1. Consider the following factors contributing to the rise in colorectal diseases in India:

1. Increasing intake of high-fiber diets.
2. Sedentary lifestyles and urbanization.
3. Disruption of gut microbiota.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

• All of the above
• Only one
• Only two
• None of the above

2. Consider the following statements about the NAMASTE Scheme:

1. The scheme is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
2. It aims to replace manual scavenging with mechanized sanitation practices.
3. The NAMASTE scheme provides financial loans to sanitation workers to start their own sanitation enterprises.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

3. Consider the following statements regarding the Gulf of Eilat (also known as the Gulf of Aqaba):

1. It is a northern extension of the Arabian Sea and lies west of the Sinai Peninsula.
2. The Gulf shares its coastline with four countries: Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
3. It is shallower than the Gulf of Suez and forms part of the Great Rift Valley system.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

4. Consider the following statements regarding the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC):

1. NSDC is a not-for-profit public limited company established under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
2. It operates under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
3. NSDC functions through a public-private partnership model with majority private sector participation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

5. Consider the following statements regarding the Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025:

1. It is published by the World Economic Forum and assesses the vulnerability of countries to climate-induced disasters.
2. The index uses indicators such as economic loss, fatalities, and affected population for its rankings.
3. CRI categorizes extreme weather events into hydrological, meteorological, and climatological hazards.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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