07 APRIL 2026

07 APRIL 2026

Q1. With reference to Appemidi mango, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a cultivated orchard variety widely grown across India.
  2. It is native to river valleys of Uttara Kannada and Shivamogga districts.
  3. It is known for its strong sourness and is ideal for pickling.
  4. In-situ conservation has been found more effective for its preservation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 2, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. With reference to the proposed ‘Crocodile & Snake Patrols’ by the Border Security Force, consider the following statements:

  1. The initiative aims to use reptiles as natural deterrents along difficult riverine stretches of the India–Bangladesh border.
  2. The entire India–Bangladesh border has already been completely fenced.
  3. The proposal is primarily driven by geographical challenges such as flood-prone and riverine terrain.
  4. The use of reptiles raises ecological and safety concerns.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1, 3 and 4 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q3. With reference to Hectocotylus in octopuses, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a specialised reproductive arm found only in female octopuses.
  2. It functions solely to transfer sperm during mating.
  3. It also acts as a sensory organ capable of detecting chemical signals.
  4. The CRT1 receptor is involved in triggering mating behaviour by detecting progesterone.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 3 and 4 only

C) 2, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q4. Assertion (A): The WTO is weakening due to rising unilateralism and lack of consensus among member countries.

Reason (R): The failure to extend the e-commerce moratorium and emergence of plurilateral agreements have created parallel trade systems.

Options:

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