1.Which of the following statements are true?

A) The Pan Supari Bazaar was a famous marketplace for gold and precious metals during the Vijayanagar period.
B) The excavation of the Pan Supari Bazaar started in 2024.
C) The excavation is taking place in the southern region of Hampi.
D) A 15th-century bronze or copper coin was discovered at the site.

2.Which of the following statements are true?
1. The twin-tube tunnel roads will cover 46 km at a cost of ₹40,000 crore.
2. The total cost of the Bengaluru traffic management plan is estimated at ₹30,000 crore.

A) Only statement 1 is true
B) Only statement 2 is true
C) Both statements are true
D) Neither statement is true

3.Which of the following statements are true?
1. The new submarine cable systems will connect India to Asia and Africa.
2. Reliance Jio, with investment from China Mobile, owns the undersea cable systems.
3. The India Asia Xpress (IAX) connects Chennai and Mumbai with countries like France and Greece.
4. India is focusing on the Bay of Bengal and South China Sea regions for a stronger maritime cable network presence.

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

4.Which of the following statements are true?
1. Services exports surpassed goods exports for the first time in November 2024.
2. India’s merchandise trade deficit reached a record $20.84 billion in November 2024.
3. Gold imports in November 2024 were over three times higher than in November 2023.
4. The rupee strengthened to 80 against the US dollar in November 2024.

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

5.Which of the following statements are true?
1. The National Institute of Siddha (NIS) set a Guinness World Record by providing Varmam therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously.
2. Varmam therapy is a core aspect of Western medicine, focused on pain management.
3. The United States has set a target to reduce its emissions by 61-66% below 2005 levels by 2035.
4. Siddha medicine originated in North India around 10,000 BC.

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