1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Karnataka is the first Indian state to launch commercial biodegradable milk packets made from corn starch.
2. These packets are only biodegradable, not bio-compostable.
3. Conventional plastic milk packets decompose naturally within 6 months.
4. BAMUL’s pilot project started on June 5, 2025, in Hunsenahalli, showing no leakage issues.
A) 1 and 4 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 3, and 4 only
2. Which of the following statements about BBX32 are true?
1. BBX32 helps keep the shoot hook closed until the seedling senses light.
2. The COP1 enzyme stabilizes BBX32 in total darkness.
3. BBX32 functions by activating the PIF3-HLS1 pathway.
4. Overexpression of BBX32 reduces seedling survival in dense soils.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, and 3 only
3. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The ICC Hall of Fame was started in 2005 to honour cricketers globally.
2. MS Dhoni has over 800 international dismissals as a wicketkeeper.
3. Dhoni captained India to victories in three major ICC tournaments.
4. Only male cricketers are eligible for ICC Hall of Fame induction.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 4 only
D) 2, 3, and 4 only
4.Which of the following statements are TRUE?
1. India currently has a centralized, real-time electronic system for reporting heat-related deaths.
2. Heat-related deaths are often underreported due to difficulty in attribution without autopsy or medical proof.
3. The NCRB, NCDC, and IMD all use the same sources to report heatwave deaths.
4. Experts acknowledge that attributing deaths to heat is a global issue, not limited to India.
A) Only 2 and 3
B) Only 1 and 4
C) Only 2 and 4
D) All statements are true
5. Which of the following statements are true?
1. India’s extreme poverty rate has risen to 11.3% in 2022–23 according to NITI Aayog.
2. The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) includes indicators like clean cooking fuel and schooling.
3. Crossing the poverty line ensures long-term financial security for individuals.
4. Targeted welfare schemes have played a major role in reducing extreme poverty in India.
A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 2 and 4
C) Only 1, 2, and 4
D) All of the above
