1. With reference to the Annapoorna Scheme of Karnataka, consider the following:
1. It aligns with the “Smart City” vision by integrating technology with welfare.
2. It is implemented by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB).
3. The scheme has already extended benefits to all sanitation workers in Bengaluru, including contract staff.
Which of the statements are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
2. Consider the following features of the Unity Bank BharatPe Credit Card:
1. Option to convert spends into EMIs up to 12 months.
2. Rewards redeemable through BharatPe app.
3. Complimentary airport lounge access and preventive health check-ups.
4. Prepayment of EMIs without penalty.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A) Only one
B) Only two
C) Only three
D) All four
3. Consider the following statements about sea-level rise in the Indian Ocean:
1. Coral microatolls serve as natural sea-level markers by recording growth limited by tidal levels.
2. The recent study shows sea-level rise in Maldives began in the 1990s.
3. Current regional sea-level rise (~4 mm/year) is higher than the global average.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
4. With reference to the shell structure of massive stars, consider the following statements:
1. Fusion in stars occurs in concentric layers, with lighter elements in the outer shells and heavier elements toward the core.
2. The innermost core of a massive star consists of inert iron, which cannot undergo further fusion.
3. The presence of silicon and sulphur layers near the core has been directly observed in a recent supernova event.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following statements regarding Vrindavani Vastra:
1. It was originally woven in Assam under the guidance of Srimanta Sankardeva.
2. It primarily depicts scenes from the Ramayana.
3. It is currently preserved in the British Museum, London.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
