1. Which of the following statements about the Income-Tax Act, 2025 are true?
1. The Act will replace the Income Tax Act, 1961 from April 1, 2026.
2. Return updates can now be filed up to 6 years from the relevant assessment year.
3. The reopening period for assessments has been reduced to 5 years.
4. The new law introduces a clear separation of MAT and AMT provisions.
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1, 3 and 4 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Which of the following statements about Haryana’s 2025 forest definition are correct?
1. Haryana requires a minimum canopy density of 40% for land to qualify as forest.
2. The minimum area requirement is 5 hectares for isolated patches and 2 hectares if contiguous with notified forests.
3. Environmentalists argue the definition may exclude parts of the Aravalli ridge.
4. The criteria are based on the 2011 Lafarge Umiam guidelines as directed by the Supreme Court.
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1, 3 and 4 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Which of the following statements about the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) are true?
1. IBCA was launched in 2023 by PM Modi in Mysuru, Karnataka.
2. Nepal hosts four species of big cats under IBCA.
3. IBCA includes more than 90 member countries.
4. The objective of IBCA is to conserve only Tiger and Lion species.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1, 3 and 4 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. Which of the following statements regarding IADWS are true?
1. IADWS integrates missiles with laser-based Directed Energy Weapons.
2. The maiden flight test was conducted at Chandipur, Odisha.
3. The system is designed primarily for naval warfare.
4. It successfully neutralised UAVs and drones in its first test.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
5. Which of the following statements are true regarding Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1 for the Gaganyaan mission?
1. IADT-1 was conducted to validate ISRO’s parachute-based deceleration system for crew module recovery.
2. The dummy crew module weighed about 10 tonnes.
3. The test was carried out with support from IAF, DRDO, Navy, and Coast Guard.
4. Gaganyaan is India’s first planned mission to send astronauts into space.
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
