1. Which of the following correctly describes the Sakurajima Volcano?

• It is a shield volcano located in central Japan.
• It is formed on a divergent plate boundary and emits basaltic lava.
• It is a stratovolcano located on a convergent plate boundary and emits andesitic lava.
• It is an extinct volcano with no recorded activity in recent history.

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):

1. The UPSC was established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution.
2. The members of UPSC are appointed by the President and can be removed by the Prime Minister.
3. The UPSC Chairman is eligible for further government employment after tenure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2, and 3

3. Which of the following statements about the Chenchu tribe is/are correct?

1. They primarily inhabit the Western Ghats and are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
2. They practice a forest-based subsistence lifestyle and hold traditional rights in the Srisailam Temple.
3. Their settlements, known as "Penta", are structured in nuclear family clusters with a male head.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

• 2 only
• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

4. With reference to the Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve, consider the following statements:

1. It is located in the cold desert ecosystem of the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh.
2. It has been declared under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
3. It serves as a wildlife corridor between Kibber and Chandratal Wildlife Sanctuaries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

5. Which of the following are major challenges affecting India’s agricultural export performance?

1. Limited access due to exclusion from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
2. Excessive emphasis on processed and branded agri-goods
3. Inadequate export logistics in landlocked states
4. Strict compliance with Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) standards in importing countries

Select the correct answer using the code below:

• 1, 2 and 3
• 1, 3 and 4
• 2 and 4 only
• 1, 2, 3 and 4