Correct Answer : Option (B) - 1985

The Assam Accord was signed in 1985 between the Central Government, the Assam State Government, and leaders of the Assam Movement to address the issue of illegal migration from Bangladesh.

It sought to protect the cultural, social, and linguistic identity of the Assamese people through various safeguards.

Clause 6 of the accord specifically called for the protection and promotion of the indigenous identity of Assam, with legislative and constitutional provisions.

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Odisha

Horseshoe crabs, ancient marine creatures known for their blue blood, are facing extinction due to habitat loss and human activities along the coastline of Odisha.

Conservation efforts are underway to protect them, including tracking their movements and studying their nesting patterns.

These crabs, dating back millions of years, are vital to biomedical science due to their blood's unique properties, and they play an important ecological role in their coastal habitat.

Correct Answer : Option (A) - South Africa

The geomagnetic storm that lit up the night sky in parts of the US in early October originated from a solar flare that erupted from sunspot 3842 on October 3.

South Africa's National Space Agency (SANSA) tracked this significant event, noting it was the strongest earth-facing solar flare recorded by SANSA in seven years.

The agency also reported the brief disruption to high-frequency radio communications over the African region.

SANSA's expertise and monitoring capabilities provide valuable insights into space weather events like geomagnetic storms, highlighting South Africa's role in space research and exploration.