Consider the following about Sand and dust storms across the world.

1. They can travel thousands of kilometres across continents and oceans.

2. Chronic exposure to fine dust contributes to premature deaths from respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

3. Deforestation and unsustainable agricultural practices such as excessive withdrawal of water from water bodies can lead to sand and dust storms.

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Consider the following statements.

1. Manimegalai is a Tamil epic that criticizes Buddhism while investigating the strengths of contemporary Hindu traditions.

2. Silappatikaram, produced at Sangam, is a poetic rendition with details of Tamil culture.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

1) A particular strain of Pseudomonas putida is able to solubilize the insoluble phosphate from organicphosphate sources in soil.

2) Nitrogen-fixation by the cyanobacteria provides rice plantations with biofertilizer.

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Which of the following features of the Indian constitution are borrowed from the USA Constitution?

1) Vice-President as the ex-officio Chairman of Council of States

2) Independence of Judiciary and judicial review

3) Directive Principles of State Policy

4) Parliamentary Type of Government

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Forest fires can cause which of the following adverse impacts on the environment?

1) Degradation of water catchment areas resulting in loss of water

2) Change in micro climate of the area degrading living conditions

Which of the above is/are correct?