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15 AUGUST 2026
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Question 1
Consider the following statements about the Slender-billed Vulture:
- Its scientific name is Gyps tenuirostris.
- It is an Old World vulture.
- It is primarily a scavenger.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 1, 2 and 3
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 1 only
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Question 2
With reference to the Dirac Medal, consider the following statements:
- Each medalist receives US$5,000 along with the medal.
- Winners are selected by an international committee of distinguished scientists.
- Only Nobel Prize winners are eligible for the award.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 1 and 3 only
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
Question 3
Consider the following statements about SACU:
- SACU has five member countries.
- South Africa is a member of SACU.
- SACU is the world’s oldest customs union.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 1 and 2 only
- C 1, 2 and 3
- D 2 and 3 only
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Question 4
Consider the following statements:
- MTA aircraft can transport troops, equipment and military supplies.
- The proposed aircraft may also be configured for aerial refuelling.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
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