1. What are the key advantages of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) over traditional optical sensors?

1. Works in all weather and lighting conditions
2. Can penetrate clouds and smoke
3. Detects subtle changes in surface materials
4. Requires large physical antennas for resolution

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

2. Consider the following about Rinderpest:

1. It affects both humans and cattle
2. It has been declared eradicated globally
3. It was caused by a DNA virus

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

3. Which of the following statements regarding Cyprus are correct?

1. It is located in the Eastern Mediterranean
2. Its capital is Nicosia
3. It is the second-largest Mediterranean island
4. Mount Olympus is its highest point

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

4. The Samarth Program was launched by:

• NITI Aayog
• ISRO
• Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
• Department of Science and Technology

5. Consider the following statements about the Janjatiya outreach campaign (June 2025):

1. It aims to cover 500 tribal-dominated districts.
2. Aadhaar and Ayushman Bharat card enrollment are part of the services.
3. It focuses only on education and nutrition.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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