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With reference to Snowy Owl, consider the following statements: 1. It is strictly nocturnal and hunts only during night time. 2. It inhabits open tundra ecosystems in Arctic regions. 3. It exhibits nomadic behaviour depending on prey availability.

With reference to the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme, consider the following statements: 1. It provides rebate only on State taxes embedded in export products. 2. Duty credit scrips issued under the scheme are transferable but cannot be partially transferred. 3. The validity of the e scrip remains unchanged upon transfer.

With reference to Algeria, consider the following statements: 1. It lies entirely within the tropical desert climate zone. 2. The Atlas mountain system extends into Algeria.

With reference to Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, consider the following statements: 1. It originates in bone marrow and affects the production of white blood cells. 2. It is characterised by slow progression and late onset symptoms.

With reference to E20 fuel, consider the following statements: 1. It has a higher octane rating compared to regular petrol used in India. 2. Ethanol used in E20 is exclusively derived from sugarcane.

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a) 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer : a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: The Pyrenees Mountains form a natural boundary between Spain and France. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Ebro River flows into the Mediterranean Sea, not the Atlantic. Statement 3 is correct: Spain contains the Tabernas Desert, considered the only true desert in mainland Europe. Additional Insight: Spain’s geography includes:  Meseta Central plateau  Rivers like Tagus (flows to Atlantic) and Ebro (Mediterranean)  Bounded by Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Bay of Biscay