Q1. Consider the following two statements regarding the Delhi Ridge:\n1. The Delhi Ridge is an extension of the Aravalli hill range.\n2. The Delhi Ridge is regarded as the green lung of the national capital.\nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
A Both 1 and 2 Correct
B 1 only
C 2 only
D Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
The Delhi Ridge is an extension of the Aravalli hill range, the oldest fold mountain range in India, so statement 1 is correct. The Ridge is regarded as the green lung of the national capital because it helps regulate the city's climate, recharges groundwater, and supports biodiversity, so statement 2 is also correct. Hence both statements are correct.