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• With reference to the Bismarck Sea, consider the following statements:

  1. It is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, north of Papua New Guinea.
  2. The sea is connected to the Mediterranean Sea through the Red Sea.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2

• Consider the following statements with reference to the Sakura Science Programme:

  1. It is a Japan-based initiative aimed at promoting scientific and technological exchange among young researchers and students from Asia and other regions.
  2. The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Science and Technology of India in collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Japan.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2

• With reference to the Himalayan tricarinate hill turtle, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a freshwater turtle species native to the Himalayan foothills of India and Nepal.
  2. The species is characterized by three distinct keels on its carapace.
  3. It is classified as Least Concern on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• The Kachin State, seen in the news recently, is located in?

  • Myanmar
  • Ukraine
  • Philippines
  • Iran

• Consider the following statements regarding the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA):

  1. It aims to promote industrial development by supporting manufacturing clusters and enhancing infrastructure across India.
  2. Under the scheme, industrial parks ranging from 100 to 1000 acres will be taken up for development.
  3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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