1. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Kopili Fault (KF) Zone’, recently seen in the news:

1. The Kopili Fault extends from the western part of Manipur up to the tri-junction of Bhutan, Sikkim and Meghalaya.
2. The Kopili fault zone is a tectonic depression filled by the alluvium of the Kopili River and its tributaries.
3. The Kopili River rises in the North Cachar Hills District in the Barail Range in Northeast India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 and 2 Only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3
• All of the above

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus:

1. Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) is a double-stranded DNA virus.
2. It causes one of the most devastating viral infectious diseases in elephants worldwide
3. The mortality rate is very high (70-85%) and death occurs within a short period (2-4 days).

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3 only
• 2 and 3 only

3. The Panchayat Development Index (PDI) is a multifaceted tool designed to evaluate the progress of rural communities in India. Consider the following statements about the PDI:

1. The PDI assesses performance towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level.
2. The PDI ranks panchayats into four categories based on their scores, with the top category being “A+.”
3. The PDI's primary objective is to identify disparities and inform policy decisions for improving rural development.
4. The PDI solely focuses on economic indicators, excluding social and environmental factors.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1, 2, and 3 only
• 1, 3, and 4 only
• 2 and 4 only
• 1, 2, and 4 only

4. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Solar Orbiter’, recently seen in the news:

1. It is a joint mission launched by the NASA and Japanese Space Agency (JAXA).
2. It intends to conduct an in-depth study of both the Sun and the inner heliosphere, exploring the uncharted regions closest to our Solar System.
3. The mission actively intends to sustain its scientific operations until at least 2027.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 only
• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only

5. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Megamouth Shark’ recently seen in the news:

1. These sharks are found in deep, warm oceanic water and inhabit only the Indian, Ocean.
2. It is classified as ‘Critically Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List.
3. Megamouth Sharks can reach weights of up to 1215 kg and lengths ranging from 425 to 515 cm and Males are generally larger than Females.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 and 2 Only
• 2 and 3 only
• All of the above
• None of the above