1. Which of the following statements regarding Karnataka’s State Finance Audit Report 2023-24 are correct?
1. The five ‘guarantee’ schemes accounted for about 15% of Karnataka’s revenue expenditure in 2023-24.
2. The state reported a revenue surplus of ₹9,271 crore in 2023-24.
3. Borrowing increased to ₹63,000 crore, far higher than the previous year.
4. Infrastructure spending rose by ₹5,229 crore in 2023-24 compared to the previous year.

A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 3 only
D) 1, 3, and 4 only

2. With reference to Karnataka’s decision on internal reservation among Scheduled Castes, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Both SC (Right) and SC (Left) groups will receive 6% reservation each.
2. ‘Touchable’ Dalits and nomadic communities will share 5% reservation.
3. The total SC quota in Karnataka now stands at 21%.
4. The Cabinet has decided to issue an ordinance before introducing a bill.

A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 4 only

3. Which of the following statements regarding Karnataka’s renewable energy milestone (August 2024) are correct?
1. Karnataka met 80% of its daily power demand through renewable energy.
2. Solar power was the largest contributor, surpassing wind and hydro.
3. Good rainfall boosted hydropower availability and reduced agricultural electricity demand.
4. Daily power demand in 2024 was lower than in the same period last year.

A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1, 3 and 4 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

4. Which of the following statements regarding the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025 is/are correct?
1. A minister loses office if detained for 30 consecutive days in offences punishable with five years or more.
2. Removal becomes effective from the 31st day of custody.
3. The Bill bars reappointment of ministers after release from custody.
4. The amendment inserts Article 75(5A) to enforce these provisions.

A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, and 3 only

5. Which of the following statements about the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 is/are correct?
1. The Act establishes the National Sports Board, National Sports Tribunal, and National Sports Election Panel.
2. The National Sports Tribunal will have powers equivalent to a civil court.
3. Disputes arising during the Olympic Games will fall under the jurisdiction of the Tribunal.
4. Appeals against Tribunal decisions can only be made in the Supreme Court of India.

A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, and 3 only