1. With reference to a total lunar eclipse, consider the following statements:

1. It occurs only during a full Moon phase.
2. It occurs when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun.
3. During totality, the Moon passes completely through Earth’s umbra.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Forest Owlet:

1. It is endemic to central India.
2. It belongs to the family Tytonidae.
3. It is primarily nocturnal in behaviour.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

3. With reference to ‘Gitchak nakana’, consider the following statements:

1. It is the first aquifer-dwelling fish recorded from Northeast India.
2. It belongs to the family Cobitidae.
3. It has fully developed functional eyes adapted to low-light conditions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

4. The Hemadpanti architectural style is characterized by:

• Extensive use of lime mortar
• Construction using dry masonry without mortar
• Indo-Islamic arches and domes
• Rock-cut cave architecture

5. The Most Favoured Nation (MFN) principle under WTO implies that:

• A country must give special trade privileges only to developing nations
• A country must treat all WTO members equally in trade matters
• Countries can discriminate freely within regional trade agreements
• Tariffs must be completely eliminated among WTO members