Question :  Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

Who would win in a fight, a lion or a tiger? Well, if size has anything to do with the matter, the tiger would win. That's because tigers are the largest of all cat species. They grow up to eleven feet long and weigh as much as 670 lbs This makes tigers the third largest land carnivore. The only larger land carnivores are polar bears and brown bears respectively. Tigers are not only large, but they are also fast. They can sprint as fast as 40 miles per hour for short distances and leap as far as 30 feet horizontally. This makes for an extremely dangerous pounce. You might not think that such large, fast, and ferocious creatures need help to survive, but they do. The tiger is an endangered species.

Despite all of the tiger's strengths, the future of the species is uncertain. Tigers face a very high risk of extinction. It is estimated that at the start of the 20th century, there were over 100,000 tigers living in the wild. By the turn of the century, the number of tigers outside of captivity dwindled to just over 3,000. Interestingly, the most serious threats that tigers face come from a much smaller species, one with an average weight of around 140lbs That species is Homo sapiens, better known as humans. Humans threaten tigers in primarily two ways: hunting and destroying habitat.
Tigers are hunted for many reasons. People have long valued the famous striped skins. Though trading tiger skins is now illegal in most parts of the world, tiger pelts are worth around 10,000 on the black-market. Though the fur would be incentive enough for most poachers, other parts of the tiger can also fetch a pretty penny. Some people in China and other Asian cultures believe that various tiger parts have healing properties. Traditional Chinese medicine calls for the use of tiger bones, amongst other parts, in some prescriptions.

Question:

From the passage which animal can be called the largest land carnivore?

Option 1: Tiger
 

Option 2: Brown Bear
 

Option 3: Polar bear
 

Option 4: Lion

Question : The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2022 is awarded to_____.

Option 1: Giorgia Meloni

Option 2: Svante Paabo

Option 3: Ales Bialiatski

Option 4: Valeri Polyakov

Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

_____in biotechnology and medicine have resulted in higher expectancy rate and lower mortality rate.

Option 1: Arrogate

Option 2: Advancements

Option 3: Aversions

Option 4: Saturation

Question : Which of the following are the names of six Indian system of medicine and Ayush scheme of government of India?
 

Option 1: Siddha
 

Option 2: Naturopathy 
 

Option 3: Homeopathy
 

Option 4: All of the above 
 

Question : Comprehension:
Wildlife and nature have largely been associated with humans for numerous emotional and social reasons. A simple stroll around the park amidst some birds provides a fresh breath of life and charges our batteries. Apart from a bird feeder in the backyard, we can also take up other active pastimes, such as hiking, hunting, canoeing, or wildlife photography, to relieve our parched nerves. Since prehistoric times, animals have been highly useful to us in providing food, clothing, and a source of income.
Studies indicate that woodpeckers are capable of destroying 90% of codling moth larvae residing under the bark of trees. This shows the significance of wildlife and wildlife habitat for preserving genetic diversity. Hence, places, where agriculture, forests, and fisheries depend on crops or stocks, can ensure that such living resources are enough to withstand the ever-increasing list of threats. Further, in medicine, the development of new drugs and treatments is largely dependent on wildlife and wildlife habitat. Interestingly, most pharmaceutical products are a result of discovering or developing wildlife species, not discoveries made through traditional chemistry principles. Today, most medicinal remedies contain at least one ingredient derived from a wild plant or animal.
Biodiversity is the variety of living beings within an ecosystem or on our planet. It is a measurement of the health of ecosystems. Biodiversity also plays a part in the function of climate. In terrestrial habitats, tropical areas are rich in species, whereas polar areas support fewer species. The conservation of biodiversity is inevitable for the survival of humans. Based on the passage above, choose the correct option for the following questions:

Question:
Biodiversity is _____.

Option 1: associated with humans for numerous reasons

Option 2: rich in species

Option 3: inevitable for the survival of men

Option 4: a different variety of living beings within an ecosystem

Question : Which of the following are the names of six Indian system of medicine and Ayush scheme of government of India?
 

Option 1: Ayurveda
 

Option 2: Yoga
 

Option 3: Unani
 

Option 4: All of the above 
 

Question : Case Study 7:

A group of consumers found that a particular medicine was being sold in the market without proper labeling and instructions. This posed a threat to their health and safety. What authority can they approach to address this issue?

Option 1: Consumer Protection Council

Option 2: National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Option 3: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

Option 4: District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum

Question : How did the town planning of Kolkata in the 19th century address issues of public health?  

Option 1: By establishing quarantine zones  

Option 2: By creating a network of public hospitals  
 

Option 3: By implementing drainage and sewage systems  

Option 4: By promoting traditional medicine practices

Question : Comprehension:
Wildlife and nature have largely been associated with humans for numerous emotional and social reasons. A simple stroll around the park amidst some birds provides a fresh breath of life and charges our batteries. Apart from a bird feeder in the backyard, we can also take up other active pastimes, such as hiking, hunting, canoeing, or wildlife photography, to relieve our parched nerves. Since prehistoric times, animals have been highly useful to us in providing food, clothing, and a source of income.
Studies indicate that woodpeckers are capable of destroying 90% of codling moth larvae residing under the bark of trees. This shows the significance of wildlife and wildlife habitat for preserving genetic diversity. Hence, places, where agriculture, forests, and fisheries depend on crops or stocks, can ensure that such living resources are enough to withstand the ever-increasing list of threats. Further, in medicine, the development of new drugs and treatments is largely dependent on wildlife and wildlife habitat. Interestingly, most pharmaceutical products are a result of discovering or developing wildlife species, not discoveries made through traditional chemistry principles. Today, most medicinal remedies contain at least one ingredient derived from a wild plant or animal.
Biodiversity is the variety of living beings within an ecosystem or on our planet. It is a measurement of the health of ecosystems. Biodiversity also plays a part in the function of climate. In terrestrial habitats, tropical areas are rich in species, whereas polar areas support fewer species. The conservation of biodiversity is inevitable for the survival of humans. Based on the passage above, choose the correct option for the following questions:

Question:
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

Option 1: Most medicinal remedies contain at least one ingredient derived from a wild plant or animal.

Option 2: Wildlife habitat plays no role in preserving genetic diversity

Option 3: Since prehistoric times, animals have been not been useful to us

Option 4: Biodiversity is a measurement on the cultural ecosystems

Question : Who moved the Objective Resolution that was later adapted as the Preamble of the Constitution of India?

Option 1: Rajendra Prasad

Option 2: J.B. Kripalani

Option 3: Jawaharlal Nehru

Option 4: B. R. Ambedkar