Answer: B

Explanation:

●        Statement 1: Correct. RAMSES is indeed designed to study Apophis as it makes a close pass within 31,860 kilometers of Earth on April 13, 2029. This close approach will allow detailed observation of the asteroid.

●        Statement 2: Correct. RAMSES will focus on studying the orbit, rotation, and shape of Apophis, while NASA's Osiris-Apex mission will specifically analyze its surface. Both missions represent a unique opportunity to study a near-Earth object closely.

●        Statement 3: Incorrect. Apophis was discovered in 2004, not 1994. It is classified as a potentially hazardous near-Earth object, but the year of its discovery is 2004.

Answer: B

Explanation:

●        Statement 1: Correct. Tanushree Pandey won a silver medal at the World Soft Tennis Championship in Jingshan, China, marking a major achievement for India in the sport.

●        Statement 2: Correct. In the final, Tanushree lost to Chiang Min Yu from Chinese Taipei with a narrow score of 3-4, which was a remarkable performance considering the high level of competition.

●        Statement 3: Incorrect. Soft tennis is played on smaller courts and uses softer balls, making it easier to play compared to traditional tennis. The lighter rackets and softer balls are a key feature of the sport.

Answer: C

Explanation:

●        Statement 1: Correct. The Common Cat Snake (Boiga trigonata) was indeed discovered in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar, marking an important finding for herpetologists and nature enthusiasts.

●        Statement 2: Incorrect. The Common Cat Snake is nocturnal, not diurnal. It becomes active after sunset and uses its unique cat-like eyes to hunt at night, with pupils that change shape from narrow slits during the day to round shapes at night.

●        Statement 3: Correct. While its venom is not dangerous to humans, it is effective in subduing prey, helping the snake hunt small animals like lizards, frogs, and rats.

Answer: A

Explanation:

●        Statement 1: Incorrect. The Supreme Court has overturned its 1967 ruling, recognizing that AMU qualifies as a minority institution based on its historical context, founding purpose, and significant contributions to Muslim education in India. Thus AMU only qualified for minority status, and not granted the minority status.

●        Statement 2: Correct. The 1967 ruling denied AMU minority status because it was established through a government statute (the AMU Act) and not directly by the Muslim community. This was the primary basis for the earlier decision.

●        Statement 3: Incorrect. The Court established a new test for determining minority status that considers not only the legal manner of establishment but also the founding intent and the historical and cultural significance of the institution. This marks a broader approach to recognizing minority institutions.

Answer: B

Explanation:

●        Statement 1: Correct. UN-Habitat was indeed established in 1978 following the first UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat I), with a mandate to promote sustainable urbanization.

●        Statement 2: Incorrect. The headquarters of UN-Habitat is located in Nairobi, Kenya, not in Geneva.

●        Statement 3: Correct. UN-Habitat collaborates with a variety of stakeholders, including governments, civil society, academic institutions, and the private sector, to advance sustainable urban development globally.