1. With reference to Goa's Liberation Struggle, consider the following statements:

1. Goa was a French colony from 1510 to 1961.
2. India's armed forces carried out 'Operation Parakram' which freed Goa from 450-year-old colonial subjugation.
3. Goa Liberation Day is commemorated annually on December 19.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

2. Andriamamelo Cave, recently unearthed with prehistoric rock art depictions, is situated in:

• Egypt
• Greece
• Madagascar
• Israel

3. Farmers from Punjab suffer heavy losses as late blight disease ravages the potato crop recently. Which of the following statements is correct?

1. The late blight disease is caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans which infects potato crop.
2. This disease is mostly common in humid regions with specific temperature conditions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 Only
• 2 Only
• Both 1 and 2
• None of the above

4. Consider the following statements about the 'Red Sea,' which has recently been in the news:

1. The Red Sea is a narrow inland sea situated between the Arabian Peninsula and Africa.
2. The Strait of Hormuz links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 Only
• 2 Only
• Both 1 and 2
• None of the above

5. In a recent incident, around 70 persons belonging to Andhra Pradesh special police have lost nearly Rs 12 crore in a chit fund scheme. With reference to Chit Funds, consider the following statements:

1. Chit Funds are unregulated in India.
2. Chit Funds run by State Governments are considered safe, transparent and well-regulated.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 Only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• None of the above