• Solution (a)

Explanation:

• The Cuban Gar (Atractosteus tristoechus) is indeed endemic to Cuba, inhabiting rivers, lakes, and swamps of the island. Hence Statement 1 is Correct

• The species is listed as “Critically Endangered” on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and overfishing pressures. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect

• Solution (d)

Explanation:
The Fujiwhara Effect occurs when two tropical cyclones, lows, or vortices come within proximity (typically within ~1,000 km). Their circulations begin to interact, causing them to orbit around a common center.

• If the systems are of unequal strength, the smaller one tends to orbit the larger one.
• If they come very close, they may merge into a single, stronger cyclone, or one may be absorbed by the other.
• This effect is commonly observed in the Pacific Ocean but can occur in any ocean basin.

• Solution (c)

Explanation:

Exercise Suryakiran is a bilateral military exercise between India and Nepal, focused on counter-insurgency, jungle warfare, and interoperability between the two armies.

• 1. Only one

• Solution (b)

Explanation:

• The Abujhmadiya (also called Abujhmaria) are indeed categorized as a PVTG and are mainly located in the forested Abujhmad region of Chhattisgarh. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect

They traditionally follow an isolated socio-cultural lifestyle with very limited external contact, contributing to their PVTG status. Hence Statement 2 is Correct