UPSC Editorials Quiz : 15 March 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following statements accurately describes the potential effects of the deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica? It could lead to a reduction in the Antarctic Ice Sheet, raising global sea levels. It might disrupt the global ocean circulation system, which regulates climate. It could strengthen the polar vortex, leading to colder global temperatures. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica could lead to a reduction in the Antarctic Ice Sheet, raising global sea levels, and might disrupt the global ocean circulation system, which plays a crucial role in regulating climate. Statement 3 is incorrect because the heatwave is associated with a weakening, not strengthening, of the polar vortex. Incorrect Solution: a) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica could lead to a reduction in the Antarctic Ice Sheet, raising global sea levels, and might disrupt the global ocean circulation system, which plays a crucial role in regulating climate. Statement 3 is incorrect because the heatwave is associated with a weakening, not strengthening, of the polar vortex.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes the potential effects of the deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica?

• It could lead to a reduction in the Antarctic Ice Sheet, raising global sea levels.

• It might disrupt the global ocean circulation system, which regulates climate.

• It could strengthen the polar vortex, leading to colder global temperatures.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica could lead to a reduction in the Antarctic Ice Sheet, raising global sea levels, and might disrupt the global ocean circulation system, which plays a crucial role in regulating climate.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the heatwave is associated with a weakening, not strengthening, of the polar vortex.

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect because the heatwave is associated with a weakening, not strengthening, of the polar vortex.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following best describes a waterspout? a) A type of underwater earthquake. b) A calm area in the eye of a storm. c) A rotating column of air and mist over water, similar to a tornado. d) None of the above Correct Solution: c) Recently a tragic incident where a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily, Italy, sank during a violent storm, is possibly caused by a waterspout. A waterspout is a rotating column of air and mist over water, similar to a tornado but generally weaker. Waterspouts can be either tornadic, associated with severe thunderstorms, or fair-weather, forming during calm conditions. The waterspout that likely caused the sinking is believed to be a tornadic type, which can cause significant destruction. Incorrect Solution: c) Recently a tragic incident where a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily, Italy, sank during a violent storm, is possibly caused by a waterspout. A waterspout is a rotating column of air and mist over water, similar to a tornado but generally weaker. Waterspouts can be either tornadic, associated with severe thunderstorms, or fair-weather, forming during calm conditions. The waterspout that likely caused the sinking is believed to be a tornadic type, which can cause significant destruction.

#### 2. Question

Which of the following best describes a waterspout?

• a) A type of underwater earthquake.

• b) A calm area in the eye of a storm.

• c) A rotating column of air and mist over water, similar to a tornado.

• d) None of the above

Solution: c)

• Recently a tragic incident where a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily, Italy, sank during a violent storm, is possibly caused by a waterspout.

• A waterspout is a rotating column of air and mist over water, similar to a tornado but generally weaker.

• Waterspouts can be either tornadic, associated with severe thunderstorms, or fair-weather, forming during calm conditions.

• The waterspout that likely caused the sinking is believed to be a tornadic type, which can cause significant destruction.

Solution: c)

• Recently a tragic incident where a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily, Italy, sank during a violent storm, is possibly caused by a waterspout.

• A waterspout is a rotating column of air and mist over water, similar to a tornado but generally weaker.

• Waterspouts can be either tornadic, associated with severe thunderstorms, or fair-weather, forming during calm conditions.

• The waterspout that likely caused the sinking is believed to be a tornadic type, which can cause significant destruction.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following cases expanded the scope of Article 21 to include the right to live with dignity? a) Justice K.S. Puttaswamy vs. Union of India (2017) b) Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India (1978) c) Navtej Singh Johar vs. Union of India (2018) d) Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala (1973) Correct Solution: b) The Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India case expanded the interpretation of Article 21, which initially only protected against the deprivation of life and personal liberty, to include the right to live with dignity, ensuring that any law affecting this right must be fair, just, and reasonable. Incorrect Solution: b) The Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India case expanded the interpretation of Article 21, which initially only protected against the deprivation of life and personal liberty, to include the right to live with dignity, ensuring that any law affecting this right must be fair, just, and reasonable.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following cases expanded the scope of Article 21 to include the right to live with dignity?

• a) Justice K.S. Puttaswamy vs. Union of India (2017)

• b) Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India (1978)

• c) Navtej Singh Johar vs. Union of India (2018)

• d) Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala (1973)

Solution: b)

The Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India case expanded the interpretation of Article 21, which initially only protected against the deprivation of life and personal liberty, to include the right to live with dignity, ensuring that any law affecting this right must be fair, just, and reasonable.

Solution: b)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following statements about the types of silk produced in India is/are correct? India is unique in producing all five major types of commercially important silk. Mulberry silk is considered a wild silk, while the others are cultivated silks. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: b) India is unique in producing all five major types of commercially important silk, which are derived from different species of silkworms. These types include Mulberry, Oak Tasar, Tropical Tasar, Muga, and Eri. Among these, Mulberry silk is cultivated, while the others, known as vanya silks, are wild silks. Incorrect Solution: b) India is unique in producing all five major types of commercially important silk, which are derived from different species of silkworms. These types include Mulberry, Oak Tasar, Tropical Tasar, Muga, and Eri. Among these, Mulberry silk is cultivated, while the others, known as vanya silks, are wild silks.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following statements about the types of silk produced in India is/are correct?

• India is unique in producing all five major types of commercially important silk.

• Mulberry silk is considered a wild silk, while the others are cultivated silks.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: b)

India is unique in producing all five major types of commercially important silk, which are derived from different species of silkworms. These types include Mulberry, Oak Tasar, Tropical Tasar, Muga, and Eri.

Among these, Mulberry silk is cultivated, while the others, known as vanya silks, are wild silks.

Solution: b)

Among these, Mulberry silk is cultivated, while the others, known as vanya silks, are wild silks.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the criteria for declaring a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC): The event must be extraordinary and pose a public health risk to other states through the international spread of disease. The event must have a high fatality rate. The event must potentially require a coordinated international response. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as an extraordinary event that poses a public health risk to other states through the international spread of disease is a key criterion for declaring a PHEIC. Statement 3 is also correct because a PHEIC may require a coordinated international response. Statement 2 is incorrect because a high fatality rate is not a necessary criterion for declaring a PHEIC. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as an extraordinary event that poses a public health risk to other states through the international spread of disease is a key criterion for declaring a PHEIC. Statement 3 is also correct because a PHEIC may require a coordinated international response. Statement 2 is incorrect because a high fatality rate is not a necessary criterion for declaring a PHEIC.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the criteria for declaring a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC):

• The event must be extraordinary and pose a public health risk to other states through the international spread of disease.

• The event must have a high fatality rate.

• The event must potentially require a coordinated international response.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct as an extraordinary event that poses a public health risk to other states through the international spread of disease is a key criterion for declaring a PHEIC.

Statement 3 is also correct because a PHEIC may require a coordinated international response.

Statement 2 is incorrect because a high fatality rate is not a necessary criterion for declaring a PHEIC.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct as an extraordinary event that poses a public health risk to other states through the international spread of disease is a key criterion for declaring a PHEIC.

Statement 3 is also correct because a PHEIC may require a coordinated international response.

Statement 2 is incorrect because a high fatality rate is not a necessary criterion for declaring a PHEIC.

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