1. With reference to Assam Rifles, consider the following statements:

1. It was established in 1835 as the Cachar Levy.
2. It functions under the exclusive administrative and operational control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
3. It is responsible for guarding the Indo-Myanmar border.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. With reference to CCUS, consider the following statements:

1. It can capture CO? only from thermal power plants.
2. CO? can be transported via pipelines and ships.
3. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) is a form of CO? utilization.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

3. Quorum sensing in bacteria refers to:

• Genetic mutation due to antibiotics
• Immune evasion mechanism in viruses
• Population-density based regulation of gene expression
• Random gene activation in bacteria

4. Under the US–Bangladesh trade deal, zero-duty access is conditional upon:

• Use of organic cotton only
• Use of US-produced cotton and MMF inputs
• Elimination of labour regulations
• WTO approval

5. Which of the following is a new feature of CPI (Base 2024=100)?

1. Inclusion of rural house rent
2. Inclusion of online prices
3. Increase in basket size to 358 items

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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