23 JULY 2025

23 JULY 2025

1. Which of the following statements are true regarding the ‘Bhasha Neeti’ being drafted by KDA?
1. The policy focuses only on promoting the Kannada language.
2. It aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
3. It aims to preserve all 230 languages spoken in Karnataka.
4. Implementation of NEP’s language goals is already complete in Karnataka.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1 and 4
D) Only 2, 3, and 4
2. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The floating solar panel project in Karnataka aims to generate 1,000 MW of renewable energy.
2. Experts suggest using nutrient-rich and Category E lakes for solar panel installations.
3. One of the concerns is reduced sunlight penetration affecting aquatic food chains.
4. The project is being implemented solely by the Renewable Energy Department.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 4
C) Only 2 and 3
D) Only 2, 3, and 4
3. Which of the following statements about the new Karnataka Devadasi Bill are true?
1. The bill proposes recognition of Devadasis’ children as legitimate with inheritance rights.
2. It removes the need to mention the father’s name in official documents like Aadhaar and PAN.
3. The burden of proving paternity lies solely with the mother.
4. The bill includes stricter punishment for abetting the dedication of Devadasis.
A) 1, 2, and 4 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
4. Which of the following statements about the Vice-President’s resignation and re-election are true?
1. Jagdeep Dhankhar is the first Vice-President of India to resign mid-term.
2. The Constitution provides for an acting Vice-President in case of vacancy.
3. The newly elected Vice-President will serve only the remaining term of Dhankhar.
4. The Vice-President is elected by both Houses of Parliament through a secret ballot.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 3 and 4 only
C) 4 only
D) All of the above
5. Which of the following statements are true regarding recent survey on Indian birds?
1. The study included both diurnal and nocturnal bird species.
2. Black-capped kingfisher has shown the highest decline among winter migrants.
3. Habitat loss in grasslands, scrublands, and wetlands has had minimal impact on bird populations.
4. The study used citizen-science data analysed using scientific frameworks.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1 and 4
D) Only 2 and 4