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1. Consider the following statements with reference to White Phosphorus(WP):
  1. It occurs naturally on the earth crust due to which it is easily available.
  2. It is used as a food additive.
  3. It does not catch fire easily and is used in safety equipments.
  4. WP has been categorized as a chemical weapon by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
2. Consider the following statements with reference to Facial Recognition Technology (FRT):
  1. The variation in light intensity has an impact on the quality of FRT.
  2. It can recognize an individual only when his/her face is already stored in the database.
  3. It can be used to identify criminals but its application in retail shopping is still doubtful.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3. Consider the following statements with reference to Aadhaar:
  1. An executive body was created to issue Unique Identification numbers (UID).
  2. In a Masked Aadhaar card, only the last 5 digits of the Aadhaar Number are visible.
  3. Aadhaar is mandatory for registration on the CoWin portal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4. Consider the following statements with reference to Air Independent Propulsion (AIP):
  1. The submarine needs to surface everyday to charge the battery.
  2. Installing AIP increases the length and weight of the boats.
  3. It offers the possibility of increasing underwater endurance.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
5. Consider the following statements with reference to 'Endosulfan':
  1. It occurs naturally in the environment.
  2. It burns easily, similar to turpentine.
  3. Being a toxic substance it is not used in agriculture.
  4. It is listed under the Rotterdam Convention but not under the Stockholm Convention.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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