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Consider the following statements regarding Shankaracharyas:
1) Shankaracharyas are heads of Buddhist monasteries in India.
2) The four Shankaracharyas head mathas in Dwarka, Joshimath, Puri, and Sringeri.
3) The lineage of Shankaracharyas can be traced back with historical evidence to the 8th century.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct regarding greenhouse gases (GHGs)?
1) Greenhouse gases are essential for maintaining Earth’s temperature by trapping heat in the atmosphere.
2) Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, have led to a significant increase in GHG concentrations.
3) Greenhouse gases only include carbon dioxide, methane, and ozone.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the declining snowfall in Kashmir and Ladakh?
1) The primary source of winter precipitation in the Himalayan region, including Jammu and Kashmir, is attributed to Western Disturbances, which are eastward-moving rain-bearing wind systems.
2) The lack of snowfall in Gulmarg, a significant winter tourism destination, has led to a substantial decrease in tourist footfall and adversely affected the business of ski resorts.
3) The persisting El Nino event in the eastern Pacific Ocean is considered the sole reason for the declining snowfall in the region, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) data.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which statement is correct regarding North Korea’s recent developments and its leader, Kim Jong Un?