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• With reference to INS Mahendragiri, consider the following statements:

  1. INS Mahendragiri is a stealth guided missile frigate being constructed under Project 17A for the Indian Navy.
  2. It has been built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• The Perugulam Wetland, seen in the news recently, is located in:

  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Karnataka

• Consider the following statements regarding the Pandavani folk tradition:

  1. Pandavani is a traditional narrative folk singing tradition of Chhattisgarh that recounts episodes from the Mahabharata, primarily in the local dialects.
  2. The Vedamati style of Pandavani is characterized by dramatic acting, expressive gestures, and extensive movement on stage, while the Kapalik style involves the singer remaining seated throughout the performance.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• With reference to White Gut Disease (WGD), consider the following statements:

  1. White Gut Disease (WGD) is a disease affecting shrimp, characterized by a pale or whitish intestinal tract.
  2. The disease is caused exclusively by a viral pathogen.
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2

• With reference to the Designated Repository under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, consider the following statements:

  1. A Designated Repository is an institution notified by the Central Government to receive, preserve and maintain biological resources.
  2. Any person seeking intellectual property rights (IPRs) based on a biological resource obtained from India is required to deposit the biological material in a Designated Repository, wherever applicable, before the grant of such rights.
  3. The power to notify a Designated Repository rests with the respective State Biodiversity Boards.

  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