[1]. With reference to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, recently in the news for its 107^th anniversary, consider the following statements:

1. The massacre was carried out by British troops under the command of Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer.
2. It occurred in response to protests against the Rowlatt Act of 1919.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only

[B]. 2 only

[C]. Both 1 and 2

[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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[2]. Recently, the Ganges river dolphin was in the news due to habitat shifts caused by reduced water flow in the Chambal River. The Ganges river dolphin is recognised as which of the following in India?

[A]. National Animal

[B]. National Aquatic Animal

[C]. National Protected Animal

[D]. National Heritage Animal

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[3]. Recently, the Lanjia Saora community was in the news for preserving its cultural heritage. The Lanjia Saora tribe is primarily found in which of the following states?

[A]. Odisha

[B]. Jharkhand

[C]. Chhattisgarh

[D]. West Bengal

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[4]. Recently, Roman Gofman was appointed as the head of Mossad. Mossad is the intelligence agency of which of the following countries?

[A]. Iran

[B]. Israel

[C]. Turkey

[D]. Saudi Arabia

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[5]. Recently, a study highlighted the importance of Vitamin D for long-term brain health. Vitamin D is best described as which of the following?

[A]. A water-soluble vitamin produced only through diet

[B]. A hormone produced exclusively by the liver

[C]. A mineral required only for bone development

[D]. A fat-soluble vitamin that can be synthesized in the skin through sunlight exposure

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