1. Consider the following statements about the Mullaperiyar dam:

1. The Mullaperiyar Dam is a masonry gravity dam on the Periyar River in the Idukki district of Kerala.
2. The dam is located in Kerala and is operated and maintained entirely by the Kerala Government.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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

2. Consider the following statements regarding Zombie Deer Disease or Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD):

1. The Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is highly contagious.
2. It can be easily eradicated from the environment once the infection has started.
3. It is fatal to animals, and there is no sign that it spreads to humans through animals.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

3. In a recent report, the International Atomic Energy Agency says that Iran is increasing its production of highly enriched uranium. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding enriched uranium?

1. Natural uranium is found in the Earth's crust
2. Uranium with a higher percentage of uranium-235
3. Uranium is used exclusively for medical purposes
4. A form of uranium with reduced radioactivity

How many of the above statements are correct?

• 1 Only
• 2 Only
• All three
• None of the above

4. On the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, PM Modi calls upon religious leaders and social organizations to launch a mass movement against the drug menace. In light of this, what challenges does India face in combating the drug menace?

1. The strategic location of India as a hub for drug trafficking
2. Porous borders and the use of dark net and cryptocurrency for drug trafficking
3. Criminalization of drug abuse leading to social stigma

How many of the above statements are correct?

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

5. Consider the following pairs:

                Nuclear Power Plant                                                  Reactor Type

1. Kudankulam (Tamil Nadu):                  Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)
2. Narora (Uttar Pradesh):                          Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)
3. Tarapur (Maharashtra):                          Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR)     

How many of the above statements are correct?

• Only 1
• Only 2
• Only 3
• None of the above