19th January 2026

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: The Act defines a child as any person below eighteen years of age, not sixteen.
• Statement 2 is correct: The Act mandates that cases must be disposed of within one year from the date the offence is reported.
• Statement 3 is correct: Aggravated sexual assault includes cases where the victim is mentally ill or the perpetrator is in a position of trust (family member, police, doctor, etc.).

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: It is a U.S.-led strategic initiative for secure silicon supply chains and AI infrastructure.
• Statement 2 is correct: Members include Japan, South Korea (Asia), Netherlands, UK (Europe), Israel, UAE (Middle East), and Australia.
• Statement 3 is correct: It aims to protect sensitive technologies from countries of concern.
• Statement 4 is incorrect: India is not listed as a member country (Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Netherlands, UK, Israel, UAE, Australia).

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: Almost all were formerly under British rule, but not all (e.g., Gabon and Togo joined recently). The statement "all of which were..." is technically too absolute based on the provided text, but more importantly:
• Statement 2 is incorrect: It has no formal constitution or bylaws; members have no legal obligation to one another.
• Statement 3 is correct: Values are outlined in the Commonwealth Charter (2012).
• Statement 4 is incorrect: The Secretariat is based in London, not Geneva.
• Statement 5 is correct: India is the largest member, with nearly 60% of the total population.

Answer: B

(Note: Based on the provided answer key in the text, the answer is B, implying statement 1 might be considered incorrect in the context of the question's specific phrasing, or it's a key error. However, the text says "Womaniya was conceived to address the limited access of women entrepreneurs and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to government markets... aimed at strengthening participation of women-led MSEs". Usually, "All of the above" would fit the text description perfectly. Strictly following the provided text's answer key, the answer is B.)

• Statement 1: Launched in 2019 to enhance participation of women-led MSEs and SHGs.
• Statement 2: Provides direct digital interface, eliminating intermediaries.
• Statement 3: Spurs entrepreneurship by aligning with government selling opportunities.

Explanation:

• Pair 1 is correctly matched: Blue-finned Mahseer is found in the Cauvery River.
• Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: Irrawaddy Dolphins are found in Chilika Lake and coastal areas (e.g., Vishakapatnam harbor), not the Chambal River.
• Pair 3 is correctly matched: Rusty-spotted Cat is found in the Eastern Ghats.