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• Consider the following statements regarding the Greater Hog Badger:

  1. It is a nocturnal, burrowing omnivorous mammal.
  2. India is home to all the extant species of hog badgers found worldwide.
  3. It is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3

• Identify the river on the basis of the following information:

  1. It is located in the state of Maharashtra.
  2. It is a tributary of the Bhima River, which is part of the Krishna River system.
  3. It flows mostly to the north of Pune city.

  Select the correct answer from the following:

  • Mula River
  • Mutha River
  • Pavana River
  • Indrayani River

• Consider the following:

  1. Referendum
  2. Initiative
  3. Plebiscite
  4. Recall

  Which of the above are instruments of direct democracy?

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 1, 2 and 4 only
  • 1, 3 and 4 only
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4

• With reference to Bharat Innovates 2026, consider the following statements:

  1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry under the India–France CEO Forum aimed primarily at promoting export-oriented manufacturing startups.
  2. To be eligible, startups must be legally registered in India and Indian founders must hold at least 51% ownership.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2

• You are a District Magistrate. A contractor offers to sponsor a community welfare event on the condition that his company receives favourable consideration in future tenders. What should be your most appropriate course of action?

  • Accept the offer as it benefits the public.
  • Accept the sponsorship but maintain transparency in future tenders.
  • Decline the conditional offer and follow transparent procedures for funding.
  • Accept the offer and withdraw from future tender decisions.