• Solution (c)

Explanation:

• TRIFED is a national-level apex organization functioning under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. Hence Statement 1 is Correct.

Its objective is to ensure the socio-economic development of tribals by marketing and developing their handicrafts, handlooms, and minor forest produce through fair trade and sustainable practices. Hence Statement 2 is Correct.

• Solution (a)

Explanation:

• The first INA was indeed formed by Mohan Singh in 1942 with Japanese assistance after the fall of Singapore. Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.

• Subhas Chandra Bose reorganized the INA in 1943 under the Provisional Government of Free India (Azad Hind Government) and popularized the slogan “Jai Hind.” Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.

• The INA fought alongside the Japanese in the Battles of Imphal and Kohima in 1944 against British colonial forces. Hence Statement 3 is Correct.

• Solution (b)

Explanation:

The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) exhibits a remarkable courtship behavior that is unique among Indian grassland birds. During the breeding season, the male selects open ground and performs a striking display to attract females. It inflates its gular pouch and neck feathers, appearing almost double its size, and produces deep, resonant booming calls that can be heard from a distance. The male walks with a proud, upright posture and spreads its white plumage to enhance visibility.

These displays not only serve to attract females but also to establish dominance among rival males. Unlike migratory or forest-dependent species, the Great Indian Bustard is a resident bird of arid and semi-arid grasslands, relying on camouflage and display behavior for survival and reproduction.

• Solution (a)

Explanation:

• DAY-NRLM seeks to reduce rural poverty by building strong grassroots institutions of the poor, particularly women SHGs, and promoting self-employment and livelihood opportunities. Hence Statement 1 is Correct.

• It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.

• The World Bank has been a key partner in providing both financial and technical assistance since the mission’s launch in 2011. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.

• Solution (d)

Explanation:

• The Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project indeed uses the Talakalale Dam as the upper reservoir and the Gerusoppa Dam as the lower reservoir. Hence Statement 1 is Correct.

• It is engineered to support grid stability by storing surplus renewable power (especially from solar and wind) and releasing it during peak demand, complementing the existing Sharavathi Generating Station for load balancing in the Southern Grid. Hence Statement 2 is Correct.