1. Which of the following statements are true regarding Karnataka Quantum Mission?
1. Karnataka plans to invest ₹2,000 crore in its Quantum Mission.
2. The mission includes establishing a Q-City near Bengaluru.
3. One pillar of the roadmap is infrastructure creation, including India’s first Quantum Hardware Park.
4. The mission aims to generate over 10,000 high-skilled jobs by 2035.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2, 3, and 4
C) Only 1, 3, and 4
D) All statements are true
2. Which of the following statements are true regarding Blackbuck study in Jayamangali reserve in Karnataka?
1. Most blackbucks were sighted inside the JBCR core zone.
2. The study recommends restoring open grasslands using native grasses.
3. Blackbuck habitats outside the reserve are more suitable than those inside.
4. Blackbucks are listed as Schedule I under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 1, 3, and 4
C) Only 2, 3, and 4
D) All statements are true
3. Which of the following statements are true regarding Vijay Bhaskar committee recommendations on agri universities in Karnataka ?
1. The committee recommends merging agriculture and horticulture universities into multidisciplinary institutions.
2. The unified university will be placed under the Department of Animal Husbandry.
3. One goal is to promote Integrated Farming Systems for efficient resource use.
4. There was no opposition to the proposed merger.
A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 1, 3, and 4
C) Only 2, 3, and 4
D) All statements are true
4. Which of the following statements are true regarding Karnataka Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF)?
1. The ANTF is supervised by DG & IGP M A Saleem.
2. The task force is modeled after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
3. Officers in the ANTF are drawn from the Anti-Naxal Force.
4. The task force will not handle cyber-related narcotics crimes.
A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 1, 3, and 4
C) Only 2, 3, and 4
D) All statements are true
5. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Rhisotope Project?
1. The project involves injecting radioactive isotopes into rhino horns to deter poaching.
2. The isotopes are lethal to rhinos but help customs detect smuggling.
3. The project is led by the University of Cape Town.
4. Treated horns can trigger global nuclear security systems.
A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 1, 3, and 4
C) Only 2, 3, and 4
D) Only 1 and 4
6. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Grassland Bird Census in Kaziranga National Park (2025)?
1. The census recorded 43 grassland-obligate bird species, including the Critically Endangered Bengal Florican.
2. Passive acoustic monitoring and AI tools were used to identify bird species during the breeding season.
3. A breeding colony of the Vulnerable Swamp Francolin with over 85 nests was discovered.
4. The census showed that Kaziranga’s grassland bird diversity is comparable to that of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 1, 3, and 4
C) Only 2 and 4
D) Only 1 and 4
7. Which of the following statements are true regarding earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula?
1. The 2025 Kamchatka earthquake had a magnitude of 8.8.
2. It was the strongest earthquake ever recorded globally.
3. The tsunami waves reached approximately 5 feet in Hawaii.
4. The quake occurred outside the Pacific Ring of Fire.
A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 1, 3, and 4
C) Only 2 and 4
D) Only 1 and 4
8. Which of the following statements are true regarding the conservation of Darwin’s frog?
1. Southern Darwin’s frog is critically endangered, while the northern species is extinct.
2. The chytrid fungus caused a 90% population decline in Tantauco Park in 2023.
3. Male Darwin’s frogs are known for brooding tadpoles in their vocal sacs.
4. Ex-situ conservation has shown success through breeding froglets in London Zoo.
A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 1, 3, and 4
C) Only 2, 3, and 4
D) Only 1 and 4
9. Which of the following statements are true?”
1. The Krasheninnikov Volcano erupted in 2025 for the second time in recorded history.
2. Its ash plume reached an altitude of 20,000 feet, posing a threat to aviation.
3. The volcano is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire and is a stratovolcano.
4. The eruption may have been triggered by a recent magnitude 8.8 earthquake nearby.
A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 1, 3, and 4
C) Only 2, 3, and 4
D) Only 1 and 4
10. Which of the following statements are true regarding the return of the Piprahwa gems to India?
1. The Piprahwa relics were discovered in 1898 by an Indian archaeologist.
2. The gemstones were returned from Thailand by the King himself.
3. The relics will be displayed at the National Museum, New Delhi.
4. The collection was acquired by industrialist Pirojsha Godrej.
A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 1, 3, and 4
C) Only 3, and 4
D) Only 1 and 4
