UPSC Editorials Quiz : 12 August 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Match the following aerospace technologies with their applications or characteristics: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 1. Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing A. Used in Gaganyaan mission 2. CE-20 Cryogenic Engine B. Beyond visual range air-to-air missile 3. Astra Missile C. Aerodynamic testing of rockets and aircraft 4. Trisonic Wind Tunnel D. Applied in aerospace and defense sectors Select the option with correct matching pairs below. a) 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C b) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D c) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B d) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A Correct Solution: a) Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing is applied in aerospace and defense sectors. The CE-20 cryogenic engine will be used in the Gaganyaan mission. The Astra Missile is a beyond visual range air-to-air missile. The Trisonic Wind Tunnel is used for aerodynamic testing of rockets and aircraft during atmospheric flight. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing is applied in aerospace and defense sectors. The CE-20 cryogenic engine will be used in the Gaganyaan mission. The Astra Missile is a beyond visual range air-to-air missile. The Trisonic Wind Tunnel is used for aerodynamic testing of rockets and aircraft during atmospheric flight. Source

#### 1. Question

Match the following aerospace technologies with their applications or characteristics: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 1. Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing A. Used in Gaganyaan mission 2. CE-20 Cryogenic Engine B. Beyond visual range air-to-air missile 3. Astra Missile C. Aerodynamic testing of rockets and aircraft 4. Trisonic Wind Tunnel D. Applied in aerospace and defense sectors

Select the option with correct matching pairs below.

• a) 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C

• b) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

• c) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B

• d) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A

Solution: a)

Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing is applied in aerospace and defense sectors. The CE-20 cryogenic engine will be used in the Gaganyaan mission. The Astra Missile is a beyond visual range air-to-air missile. The Trisonic Wind Tunnel is used for aerodynamic testing of rockets and aircraft during atmospheric flight.

Solution: a)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. Olympic host cities can propose new sports for the games they host and that must be approved by International Olympic Committee’s executive board. Till now Cricket was not part of any of the Olympics. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: a) Incorrect Solution: a)

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Olympic host cities can propose new sports for the games they host and that must be approved by International Olympic Committee’s executive board.

• Till now Cricket was not part of any of the Olympics.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Morocco shares its bored with which of the following water bodies? Atlantic Ocean Mediterranean Sea Caspian Sea How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Option 3 is incorrect. Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. Incorrect Solution: b) Option 3 is incorrect. Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences.

#### 3. Question

Morocco shares its bored with which of the following water bodies?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caspian Sea

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Option 3 is incorrect.

Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences.

Solution: b)

Option 3 is incorrect.

Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Global Hunger Index (GHI). The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is an annual report that is published byUNICEF. It does not track child mortality. In the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023, India has been ranked in the top 50 out of 125 countries. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) In the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023, India has been ranked 111th out of 125 countries, indicating a serious level of hunger. The GHI score is based on four indicators, including under-nourishment, child stunting, child wasting, and child mortality. The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is an annual report that measures and tracks hunger at the global, regional, and country levels. The GHI is published by the Irish NGO Concern Worldwide and the German NGO Welthungerhilfe. The GHI’s goal is to trigger action to reduce hunger around the world Incorrect Solution: d) In the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023, India has been ranked 111th out of 125 countries, indicating a serious level of hunger. The GHI score is based on four indicators, including under-nourishment, child stunting, child wasting, and child mortality. The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is an annual report that measures and tracks hunger at the global, regional, and country levels. The GHI is published by the Irish NGO Concern Worldwide and the German NGO Welthungerhilfe. The GHI’s goal is to trigger action to reduce hunger around the world

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Global Hunger Index (GHI).

• The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is an annual report that is published byUNICEF.

• It does not track child mortality.

• In the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023, India has been ranked in the top 50 out of 125 countries.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: d)

In the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023, India has been ranked 111th out of 125 countries, indicating a serious level of hunger.

The GHI score is based on four indicators, including under-nourishment, child stunting, child wasting, and child mortality.

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is an annual report that measures and tracks hunger at the global, regional, and country levels. The GHI is published by the Irish NGO Concern Worldwide and the German NGO Welthungerhilfe. The GHI’s goal is to trigger action to reduce hunger around the world

Solution: d)

In the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023, India has been ranked 111th out of 125 countries, indicating a serious level of hunger.

The GHI score is based on four indicators, including under-nourishment, child stunting, child wasting, and child mortality.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Territorial Army (TA). The Territorial Army (TA) is a military reserve force composed of part-time volunteers who provide support services to the Indian Army. They are requested by ministries and state governments for various roles, including plantation drives, petroleum supply, oil exploration, and protection of critical infrastructure. They have participated in all of India’s wars since the country’s independence. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) The Indian Territorial Army, established in 1949, is an auxiliary military organization of the Indian Army, often requested by ministries and state governments for various roles, including plantation drives, petroleum supply, oil exploration, and protection of critical infrastructure. The primary role of the TA is to “relieve the regular army from static duties and assist civil administration in dealing with natural calamities and maintenance of essential services” and to “provide units for the regular army as and when required”. The TA has participated in all of India’s wars since the country’s independence. Incorrect Solution: d) The Indian Territorial Army, established in 1949, is an auxiliary military organization of the Indian Army, often requested by ministries and state governments for various roles, including plantation drives, petroleum supply, oil exploration, and protection of critical infrastructure. The primary role of the TA is to “relieve the regular army from static duties and assist civil administration in dealing with natural calamities and maintenance of essential services” and to “provide units for the regular army as and when required”. The TA has participated in all of India’s wars since the country’s independence.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Territorial Army (TA).

• The Territorial Army (TA) is a military reserve force composed of part-time volunteers who provide support services to the Indian Army.

• They are requested by ministries and state governments for various roles, including plantation drives, petroleum supply, oil exploration, and protection of critical infrastructure.

• They have participated in all of India’s wars since the country’s independence.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: d)

The Indian Territorial Army, established in 1949, is an auxiliary military organization of the Indian Army, often requested by ministries and state governments for various roles, including plantation drives, petroleum supply, oil exploration, and protection of critical infrastructure.

The primary role of the TA is to “relieve the regular army from static duties and assist civil administration in dealing with natural calamities and maintenance of essential services” and to “provide units for the regular army as and when required”.

The TA has participated in all of India’s wars since the country’s independence.

Solution: d)

The TA has participated in all of India’s wars since the country’s independence.

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