Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news?

1. It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around South China Sea.
2. China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea.
3. A permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defence capabilities.
4. Though International Court of Justice declared them as no man's land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.

With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements:

1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government.

2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas of outside.

3. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 only
3. 1 and 3
4. 3 only

Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?

1. Ant
2. Cockroach
3. Crab
4. Spider

Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?

1. Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture
2. The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets
3. Sangam poems have no reference to warrior ethic
4. Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational

"Yogavāsistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:

1. Akbar
2. Humayun
3. Shahjahan
4. Aurangzeb

The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?

1. The best means of salvation was devotion
2. Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative
3. Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss
4. Salvation was to be obtained through meditation

The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple?

1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.

2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni.

3. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B cells and T cells in the human body?

1. They protect the body from environmental allergens
2. They alleviate the body's pain and inflammation
3. They act as immunosuppressants in the body
4. They protect the body from the diseases caused by pathogens

Consider the following statements:

1. Other than those made by humans, nanoparticles do not exist in nature.

2. Nanoparticles of some metallic oxides are used in the manufacture of some cosmetics.

3. Nanoparticles of some commercial products which enter the environment are unsafe for humans.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 3 only
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3

Consider the following statements:

DNA Barcoding can be a tool to:

1. assess the age of a plant or animal

2. distinguish among species that look alike

3. identify the undesirable animal or plant materials in processed foods

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 3 only
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 3

Consider the following:

1. Carbon monoxide

2. Nitrogen oxide

3. Ozone

4. Sulphur dioxide

Excess of which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain?

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 2 and 4 only
3. 4 only
4. 1, 3 and 4