7th January 2025

Which of the following statements about nanopore technology applications are correct?
1. Nanopore technology allows for real-time sequencing of DNA directly from biological samples.
2. It primarily focuses on analyzing larger biological molecules rather than individual molecules.
3. This technology holds potential for early diagnosis of diseases like cancer.

Regarding cultural practices among the Konda Reddi tribe, which statements are accurate?
1. The Konda Reddi tribe prefers traditional marriages over live-in relationships due to cultural norms.
2. They worship multiple deities including Muthayalamma and Bhumi Devi.
3. The tribe primarily resides in urban areas across Andhra Pradesh.

Which of the following statements regarding the Indus Valley Civilization and its script are correct?
1. The Indus script has been completely deciphered, revealing extensive cultural practices.
2. Most inscriptions found consist of short texts with an average length of five signs.
3. The writing direction of Indus script was predominantly left to right.

Consider the following statements regarding Indian coffee exports:
1. Indian coffee exports in 2024 saw a significant increase due to a rise in Robusta coffee prices driven by global demand.
2. Brazil's poor weather conditions have had no impact on Indian coffee exports.
3. India ranks as one of the top producers of Arabica coffee globally.

Which of the following statements regarding the groundwater resource management in India is/are correct?
1. The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has reported an increase in the total annual groundwater recharge from 2023 to 2024.
2. The majority of over-exploited groundwater units are located in the southern states of India.
3. The classification of groundwater extraction stages includes categories such as Safe, Critical, and Over-exploited.