1. With reference to the Golden Jackal (Canis aureus), consider the following statements:

1. It is primarily a carnivore that avoids scavenging near human settlements.
2. It is found only in India and Sri Lanka.
3. In India, it is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. The Gavri Festival, recently seen in news, is associated with which of the following communities and states?

• Santhals – Jharkhand
• Bhils – Rajasthan
• Gonds – Chhattisgarh
• Todas – Tamil Nadu

3. With reference to the SOFI 2025 report, consider the following statements:

1. It is released annually by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO.
2. The report primarily tracks progress on SDG 3.
3. In 2024, Asia had the highest number of undernourished people globally.

Which of the statements are correct?

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

4. Consider the following statements about Paithani sarees:

1. They originated in the town of Paithan on the Godavari River.
2. They are woven using power looms with synthetic dyes.
3. The sarees are recognized with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

5. Operation Mahadev, recently in the news, is associated with:

• Coastal security surveillance
• Rescue operations during natural disasters
• Counter-terror operation in Jammu & Kashmir
• Anti-narcotics drive in the Northeast