1. Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding Asian Giant Tortoise rewilding project in Nagaland?
1. The Asian Giant Tortoise is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
2. The rewilding project in Nagaland is conducted in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India.
3. Naga youths participate as “Tortoise Guardians” to monitor and protect the tortoises.
4. The rewilding process involves the immediate release of tortoises without adaptation.

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

2. Which of the following statements are true regarding electric vehicles in India?
1. India reached over 30% EV penetration in 2024, meeting its 2030 target ahead of time.
2. The India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) assesses states on EV adoption, charging readiness, and innovation.
3. Long-haul electric trucks have shown strong market presence in India.
4. Delhi and Karnataka are among the top performers in India’s EV progress.

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

3. Which of the following statements are true Lancet report on plastic pollution?
1. The Lancet report estimates annual health-related economic losses due to plastics at over $1.5 trillion.
2. Micro- and nanoplastics have been found in human blood, breastmilk, and brain tissues.
3. The Global Plastics Treaty negotiations are in their 3rd round, held in New York.
4. The Lancet Countdown on Health and Plastics is modeled after the Global Biodiversity Framework.

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

4. Which of the following statements are true regarding recent survey on elephant deaths on rail tracks since 2009?
1. The joint survey covered 127 railway stretches across 14 states.
2. Karnataka has the second-highest wild elephant population in India.
3. 705 mitigation structures were proposed for 77 critical stretches.
4. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are fully implemented across 1,158 km.

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

5. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Bio-fortification is the process of adding nutrients during food processing.
2. Iron-rich potatoes are being developed by the International Potato Center, headquartered in Kenya.
3. India’s first iron-rich potato variety has been released nationwide.
4. A new CIP regional centre is being set up in Agra, India’s potato belt.

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