1. The Guryul Ravine fossil site, recently in news, is significant because:

• It is the oldest known site of early human settlements in South Asia
• It preserves evidence of the asteroid impact that led to dinosaur extinction
• It has strata evidencing the Permian–Triassic mass extinction
• It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for fossil preservation

2. Which of the following statements about the Cy-TB test are correct?

1. It is a blood-based diagnostic test for active tuberculosis.
2. It uses TB-specific antigens like ESAT-6 and CFP-10.
3. It is more cost-effective than the IGRA test.
4. It can be used to diagnose both latent and active TB.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

3. Consider the following statements about the Hatti Tribe:

1. They reside in the basins of the Giri and Tons rivers.
2. They follow a traditional council system called “Khumbli.”
3. The Hattis in Uttarakhand were granted Scheduled Tribe status in 2023.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

4. Which of the following are true about the Bima Sakhi Yojana?

1. It is implemented by LIC and the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2. It provides rural women a stipend and commission as LIC agents.
3. Women already working as LIC agents are eligible for the scheme.
4. The program promotes financial inclusion and women’s empowerment.

Select the correct answer:

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

5. The Meri Panchayat App recently won the WSIS+20 Champion Award. Which of the following correctly explains its objective?

• Digital delivery of rural healthcare services
• Monitoring school attendance in tribal belts
• Enabling participatory digital governance in Panchayats
• Creating digital land records in urban areas