1. Which of the following are characteristic features of the Eustoma flower?

1. Rose-like blooms and long vase life
2. Grows best in shaded, waterlogged conditions
3. Available in multiple colours, including white, pink, purple, and blue
4. Naturally adapted to high-altitude alpine zones

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

2. With reference to the “AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap” recently launched by NITI Aayog, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to accelerate India’s adoption of Artificial Intelligence across industries for productivity and innovation.
2. It focuses on transforming India’s R&D ecosystem through Generative AI.
3. It has been jointly launched by the Finance Minister and the Minister of Electronics & IT.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

3. With reference to “Aquamonitrix”, recently in news, consider the following statements:

1. It is a portable ion chromatograph designed for real-time water quality analysis.
2. It can simultaneously detect nitrite and nitrate levels in water bodies.
3. It has been developed jointly by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and the CSIR-NIO.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

4. With reference to “Eustoma”, recently in news, consider the following statements:

1. Eustoma, commonly known as Lisianthus, is a high-value cut flower crop.
2. It is native to the arid regions of North America.
3. In India, it is cultivated mainly in temperate zones of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

5. Consider the following statements about Exercise Pacific Angel 2025:

1. It was led by the Indian Air Force in coordination with ASEAN nations.
2. It included aeromedical evacuation drills and engineering support operations.
3. It aimed to strengthen multilateral disaster response capacity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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