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• With reference to the Employees’ Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 2026, consider the following statements:

  1. The scheme consolidates EPF partial withdrawals into three broad categories-essential needs, housing needs, and special circumstances.
  2. The mandatory provident fund contribution rate of both employer and employee has been increased from 12% to 14%.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• The Transcaspian marinka recently seen in the news, is a:

  • Aquatic plant
  • Freshwater turtle
  • Freshwater turtle
  • Freshwater fish

• Consider the following description:

  1. It is a carnivorous mammal native to the Indian subcontinent.
  2. It prefers open grasslands, thorn scrub, semi-desert and arid habitats.
  3. It is known for forming lifelong monogamous pairs.
  4. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

  The above description refers to which one of the following species?

  • Golden Jackal
  • Indian Wolf
  • Bengal Fox
  • Striped Hyena

• With reference to the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), consider the following statements:

  1. It is an advisory body under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
  2. Its headquarters is located in Hyderabad.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• With reference to the Pandya Dynasty, consider the following statements:

  1. It was one of the three ancient Tamil dynasties known as the Three Crowned Kings of Tamilakam.
  2. The Pandya rulers established their first capital at Madurai and later shifted it to Korkai.
  3. The fish was the royal symbol of the Pandya Dynasty.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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