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A. Tamil Nadu  B. Kerala  C. Karnataka  D. Goa  Solution: A Madumalai National Park is located in Tamil Nadu. It is home to various endangered and vulnerable species including Indian elephant, Bengal tiger, gaur and Indian leopard. Some of the national parks located in Tamil Nadu are: Guindy National Park  Mukurthi National Park  Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park Read more about National Parks in India . 

A. 1971 B. 1972 C. 1981 D.  1986 Solution: D The Environment Protection Act, 1986, was enacted in May 1986 and came into force on 19 November 1986. There are 4 chapters and 26 sections. In accordance with Article 253 of the Indian Constitution, the Act was passed by the Indian government. It gives the union government the authority to pass legislation to implement international agreements. The Act is widely regarded as a response to the Bhopal gas leak. Hence, (D) is the correct answer. Read in detail about the Environment Protection Act 1986 . 

A. Cotton B. Rice C. Sugarcane D. Wheat Solution: B Some of the anthropogenic source of methane includes rice paddies, coal mining, biomass burning, domestic sewage treatment, animal wastes, landfills, etc. The anthropogenic sources of nitrous oxide includes cultivated soils, biomass burning, stationary combustion, human sewage, etc. Hence, option (B) is correct.