2 Welcome ! 1. With reference to the ‘Alpine style’ mountaineering, consider the following statements: It involves ascending with only the minimum number of breaks, and without the assistance of porters. The alpine style contrasts with the ‘expedition’ or ‘siege’ style of climbing, in which climbers go from one camp to another to acclimatise. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 2. Tholpavakoothu is a form of shadow puppetry that is practiced in: Gujarat Kerala Tamil Nadu Madhya Pradesh 3. With reference to a study by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) on excessive consumption of alcohol, consider the following statements: Excessive alcohol consumption can cause irreversible changes to the DNA DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is a long molecule that contains our unique genetic code. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 4. With reference to the Inter caste marriages, consider the following statements: Only 5.8% of Indian marriages were inter-caste, according to Census 2011. Marrying person of choice is a fundamental right. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 5. With reference to the Swami Dayanand Saraswati, consider the following statements: He is the founder of the Arya Samaj, a reform movement of the Vedic dharma. He was the first to give the call for Swaraj as "India for Indians" in 1876, a call later taken up by Lokmanya Tilak. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Time is Up!