18 MARCH 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Nagoya Protocol:

1. It is a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
2. It provides a legal framework for fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.
3. It primarily deals with regulation of international wildlife trade.

Which of the statements given above is/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 Rabha and Tamang masks, consider the following statements:

1. They are used in ritual dances and folk theatre traditions.
2. They are typically made from materials such as wood, bamboo, clay and gourds.
3. They are mainly associated with coastal fishing communities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding industrial energy use in India:

1. Industrial heat accounts for about 25% of India’s total energy consumption.
2. India imports nearly half of its natural gas requirement.
3. Induction-based electric heating systems are generally less efficient than conventional gas boilers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Which of the following powers are enjoyed by Autonomous District Councils under the Sixth Schedule?

1. Making laws on land and forests (except reserved forests)
2. Establishing village courts for customary disputes
3. Levying certain taxes and collecting land revenue

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q5. The Sharansthli initiative is primarily aimed at:

A. Promoting tourism in conflict areas

B. Providing rehabilitation support to families of terrorism victims

C. Encouraging industrial investment in border districts

D. Offering scholarships to students in remote regions