With reference to the Krishi-Decision Support System (DSS) often mentioned in the news, consider the following statements :

1. It was jointly launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Jal Shakti

2. It aims to study weather crop patterns

Consider the following statements:
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1. The self-Help Group (SHG) programme was originally initiated by the State Bank of India by providing microcredit to the financially deprived.

2. In an SHG, all members of a group take responsibility for a loan that an individual member takes.

3. The Regional Rural Banks and Scheduled Commercial Banks support SHGs.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India:

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1. The members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of States are also eligible to be included in the Electoral College.

2. Higher the number of elective Assembly seats, higher is the value of vote of each MLA of that State.

3. The value of vote of each MLA of Madhya Pradesh is greater than that of Kerala.

4. The value of vote of each MLA of Puducherry is higher than that of Arunachal Pradesh because the ratio of total population to total number of elective seats in Puducherry is greater as compared to Arunachal Pradesh.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following pairs :

Dam --- River

1. Almatti --- Cauvery

2. Mettur --- Krishna

3. Gandi Sagar --- Chambal

Q.: With reference to Lake Victoria; consider the following statements:
1. Lake Victoria is the largest freshwater lake in Africa by surface area.
2. The lake is primarily fed by the Zambezi River.
3. It is situated entirely within Uganda's borders.
4. Lake Victoria is known for its diverse fish species, including the Nile perch.

Q.: With reference to “Heat Waves” consider the following statements:
1. Heat waves are defined as prolonged periods of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity, and are considered dangerous for human health due to their association with heat-related illnesses such as heat-stroke and dehydration.
2. The classification of a heat wave varies by region, with criteria typically based on historical weather patterns, and it is universally recognized that a temperature increase of 5 degrees Celsius above average for a given area over a week constitutes a heat wave.