27 JANUARY 2026
27 JANUARY 2026
Q1. Which of the following statements about steel slag is/are correct?
- Steel slag is an industrial by-product generated during steel manufacturing and contains calcium and magnesium silicates.
- Steel slag is used in road construction due to its higher strength and better skid resistance.
- Use of steel slag in infrastructure increases dependence on natural aggregates.
- Steel slag can be used for environmental remediation, including mine water treatment.
Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q2. Consider the following statements:
- Jamma Bane lands include both paddy-growing wetlands and forested highlands in Kodagu.
- The Karnataka Land Revenue (2nd Amendment) Act, 2025 aims to modernize land records and resolve ownership ambiguities in Jamma Bane lands.
Options:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q3. Consider the following statements:
- The Digital Climate Atlas (ACASA-India) has been developed by ICAR-led NARES in collaboration with BISA–CIMMYT.
- NICRA was launched in 2011 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- Climate Resilient Agriculture focuses on both adaptation and mitigation to withstand climate shocks.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q4. Assertion (A): The Government is promoting diversification of fish species in aquaculture to reduce economic and ecological risks.
Reason (R): Dependence on a single fish or shrimp species increases vulnerability to diseases, climate impacts, and export uncertainties.
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
Q5. Lakkundi, which is being considered for inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list, is located in which district of Karnataka?
A. Hampi district
B. Belagavi district
C. Gadag district
D. Dharwad district
