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UPSC 2025 · Q37 · Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation · Save

Regarding Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), consider the following statements : I. It is an omnivorous crustacean. II. Its natural habitat in India is only limited to some forest areas. III. In its natural habitat, it is an arboreal species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) I only
(b) I and III
(c) II only
(d) II and III
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Answer: (d) II and III
UPSC 2025 · Q39 · Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation · Save

Consider the following pairs : Plant : Description I. Cassava : Woody shrub II. Ginger : Herb with pseudostem III. Malabar spinach : Herbaceous climber IV. Mint : Annual shrub V. Papaya : Woody shrub

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) All the five
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Answer: (b) Only three