(b) Only two statements are correct (2nd and 3rd)
The space activities in the country were initiated with the setting up of Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) in 1962. In the same year, the work on Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station, (TERLS) near Thiruvananthapuram was also started. The Indian space programme was institutionalized in November 1969 with the formation of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). (Statement 1st is incorrect)
The Government of India constituted the Space Commission and established the Department of Space (DOS) in June 1972 and brought ISRO under DOS in September 1972.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was indeed established in 1969.
Aryabhata Satellite: Aryabhata, launched in 1975, was India’s first satellite.
Mars Orbiter Mission: The Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), launched in 2013, successfully entered Mars’ orbit in 2014, making India the first country to reach Mars on its first attempt.

(a) Only one statement is correct (1st)
Filoviruses, such as Ebola and Marburg viruses, are known to cause severe hemorrhagic fevers. (2nd statement is incorrect)
These viruses cause severe hemorrhagic fevers, which are characterized by bleeding, organ failure, and high mortality rates.
The primary mode of transmission for filoviruses is through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected individuals, not through airborne particles. (3rd statement is incorrect)

(c) Endangered Bird
The Waldrapp (Geronticus eremita), also known as the Northern Bald Ibis, is a unique and rare bird with a distinctive look and important conservation status.
It was originally found across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Now, they are mostly found in small areas of Morocco and Turkey.
The Waldrapp, also known as the Northern Bald Ibis, has been on the brink of extinction over the past few decades. However, conservationists have recently employed an innovative method known as the “Airborne Foster Parents Approach” to reintroduce these birds into the wild.
Cultural significance: In Morocco, they are considered a sacred bird by some communities. In ancient Egypt, they are associated with the god Thoth, symbolizing wisdom and knowledge.

(c) All three statements are correct
The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 was indeed based on the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission, which was appointed in 1953.
The Act led to the creation of several linguistic states, including Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka.
Andhra Pradesh was created based on a Linguistic basis on 1st October 1953. The separation was led by Potti Sriramulu who sacrificed his life after fasting 58 days for statehood.

‘Mount Merapi’ (which means “Mountains of Fire”) is an active stratovolcano in Indonesia, located on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta. It’s the most active volcano in Indonesia, having erupted regularly since 1548.
Stratovolcanoes have relatively steep sides and are more cone-shaped than shield volcanoes. They are formed from viscous, sticky lava that does not flow easily. The lava therefore builds up around the vent forming a volcano with steep sides.
They tend to erupt explosively due to their viscous, gas-rich magma composition. The violence of eruptions often results in dramatic morphological changes.