28 FEBRUARY 2026

Q1. With reference to C. Rajagopalachari, consider the following statements:

1. He was the only Indian to serve as Governor-General of India.
2. He founded the Swatantra Party advocating a market economy and limited government intervention.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q2. With reference to the Space Cyber Security advisory framework, consider the following statements:

1. It has been released jointly by CERT-In and the SatCom Industry Association (SIA-India).
2. It focuses only on ground-based infrastructure and excludes space segment systems.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q3. With reference to the rice–wheat cropping system in Kashmir, consider the following statements:

1. Wheat is grown as a Rabi crop and rice as a Kharif crop.
2. Delay in wheat harvesting can affect timely transplantation of paddy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q4. With reference to Lapis Lazuli, consider the following statements:

1. It is a metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious gemstone.
2. Lazurite is primarily responsible for its deep blue colour.
3. Pyrite reduces the intensity of its blue colour.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. With reference to celiac disease, consider the following statements:

1. It is an inherited autoimmune disorder.
2. It is triggered by the consumption of gluten.
3. It primarily affects the liver.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3