Which of the following is not a consequence of the Lanthanoid contraction?

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: In the Lanthanoids,the formation of $Ce^{+4}$ is favoured by its noble gas configuration.
Statement $II$: $Ce^{+4}$ is a strong oxidant reverting to the common $+3$ state.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks given below:
$(i)$ Neptunium and Plutonium are obtained from ............ .
$(ii)$ Lanthanoid series and Actinoid series are known as ............ .
$(iii)$ The main energy level of an atom is called ............ .
$(iv)$ Elements that possess both metallic and non-metallic properties are called ............ .

State the $E^o$ values of lanthanoids and provide their reactions with the following: $(i)$ $H_2$,$(ii)$ Carbon,$(iii)$ Dilute acid,$(iv)$ Halogens,$(v)$ $O_2$,and $(vi)$ $H_2O$.

Which is the correct order of ionic sizes $(At. \, No. : Ce = 58, Sn = 50, Yb = 70, Lu = 71)$?

Which lanthanoid from the following has the highest first ionisation enthalpy $(IE_1)$?