1. With reference to the revised guidelines of the National Horticulture Board, consider the following statements:

1. The definition of “family” has been expanded beyond husband, wife and dependent minor children.
2. Assistance received by one family member is treated as assistance received by the entire family.
3. The one-family–one-subsidy restriction applies only to individual applicants and excludes companies and partnership firms.

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. With reference to bacteriophages, which one of the following is correct?

• They are bacteria that infect viruses.
• They are viruses that selectively infect and destroy bacteria.
• They are fungi used to treat bacterial infections.
• They are synthetic antibodies that target bacteria.

3. Which one of the following best describes regenerative agriculture?

• Maximising agricultural output primarily through chemical inputs
• Replacing all farm machinery with manual agricultural operations
• Restoring ecological functions of agricultural systems while improving long-term productivity and resilience
• Restricting agriculture exclusively to rainfed areas

4. Which one of the following features is characteristic of sea urchins?

• Bilateral symmetry and chitinous exoskeleton
• Pentaradial symmetry and calcareous internal skeleton
• Radial symmetry and silica-based skeleton
• Bilateral symmetry and calcium carbonate shell

5. According to the NCCR assessment mentioned in the material, which district had the highest proportion of coastline under erosion among the following?

• Puri
• Balasore
• Kendrapara
• Jagatsinghpur