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• With reference to the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, consider the following statements:

  1. It is conferred by the Sangeet Natak Akademi to encourage young practitioners in the fields of music, dance, and theatre.
  2. Artists below 40 years of age are eligible for this award.
  3. The award includes a cash prize of ₹25,000, a plaque, and an angavastram.

  How many of the above statements are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • Only three
  • None

• The Solomon Islands, seen in the news recently, is located in:

  • Caribbean Sea
  • South Pacific Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • North Atlantic Ocean

• With reference to the Sukhnag River, consider the following statements:

  1. It flows through the territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
  2. The river originates from the Pir Panjal Range and drains directly into the Chenab River.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Consider the following statements about the ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra’:

  1. It is a WhatsApp-based AI-powered advisory service developed by the Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
  2. It aims to provide farmers with round-the-clock, research-based guidance on oilseed cultivation.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• With reference to Epichlorohydrin, consider the following statements:

  1. Epichlorohydrin occurs naturally in crude petroleum deposits and is extracted commercially through fractional distillation.
  2. Its use is benned in India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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