1. With reference to the State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) Report 2025, consider the following statements:

1. Nearly 1.7 billion people live in regions where agricultural productivity is declining due to human-induced land degradation.
2. Agricultural expansion accounts for less than half of global deforestation.
3. India experiences among the highest yield gaps due to land degradation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. The recent sighting of striped hyena in Kali Tiger Reserve is significant because:

• It indicates invasive species spread
• It confirms its presence in dense tropical forests historically
• It suggests habitat range expansion and wildlife corridor connectivity
• It marks the first hyena sighting in India

3. With reference to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in India, consider the following statements:

1. Prevalence is higher in urban areas than rural areas.
2. A significant proportion of COPD cases are non-smoking related.
3. COPD affects only elderly populations above 60 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

4. Gravity Energy Storage primarily stores energy in the form of:

• Chemical energy
• Thermal energy
• Gravitational potential energy
• Kinetic energy

5. Which of the following correctly describes Khangchendzonga National Park?

1. Located in North Sikkim
2. Part of Himalaya Biodiversity Hotspot
3. Contains Zemu Glacier
4. Home to Mount Everest

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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