1. With reference to PerumbiduguMutharaiyar II, consider the following statements:

1. He was a feudatory of the Pallavas who later exercised near-sovereign authority.
2. He was contemporaneous with Pallava king Nandivarman.
3. He belonged to the Chola dynasty and defeated the Pallavas at Kanchipuram.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

2. The Dandami Maria tribe is correctly associated with which of the following?

1. Bastar region
2. Gond ethnic tradition
3. Matrilineal descent system
4. Ghotul institution

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

3. The proposed “mandatory blanket license” under India’s AI–copyright reform implies:

• AI developers must negotiate individually with every copyright owner
• Copyright holders can block AI training use of their works
• AI developers can use lawfully accessed works without individual permissions
• AI training will fall automatically under fair dealing

4. With reference to the Black-capped capuchin monkey, consider the following:

1. It is native to the Amazon Basin
2. It is nocturnal and terrestrial
3. It plays a role in seed dispersal
4. It is listed as Endangered by IUCN

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

5. With reference to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), consider the following statements:

1. It was established under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001
2. It functions under the Ministry of Power
3. Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme continues alongside CCTS

Which of the statements are correct?

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