1)     The first planned ecotourism destination in India:

A) Bandipur National Park

B) Silent Valley

C) Thenmala

D) Sunderbans National Park

Thenmala in Kerala is recognized as India's first planned ecotourism destination. Established in 1999, it offers a blend of nature, adventure, and ecologically responsible tourism experiences and has set a model for future ecotourism sites in the country.

Ans)  C) Thenmala


2)    The medals of the Asian Games 2023 were named after a style of Chinese painting. What is it?

A) Shan Shui

B) Hangzhou

C) Feng Shui

D) Shaolin

The medals for the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023 were named "Shan Shui," after the traditional Chinese "Shan Shui" painting style, which means "mountain and water" painting. This style is recognized for its landscape artistry, featuring natural scenery such as mountains, rivers, and waterfalls. The concept and name celebrate the picturesque geography and cultural heritage of the Hangzhou region, reflecting the poetic and artistic essence of Chinese landscape painting in the design of the medals.

Ans)   A) Shan Shui.