1. Consider the following statements regarding Kolleru Lake:

1. It is a brackish water lagoon located between the Godavari and Mahanadi river deltas.
2. It acts as a flood-balancing reservoir for both Krishna and Godavari river systems.
3. It has been designated as a Ramsar Site and Wildlife Sanctuary.

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

2. Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton is globally produced in which of the following countries?

1. Egypt
2. Peru
3. China
4. Brazil

Select the correct answer using the code below:

• 1, 2 and 3 only
• 2 and 4 only
• 1, 3 and 4 only
• 1, 2, 3 and 4

3. Which of the following languages and scripts have traditionally been used for Indian manuscripts?

1. Sanskrit in Devanagari
2. Sanskrit in Grantha
3. Pali in Brahmi
4. Persian in Nastaliq

Select the correct answer using the code below:

• 1 and 2 only
• 1, 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 4 only
• All of the above

4. Which of the following climatic conditions are ideal for Makhana cultivation?

1. Water depth of 1–2 feet
2. Temperature range of 20°C to 35°C
3. Annual rainfall between 100 – 250 cm

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

5. Consider the following tribes:

1. Bagata
2. Kondadora
3. Khond
4. Bodo

Which of the above tribes are known to perform the Dhimsa dance?

• 1, 2 and 3 only
• 2, 3 and 4 only
• 1, 3 and 4 only
• 1, 2, 3 and 4