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Consider the following statements regarding secondary waves (S-Waves) generated during an earthquake:
1. They form crests and troughs in the material through which they pass.
2. The direction of vibration of S-waves is in a vertical plane, perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

In the context of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Easter Island, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a part of the Polynesian Islands.
2. It is a territory of the South American nation Chile.

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Identify the type of climate based on the following characteristics:
I. The temperature remains high throughout the year.
II. Rainfall is variable, with a short humid season and a long dry season.
III. The climate of Sudan and Paraguay is an example of this type of climate.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct in the context of surface inversion of temperature?
1. It creates instability in the lower layers of the atmosphere.
2. This inversion generally lasts for a few hours before the sun rises.
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Identify the cloud based on the following characteristics: I. They look like cotton. II. They are scattered and have flat bases. III. They are generally formed at a height of 4 to 7 km. Choose the answer using the code given below:

Identify the mineral based on the following characteristics: I. It is generally a green-colored crystal. II. It is commonly found in basaltic rocks. III. Magnesium, iron, and silica are its main elements. Choose the answer using the code given below:

What is the correct ascending order of the following salts according to their presence in sea water?
1. Calcium carbonate
2. Calcium sulfate
3. Magnesium chloride

In the context of salt weathering, which of the following statement/statements is/are correct?
1. Among all salt-weathering processes, salt crystallization is the most effective.
2. Compared to igneous rocks, crystal growth due to salt crystallization is more effective in sedimentary rocks.
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In the context of humus, which of the following statement/statements is/are correct?
1. It is a dark-colored, non-crystalline substance.
2. Being colloidal in nature, it serves as a reservoir of nutrients.
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Which of the following biosphere reserves in India is spread across three states?

The Danube River does not flow through which of the following European capital cities?

Which of the following is the home of Africa's endangered mountain gorillas?

In the context of Jordan, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. After the First World War, the country of Jordan was created by the British Mandate.
2. It is a landlocked country.
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