[1]. Consider the following statements regarding Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, whose statue was unveiled recently by President Droupadi Murmu:

Statement I: Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das worked for India's freedom, social reform, and the promotion of the Odia language.

Statement II: He was conferred the title "Utkalmani", which means "The Jewel of Odisha."

In respect of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?

[A]. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I.

[B]. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I.

[C]. Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

[D]. Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.

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[2]. With reference to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The Bill makes MSME registration voluntary through a digital platform.
2. It mandates Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to settle MSME procurement invoices through the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only

[B]. 2 only

[C]. Both 1 and 2

[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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[3]. Recently, the PM-PRANAM scheme was in the news. The scheme primarily aims to:

[A]. Increase the consumption of chemical fertilizers

[B]. Encourage States to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers through financial incentives

[C]. Provide free fertilizers to all farmers

[D]. Promote only organic exports from India

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[4]. Recently, the 'One Nation, One Fertilizer' initiative was in the news. Under this initiative, subsidized fertilizers are marketed under which common brand?

[A]. KISAN

[B]. ANNADATA

[C]. KRISHI

[D]. BHARAT

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[5]. Recently, the Himalayan Serow was in the news after being recorded in Himachal Pradesh after two decades. The Himalayan Serow belongs to which of the following groups?

[A]. Goat-antelope

[B]. Deer

[C]. Wild sheep

[D]. Wild cattle

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