itself.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

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?