Q1. It was built during the reign of King Narasimhadeva–I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in the 13th century. It is dedicated to Hindu Sun God Surya. It is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also famously referred to as "Black Pagoda."
The above description best describes which of the following temples?

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Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the funding of elections in India:

1. There is no concept of full state funding of elections in India.
2. Corporate funding in India is permitted but only with prior permission of Board of Directors.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q3. Which of the following is a characteristic of retreating monsoon season in India?

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Q4. With reference to the International Seed Treaty, consider the following statements:

1. It was adopted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations during the early 2000s.
2. It is a legally binding instrument to ensure sustainable use and conservation of plant resources.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q5. With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. The export of red sanders from India is restricted, as per the Foreign Trade Policy.
3. It has been listed in the ‘endangered’ category in the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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