UPSC Editorials Quiz : 1 August 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Match the following terms associated with Chola administration and economy with their correct description and domain. List-I (Term) List-II (Description) List-III (Domain) 1. Ur A. An assembly of Brahmin landowners i. Commerce 2. Manigramam B. A local village assembly ii. Administration 3. Sabha C. A prominent merchant guild iii. Judiciary Select the correct matching: (a) 1-B-i, 2-A-ii, 3-C-iii (b) 1-A-ii, 2-B-iii, 3-C-i (c) 1-B-ii, 2-C-i, 3-A-ii (d) 1-C-ii, 2-A-i, 3-B-iii Correct Solution: C Ur (1) was a general assembly found in non-Brahmin villages. It was a local village assembly (B) primarily concerned with local governance and land management, making its domain Administration (ii). Manigramam (2) was one of the most significant and powerful merchant guilds during the Chola period, alongside others like the Ayyavole 500. It was a merchant guild (C) that was deeply involved in both domestic and extensive overseas trade, placing its domain squarely in Commerce (i). Sabha (3), also known as Mahasabha, was a more formal and exclusive assembly found in agraharas or villages granted to Brahmins. It was an assembly of Brahmin landowners (A). Like the Ur, its functions were related to local governance, as detailed in the Uthiramerur inscriptions, making its domain Administration (ii). Incorrect Solution: C Ur (1) was a general assembly found in non-Brahmin villages. It was a local village assembly (B) primarily concerned with local governance and land management, making its domain Administration (ii). Manigramam (2) was one of the most significant and powerful merchant guilds during the Chola period, alongside others like the Ayyavole 500. It was a merchant guild (C) that was deeply involved in both domestic and extensive overseas trade, placing its domain squarely in Commerce (i). Sabha (3), also known as Mahasabha, was a more formal and exclusive assembly found in agraharas or villages granted to Brahmins. It was an assembly of Brahmin landowners (A). Like the Ur, its functions were related to local governance, as detailed in the Uthiramerur inscriptions, making its domain Administration (ii).

#### 1. Question

Match the following terms associated with Chola administration and economy with their correct description and domain.

List-I (Term) | List-II (Description) | List-III (Domain)

1.Ur | A. An assembly of Brahmin landowners | i. Commerce
2.Manigramam | B. A local village assembly | ii. Administration
3.Sabha | C. A prominent merchant guild | iii. Judiciary

Select the correct matching:

• (a) 1-B-i, 2-A-ii, 3-C-iii

• (b) 1-A-ii, 2-B-iii, 3-C-i

• (c) 1-B-ii, 2-C-i, 3-A-ii

• (d) 1-C-ii, 2-A-i, 3-B-iii

Solution: C

• Ur (1) was a general assembly found in non-Brahmin villages. It was a local village assembly (B) primarily concerned with local governance and land management, making its domain Administration (ii).

• Manigramam (2) was one of the most significant and powerful merchant guilds during the Chola period, alongside others like the Ayyavole 500. It was a merchant guild (C) that was deeply involved in both domestic and extensive overseas trade, placing its domain squarely in Commerce (i).

• Sabha (3), also known as Mahasabha, was a more formal and exclusive assembly found in agraharas or villages granted to Brahmins. It was an assembly of Brahmin landowners (A). Like the Ur, its functions were related to local governance, as detailed in the Uthiramerur inscriptions, making its domain Administration (ii).

Solution: C

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question With reference to the ‘State of Food and Nutrition in the World’ (SOFI) 2025 report, which of the following most accurately describes its primary mandate? (a) To provide financial assistance to countries failing to meet their food security targets. (b) To conduct an annual audit of agricultural subsidies provided by member nations. (c) To monitor and report global progress towards eliminating hunger and all forms of malnutrition. (d) To regulate international trade in food commodities to ensure price stability. Correct Solution: C The ‘State of Food and Nutrition in the World’ (SOFI) report is a flagship publication produced jointly by five United Nations agencies: the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the World Health Organization (WHO). Its fundamental purpose is to serve as an authoritative analytical tool to track global progress on key nutritional and food security targets. Specifically, it is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2), which aims to “End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.” The report provides crucial data on hunger, food insecurity, and various forms of malnutrition, offering projections and analysing drivers like conflict, climate variability, and economic slowdowns. It does not provide financial aid, audit subsidies, or regulate trade. Incorrect Solution: C The ‘State of Food and Nutrition in the World’ (SOFI) report is a flagship publication produced jointly by five United Nations agencies: the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the World Health Organization (WHO). Its fundamental purpose is to serve as an authoritative analytical tool to track global progress on key nutritional and food security targets. Specifically, it is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2), which aims to “End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.” The report provides crucial data on hunger, food insecurity, and various forms of malnutrition, offering projections and analysing drivers like conflict, climate variability, and economic slowdowns. It does not provide financial aid, audit subsidies, or regulate trade.

#### 2. Question

With reference to the ‘State of Food and Nutrition in the World’ (SOFI) 2025 report, which of the following most accurately describes its primary mandate?

• (a) To provide financial assistance to countries failing to meet their food security targets.

• (b) To conduct an annual audit of agricultural subsidies provided by member nations.

• (c) To monitor and report global progress towards eliminating hunger and all forms of malnutrition.

• (d) To regulate international trade in food commodities to ensure price stability.

Solution: C

• The ‘State of Food and Nutrition in the World’ (SOFI) report is a flagship publication produced jointly by five United Nations agencies: the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the World Health Organization (WHO).

• Its fundamental purpose is to serve as an authoritative analytical tool to track global progress on key nutritional and food security targets. Specifically, it is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2), which aims to “End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.”

The report provides crucial data on hunger, food insecurity, and various forms of malnutrition, offering projections and analysing drivers like conflict, climate variability, and economic slowdowns. It does not provide financial aid, audit subsidies, or regulate trade.

Solution: C

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question With reference to the characteristics of a Tsunami, consider the following statements: In the deep ocean, a tsunami wave has a very high amplitude but travels at a relatively low speed. The arrival of the wave crest always precedes the arrival of the trough at the coastline. A tsunami event typically consists of a single, massive wave, with its destructive power concentrated in the initial impact. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: D Statement 1 is incorrect: In deep ocean water, a tsunami has a very low amplitude (often just 30–50 cm) and travels at extremely high speeds (up to 800–900 km/h). Its destructive potential is derived from the enormous volume of water and energy it carries over a long wavelength, not its height in deep water. Statement 2 is incorrect: The arrival sequence of a tsunami wave is not fixed. Often, the trough of the wave arrives first, causing a phenomenon known as the “drawback effect,” where the sea level recedes dramatically from the coast. This is a critical warning sign that is often misinterpreted. The crest follows this recession. Statement 3 is incorrect: A tsunami is not a single event but a series of waves, referred to as a “wave train.” These waves can arrive over several hours. Frequently, the first wave is not the largest or most destructive; subsequent waves can be significantly more powerful. Incorrect Solution: D Statement 1 is incorrect: In deep ocean water, a tsunami has a very low amplitude (often just 30–50 cm) and travels at extremely high speeds (up to 800–900 km/h). Its destructive potential is derived from the enormous volume of water and energy it carries over a long wavelength, not its height in deep water. Statement 2 is incorrect: The arrival sequence of a tsunami wave is not fixed. Often, the trough of the wave arrives first, causing a phenomenon known as the “drawback effect,” where the sea level recedes dramatically from the coast. This is a critical warning sign that is often misinterpreted. The crest follows this recession. Statement 3 is incorrect: A tsunami is not a single event but a series of waves, referred to as a “wave train.” These waves can arrive over several hours. Frequently, the first wave is not the largest or most destructive; subsequent waves can be significantly more powerful.

#### 3. Question

With reference to the characteristics of a Tsunami, consider the following statements:

• In the deep ocean, a tsunami wave has a very high amplitude but travels at a relatively low speed.

• The arrival of the wave crest always precedes the arrival of the trough at the coastline.

• A tsunami event typically consists of a single, massive wave, with its destructive power concentrated in the initial impact.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: D

• Statement 1 is incorrect: In deep ocean water, a tsunami has a very low amplitude (often just 30–50 cm) and travels at extremely high speeds (up to 800–900 km/h). Its destructive potential is derived from the enormous volume of water and energy it carries over a long wavelength, not its height in deep water.

• Statement 2 is incorrect: The arrival sequence of a tsunami wave is not fixed. Often, the trough of the wave arrives first, causing a phenomenon known as the “drawback effect,” where the sea level recedes dramatically from the coast. This is a critical warning sign that is often misinterpreted. The crest follows this recession.

Statement 3 is incorrect: A tsunami is not a single event but a series of waves, referred to as a “wave train.” These waves can arrive over several hours. Frequently, the first wave is not the largest or most destructive; subsequent waves can be significantly more powerful.

Solution: D

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following provisions of the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) is specifically designed to promote a long-term savings habit among first-time employees? (a) The payment of incentive in two instalments after 6 and 12 months of service. (b) The requirement for the employee to complete a financial literacy training module. (c) The provision to lock a part of the incentive amount in a deposit account. (d) The payment of the incentive directly to the employee's Aadhaar-linked bank account. Correct Solution: C (a) is incorrect. Paying the incentive in two instalments is primarily a mechanism to ensure employee retention and continuous service, rather than directly promoting savings. (b) is incorrect. The financial literacy module is an educational tool that promotes financial awareness, which can indirectly lead to better savings habits, but it is the training itself, not a direct savings mechanism within the scheme’s structure. (c) is correct. The scheme’s design explicitly includes a feature where a portion of the incentive paid to the first-time employee will be locked in a deposit account. This amount can only be withdrawn at a future date. This is a direct, structural mechanism designed to compel the beneficiary to save a part of the incentive, thereby inculcating a habit of long-term savings rather than allowing for immediate, full consumption of the benefit. (d) is incorrect. Using the Aadhaar Bridge Payment System (ABPS) for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) is an implementation mechanism to ensure efficient and transparent delivery of the incentive. It does not, in itself, promote the habit of saving. Incorrect Solution: C (a) is incorrect. Paying the incentive in two instalments is primarily a mechanism to ensure employee retention and continuous service, rather than directly promoting savings. (b) is incorrect. The financial literacy module is an educational tool that promotes financial awareness, which can indirectly lead to better savings habits, but it is the training itself, not a direct savings mechanism within the scheme’s structure. (c) is correct. The scheme’s design explicitly includes a feature where a portion of the incentive paid to the first-time employee will be locked in a deposit account. This amount can only be withdrawn at a future date. This is a direct, structural mechanism designed to compel the beneficiary to save a part of the incentive, thereby inculcating a habit of long-term savings rather than allowing for immediate, full consumption of the benefit. (d) is incorrect. Using the Aadhaar Bridge Payment System (ABPS) for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) is an implementation mechanism to ensure efficient and transparent delivery of the incentive. It does not, in itself, promote the habit of saving.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following provisions of the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) is specifically designed to promote a long-term savings habit among first-time employees?

• (a) The payment of incentive in two instalments after 6 and 12 months of service.

• (b) The requirement for the employee to complete a financial literacy training module.

• (c) The provision to lock a part of the incentive amount in a deposit account.

• (d) The payment of the incentive directly to the employee's Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Solution: C

• (a) is incorrect. Paying the incentive in two instalments is primarily a mechanism to ensure employee retention and continuous service, rather than directly promoting savings.

• (b) is incorrect. The financial literacy module is an educational tool that promotes financial awareness, which can indirectly lead to better savings habits, but it is the training itself, not a direct savings mechanism within the scheme’s structure.

• (c) is correct. The scheme’s design explicitly includes a feature where a portion of the incentive paid to the first-time employee will be locked in a deposit account. This amount can only be withdrawn at a future date. This is a direct, structural mechanism designed to compel the beneficiary to save a part of the incentive, thereby inculcating a habit of long-term savings rather than allowing for immediate, full consumption of the benefit.

• (d) is incorrect. Using the Aadhaar Bridge Payment System (ABPS) for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) is an implementation mechanism to ensure efficient and transparent delivery of the incentive. It does not, in itself, promote the habit of saving.

Solution: C

• (a) is incorrect. Paying the incentive in two instalments is primarily a mechanism to ensure employee retention and continuous service, rather than directly promoting savings.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following best describes the Indian military strategy during the 1999 Kargil War? (a) A swift, offensive blitzkrieg across the Line of Control to capture strategic Pakistani posts. (b) A combined arms approach using air power and ground troops to reclaim Indian territory while respecting the sanctity of the Line of Control. (c) A defensive posture focused on containing the infiltration and seeking a diplomatic resolution through international intermediaries. (d) A reliance on special forces to conduct covert operations deep inside enemy territory to disrupt their command and control. Correct Solution: B The Indian response, codenamed Operation Vijay, was a carefully calibrated military action. (b) is correct. India’s strategy was a classic combined arms operation. The Indian Army undertook treacherous ground assaults to recapture fortified peaks like Tiger Hill and Tololing. This was synergistically supported by the Indian Air Force’s Operation Safed Sagar, which used aircraft like the Mirage-2000 for precision strikes on enemy positions at high altitudes. This dual approach was executed while strictly adhering to the decision not to cross the LoC. Incorrect Solution: B The Indian response, codenamed Operation Vijay, was a carefully calibrated military action. (b) is correct. India’s strategy was a classic combined arms operation. The Indian Army undertook treacherous ground assaults to recapture fortified peaks like Tiger Hill and Tololing. This was synergistically supported by the Indian Air Force’s Operation Safed Sagar, which used aircraft like the Mirage-2000 for precision strikes on enemy positions at high altitudes. This dual approach was executed while strictly adhering to the decision not to cross the LoC.

#### 5. Question

Which of the following best describes the Indian military strategy during the 1999 Kargil War?

• (a) A swift, offensive blitzkrieg across the Line of Control to capture strategic Pakistani posts.

• (b) A combined arms approach using air power and ground troops to reclaim Indian territory while respecting the sanctity of the Line of Control.

• (c) A defensive posture focused on containing the infiltration and seeking a diplomatic resolution through international intermediaries.

• (d) A reliance on special forces to conduct covert operations deep inside enemy territory to disrupt their command and control.

Solution: B

The Indian response, codenamed Operation Vijay, was a carefully calibrated military action.

(b) is correct. India’s strategy was a classic combined arms operation. The Indian Army undertook treacherous ground assaults to recapture fortified peaks like Tiger Hill and Tololing. This was synergistically supported by the Indian Air Force’s Operation Safed Sagar, which used aircraft like the Mirage-2000 for precision strikes on enemy positions at high altitudes. This dual approach was executed while strictly adhering to the decision not to cross the LoC.

Solution: B

The Indian response, codenamed Operation Vijay, was a carefully calibrated military action.

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