1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The Karnataka Public Schools initiative aims to upgrade 500 schools by 2029.
2. The total funding for the project is ₹1,500 crore, with ₹1,000 crore as a loan.
3. The schools operate in 300 taluks across the state.
4. The medium of instruction in Karnataka Public Schools is only Kannada.

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

2. Which of the following statements are true regarding Karnataka’s Stamps and Registration Department achievements in 2024?
1. The department has recorded a 26% revenue growth, exceeding the state’s average growth rate of 11%.
2. By October, ₹15,500 crore has been collected, with a total revenue target of ₹25,000 crore for the year.
3. Digital ownership certificates for bagair hukum lands are planned to be issued by March next year.

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

3. Which of the following statements are true regarding the E-Daakhil portal?
1. The portal was launched in 2021 by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
2. It enables consumers to file complaints and track case progress online.
3. The portal is designed for consumers from metropolitan as well as remote areas.

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

4. Which of the following statements about the Demoiselle cranes are true?
1. Demoiselle cranes migrate to sub-Saharan Africa and India during winter.
2. The species is classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List.
3. Khichan in Rajasthan is India’s first crane reserve.
4. Habitat loss and hunting are key threats to Demoiselle cranes.

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

5. Which of the following statements about CARICOM are true?
1. CARICOM was established in 1973 and is headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica.
2. Its chairmanship rotates every six months among member states’ Heads of Government.
3. The Caribbean Court of Justice was established in 2007 as the final court of appeal for the region.
4. CARICOM has 15 full members, 5 associate members, and 6 observer states.

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