(c) All three
Republic Day marks the adoption of India’s constitution and the country’s transition to a republic on January 26, 1950.
The theme for the tableaux at the Republic Day Parade 2024 has been decided as Bharat – The Mother of Democracy. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The Republic Day parade will begin with 100 women artists playing Indian musical instruments such as Sankh, Naadswaram and Nagada, marking a shift from the past when this was done by military bands.
The parade will also see the first-ever participation of a 144 personnel tri-service women contingent with 48 personnel from each service. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Around 13,000 special guests will be invited. The list of special guests includes
(i) Indian patent and copyright holders and those who excelled by making use of various government schemes have been invited to the parade.
(ii) Sarpanches of vibrant villages Hence, statement 3 is correct.
(iii) Women workers of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
(iv) Electronic manufacturing sectors, central vista project, women ISRO scientists, yoga teachers, winners of international sports events and paralympic medalists.

(b) Ram Nath Kovind
Former President Ram Nath Kovind chairs the One Nation One Election committee, which has written to the Election Commission of India, requesting a meeting to explore holding simultaneous elections.
The Law Ministry has outlined seven terms of reference for the eight-member panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind and including Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

(b) All the coral islands of Lakshadweep are inhabited
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to “those who wish to embrace the adventurer in them” to travel to Lakshadweep provoked an extraordinary personal attack on him by Maldivian government officials. The name Lakshadweep in Malayalam and Sanskrit means ‘a hundred thousand islands’.
It is a group of 36 coral islands with a total area of only 32 sq km and out of which 10 are inhabited islands. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
It is India’s smallest Union Territory. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
It is a part of the same chain of coralline islands that extends southward beyond the equator to the Chagos archipelago. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The entry to Lakshadweep islands is restricted. One requires an entry permit issued by Lakshadweep Administration to visit these islands. Hence, statement 4 is correct.

(b) Only two
Rainfall during the southwest monsoon has grown in 55% of India’s 4,419 tehsils or sub-districts over the last decade, according to a recent study. Meanwhile, 11% of tehsils have experienced a reduction in rainfall.
There are two notable types of monsoon in India:
Southwest monsoon: It occurs from June to September.
It hits Kerala on the southwestern coast around June, and then proceeds across the country. The southwest monsoon is the principal monsoon influencing India; it not only provides relief from the heat but also benefits the country’s ecosystem and economy, particularly the cultivation of kharif crops.
Northeast monsoon
It is also known as the retreating monsoon. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
It occurs from October to December and affects peninsular India. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
It is crucial for the growth of rabi crops. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

(d) None
Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran and the largest city in Tehran Province (1st pair is incorrect).
Damascus is the capital of Syria and is considered the oldest capital in the world. It is also the fourth holiest city in Islam and a major cultural center for the Arab world and the Levant (2nd pair is incorrect).
Sanaa is the capital of Yemen and is located in the western part of the country. It’s known for its unique culture and historic center, and is home to some of the country’s best mosques, parks, and attractions. (3rd pair is incorrect)