1. With reference to Karnataka’s new Land Revenue Rules, consider the following:
1. Renewable energy projects are exempted from prior land conversion approval.
2. Industries up to 2 acres on agricultural land do not require conversion.
3. Conversion orders must be issued within 90 days, failing which deemed approval applies.
Which of the above is/are correct?

A. 1 & 2 only
B. 1 & 3 only
C. 2 & 3 only
D. 1, 2 & 3

2. Regarding India’s progress toward NEP 2020 targets, consider the following:
1. NEP 2020 aims for 100% Gross Enrollment Ratio at middle and secondary levels.
2. Current secondary GER is over 90%.
3. GER decline indicates limited success in retention.
Which of the above is/are correct?

A. 1 & 2 only
B. 1 & 3 only
C. 2 & 3 only
D. 1, 2 & 3

3. With reference to recent trends in India’s exports, consider the following statements:
1. Export contribution is becoming geographically more concentrated.
2. The Herfindahl–Hirschman Index suggests rising dispersion of export contribution among States.
3. Coastal States dominate integration into global value chains.

A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1, 2 & 3

4. With reference to India’s manufacturing stagnation, consider the following:
1. High public sector wages increased economy-wide costs.
2. Real exchange rate appreciation weakened manufacturing competitiveness.
3. Import competition strengthened domestic industry.

A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1, 2 & 3

5. With reference to rhino conservation, consider the following:
1. Dehorning is a non-lethal and reversible procedure.
2. Dehorned rhinos showed significantly lower poaching risk.
3. Dehorning constitutes the largest share of anti-poaching budgets.

A. 1, 2 & 3
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1 & 2 only