UPSC Editorials Quiz : 13 March 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding NTCA’s role in tiger conservation: NTCA provides financial assistance for all Tiger Reserves in India, ensuring their independent functioning from State Governments. NTCA plays a crucial role in habitat connectivity by identifying and protecting tiger corridors between different reserves. Under NTCA’s mandate, human settlements in Tiger Reserves must be relocated compulsorily to create inviolate tiger habitats. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) plays a vital role in tiger conservation in India by formulating policies, funding conservation efforts, and ensuring scientific management of tiger reserves. Statement 1 is incorrect because, while NTCA provides financial assistance under the Project Tiger scheme, Tiger Reserves remain under the administrative control of State Governments. The functioning of these reserves is not independent, as states are responsible for their implementation and management. Statement 2 is correct as NTCA identifies and protects tiger corridors, which are essential for ensuring habitat connectivity between reserves. This connectivity helps in maintaining genetic diversity and reducing inbreeding, which is crucial for long-term tiger survival. Statement 3 is incorrect because human settlements in Tiger Reserves are relocated voluntarily. NTCA follows an incentive-based resettlement program, where affected communities receive compensation and alternative livelihood options, ensuring that relocation is done in a humane and sustainable manner. Incorrect Solution: B The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) plays a vital role in tiger conservation in India by formulating policies, funding conservation efforts, and ensuring scientific management of tiger reserves. Statement 1 is incorrect because, while NTCA provides financial assistance under the Project Tiger scheme, Tiger Reserves remain under the administrative control of State Governments. The functioning of these reserves is not independent, as states are responsible for their implementation and management. Statement 2 is correct as NTCA identifies and protects tiger corridors, which are essential for ensuring habitat connectivity between reserves. This connectivity helps in maintaining genetic diversity and reducing inbreeding, which is crucial for long-term tiger survival. Statement 3 is incorrect because human settlements in Tiger Reserves are relocated voluntarily. NTCA follows an incentive-based resettlement program, where affected communities receive compensation and alternative livelihood options, ensuring that relocation is done in a humane and sustainable manner.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding NTCA’s role in tiger conservation:

• NTCA provides financial assistance for all Tiger Reserves in India, ensuring their independent functioning from State Governments.

• NTCA plays a crucial role in habitat connectivity by identifying and protecting tiger corridors between different reserves.

• Under NTCA’s mandate, human settlements in Tiger Reserves must be relocated compulsorily to create inviolate tiger habitats.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) plays a vital role in tiger conservation in India by formulating policies, funding conservation efforts, and ensuring scientific management of tiger reserves.

• Statement 1 is incorrect because, while NTCA provides financial assistance under the Project Tiger scheme, Tiger Reserves remain under the administrative control of State Governments. The functioning of these reserves is not independent, as states are responsible for their implementation and management.

• Statement 2 is correct as NTCA identifies and protects tiger corridors, which are essential for ensuring habitat connectivity between reserves. This connectivity helps in maintaining genetic diversity and reducing inbreeding, which is crucial for long-term tiger survival.

• Statement 3 is incorrect because human settlements in Tiger Reserves are relocated voluntarily. NTCA follows an incentive-based resettlement program, where affected communities receive compensation and alternative livelihood options, ensuring that relocation is done in a humane and sustainable manner.

Solution: B

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP). Statement I: The Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) prioritizes vaccination as the primary method of disease prevention. Statement II: Vaccination alone is sufficient to control livestock diseases, eliminating the need for biosecurity measures and surveillance. Which of the following is correct? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct Correct Solution: C The Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) is a key initiative aimed at improving livestock health by controlling and eradicating infectious diseases through vaccination, surveillance, and biosecurity measures. Statement I is correct because vaccination is a primary strategy under LHDCP to prevent the spread of major livestock diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Brucellosis, and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR). The program ensures nationwide immunization coverage to enhance livestock productivity and reduce mortality. Statement II is incorrect because vaccination alone is not sufficient to control livestock diseases. Effective disease management requires biosecurity measures (such as farm hygiene and restricted animal movement), disease surveillance, early detection systems, and diagnostics. Without these additional measures, new disease outbreaks may still occur despite vaccination efforts. Incorrect Solution: C The Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) is a key initiative aimed at improving livestock health by controlling and eradicating infectious diseases through vaccination, surveillance, and biosecurity measures. Statement I is correct because vaccination is a primary strategy under LHDCP to prevent the spread of major livestock diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Brucellosis, and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR). The program ensures nationwide immunization coverage to enhance livestock productivity and reduce mortality. Statement II is incorrect because vaccination alone is not sufficient to control livestock diseases. Effective disease management requires biosecurity measures (such as farm hygiene and restricted animal movement), disease surveillance, early detection systems, and diagnostics. Without these additional measures, new disease outbreaks may still occur despite vaccination efforts.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP).

Statement I: The Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) prioritizes vaccination as the primary method of disease prevention.

Statement II: Vaccination alone is sufficient to control livestock diseases, eliminating the need for biosecurity measures and surveillance.

Which of the following is correct?

• (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

• (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

• (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

• (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Solution: C

The Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) is a key initiative aimed at improving livestock health by controlling and eradicating infectious diseases through vaccination, surveillance, and biosecurity measures.

• Statement I is correct because vaccination is a primary strategy under LHDCP to prevent the spread of major livestock diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Brucellosis, and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR). The program ensures nationwide immunization coverage to enhance livestock productivity and reduce mortality.

• Statement II is incorrect because vaccination alone is not sufficient to control livestock diseases. Effective disease management requires biosecurity measures (such as farm hygiene and restricted animal movement), disease surveillance, early detection systems, and diagnostics. Without these additional measures, new disease outbreaks may still occur despite vaccination efforts.

Solution: C

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. Statement I: D Voters in Assam are barred from voting until their citizenship status is verified. Statement II: The Foreigners Tribunal is the constitutional authority that determines citizenship status in India. Which of the following is correct? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct Correct Solution: C The issue of D Voters (Doubtful Voters) in Assam is linked to citizenship verification and the Foreigners Tribunal (FT), which adjudicates cases of disputed nationality. Statement I is correct because D Voters in Assam are barred from voting until their citizenship status is confirmed by the Foreigners Tribunal (FT). These individuals are flagged by the Election Commission of India (ECI) if their citizenship is under question, and they are placed under scrutiny until a final verdict is given. Statement II is incorrect because the Foreigners Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body, not a constitutional authority. It operates under the Foreigners Act, 1946, and its role is to determine whether a person is a foreigner based on evidence. Incorrect Solution: C The issue of D Voters (Doubtful Voters) in Assam is linked to citizenship verification and the Foreigners Tribunal (FT), which adjudicates cases of disputed nationality. Statement I is correct because D Voters in Assam are barred from voting until their citizenship status is confirmed by the Foreigners Tribunal (FT). These individuals are flagged by the Election Commission of India (ECI) if their citizenship is under question, and they are placed under scrutiny until a final verdict is given. Statement II is incorrect because the Foreigners Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body, not a constitutional authority. It operates under the Foreigners Act, 1946, and its role is to determine whether a person is a foreigner based on evidence.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

Statement I: D Voters in Assam are barred from voting until their citizenship status is verified.

Statement II: The Foreigners Tribunal is the constitutional authority that determines citizenship status in India.

Which of the following is correct?

• (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

• (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

• (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

• (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Solution: C

The issue of D Voters (Doubtful Voters) in Assam is linked to citizenship verification and the Foreigners Tribunal (FT), which adjudicates cases of disputed nationality.

• Statement I is correct because D Voters in Assam are barred from voting until their citizenship status is confirmed by the Foreigners Tribunal (FT). These individuals are flagged by the Election Commission of India (ECI) if their citizenship is under question, and they are placed under scrutiny until a final verdict is given.

• Statement II is incorrect because the Foreigners Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body, not a constitutional authority. It operates under the Foreigners Act, 1946, and its role is to determine whether a person is a foreigner based on evidence.

Solution: C

The issue of D Voters (Doubtful Voters) in Assam is linked to citizenship verification and the Foreigners Tribunal (FT), which adjudicates cases of disputed nationality.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following correctly describes the Global Engagement Scheme? (a) A scheme by the Ministry of External Affairs to promote Indian tourism abroad (b) A diplomatic initiative to increase India’s influence in the United Nations (c) A trade-related program aimed at strengthening bilateral business ties (d) An initiative under the Ministry of Culture to showcase Indian heritage globally Correct Solution: D The Global Engagement Scheme is managed by the Ministry of Culture, designed to promote Indian culture internationally through participation in festivals and cultural programs. It funds artists and organizations to represent India’s folk and classical arts on the world stage, strengthening bilateral cultural relations. Unlike MEA-led diplomatic initiatives, this scheme focuses purely on cultural diplomacy. Incorrect Solution: D The Global Engagement Scheme is managed by the Ministry of Culture, designed to promote Indian culture internationally through participation in festivals and cultural programs. It funds artists and organizations to represent India’s folk and classical arts on the world stage, strengthening bilateral cultural relations. Unlike MEA-led diplomatic initiatives, this scheme focuses purely on cultural diplomacy.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following correctly describes the Global Engagement Scheme?

• (a) A scheme by the Ministry of External Affairs to promote Indian tourism abroad

• (b) A diplomatic initiative to increase India’s influence in the United Nations

• (c) A trade-related program aimed at strengthening bilateral business ties

• (d) An initiative under the Ministry of Culture to showcase Indian heritage globally

Solution: D

The Global Engagement Scheme is managed by the Ministry of Culture, designed to promote Indian culture internationally through participation in festivals and cultural programs. It funds artists and organizations to represent India’s folk and classical arts on the world stage, strengthening bilateral cultural relations. Unlike MEA-led diplomatic initiatives, this scheme focuses purely on cultural diplomacy.

Solution: D

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Report (2020-24): India became the world’s largest arms importer, surpassing Ukraine. France has overtaken Russia as India’s largest arms supplier. The USA remains the dominant arms exporter globally. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: A The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Report (2020-24) provides insights into global arms trade trends, highlighting significant shifts in arms imports and exports. Statement 1 is incorrect because Ukraine surpassed India as the world’s largest arms importer due to the ongoing war with Russia. Ukraine’s arms imports increased 100-fold, making it the largest importer during this period, while India ranked second despite a 9.3% decline in arms imports compared to 2015-19. Statement 2 is incorrect. While Russia remains India’s top supplier, its share in India’s defense imports has dropped from 55% (2015-19) to 36% (2020-24). Meanwhile, France has expanded its arms exports, supplying Rafale fighter jets and Scorpene submarines. Statement 3 is correct as the USA remains the world’s dominant arms exporter, increasing its global market share to 43%. Russia’s share, in contrast, has declined significantly. Incorrect Solution: A The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Report (2020-24) provides insights into global arms trade trends, highlighting significant shifts in arms imports and exports. Statement 1 is incorrect because Ukraine surpassed India as the world’s largest arms importer due to the ongoing war with Russia. Ukraine’s arms imports increased 100-fold, making it the largest importer during this period, while India ranked second despite a 9.3% decline in arms imports compared to 2015-19. Statement 2 is incorrect. While Russia remains India’s top supplier, its share in India’s defense imports has dropped from 55% (2015-19) to 36% (2020-24). Meanwhile, France has expanded its arms exports, supplying Rafale fighter jets and Scorpene submarines. Statement 3 is correct as the USA remains the world’s dominant arms exporter, increasing its global market share to 43%. Russia’s share, in contrast, has declined significantly.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Report (2020-24):

• India became the world’s largest arms importer, surpassing Ukraine.

• France has overtaken Russia as India’s largest arms supplier.

• The USA remains the dominant arms exporter globally.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• (a) 3 only

• (b) 1 and 2

• (c) 1 and 3

• (d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: A

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Report (2020-24) provides insights into global arms trade trends, highlighting significant shifts in arms imports and exports.

• Statement 1 is incorrect because Ukraine surpassed India as the world’s largest arms importer due to the ongoing war with Russia. Ukraine’s arms imports increased 100-fold, making it the largest importer during this period, while India ranked second despite a 9.3% decline in arms imports compared to 2015-19.

• Statement 2 is incorrect. While Russia remains India’s top supplier, its share in India’s defense imports has dropped from 55% (2015-19) to 36% (2020-24). Meanwhile, France has expanded its arms exports, supplying Rafale fighter jets and Scorpene submarines.

• Statement 3 is correct as the USA remains the world’s dominant arms exporter, increasing its global market share to 43%. Russia’s share, in contrast, has declined significantly.

Solution: A

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Report (2020-24) provides insights into global arms trade trends, highlighting significant shifts in arms imports and exports.

• Statement 3 is correct as the USA remains the world’s dominant arms exporter, increasing its global market share to 43%. Russia’s share, in contrast, has declined significantly.

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