14 FEBRUARY 2026

14 FEBRUARY 2026

Q1. With reference to the recent release of captive-bred vultures in Assam, consider the following statements:

  1. The programme is led by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS).
  2. Kamrup and Biswanath districts were chosen as they fall within the natural range of these species and already host small existing flocks.
  3. The decline of vultures in India was mainly due to a viral epidemic affecting only Northeast India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. With reference to the Swavalambini Scheme, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a women-focused entrepreneurship programme under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
  2. It targets female students from Higher Educational Institutions and Universities.
  3. It provides direct universal income support to women entrepreneurs.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. With reference to the Sawalkot Hydroelectric Project, consider the following statements:

  1. It is located on the Chenab River in the Ramban district of Jammu & Kashmir.
  2. It is designed as a storage-based hydroelectric project with large reservoir capacity.
  3. It has been declared a Project of National Importance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only

B. 1 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. With reference to the new protocol issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding Vande Mataram and Jana Gana Mana, consider the following statements:

  1. When both are played at an event, Jana Gana Mana must be played before Vande Mataram.
  2. The audience must stand to attention during the official version of Vande Mataram.
  3. When played by a band, the National Song must be preceded by a roll of drums.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

A. 2 and 3 only

B. 1 only

C. 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q5. Assertion (A): The 2026 Dolphin Census in Odisha recorded the highest marine dolphin population in the last five years.

Reason (R): Improved habitat protection and community participation have contributed to stable or improving dolphin population trends in key conservation zones.

Choose the correct answer:

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.