1. Which of the Following Statements Are True?
1. Leopards in BNP are declining steadily due to excessive poaching.
2. BNP connects to Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary and Tamil Nadu forests, aiding species dispersal.
3. Over 250 camera traps were used to monitor leopard populations using SECR methods.
4. Only 5 mammal species have been identified in BNP, all under Schedule II.

A) Only 1 and 4
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 3 and 4
D) Only 1 and 2

2. Which of the following statements are TRUE?
1. The PlantWise tool helps identify invasive species for ecological restoration in the Himalayas.
2. The Western Ghats host around 60% of India’s deciduous tree species.
3. PlantWise uses curated occurrence data and environmental variables to recommend native species.
4. The Western Ghats are a major biodiversity hotspot with a high rate of endemism.

A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 3 and 4 only
D) 1 and 4 only

3. Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding the Election Commission’s upgraded Index Card system?
1. The Index Card is a statutory document required by the Representation of the People Act.
2. The new system enables real-time access to constituency-level electoral data.
3. Index Cards are now generated manually to ensure data accuracy.
4. The upgrade supports Digital India and enhances election data transparency.

A) 2 and 4 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
D) All of the above

4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. NAMASTE scheme is jointly implemented by MoSJE and MoHUA.
2. The scheme only supports Sewer and Septic Tank Workers (SSWs).
3. Waste Pickers are provided Ayushman Bharat health insurance under NAMASTE.
4. A total of 750 Dry Waste Collection Centres (DWCCs) are to be managed by private corporations.

A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 2 and 4
C) Only 1, 3, and 4
D) All of the above

5. Which of the following statements are true?
1. India is self-sufficient in rare earth magnet processing and refining.
2. China controls about 90% of the global rare earth processing market.
3. Rare earth magnets are crucial components in EVs, wind turbines, and defence systems.
4. India plans to offer fiscal incentives and price-gap funding to boost domestic rare earth magnet production.

A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 2, 3, and 4
D) All of the above