1. Consider the following statements about Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary:

1. It is located in the Eastern Ghats and was declared a sanctuary in 2013.

2. The Kondana Soft-furred Rat, an endangered species, is found here.

3. The sanctuary consists only of dry deciduous forest types.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

2. Which of the following statements best describes Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)?

• They are non-infectious diseases common in tropical developed countries.
• They are rare diseases found only in temperate zones.
• They are a group of communicable diseases prevalent in tropical and poor regions.
• These are high-income country diseases targeted by G7 initiatives.

3. With reference to Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI), consider the following statements:

1. It is a type of solar geoengineering to reduce Earth's temperature.

2. It involves injecting aerosols like sulphur dioxide into the troposphere.

3. It can potentially cause acid rain and ozone depletion.

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 pairs related to Mars:

Feature                                         Description

Arsia Mons                                   Tallest volcano on Mars, part of Tharsis Montes

Aphelion cloud belt                      Seasonal water-ice cloud formation zone

THEMIS                                       Instrument that detects both visible and infrared light

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
 

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

5. With reference to the newly described bat species Myotis himalaicus, consider the following statements:

1. It is found in the Western Himalayas in both India and Pakistan.
2. It belongs to the Myotis frater complex.
3. It is large-sized and commonly found in urban areas.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

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