19 JANUARY 2026
19 JANUARY 2026
Q1.With reference to Karnataka’s performance in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), consider the following statements:
- Karnataka was ranked second among large states in the implementation of PMFBY.
- The ranking was based on the performance during Kharif 2024 and Rabi 2024-25 seasons.
- The certificate of commendation was issued by NITI Aayog.
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
Q2. With reference to Mission Suraksha, consider the following statements:
- It has encouraged minors to report cases of sexual assault and domestic violence.
- Vigilance committees were constituted only in rural gram panchayats.
- The initiative operates at both rural and urban local body levels.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q3. Assertion (A): Child trafficking continues to be a grave human rights violation in India.
Reason (R): NCRB data shows a low conviction rate of about 10.8% in child trafficking cases between 2018 and 2022.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding coconut-producing states in India:
- Karnataka is the largest coconut-producing state in India.
- Tamil Nadu and Kerala are among the top three coconut-producing states.
- Andhra Pradesh is the largest coconut producer in India.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q5. The Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project is primarily intended to achieve which of the following objectives?
A. Promote tourism within Kaziranga National Park only
B. Ensure uninterrupted animal movement and reduce human–wildlife conflict
C. Expand urban connectivity between Guwahati and Dibrugarh
D. Increase commercial traffic through protected forest areas
