1. The Piprahwa Gems, recently in the news, are significant because:

• They are part of India’s oldest gold hoard found in Harappan sites.
• They were excavated from a stupa believed to contain the relics of the Buddha.
• They are linked to the Mauryan royal treasury.
• They were offered as diplomatic gifts by Ashoka to foreign kings.

2. With reference to the JenuKuruba tribe, consider the following statements:

1. They are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
2. Their traditional leadership includes a headman known as the Gudda.
3. They reside predominantly in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

3. Consider the following statements about the Indian grey wolf:

1. It is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
2. It is globally categorized as "Endangered" under the IUCN Red List.
3. One of the major threats it faces is genetic hybridization with feral dogs.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

4. Crohn’s Disease, recently mentioned in a high-profile legal case, is best described as:

• A neurological disorder that affects movement coordination.
• A chronic autoimmune condition affecting joints.
• A type of inflammatory bowel disease with no known cure.
• A respiratory disease caused by chronic smoking.

5. What is the primary objective of the HAYSTAC experiment?

• Detect gravitational waves using laser interferometry.
• Search for axions as a potential candidate for dark matter.
• Investigate quantum entanglement between particles.
• Observe black hole collisions in real-time.