29 MARCH 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. Gruh Sugam Portal is launched by the National Housing Bank.
2. It is designed specifically for Defence, paramilitary, and government personnel.
3. It directly provides loans without involvement of banks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1. A butterfly species named Euthalia zubeengargi has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh.
2. A plant species named Osbeckia zubeengargiana was found in Manas National Park.
3. Both discoveries reflect scientific recognition of cultural figures.

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

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Ophiorrhiza echinata:

1. It was discovered in the Western Ghats in Kerala.
2. It belongs to the family Fabaceae.
3. It is found in shola forest ecosystems.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Consider the following statements about microplastics:

1. Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm.
2. They are biodegradable and easily decompose in nature.
3. Primary microplastics are intentionally manufactured small.
4. Secondary microplastics result from breakdown of larger plastics.

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 and 4 only

Q5. Consider the following statements about natural mineral water:

1. It originates from underground aquifers or natural springs.
2. It is artificially enriched with minerals before bottling.
3. It contains naturally occurring minerals like calcium and magnesium.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3