3rd August 2024

Which of the following are the recommendations of the Gadgil Panel Report of 2011 regarding the Western Ghats?

1. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the causes of landslides in Wayanad, Kerala?

1. The Geological Survey of India has classified less than a quarter of Kerala's land area as prone to landslides.
2. The Wayanad district's susceptibility to landslides is primarily due to its location on the Eastern Ghats and the region's low rainfall.
3. The construction of resorts and artificial lakes in ecologically sensitive zones has decreased the risk of landslides in the region.
4. Changes in crop patterns, such as the shift from mixed cropping to monoculture plantations, have contributed to soil instability and increased the likelihood of landslides.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. With reference to gender eligibility in sports, consider the following statements:

1. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has a universal testosterone level cap for all female athletes across different sports.
2. World Athletics has stricter testosterone level requirements for DSD athletes than the pre-2023 IOC guidelines.
3. Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting were allowed to compete in the Paris Olympics due to the IOC's decision to prioritize the gender stated in an athlete's passport.
4. FINA, the international swimming body, has implemented a complete ban on transgender women athletes.

Which of the following combinations of statements are correct? 

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP):

1. The WGEEP was chaired by ecologist Dr. Madhav Gadgil.
2. It recommended designating the entire Western Ghats region as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA).
3. The panel proposed a bottom-up approach to conservation, emphasizing local community involvement.
4. The WGEEP's recommendations were readily accepted and implemented by all stakeholder states.

Which of the statements given above are correct?