1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The EC’s population estimate for Karnataka is 6.85 crore.
2. TGPP uses the Cohort Component Method, considering fertility, mortality, and migration.
3. The Nagamohan Das Commission relies on EC’s estimate.
4. The Backward Classes Commission has not chosen an estimate yet.

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

2. Which of the following statements about the National Sports Policy (NSP)-2025 are true?
1. NSP-2025 aims to make India a top-5 global sporting nation by 2047.
2. The policy focuses only on elite sports and excludes rural or grassroots development.
3. It encourages private sector participation and public-private partnerships.
4. It was formulated without consulting athletes or sports federations.

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

3. Which of the following statements are true about the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme?
1. The scheme provides incentives to employers for hiring new workers for a minimum of six months.
2. Only employees earning below ₹15,000 per month are eligible under the scheme.
3. The ELI scheme is part of a larger ₹2 lakh crore budget package.
4. First-time employees can receive a one-time wage benefit of up to ₹15,000.

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

4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The RDI scheme will be managed by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
2. The fund is open to both academic institutions and private companies equally.
3. SIDBI and BIRAC may act as second-level fund managers for disbursement.
4. The scheme targets sectors like biotechnology, drones, and climate change.

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

5. Which of the following statements are true?
1. INS Tamal is the first warship built under Indo-Russian naval cooperation.
2. It is equipped with BrahMos supersonic missiles and advanced surveillance systems.
3. INS Tamal was commissioned in India in 2025.
4. The ship is part of Project 1135.6 and belongs to the Tushil class.

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