6th December 2025

Consider the following statements regarding the High-Density Network (HDN) of Indian Railways — 

1. The HDN comprises passenger–freight corridors where train operations are running beyondoptimalcapacity, leading to congestion and reduced efficiency. 
2. As per data, over 95% of the HDN routesoperateabove the optimal capacity threshold of 70–80%. 
3. In comparison to the entire Indian Railways network, the HDN has a significantly higher proportion of sectionsoperatingat above 150% utilisation. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

With reference to the High-Density Network (HDN) of Indian Railways, consider the following statements - 

1. The HDN accounts forroughly 16%of the total route-kilometers of Indian Railways, but carries a disproportionately high share of traffic. 
2. TheKarjat–Lonavala section of the Mumbai–Chennai corridoroperates at 167% capacity, which is an example of a section running at over 150% utilisation. 
3. According to the National Rail Plan (2051),the majority ofthe entire Indian Railways network operates below 100% capacity utilisation. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

Consider the following statements regarding the Assam Accord (1985) - 

1. It established 1st January 1966 as the single cut-off date for the detection and deportation of all foreigners in Assam.
2. Individuals who entered Assam between 1st January1966and 24th March 1971 were to be disenfranchised for a period of ten years from their detection. 
3. It promises constitutional safeguards to protect the cultural and linguistic identity of the Assamese people.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

With reference to the Assam Accord, which one of the following statements is NOT correct? 

Consider the following statements regarding World Soil Day (WSD) - 

1. It was officially declared by the United Nations GeneralAssemblyand the first celebration took place in the same year of its declaration. 
2. The theme for 2025 is “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities,” which aims to shift focus towards the sustainable management of urban soils.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?