Q1.) Which of the following statements regarding Diphtheria is/are correct?
- Diphtheria is a viral infection affecting the respiratory tract.
- It is preventable by a vaccine that is part of India’s Universal Immunization Programme.
- Diphtheria primarily spreads through direct contact with infected individuals or their belongings.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
Q2.) Which of the following statements regarding Atmospheric Rivers (ARs) is/are correct?
- Atmospheric Rivers are narrow bands of concentrated water vapor.
- Atmospheric Rivers are responsible for the Indian monsoon.
- Atmospheric rivers typically occur in the extratropical North Pacific/Atlantic, southeastern Pacific, and South Atlantic oceans often making landfall on the west coasts of North and South America.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
Q3.) Which of the following statements about the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is/are correct?
- The IPU is a global organization established to foster cooperation among national parliaments and promote democratic governance.
- India is not a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
- The IPU holds an annual assembly to discuss global issues affecting parliaments and international relations.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
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