With reference to the World Bank Q1 2026 Food Security Update, consider the following statements: 1. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are projected to trigger severe spikes in global fertilizer and agrifood prices. 2. The report projects that climate shocks and conflict could push an additional 45 million people into acute hunger by mid-2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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C. Both 1 and 2 — Statement 1 is correct as the World Bank report warns that Middle East conflicts and Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions threaten global fertilizer and agrifood supply chains. Statement 2 is correct because the report projects an additional 45 million people could face acute hunger by mid-2026 due to compounding climate and conflict shocks, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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