[Mission 2024] QUED ( Questions from Editorials ) 18 May 2024

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Introducing QUED – Questions from Editorials, an innovative initiative from InsightsIAS. Considering the significant number of questions in previous UPSC Prelims from editorials, practicing MCQs from this perspective can provide an extra edge. While we cover important editorials separately in our Editorial Section and SECURE Initiative, adding QUED to your daily MCQ practice alongside Static Quiz, Current Affairs Quiz, and InstaDART can be crucial for better performance. We recommend utilizing this initiative to enhance your preparation, with 5 MCQs posted daily at 11 am from Monday to Saturday on our website under the QUIZ menu. Best of luck! 🙂

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements. The GI tag is a form of legal protection for the intellectual property associated with the product. Products with GI tags receive financial support from NABARD for marketing and exporting. Products with GI tags receive free exhibition space at events organized by the Railways and Airport Authority. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) Benefits of getting GI Tag: The GI tag is a form of legal protection for the intellectual property associated with the product. Additionally, products with GI tags receive special attention from the Indian government, such as free exhibition space at events organized by the Railways and Airport Authority, allowances for participation in international exhibitions, and financial support from NABARD for marketing and exporting. Sahul refers to the landmass that existed during the last glacial maximum when the sea levels were lower, connecting present-day Australia, New Guinea, and Tasmania into a single landmass. This land bridge facilitated human migration and the spread of flora and fauna between these regions. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/16/sahul/ Incorrect Solution: d) Benefits of getting GI Tag: The GI tag is a form of legal protection for the intellectual property associated with the product. Additionally, products with GI tags receive special attention from the Indian government, such as free exhibition space at events organized by the Railways and Airport Authority, allowances for participation in international exhibitions, and financial support from NABARD for marketing and exporting. Sahul refers to the landmass that existed during the last glacial maximum when the sea levels were lower, connecting present-day Australia, New Guinea, and Tasmania into a single landmass. This land bridge facilitated human migration and the spread of flora and fauna between these regions. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/16/sahul/

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The GI tag is a form of legal protection for the intellectual property associated with the product.

• Products with GI tags receive financial support from NABARD for marketing and exporting.

• Products with GI tags receive free exhibition space at events organized by the Railways and Airport Authority.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: d)

Benefits of getting GI Tag:

• The GI tag is a form of legal protection for the intellectual property associated with the product.

• Additionally, products with GI tags receive special attention from the Indian government, such as free exhibition space at events organized by the Railways and Airport Authority, allowances for participation in international exhibitions, and financial support from NABARD for marketing and exporting.

• Sahul refers to the landmass that existed during the last glacial maximum when the sea levels were lower, connecting present-day Australia, New Guinea, and Tasmania into a single landmass. This land bridge facilitated human migration and the spread of flora and fauna between these regions.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/16/sahul/

Solution: d)

Benefits of getting GI Tag:

• The GI tag is a form of legal protection for the intellectual property associated with the product.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/16/sahul/

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Wildlife Crime Control Bureau. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory body under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change that is especially meant to combat organised wildlife crime in the country. It assists and advises the customs authorities in the inspection of the consignments of flora and fauna. It is headed by the Prime Minister of India. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. In India, apart from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory body under the Ministry that is especially meant to combat organised wildlife crime in the country. It assists and advises the customs authorities in the inspection of the consignments of flora and fauna as per the provisions of the Wild Life Protection Act of 1972, CITES and the export and import policy governing items. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. In India, apart from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory body under the Ministry that is especially meant to combat organised wildlife crime in the country. It assists and advises the customs authorities in the inspection of the consignments of flora and fauna as per the provisions of the Wild Life Protection Act of 1972, CITES and the export and import policy governing items.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.

• Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory body under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change that is especially meant to combat organised wildlife crime in the country.

• It assists and advises the customs authorities in the inspection of the consignments of flora and fauna.

• It is headed by the Prime Minister of India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

In India, apart from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory body under the Ministry that is especially meant to combat organised wildlife crime in the country. It assists and advises the customs authorities in the inspection of the consignments of flora and fauna as per the provisions of the Wild Life Protection Act of 1972, CITES and the export and import policy governing items.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Muons. Muons are subatomic particles raining from space. They can travel through hundreds of metres of rock or other matter before getting decayed into electrons. They are created when the particles in Earth’s atmosphere collide with cosmic rays. They are highly unstable and exist for only few microseconds. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: d) Muons are subatomic particles raining from space. They are created when the particles in Earth’s atmosphere collide with cosmic rays — clusters of high-energy particles that move through space at just below the speed of light. According to Scientific American magazine, “about 10,000 muons reach every square metre of the Earth’s surface a minute”. These particles resemble electrons but are 207 times as massive. Therefore, they are sometimes called “fat electrons”. Because muons are so heavy, they can travel through hundreds of metres of rock or other matter before getting absorbed or decaying into electrons and neutrinos. In comparison, electrons can penetrate through only a few centimetres. Muons are highly unstable and exist for just 2.2 microseconds. Incorrect Solution: d) Muons are subatomic particles raining from space. They are created when the particles in Earth’s atmosphere collide with cosmic rays — clusters of high-energy particles that move through space at just below the speed of light. According to Scientific American magazine, “about 10,000 muons reach every square metre of the Earth’s surface a minute”. These particles resemble electrons but are 207 times as massive. Therefore, they are sometimes called “fat electrons”. Because muons are so heavy, they can travel through hundreds of metres of rock or other matter before getting absorbed or decaying into electrons and neutrinos. In comparison, electrons can penetrate through only a few centimetres. Muons are highly unstable and exist for just 2.2 microseconds. Context: The US has warned of potential sanctions following India’s signing of a 10-year contract with Iran to operate the Chabahar port. Chabahar port is located in Iran, not Iraq (S1 is incorrect). While India has invested significantly in the development of the Chabahar port, it is not solely operated by India (S2 is incorrect). The strategic importance of Chabahar lies in its role as a gateway for trade to Afghanistan and Central Asia, providing an alternative route that bypasses Pakistan. Chabahar port is primarily a commercial port, and its main purpose is trade, not military activities (S3 is incorrect). Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/16/chabahar-port-5/

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Muons.

• Muons are subatomic particles raining from space.

• They can travel through hundreds of metres of rock or other matter before getting decayed into electrons.

• They are created when the particles in Earth’s atmosphere collide with cosmic rays.

• They are highly unstable and exist for only few microseconds.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: d)

Muons are subatomic particles raining from space. They are created when the particles in Earth’s atmosphere collide with cosmic rays — clusters of high-energy particles that move through space at just below the speed of light. According to Scientific American magazine, “about 10,000 muons reach every square metre of the Earth’s surface a minute”.

These particles resemble electrons but are 207 times as massive. Therefore, they are sometimes called “fat electrons”. Because muons are so heavy, they can travel through hundreds of metres of rock or other matter before getting absorbed or decaying into electrons and neutrinos. In comparison, electrons can penetrate through only a few centimetres. Muons are highly unstable and exist for just 2.2 microseconds.

Solution: d)

• Context: The US has warned of potential sanctions following India’s signing of a 10-year contract with Iran to operate the Chabahar port.

• Chabahar port is located in Iran, not Iraq (S1 is incorrect). While India has invested significantly in the development of the Chabahar port, it is not solely operated by India (S2 is incorrect). The strategic importance of Chabahar lies in its role as a gateway for trade to Afghanistan and Central Asia, providing an alternative route that bypasses Pakistan. Chabahar port is primarily a commercial port, and its main purpose is trade, not military activities (S3 is incorrect).

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/16/chabahar-port-5/

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. The mantle is a thick layer of solid rock sandwiched between the Earth’s upper crust and lower core. The viscosity of the rocks in the transition zone between the upper and the lower mantle determines whether a plate sinks below another one through it. Mantle makes up the largest part of Earth. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: d) The mantle — a 2,900 km thick layer of solid rock sandwiched between the Earth’s upper crust and lower core. The mantle makes up the largest part of Earth. The mantle’s viscous properties govern convection — the transfer of heat between areas of different temperatures. This enables plate tectonics. Mantle convection results in the transport of rocks and heat. The viscosity of the rocks in the transition zone between the upper and the lower mantle determines whether a plate sinks below another one (subduction) through it. Incorrect Solution: d) The mantle — a 2,900 km thick layer of solid rock sandwiched between the Earth’s upper crust and lower core. The mantle makes up the largest part of Earth. The mantle’s viscous properties govern convection — the transfer of heat between areas of different temperatures. This enables plate tectonics. Mantle convection results in the transport of rocks and heat. The viscosity of the rocks in the transition zone between the upper and the lower mantle determines whether a plate sinks below another one (subduction) through it.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The mantle is a thick layer of solid rock sandwiched between the Earth’s upper crust and lower core.

• The viscosity of the rocks in the transition zone between the upper and the lower mantle determines whether a plate sinks below another one through it.

• Mantle makes up the largest part of Earth.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: d)

The mantle — a 2,900 km thick layer of solid rock sandwiched between the Earth’s upper crust and lower core.

The mantle makes up the largest part of Earth.

The mantle’s viscous properties govern convection — the transfer of heat between areas of different temperatures. This enables plate tectonics.

Mantle convection results in the transport of rocks and heat.

The viscosity of the rocks in the transition zone between the upper and the lower mantle determines whether a plate sinks below another one (subduction) through it.

Solution: d)

The mantle — a 2,900 km thick layer of solid rock sandwiched between the Earth’s upper crust and lower core.

The mantle makes up the largest part of Earth.

The mantle’s viscous properties govern convection — the transfer of heat between areas of different temperatures. This enables plate tectonics.

Mantle convection results in the transport of rocks and heat.

The viscosity of the rocks in the transition zone between the upper and the lower mantle determines whether a plate sinks below another one (subduction) through it.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of fisheries sector in India. The Central government bears the project cost and States/ Union Territories share the cost of sub-components of the scheme. It is implemented in all States/Union Territories, as a part of AatmaNirbhar Bharat Package. Ornamental fish cultivation is kept out of the focus under PMMSY. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Solution: c) Statement 4 is incorrect. The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of fisheries sector in the country for its implementation during a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 in all States/Union Territories, as a part of AatmaNirbhar Bharat Package. PMMSY is designed to address critical gaps in fish production and productivity, quality, technology, post-harvest infrastructure and management, modernization and strengthening of value chain, traceability, establishing a robust fisheries management framework and fishers’ welfare. While aiming to consolidate the achievements of Blue Revolution Scheme, PMMSY envisages many new interventions such as fishing vessel insurance, support for new/up-gradation of fishing vessels/boats, Bio-toilets, Aquaculture in saline/alkaline areas, Sagar Mitras, FFPOs/Cs, Nucleus Breeding Centres, Fisheries and Aquaculture start-ups, Incubators, Integrated Aqua parks, Integrated coastal fishing villages development, Aquatic Laboratories Network and Extension Services, Traceability, Certification and Accreditation, RAS, Biofloc & Cage Culture, E-Trading/Marketing, Fisheries Management Plans, etc. PMMSY scheme primarily focuses on adopting ‘Cluster or Area based approaches’ and creation of Fisheries clusters through backward and forward linkages. Special focus will be given for employment generation activities such as seaweed and ornamental fish cultivation. It emphasizes on interventions for quality brood, seed and feed, special focus on species diversification, critical infrastructure, marketing networks etc. Incorrect Solution: c) Statement 4 is incorrect. The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of fisheries sector in the country for its implementation during a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 in all States/Union Territories, as a part of AatmaNirbhar Bharat Package. PMMSY is designed to address critical gaps in fish production and productivity, quality, technology, post-harvest infrastructure and management, modernization and strengthening of value chain, traceability, establishing a robust fisheries management framework and fishers’ welfare. While aiming to consolidate the achievements of Blue Revolution Scheme, PMMSY envisages many new interventions such as fishing vessel insurance, support for new/up-gradation of fishing vessels/boats, Bio-toilets, Aquaculture in saline/alkaline areas, Sagar Mitras, FFPOs/Cs, Nucleus Breeding Centres, Fisheries and Aquaculture start-ups, Incubators, Integrated Aqua parks, Integrated coastal fishing villages development, Aquatic Laboratories Network and Extension Services, Traceability, Certification and Accreditation, RAS, Biofloc & Cage Culture, E-Trading/Marketing, Fisheries Management Plans, etc. PMMSY scheme primarily focuses on adopting ‘Cluster or Area based approaches’ and creation of Fisheries clusters through backward and forward linkages. Special focus will be given for employment generation activities such as seaweed and ornamental fish cultivation. It emphasizes on interventions for quality brood, seed and feed, special focus on species diversification, critical infrastructure, marketing networks etc.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

• The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of fisheries sector in India.

• The Central government bears the project cost and States/ Union Territories share the cost of sub-components of the scheme.

• It is implemented in all States/Union Territories, as a part of AatmaNirbhar Bharat Package.

• Ornamental fish cultivation is kept out of the focus under PMMSY.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) Only three

• (d) All four

Solution: c)

Statement 4 is incorrect.

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of fisheries sector in the country for its implementation during a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 in all States/Union Territories, as a part of AatmaNirbhar Bharat Package.

PMMSY is designed to address critical gaps in fish production and productivity, quality, technology, post-harvest infrastructure and management, modernization and strengthening of value chain, traceability, establishing a robust fisheries management framework and fishers’ welfare. While aiming to consolidate the achievements of Blue Revolution Scheme, PMMSY envisages many new interventions such as fishing vessel insurance, support for new/up-gradation of fishing vessels/boats, Bio-toilets, Aquaculture in saline/alkaline areas, Sagar Mitras, FFPOs/Cs, Nucleus Breeding Centres, Fisheries and Aquaculture start-ups, Incubators, Integrated Aqua parks, Integrated coastal fishing villages development, Aquatic Laboratories Network and Extension Services, Traceability, Certification and Accreditation, RAS, Biofloc & Cage Culture, E-Trading/Marketing, Fisheries Management Plans, etc.

PMMSY scheme primarily focuses on adopting ‘Cluster or Area based approaches’ and creation of Fisheries clusters through backward and forward linkages. Special focus will be given for employment generation activities such as seaweed and ornamental fish cultivation. It emphasizes on interventions for quality brood, seed and feed, special focus on species diversification, critical infrastructure, marketing networks etc.

Solution: c)

Statement 4 is incorrect.

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