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Consider the following statements: 1. Dairy is India's largest agricultural commodity. 2. India ranks 2nd in terms of World's Organic Agricultural land. 3. Maharashtra is the largest producer of certified organic products. How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to carbon fiber composites, consider the following statements: 1. Carbon fiber composites are lightweight materials with high tensile strength. 2. They are commonly used in aerospace, automotive and renewable energy industries. 3. Carbon fiber composites have lower strength compared to traditional metals like aluminum. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Pobitora is mostly known for its healthy population of the Indian One Horned Rhinoceros species but in addition to it there is a fair population of the Asiatic Wild Water Buffaloes, leopards, jungle fowls, Civet cats, Wild boars, Wild Bears and the many species of the bird life both resident and migratory. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is also referred to sometimes as the Bharatpur of the East. These birds are of the likes of the Khalij Pheasant, Osprey, Hill Myna, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Great Indian Hornbills, etc.

Statement 1 is correct. Cephalopods include squids, octopuses and cuttlefish which are marine animals known for their adaptability and intelligence. Statement 2 is correct. These animals use jet propulsion by expelling water from their mantle cavity enabling quick movement especially to escape predators. Statement 3 is incorrect. Cephalopods are invertebrates not vertebrates. They have highly developed nervous systems including a complex brain and advanced sensory organs.

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Assam, is known for which of the following species? 1. Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros 2. Bengal Tiger 3. Indian Pied Hornbill 4. Civet cats Select the correct answer using the codes below:

With reference to cephalopods consider the following statements: 1. Cephalopods include animals such as squids, octopuses and cuttlefish. 2. They use a jet propulsion mechanism for movement. 3. Cephalopods are vertebrates with highly developed nervous systems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement 1 is correct: The Gevra and Kusmunda coal mines in Chhattisgarh have been ranked second and fourth on WorldAtlas.com's list of the world's ten largest coal mines. These two mines, located in the Korba district of Chhattisgarh, produce more than 100 million tons of coal per year, accounting for approximately 10% of India's total coal production. Statement 2 is correct: China has been the world's leading producer of coking coal. In 2022, China produced 676 million tons of coking coal, which was 62% of the global total. Statement 3 is correct: Australia remains the leading supplier, accounting for 60% of India's coking coal imports in 2023. However, this is down from 75% five years ago. Coking coal supplies from Russia and the United States to India have more than doubled in the last five years, reflecting the country's efforts to diversify its sources. Russia has surpassed traditional suppliers like Canada and Mozambique to become the third largest supplier.

Statement 1 is incorrect. Sikhism was established by Guru Nanak and subsequently led by a succession of nine other Gurus. Statement 2 is correct. The development of Sikhism was influenced by the Bhakti movement and Vaishnava Hinduism. Statement 3 is incorrect. Guru Tegbahadur built the city of Anandpur Sahib (on the edge of Shivalik Hills, near the Sutlej River, in Punjab). Here Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa Panth in 1699.

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