1. Consider the following statements regarding cervical cancer:

1. Cervical cancer is caused by the Human papillomavirus (HPV).
2. It is a common sexually transmitted infection which can affect the skin, genital area and throat.
3. Women living with HIV are more likely to develop cervical cancer compared to women without HIV.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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

2. Recently, the Ministry of Science and Technology team visited an island to discuss challenges in the progress of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project. In this context consider the following statements:

1. The Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) will be the world's most advanced and capable ground-based optical, near-infrared, and mid-infrared observatory.
2. It is located on the Mauna Kea, an inactive volcano on the island of Hawaii.
3. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIAP) is leading the consortium of Indian institutions that are involved with the TMT project.

Which of the above statements is correct?

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

3. Regarding Bharat Stage (BS)-VI Norms, consider the following statements:

1. BS VI or Bharat Stage VI is the emission legislation implemented by the Indian Government that came into effect in 2020.
2. With this implementation, the Government regulated the amount of pollutants coming out of the exhaust of vehicles.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

4. The Supreme Court has recently raised questions regarding the approval process of the genetically modified (GM) mustard. Consider the following statements:

1. GM Mustard is a genetically modified variant of herbicide-tolerant (HT) mustard.
2. It has been developed by a team of scientists from Delhi University.
3. The benefits of GM crops include resistance against plant diseases, improved yields, and increased food security.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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

5. With reference to the Himalayan Wolf, consider the following statements:

1. It is also called Tibetan wolves, which live at more than 4,000 metres altitudes.
2. The scientific name for the Himalayan Wolf is 'Canis lupus chanco'.
3. It is categorized as critically endangered in IUCN’s Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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