Consider the following statements on the PRITHvi Vigyan Mission:
1. It aims to unify ocean, weather, and geoscience observations.
2. It supports India's early warning systems for tsunamis and cyclones.
3. It was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only 1 and 2 are correct.
The PRITHvi Vigyan (PRITHVI) mission is an overarching scheme designed to unify five sub-schemes: atmosphere, ocean, geosciences, polar and cryosphere, and seismology. Its primary objective is to enhance long-term observations of the Earth's vital signs and improve early warning systems for natural disasters like tsunamis and cyclones. Crucially, the mission was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), not the Ministry of Health, making the third statement incorrect.