Keralam's forests and wildlife face heightened El Niño threat

Consider the following statements regarding Forest Fires in Kerala: 1. Kerala reported 49 large forest fire incidents in 2025. 2. The Forest Survey of India reported 52 large forest fire incidents in Kerala so far this year. 3. The Forest Survey of India is responsible for monitoring forest fires and reporting incidents in all states of India. How many of the above statements are correct?

• A.Only one
• B.Only two
• C.All three
• D.None

The fact list supports the second statement, which is a direct quote from the fact list. The first statement is false because the fact list states that Kerala reported 52 large forest fire incidents in 2025, not 49. The third statement is false because the fact list only mentions Kerala, not all states of India.

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Kerala's forests and wildlife are expected to experience increased stress due to El Niño. Statement-II: The amount and distribution of northeast monsoon rainfall will be crucial in determining water availability in forests and the extent of water stress on wildlife. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
• B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
• C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
• D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Statement 1 is correct because the fact list states Kerala's forests and wildlife are expected to experience increased stress due to El Niño. Statement 2 is correct because it explains why Kerala's forests and wildlife are expected to experience increased stress due to El Niño, which is the lack of sufficient water availability.