Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect about the ‘poly metallic nodules’?

1. They are found in rare quantities carpeting the sea floor of oceans in deep sea.

2. They contain manganese, iron, nickel, copper, cobalt, lead etc which are of economic and strategic importance.

3. The first poly-metallic nodules were discovered in the Pacific Ocean in the 19th century.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the ‘International Seabed Authority’?

1. It was established in the year 1974 by the UNCLOS as an autonomous intergovernmental body having observer status at the UN.

2. Its headquarter is located in London.

3. India is the first country to have received the status of a pioneer investor in 1987 to explore Central Indian Ocean Basin for exploration and utilisation of nodules.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the ‘World Bank Group’?

1. The President of the World Bank is the chief of all five organisations (IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, ICSID) that come under the World Bank Group.

2. Traditionally, the President of the World Bank has always been a U.S. citizen nominated by the U.S. government.

3. The World Bank Group serves both the private companies and governments.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct about ‘lignite’ coal?

1. It is a soft, brown, combustible, sedimentary rock formed from naturally compressed peat.

2. It has a carbon content of about 70-80%.

3. It is endemic specifically to South Asia and China.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about ‘National Green Tribunal’?

1. The Chairperson of NGT is appointed by the Central Government in consultation with the Supreme Court of India.

2. The tribunal has jurisdiction over all the criminal cases involving substantial question relating to environment (including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment).

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