1. With reference to the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3), consider the following statements:

1. It is an inter-governmental platform solely led by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.
2. It promotes city-to-city collaboration and knowledge-sharing to advance circular economy goals.
3. The coalition was launched during the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Rajasthan.

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. With reference to the Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata), consider the following statements:

1. It is listed as 'Vulnerable' under the IUCN Red List.
2. It inhabits dense tropical and subtropical forests and is found at elevations up to 2,500 metres.
3. It is known for its strong arboreal abilities, including leaping between trees.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

3. With reference to Lake Tanganyika, consider the following statements:

1. It is the deepest freshwater lake in the world.
2. It is located in the Eastern Rift Valley and bordered by four African countries.
3. Its outflow is through the Lukuga River, which eventually joins the Congo River system.

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

4. Consider the following solar missions launched globally between 2023 and 2025:

1. Aditya-L1 – India
2. Proba-3 – European Space Agency
3. PUNCH – NASA

Which of the following correctly matches each mission with its respective purpose?

• Aditya-L1 – Lunar magnetosphere; Proba-3 – Sun’s gravity lens; PUNCH – Cosmic microwave background radiation
• Aditya-L1 – Solar flares & winds; Proba-3 – Solar corona; PUNCH – Corona to heliosphere transition
• Aditya-L1 – Solar neutrinos; Proba-3 – Exoplanet imaging; PUNCH – Solar panel calibration
• Aditya-L1 – Earth's ionosphere; Proba-3 – Mars dust storms; PUNCH – Comet trajectories

5. With reference to the concept of “Reciprocal Tariffs,” consider the following statements:

1. It refers to a policy where a country imposes the same tariffs on imports as its exports face abroad.
2. It applies only to goods and excludes services and non-tariff barriers.
3. It aims to establish trade parity and correct imbalances in global trade.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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