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Consider the following factors contributing to the widespread floods in India in 2025.

1. Intensification of monsoon rainfall due to climate change
2. Cloudbursts and glacial lake outbursts in Himalayan regions
3. Encroachment of wetlands and poor urban drainage systems
4. Increasing frequency of atmospheric rivers over South Asia

How many of the above factors are correct explanations for the flood situation?

The joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas between India and the U.S. primarily focuses on

Consider the following statements about water hyacinth.

1. It blocks sunlight and oxygen penetration, suffocating aquatic life.
2. Its proliferation is a major threat to Ramsar sites like Vembanad Lake.
3. On decaying, it releases methane, a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide.

How many of the above statements are correct?
 

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