1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Karnataka’s highest Elector-to-Population Ratio (EPR) is reported in Chamundeshwari constituency.
2. A high EPR indicates a higher number of children in the population.
3. Falling fertility rates can lead to long-term economic and social impacts.
4. Bengaluru Urban has one of the highest EPRs in the state.
A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 2 and 4
C) Only 1, 3, and 4
D) All of the above
2. Which of the following statements are true regarding MGNREGS?
1. MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of unskilled work annually to urban households.
2. The scheme is demand-driven and provides legal entitlement to rural employment.
3. At least one-third of beneficiaries under MGNREGA must be women.
4. Spending for MGNREGA has been capped at 60% of the annual budget for the first half of FY 2025–26.
A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 2, 3, and 4
C) 1, 3, and 4
D) 1 and 4 only
3. Which of the following statements are true about Shipki La Pass?
1. Shipki La is located in Himachal Pradesh and reopened for Indian tourists in June 2025.
2. The pass has never been a significant trade route in Indo-Tibetan history.
3. Tourists now require a permit and passport to visit Shipki La.
4. Reopening Shipki La can enhance religious tourism and cultural diplomacy.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1 and 4
D) All of the above
4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Goan Feni has been granted a GI tag in 2025.
2. The GI tag for Feni is valid for 20 years.
3. Feni is traditionally made from rice and coconut milk.
4. The GI tag helps protect the product’s geographical identity.
A) Only 1 and 4
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1, 2, and 4
D) All of the above
5. Which of the following statements are true regarding FATF and the Pahalgam terror attack?
1. The Pahalgam attack received condemnation from FATF, marking its first-ever statement on a terror attack.
2. FATF will release a report highlighting state-sponsored terror financing for the first time.
3. India plans to seek Pakistan’s re-inclusion in the FATF grey list using fresh evidence.
4. Pakistan has never been listed in the FATF grey list in the past.
A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 4 only
D) All of the above
