26 APRIL 2025

26 APRIL 2025

1. Which of the Following Statements are True?
1. The study was jointly conducted by NCPEDP and NGO Astha over a period of 12 months.
2. 70% of people with disabilities in Tumakuru have health insurance coverage.
3. Locomotor disabilities were the most common type reported in the study.
4. Most respondents from Bengaluru Rural lacked UDID cards due to documentation issues.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 3 and 4 only
2.Which of the following statements are true?
1. Karnataka’s nominal GSDP growth for FY26 is projected by Ind-Ra to be 6.5%.
2. Karnataka’s revenue receipts are budgeted to grow by 13.5% in FY26.
3. The combined liabilities including guarantees are expected to reduce to 23.8% of GSDP in FY25 RE.
4. Government guarantees grew by 15.4% in FY24 to reach around Rs 44,250 crore.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2, 3, and 4
C) Only 1 and 4
D) All of the above
3.Which of the following statements are true?
1. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will be headed by the Chief Secretary of Karnataka.
2. The GBG Act allows for the creation of new corporations such as Bengaluru North, South, and East.
3. City Corporations under GBG are expected to generate revenue mainly from advertisement charges, building approval fees, and property tax.
4. The GBG Act completely replaces the BBMP Act and its structure.
A) Only 2 and 3 are true
B) Only 1, 2, and 4 are true
C) Only 1 and 4 are true
D) Only 2, 3, and 4 are true
4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Chlorpyrifos is classified as “moderately hazardous” by the WHO and banned in over 40 countries.
2. PAN India recommends the listing of chlorpyrifos only under Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention.
3. The Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIBRC) was established in 1980 under the Insecticides Act, 1968.
4. Chlorpyrifos is still approved for use on 18 crops in India despite global concerns.
A) Only 1 and 4
B) Only 1 and 2
C) Only 2 and 3
D) Only 3 and 4
5.Which of the following statements are true?
1. All 11 cities analyzed exceeded the national PM10 standard of 60 µg/m³.
2. Bengaluru had a lower PM10 level than Delhi but still exceeded the national limit.
3. Winter months recorded lower PM10 pollution levels due to better atmospheric dispersion.
4. Kolkata showed signs of improvement in PM10 levels.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 1, 2, and 4 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 3, and 4 only