1. Which of the Following Statements are True regarding Karnataka SEP Commission?
1. The SEP Commission recommends Kannada or mother tongue as the compulsory medium till Class 5, with English as a second language.
2. The proposed school structure is 5+3+3+4, aligning with NEP 2020.
3. The Commission suggests allocating 30% of the state budget to education.
4. The RTE coverage is proposed to be extended from ages 6–14 to ages 4–18.

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

2. Which of the following statements are true regarding lowering of Lake buffers in Karnataka?
1. The proposed amendment keeps the 30-metre buffer for lakes above 100 acres.
2. Telangana follows a 9-metre lake buffer norm.
3. The draft permits roads and sewage plants within buffer zones.
4. The Supreme Court in 2019 increased the buffer zone to 75 metres.

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

3. Which of the following statements are true regarding PM E-DRIVE?
1. PM E-DRIVE was launched in September 2023 to promote EV adoption in India.
2. The scheme has been extended until March 31, 2028, with ₹10,900 crore allocated for the extension.
3. Only e-2 wheelers and e-3 wheelers are eligible for the scheme’s benefits.
4. Benefits are available only to EVs equipped with advanced batteries.

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

4. Which of the Following Statements are True regarding MERITE scheme?
1. MERITE is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at improving technical education.
2. The scheme has a total outlay of ₹4,200 crore, fully funded by the Central Government.
3. It will support 275 government and government-aided technical institutions.
4. One of its goals is to improve employability through skill-oriented education.

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

5. Which of the following statements are true regarding accident deaths in India?
1. National highways constitute about 2% of India’s road network but account for over 30% of accident deaths.
2. In 2025 (Jan–Jun), accident deaths on NHs exceeded 60% of 2024’s NH fatalities.
3. The Brasilia Declaration commits India to halving road accident deaths by 2030.
4. Road engineering flaws are identified as a major cause of accidents.

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