UPSC Editorials Quiz : 26 December 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following best describes Di-chloro-di-phenyl-tri-chloro-ethane (DDT)’s environmental impact? a) Short-lived pesticide with minimal ecological effects. b) Highly soluble in water, causing widespread contamination of aquatic systems. c) Persistent organic pollutant that bioaccumulates in the food chain. d) Rapid degradation in soil, preventing long-term contamination. Correct Solution: C DDT is a persistent organic pollutant that bioaccumulates in the food chain, leading to long-term environmental and ecological damage. It is not rapidly degradable or highly water-soluble. About Di-chloro-di-phenyl-tri-chloro-ethane (DDT): What it is: DDT is a synthetic insecticide introduced in 1939, widely used to combat agricultural pests and control diseases like malaria. Features: Effective against a broad range of pests. Persistent in the environment, taking decades to degrade. Fat-soluble, leading to bioaccumulation in the food chain. Functions: Used extensively in agriculture and forestry. Played a significant role in reducing disease vectors like mosquitoes. Later found to degrade soil quality and harm ecosystems due to prolonged use. Incorrect Solution: C DDT is a persistent organic pollutant that bioaccumulates in the food chain, leading to long-term environmental and ecological damage. It is not rapidly degradable or highly water-soluble. About Di-chloro-di-phenyl-tri-chloro-ethane (DDT): What it is: DDT is a synthetic insecticide introduced in 1939, widely used to combat agricultural pests and control diseases like malaria. Features: Effective against a broad range of pests. Persistent in the environment, taking decades to degrade. Fat-soluble, leading to bioaccumulation in the food chain. Functions: Used extensively in agriculture and forestry. Played a significant role in reducing disease vectors like mosquitoes. Later found to degrade soil quality and harm ecosystems due to prolonged use.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following best describes Di-chloro-di-phenyl-tri-chloro-ethane (DDT)’s environmental impact?

• a) Short-lived pesticide with minimal ecological effects.

• b) Highly soluble in water, causing widespread contamination of aquatic systems.

• c) Persistent organic pollutant that bioaccumulates in the food chain.

• d) Rapid degradation in soil, preventing long-term contamination.

Solution: C

DDT is a persistent organic pollutant that bioaccumulates in the food chain, leading to long-term environmental and ecological damage. It is not rapidly degradable or highly water-soluble.

About Di-chloro-di-phenyl-tri-chloro-ethane (DDT):

• What it is: DDT is a synthetic insecticide introduced in 1939, widely used to combat agricultural pests and control diseases like malaria.

• Features: Effective against a broad range of pests. Persistent in the environment, taking decades to degrade. Fat-soluble, leading to bioaccumulation in the food chain.

• Effective against a broad range of pests.

• Persistent in the environment, taking decades to degrade.

• Fat-soluble, leading to bioaccumulation in the food chain.

• Functions: Used extensively in agriculture and forestry. Played a significant role in reducing disease vectors like mosquitoes. Later found to degrade soil quality and harm ecosystems due to prolonged use.

• Used extensively in agriculture and forestry.

• Played a significant role in reducing disease vectors like mosquitoes.

• Later found to degrade soil quality and harm ecosystems due to prolonged use.

Solution: C

DDT is a persistent organic pollutant that bioaccumulates in the food chain, leading to long-term environmental and ecological damage. It is not rapidly degradable or highly water-soluble.

About Di-chloro-di-phenyl-tri-chloro-ethane (DDT):

• What it is: DDT is a synthetic insecticide introduced in 1939, widely used to combat agricultural pests and control diseases like malaria.

• Features: Effective against a broad range of pests. Persistent in the environment, taking decades to degrade. Fat-soluble, leading to bioaccumulation in the food chain.

• Effective against a broad range of pests.

• Persistent in the environment, taking decades to degrade.

• Fat-soluble, leading to bioaccumulation in the food chain.

• Used extensively in agriculture and forestry.

• Played a significant role in reducing disease vectors like mosquitoes.

• Later found to degrade soil quality and harm ecosystems due to prolonged use.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Match the battlefield sites with their historical significance: Battlefield Historical Significance a) Longewala 1. Site of the 2020 India-China clash in Ladakh b) Nathu La Pass 2. Major battle site during the Indo-Pak War of 1971 c) Galwan Valley 3. Strategic location connecting Sikkim and Tibet d) Doklam 4. Tri-junction between India, Bhutan, and China Select the correct match: a) a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1 b) a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2 c) a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3 d) a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4 Correct Solution: D Longewala: Indo-Pak War of 1971 (2). Nathu La Pass: Strategic pass connecting Sikkim and Tibet (3). Galwan Valley: 2020 India-China clash in Ladakh (1). Doklam: Tri-junction of India, Bhutan, and China (4). Incorrect Solution: D Longewala: Indo-Pak War of 1971 (2). Nathu La Pass: Strategic pass connecting Sikkim and Tibet (3). Galwan Valley: 2020 India-China clash in Ladakh (1). Doklam: Tri-junction of India, Bhutan, and China (4).

#### 2. Question

Match the battlefield sites with their historical significance:

Battlefield | Historical Significance

a) Longewala | 1. Site of the 2020 India-China clash in Ladakh

b) Nathu La Pass | 2. Major battle site during the Indo-Pak War of 1971

c) Galwan Valley | 3. Strategic location connecting Sikkim and Tibet

d) Doklam | 4. Tri-junction between India, Bhutan, and China

Select the correct match:

• a) a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1

• b) a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2

• c) a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3

• d) a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4

Solution: D

Longewala: Indo-Pak War of 1971 (2).

Nathu La Pass: Strategic pass connecting Sikkim and Tibet (3).

Galwan Valley: 2020 India-China clash in Ladakh (1).

Doklam: Tri-junction of India, Bhutan, and China (4).

Solution: D

Longewala: Indo-Pak War of 1971 (2).

Nathu La Pass: Strategic pass connecting Sikkim and Tibet (3).

Galwan Valley: 2020 India-China clash in Ladakh (1).

Doklam: Tri-junction of India, Bhutan, and China (4).

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following factors makes a planet parade visible from Earth? a) The gravitational forces between planets bring them closer together. b) The Earth’s axial tilt allows all planets to appear simultaneously. c) The planets align perfectly in a straight line in space. d) Planets are on the same side of the Sun and appear along the ecliptic plane. Correct Solution: D A planet parade occurs when planets are on the same side of the Sun and appear along the ecliptic plane from Earth’s perspective. This alignment is an optical effect and does not involve a physical straight-line alignment in space. Gravitational forces and Earth’s axial tilt are unrelated to the phenomenon. What is a Planet Parade? A planet parade occurs when several planets in the solar system are visible simultaneously in the night sky. It is not an official astronomical term but describes the alignment of planets along the plane of the solar system. These alignments can occur in either the morning or evening sky. How does a planet parade occur? Planets orbit the Sun on approximately the same plane, known as the ecliptic plane, making them appear aligned in the sky. Due to their varying orbital speeds and distances, this alignment is temporary and visible only for specific periods. The current alignment features Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune, forming a curved arc across the sky. Significance of a Planet Parade: Astronomical Education: Encourages public interest in astronomy and celestial mechanics. Cultural Relevance: Historically interpreted as celestial omens or inspiration for folklore. Visibility of Planets: Provides a unique opportunity to view multiple planets, including distant ones like Uranus and Neptune. Scientific Exploration: Alignments offer researchers better opportunities to study planetary light emissions and trajectories. Public Engagement: Sparks curiosity, with astronomers using it as an outreach tool to promote space science. Incorrect Solution: D A planet parade occurs when planets are on the same side of the Sun and appear along the ecliptic plane from Earth’s perspective. This alignment is an optical effect and does not involve a physical straight-line alignment in space. Gravitational forces and Earth’s axial tilt are unrelated to the phenomenon. What is a Planet Parade? A planet parade occurs when several planets in the solar system are visible simultaneously in the night sky. It is not an official astronomical term but describes the alignment of planets along the plane of the solar system. These alignments can occur in either the morning or evening sky. How does a planet parade occur? Planets orbit the Sun on approximately the same plane, known as the ecliptic plane, making them appear aligned in the sky. Due to their varying orbital speeds and distances, this alignment is temporary and visible only for specific periods. The current alignment features Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune, forming a curved arc across the sky. Significance of a Planet Parade: Astronomical Education: Encourages public interest in astronomy and celestial mechanics. Cultural Relevance: Historically interpreted as celestial omens or inspiration for folklore. Visibility of Planets: Provides a unique opportunity to view multiple planets, including distant ones like Uranus and Neptune. Scientific Exploration: Alignments offer researchers better opportunities to study planetary light emissions and trajectories. Public Engagement: Sparks curiosity, with astronomers using it as an outreach tool to promote space science.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following factors makes a planet parade visible from Earth?

• a) The gravitational forces between planets bring them closer together.

• b) The Earth’s axial tilt allows all planets to appear simultaneously.

• c) The planets align perfectly in a straight line in space.

• d) Planets are on the same side of the Sun and appear along the ecliptic plane.

Solution: D

A planet parade occurs when planets are on the same side of the Sun and appear along the ecliptic plane from Earth’s perspective. This alignment is an optical effect and does not involve a physical straight-line alignment in space. Gravitational forces and Earth’s axial tilt are unrelated to the phenomenon.

What is a Planet Parade?

• A planet parade occurs when several planets in the solar system are visible simultaneously in the night sky.

• It is not an official astronomical term but describes the alignment of planets along the plane of the solar system.

• These alignments can occur in either the morning or evening sky.

How does a planet parade occur?

• Planets orbit the Sun on approximately the same plane, known as the ecliptic plane, making them appear aligned in the sky.

• Due to their varying orbital speeds and distances, this alignment is temporary and visible only for specific periods.

• The current alignment features Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune, forming a curved arc across the sky.

Significance of a Planet Parade:

• Astronomical Education: Encourages public interest in astronomy and celestial mechanics.

• Cultural Relevance: Historically interpreted as celestial omens or inspiration for folklore.

• Visibility of Planets: Provides a unique opportunity to view multiple planets, including distant ones like Uranus and Neptune.

• Scientific Exploration: Alignments offer researchers better opportunities to study planetary light emissions and trajectories.

• Public Engagement: Sparks curiosity, with astronomers using it as an outreach tool to promote space science.

Solution: D

What is a Planet Parade?

• A planet parade occurs when several planets in the solar system are visible simultaneously in the night sky.

• It is not an official astronomical term but describes the alignment of planets along the plane of the solar system.

• These alignments can occur in either the morning or evening sky.

How does a planet parade occur?

• Planets orbit the Sun on approximately the same plane, known as the ecliptic plane, making them appear aligned in the sky.

• Due to their varying orbital speeds and distances, this alignment is temporary and visible only for specific periods.

• The current alignment features Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune, forming a curved arc across the sky.

Significance of a Planet Parade:

• Astronomical Education: Encourages public interest in astronomy and celestial mechanics.

• Cultural Relevance: Historically interpreted as celestial omens or inspiration for folklore.

• Visibility of Planets: Provides a unique opportunity to view multiple planets, including distant ones like Uranus and Neptune.

• Scientific Exploration: Alignments offer researchers better opportunities to study planetary light emissions and trajectories.

• Public Engagement: Sparks curiosity, with astronomers using it as an outreach tool to promote space science.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question The Kuka Rebellion was unique among 19th-century uprisings in India due to its: a) Strong support from princely states aligned with the British b) Emphasis on religious reform alongside political resistance c) Collaboration with European powers to overthrow British rule d) Focus on modern technology to counter British forces Correct Solution: B The Kuka Rebellion combined religious reform and political resistance. Led by the Namdhari sect, it opposed British rule and native collaborators while promoting strict moral discipline, vegetarianism, and rejection of foreign goods. Unlike other uprisings, its foundation lay in both spiritual and socio-political objectives. About Kuka Rebellion: What it is: The Kuka Rebellion was an anti-British uprising led by the Namdhari sect, also known as Kukas, in Punjab. The movement combined religious reform and resistance to colonial authority. Occurred in: The rebellion reached its peak in January 1872, with significant clashes in Malerkotla and Malaudh Fort. Leaders: The rebellion was spearheaded by Satguru Ram Singh, founder of the Namdhari sect, along with leaders like Kuka Hira Singh and Lehna Singh. Reason behind the movement: Religious Reform: Opposition to social vices like meat consumption, alcohol, and foreign goods. Colonial Oppression: Discontent with British rule and native collaborators loyal to the colonizers. Cow Slaughter: Protests against cow slaughter, which deeply offended the sentiments of the Kukas. Events during the movement: Attack on Malerkotla (January 13, 1872): Kukas clashed with officials following a cow slaughter incident. Assault on Malaudh Fort (January 15, 1872): A Kuka contingent attacked the fort under a pro-British ruler but faced strong resistance. Mass Executions: After their surrender, 49 Kukas were executed on January 17 and 17 more on January 18 by being blown up with cannons. Suppression: The British, led by John Lambert Cowan, acted with extreme brutality. Thousands of people were forced to witness these executions to serve as a deterrent. Changes after the revolt: Exile of Leaders: Satguru Ram Singh and key leaders were exiled to Rangoon, Burma, marking the suppression of the movement. Legacy of Martyrdom: Stories of bravery, such as the sacrifice of 12-year-old Bishan Singh and Waryam Singh, inspired future resistance movements. Incorrect Solution: B The Kuka Rebellion combined religious reform and political resistance. Led by the Namdhari sect, it opposed British rule and native collaborators while promoting strict moral discipline, vegetarianism, and rejection of foreign goods. Unlike other uprisings, its foundation lay in both spiritual and socio-political objectives. About Kuka Rebellion: What it is: The Kuka Rebellion was an anti-British uprising led by the Namdhari sect, also known as Kukas, in Punjab. The movement combined religious reform and resistance to colonial authority. Occurred in: The rebellion reached its peak in January 1872, with significant clashes in Malerkotla and Malaudh Fort. Leaders: The rebellion was spearheaded by Satguru Ram Singh, founder of the Namdhari sect, along with leaders like Kuka Hira Singh and Lehna Singh. Reason behind the movement: Religious Reform: Opposition to social vices like meat consumption, alcohol, and foreign goods. Colonial Oppression: Discontent with British rule and native collaborators loyal to the colonizers. Cow Slaughter: Protests against cow slaughter, which deeply offended the sentiments of the Kukas. Events during the movement: Attack on Malerkotla (January 13, 1872): Kukas clashed with officials following a cow slaughter incident. Assault on Malaudh Fort (January 15, 1872): A Kuka contingent attacked the fort under a pro-British ruler but faced strong resistance. Mass Executions: After their surrender, 49 Kukas were executed on January 17 and 17 more on January 18 by being blown up with cannons. Suppression: The British, led by John Lambert Cowan, acted with extreme brutality. Thousands of people were forced to witness these executions to serve as a deterrent. Changes after the revolt: Exile of Leaders: Satguru Ram Singh and key leaders were exiled to Rangoon, Burma, marking the suppression of the movement. Legacy of Martyrdom: Stories of bravery, such as the sacrifice of 12-year-old Bishan Singh and Waryam Singh, inspired future resistance movements.

#### 4. Question

The Kuka Rebellion was unique among 19th-century uprisings in India due to its:

• a) Strong support from princely states aligned with the British

• b) Emphasis on religious reform alongside political resistance

• c) Collaboration with European powers to overthrow British rule

• d) Focus on modern technology to counter British forces

Solution: B

The Kuka Rebellion combined religious reform and political resistance. Led by the Namdhari sect, it opposed British rule and native collaborators while promoting strict moral discipline, vegetarianism, and rejection of foreign goods. Unlike other uprisings, its foundation lay in both spiritual and socio-political objectives.

About Kuka Rebellion:

• What it is: The Kuka Rebellion was an anti-British uprising led by the Namdhari sect, also known as Kukas, in Punjab. The movement combined religious reform and resistance to colonial authority.

• The Kuka Rebellion was an anti-British uprising led by the Namdhari sect, also known as Kukas, in Punjab. The movement combined religious reform and resistance to colonial authority.

• Occurred in: The rebellion reached its peak in January 1872, with significant clashes in Malerkotla and Malaudh Fort.

• Leaders: The rebellion was spearheaded by Satguru Ram Singh, founder of the Namdhari sect, along with leaders like Kuka Hira Singh and Lehna Singh.

• Reason behind the movement:

• Religious Reform: Opposition to social vices like meat consumption, alcohol, and foreign goods. Colonial Oppression: Discontent with British rule and native collaborators loyal to the colonizers. Cow Slaughter: Protests against cow slaughter, which deeply offended the sentiments of the Kukas.

• Religious Reform: Opposition to social vices like meat consumption, alcohol, and foreign goods.

• Colonial Oppression: Discontent with British rule and native collaborators loyal to the colonizers.

• Cow Slaughter: Protests against cow slaughter, which deeply offended the sentiments of the Kukas.

• Events during the movement:

• Attack on Malerkotla (January 13, 1872): Kukas clashed with officials following a cow slaughter incident. Assault on Malaudh Fort (January 15, 1872): A Kuka contingent attacked the fort under a pro-British ruler but faced strong resistance. Mass Executions: After their surrender, 49 Kukas were executed on January 17 and 17 more on January 18 by being blown up with cannons.

• Attack on Malerkotla (January 13, 1872): Kukas clashed with officials following a cow slaughter incident.

• Assault on Malaudh Fort (January 15, 1872): A Kuka contingent attacked the fort under a pro-British ruler but faced strong resistance.

• Mass Executions: After their surrender, 49 Kukas were executed on January 17 and 17 more on January 18 by being blown up with cannons.

• Suppression: The British, led by John Lambert Cowan, acted with extreme brutality. Thousands of people were forced to witness these executions to serve as a deterrent.

• Changes after the revolt:

• Exile of Leaders: Satguru Ram Singh and key leaders were exiled to Rangoon, Burma, marking the suppression of the movement. Legacy of Martyrdom: Stories of bravery, such as the sacrifice of 12-year-old Bishan Singh and Waryam Singh, inspired future resistance movements.

• Exile of Leaders: Satguru Ram Singh and key leaders were exiled to Rangoon, Burma, marking the suppression of the movement.

• Legacy of Martyrdom: Stories of bravery, such as the sacrifice of 12-year-old Bishan Singh and Waryam Singh, inspired future resistance movements.

Solution: B

About Kuka Rebellion:

• The Kuka Rebellion was an anti-British uprising led by the Namdhari sect, also known as Kukas, in Punjab. The movement combined religious reform and resistance to colonial authority.

• Occurred in: The rebellion reached its peak in January 1872, with significant clashes in Malerkotla and Malaudh Fort.

• Leaders: The rebellion was spearheaded by Satguru Ram Singh, founder of the Namdhari sect, along with leaders like Kuka Hira Singh and Lehna Singh.

• Reason behind the movement:

• Religious Reform: Opposition to social vices like meat consumption, alcohol, and foreign goods.

• Colonial Oppression: Discontent with British rule and native collaborators loyal to the colonizers.

• Cow Slaughter: Protests against cow slaughter, which deeply offended the sentiments of the Kukas.

• Events during the movement:

• Attack on Malerkotla (January 13, 1872): Kukas clashed with officials following a cow slaughter incident.

• Assault on Malaudh Fort (January 15, 1872): A Kuka contingent attacked the fort under a pro-British ruler but faced strong resistance.

• Mass Executions: After their surrender, 49 Kukas were executed on January 17 and 17 more on January 18 by being blown up with cannons.

• Suppression: The British, led by John Lambert Cowan, acted with extreme brutality. Thousands of people were forced to witness these executions to serve as a deterrent.

• Changes after the revolt:

• Exile of Leaders: Satguru Ram Singh and key leaders were exiled to Rangoon, Burma, marking the suppression of the movement.

• Legacy of Martyrdom: Stories of bravery, such as the sacrifice of 12-year-old Bishan Singh and Waryam Singh, inspired future resistance movements.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following statements best explains the phenomenon of “arribada” associated with Olive Ridley turtles? a) It describes the basking behavior of turtles on coastal shores. b) It is the migration of juvenile turtles from their nesting grounds to the ocean. c) It refers to the synchronized mass nesting of female turtles on specific beaches. d) It is the solitary nesting behavior of turtles along scattered beaches. Correct Solution: C The term “arribada” refers to the synchronized mass nesting of female Olive Ridley turtles on specific beaches. Thousands of turtles come ashore simultaneously to lay eggs, a rare and spectacular natural phenomenon observed on beaches like Odisha’s Gahirmatha and Rushikulya. About Olive Ridley Turtles: What it is: Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) are one of the smallest and most abundant sea turtles, known for their synchronized mass nesting, called arribadas. Habitat: Found in tropical regions of the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans, olive ridleys are both pelagic and coastal, frequenting nesting beaches in countries like India, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Features: Named for their olive-green, heart-shaped shell. Omnivorous, feeding on crabs, jellyfish, and algae. Capable of diving up to 500 feet to forage on the ocean floor. Mating Season: Their nesting season varies by region. In India, it spans November to March, with mass nesting observed at beaches like Odisha’s Gahirmatha and Rushikulya. Protection Status: Schedule 1 of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 Appendix I of CITES Incorrect Solution: C The term “arribada” refers to the synchronized mass nesting of female Olive Ridley turtles on specific beaches. Thousands of turtles come ashore simultaneously to lay eggs, a rare and spectacular natural phenomenon observed on beaches like Odisha’s Gahirmatha and Rushikulya. About Olive Ridley Turtles: What it is: Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) are one of the smallest and most abundant sea turtles, known for their synchronized mass nesting, called arribadas. Habitat: Found in tropical regions of the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans, olive ridleys are both pelagic and coastal, frequenting nesting beaches in countries like India, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Features: Named for their olive-green, heart-shaped shell. Omnivorous, feeding on crabs, jellyfish, and algae. Capable of diving up to 500 feet to forage on the ocean floor. Mating Season: Their nesting season varies by region. In India, it spans November to March, with mass nesting observed at beaches like Odisha’s Gahirmatha and Rushikulya. Protection Status: Schedule 1 of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 Appendix I of CITES

#### 5. Question

Which of the following statements best explains the phenomenon of “arribada” associated with Olive Ridley turtles?

• a) It describes the basking behavior of turtles on coastal shores.

• b) It is the migration of juvenile turtles from their nesting grounds to the ocean.

• c) It refers to the synchronized mass nesting of female turtles on specific beaches.

• d) It is the solitary nesting behavior of turtles along scattered beaches.

Solution: C

The term “arribada” refers to the synchronized mass nesting of female Olive Ridley turtles on specific beaches. Thousands of turtles come ashore simultaneously to lay eggs, a rare and spectacular natural phenomenon observed on beaches like Odisha’s Gahirmatha and Rushikulya.

About Olive Ridley Turtles:

• What it is: Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) are one of the smallest and most abundant sea turtles, known for their synchronized mass nesting, called arribadas.

• Habitat: Found in tropical regions of the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans, olive ridleys are both pelagic and coastal, frequenting nesting beaches in countries like India, Mexico, and Costa Rica.

Features:

• Named for their olive-green, heart-shaped shell.

• Omnivorous, feeding on crabs, jellyfish, and algae.

• Capable of diving up to 500 feet to forage on the ocean floor.

• Mating Season: Their nesting season varies by region. In India, it spans November to March, with mass nesting observed at beaches like Odisha’s Gahirmatha and Rushikulya.

Protection Status:

• Schedule 1 of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

• Appendix I of CITES

Solution: C

About Olive Ridley Turtles:

• What it is: Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) are one of the smallest and most abundant sea turtles, known for their synchronized mass nesting, called arribadas.

Features:

• Named for their olive-green, heart-shaped shell.

• Omnivorous, feeding on crabs, jellyfish, and algae.

• Capable of diving up to 500 feet to forage on the ocean floor.

• Mating Season: Their nesting season varies by region. In India, it spans November to March, with mass nesting observed at beaches like Odisha’s Gahirmatha and Rushikulya.

Protection Status:

• Schedule 1 of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

• Appendix I of CITES

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