1. Researchers from IIT Roorkee recently discovered the fossil of the ‘Vasuki Indicus,’ the largest snake to have ever existed, from:

• Rajasthan
• Gujarat
• Uttar Pradesh
• Uttarakhand

2. Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education 2024’:

1.  It is a comprehensive 48-week curriculum tailored for children aged three to six years attending anganwadis.
2. It emphasizes competency-based learning through playful activities to prepare children for primary education.
3. A special focus has been given to the screening, inclusion, and referrals of Divyang children in every activity.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• Only one
• Only two
• All three
• None of the above

3. Which of the following city likely to be tagged as the 4th World Craft City from India by the team of World Craft Council International?

• Varanasi
• Mamallapuram
• Srinagar
• Mysuru

4. ‘Salas y Gomez’ the underwater mountain chain that was recently seen in the news is located in:

• Pacific Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Southern Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean

5. Consider the following statements regarding 'ethylene oxide', a pesticide detected and recalled by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) in an Indian spice brand Everest's fish curry masala:

1. Ethylene oxide doesn't dissolve easily in water.
2. The major use of ethylene oxide is as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of ethylene glycol for antifreeze and polyester.
3. A minor amount (less than 1%) is used to control insects in some stored agricultural products.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• Only one
• Only two
• All three
• None of the above