With reference to Maldives, consider the following statements:

1. It consists of a chain of small coral islands.

2. Its islands are protected by barrier reefs from the destructive effects of monsoons.

3. It has a presidential form of government.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the National Centre for Seismology (NCS):

1. It is the nodal agency for monitoring earthquake activity and conducting seismological research in India. 

2. It works as an attached office of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the World Heritage Committee, consider the following statements:

1. It is a committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.

2. It has the final say on whether a property is inscribed on the World Heritage List. 

3. It consists of representatives from all the United Nations member states.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the National Housing Bank (NHB):

1. It is an All-India Financial Institution (AIFl) wholly owned by the Government of India.

2. It regulates the Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following best describes ‘Sky Dew’, that was in the news recently?

Consider the following statements regarding the Elasmobranch:

1. These animals have a skeleton made of cartilage, rather than bone.

2. These diverse species are found in the tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Camptothecin, which was seen recently in news, is a:

With reference to Sisal Plant, consider the following statements:

1. It is Xerophytic leaf fibre producing plant.

2. It is mainly grown in the northeastern states of India.

3. It thrives best on dry, permeable, sandy-loam soils.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Chandubi Festival is celebrated in:

Consider the following statements regarding the Peregrine Lander:

1. It was launched by the European Space Agency.

2. It is designed to carry scientific instruments and other payloads to the Moon's surface.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?