1. With reference to the Jhumoir (Jhumur) dance, consider the following statements:

1. It is traditionally performed by the tea tribe community of Assam.
2. The dance form has its roots in the Sadan ethnolinguistic group from the Chotanagpur plateau.
3. Jhumur is a classical dance form recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
4. The dance is associated with harvest celebrations like Tushu Puja and Karam Puja.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

2. Which of the following agencies is responsible for the implementation of the Electronic Personnel License (EPL) in India?

• Airports Authority of India (AAI)
• Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
• Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY)
• NITI Aayog

3. Consider the following rhino species and their correct IUCN status:

Rhino Species                                                                   IUCN Status

Indian Rhinoceros (R. unicornis)                     Vulnerable

Northern White Rhino                                        Critically Endangered

Southern White Rhino                                         Near Threatened

Which of the above are correctly matched?

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

4. The Department of Biotechnology “Twinning R&D Programme” is aimed at:

• Developing twin biotech hubs in each North Eastern state.
• Facilitating collaborative research between NER institutions and national research institutes.
• Funding startups that work on twin-use (civil-military) biotechnology applications.
• Connecting senior citizens to biotech-related healthcare innovations.

5. Which of the following indicators is NOT a component of the QPE Index?

• Capital Outlay to GDP Ratio
• Revenue Expenditure to Capital Outlay Ratio
• Development Expenditure to GDP Ratio
• Government Debt to GDP Ratio