1. Consider the following statements regarding foreign universities in India:
1. Only universities ranked within the top 500 globally are eligible to establish campuses in India.
2. The foreign universities must replicate the same curriculum and assessment standards as their home campuses.
3. The regulations for foreign universities in India were first introduced under NEP 2020.
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
2. Which of the following is NOT true about the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)?
A) It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
B) It manages and maintains around 50,000 km of National Highways.
C) It is responsible for construction and upkeep of all State Highways.
D) It collects tolls and ensures safe highway conditions.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the New Strategic EU–India Agenda (2025):
1. It is based on five core pillars including Prosperity, Security, and Clean Energy.
2. It introduces the linkage between the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) and the EU’s CBAM.
3. It was jointly unveiled in 2025 to strengthen climate and trade cooperation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements about Prof. Jayant Narlikar:
1. He was the founding director of the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune.
2. He is best known for his contributions to the Big Bang Theory of the universe.
3. He was posthumously awarded the Vigyan Ratna Award in 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 2 only
D) 1 and 3 only
5. With reference to the Dogri language, consider the following statements:
1. Dogri belongs to the Indo-Aryan family.
2. It was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution in 2003.
3. It became an official language of Jammu & Kashmir in 2020.
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 2 only
D) 1 and 3 only
