1. Consider the following conditions:

1. Warm sea surface temperatures above 28°C
2. High vertical wind shear
3. High moisture availability
4. Low pressure in the upper troposphere

Which of the above favour the formation of Cyclone Montha?

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

2. With reference to VandeMataram, consider the following statements:

1. It was composed originally in Sanskrit.
2. It was first sung publicly by Rabindranath Tagore.
3. It was adopted entirely as the National Song by the Constituent Assembly in 1950.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

3. CRYODIL is unique because it:

• Uses egg yolk to enhance fertility.
• Cannot be stored beyond 30 days.
• Is used only for cattle.
• Uses purified whey protein to eliminate contamination risk.

4. Which community is most associated with makhana farming in Bihar?

• Bhumihars
• Mallahs
• Rajputs
• Kurmis

5. Cloud seeding requires which of the following?

1. Existing clouds with adequate moisture
2. Silver iodide or dry ice as seeding material
3. High wind speeds to disperse chemicals

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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