1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Over 7.5 lakh agricultural machines have been sold in Karnataka in the past five years under government schemes.
2. The High-Tech Harvester Hub Scheme offers up to 25% subsidy for large agricultural machines.
3. Mechanisation has helped increase the ragi cultivation area in Davanagere from 500 ha to 2,000 ha.
4. Women farmers face more drudgery due to increased use of agricultural machines.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 1 and 3
C) Only 2 and 4
D) All statements are true
2. Which of the following statements are true?
1. DrinkPrime reduces plastic waste through a closed-loop system that includes ultrasonic filter cleaning.
2. The Wake the Lake initiative has helped save 10.4 million litres of rainwater.
3. Insect cafes set up by EY GDS are built using metal and concrete for durability.
A) Only 1
B) 1 and 2
C) 1 and 3
D) All of the above
3. Which of the following statements are true regarding the use of Forensic Psychological Autopsy (FPA) in Karnataka?
1. FPA was used to assess whether the SIT’s investigation about mental state leading to suicide.
2. This was the first time FPA was used anywhere in India.
3. FPA methods included analyzing facial expressions, phone calls, and social interactions.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1 and 3
D) All 1, 2, and 3
4. Which of the following statements are true about the Yeshasvini Health Insurance Scheme?
1. The scheme provides up to ₹5 lakh annual coverage per family for medical treatments.
2. Cosmetic and dental procedures are fully covered regardless of cause.
3. The scheme includes newly added procedures like interventional radiology and cancer treatments.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 1 and 3
C) Only 2 and 3
D) All of the above
5. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Domesticated yaks are used as pack animals and are also vital for trekking and expeditions up to 20,000 feet.
2. The wild yak is classified as ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List.
A) Only Statement 1 is true
B) Only Statement 2 is true
C) Both statements are true
D) Neither statement is true
6. Which of the following statements are true about the SpaDeX mission?
1. The mission demonstrated autonomous satellite docking and undocking in space.
2. SDX01 and SDX02 were launched using GSLV-Mk III.
3. India is the third country in the world to achieve successful satellite docking in space.
A) Only 1
B) 1 and 2
C) 1 and 3
D) All of the above
7. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Laureus World Sports Awards 2024?
1. Armand Duplantis became the third track-and-field athlete to win Sportsman of the Year.
2. Simone Biles equalled Serena Williams’ record by winning her fourth Laureus award.
3. The Laureus Awards were first held in Monte Carlo, with Nelson Mandela delivering the keynote speech.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1 and 3
D) All of the above
8. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Enzymes function without any additional molecules or assistance.
2. Coenzymes are a type of cofactor that bind to enzymes and support their function.
3. Coenzyme Q is water-soluble and helps in cellular energy production.
A) Only statement 1 is true
B) Only statement 2 is true
C) Statements 2 and 3 are true
D) Statements 1 and 3 are true
9. Which of the following statements about Aryabhata are true?
1. Aryabhata was launched from a site in India with NASA’s assistance.
2. The satellite conducted experiments in solar physics and X-ray astronomy.
3. Aryabhata remained in Earth’s orbit for nearly 17 years.
A) All 1, 2, and 3
B) Only 1 and 3
C) Only 1 and 2
D) Only 2 and 3
10. What was the recommendation of the recent study commissioned by the Principal Scientific Adviser regarding coal-fired power plants?
A) Increase the use of coal for energy independence
B) Reconsider the policy mandating FGD installation in all plants
C) Mandate carbon capture technology instead of FGD
D) Immediately shut down all coal-fired power plants
11. What is the primary purpose of Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) equipment in coal plants?
A) To reduce water usage in power generation
B) To improve the aesthetic appearance of power plants
C) To remove sulfur dioxide (SO₂) from exhaust gases
D) To convert sulfur into usable fuel
12) What fungal disease is affecting ‘pichi poo’ (red jasmine) plants in Tamil Nadu?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Leaf spot
C) Root rot
D) Black rust
13. What technological innovation has been developed for Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs)?
A) Coal-based perovskite film
B) Lithium recycling in solar cells
C) Water-based, non-toxic recycling method
D) Nuclear-enhanced photovoltaic cells
14. What structure was recently discovered and named the Bullseye Galaxy?
A) A spiral galaxy with five arms
B) A black hole with planetary rings
C) A galaxy with eight rings formed by a galactic collision
D) A nebula emitting only gamma radiation
15. What unique feature suggests the Bullseye Galaxy might evolve into a GLSB galaxy?
A) Its spiral arms stretch across the entire Milky Way
B) It has a high rate of supernovae
C) It retains a gas connection to a dwarf galaxy and exhibits low star formation
D) It is made entirely of antimatter
