1. Consider the following statements regarding the recently discovered menhirs in Karnataka:
1. The menhirs at Hilkod and Mavinakere belong to the final phase of the Megalithic culture.
2. Pottery found at the Hilkod site had thick fabric, characteristic of early Megalithic culture.
3. The Hilkod menhir is taller than the Mavinakere menhir.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
2. Consider the following statements about the Chief Justice of India (CJI):
1. The CJI is appointed by the President under Article 124(2).
2. The Constitution mandates that the senior-most Supreme Court judge must be appointed as CJI.
3. The CJI can be removed by the President after a special majority in both Houses of Parliament.
Which of the statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to India’s efforts against sickle cell disease, consider the following statements:
1. India reports more than 30,000 new cases of sickle cell disease annually.
2. The disease burden is highest among tribal communities.
3. The government aims to eliminate sickle cell disease by 2047.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements about Sentinel-6B:
1. It is jointly developed by NASA, NOAA, and the European Space Agency.
2. It is designed to monitor global sea-level rise with an accuracy of nearly one inch.
3. It completes one Earth revolution in approximately 24 hours.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following statements regarding INS Mahe:
1. INS Mahe is India’s first fully indigenous deep-sea anti-submarine destroyer.
2. It replaces the ageing Abhay-class vessels.
3. It is designed primarily for shallow-water and near-coastal ASW operations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
