UPSC Editorials Quiz : 15 November 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Technology Innovation Group (TIG) on 6G in India: The TIG was established to lay a roadmap for the development of 6G technology in India. The group includes task forces specifically focused on international standards and funding for R&D. TIG aims primarily at establishing 6G devices and networks for India without prioritizing global collaboration. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The TIG on 6G was set up to create a roadmap for 6G technology in India, covering a comprehensive plan from R&D to deployment. It includes specific task forces on spectrum management, devices and networks, multidisciplinary solutions, international standards, and funding for R&D, highlighting a structured approach toward 6G advancement. Statement 3 is incorrect, as TIG’s focus extends beyond domestic needs; it is also concerned with establishing international standards, showcasing India’s commitment to the global 6G landscape. Incorrect Solution: b) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The TIG on 6G was set up to create a roadmap for 6G technology in India, covering a comprehensive plan from R&D to deployment. It includes specific task forces on spectrum management, devices and networks, multidisciplinary solutions, international standards, and funding for R&D, highlighting a structured approach toward 6G advancement. Statement 3 is incorrect, as TIG’s focus extends beyond domestic needs; it is also concerned with establishing international standards, showcasing India’s commitment to the global 6G landscape.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Technology Innovation Group (TIG) on 6G in India:

• The TIG was established to lay a roadmap for the development of 6G technology in India.

• The group includes task forces specifically focused on international standards and funding for R&D.

• TIG aims primarily at establishing 6G devices and networks for India without prioritizing global collaboration.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The TIG on 6G was set up to create a roadmap for 6G technology in India, covering a comprehensive plan from R&D to deployment. It includes specific task forces on spectrum management, devices and networks, multidisciplinary solutions, international standards, and funding for R&D, highlighting a structured approach toward 6G advancement.

Statement 3 is incorrect, as TIG’s focus extends beyond domestic needs; it is also concerned with establishing international standards, showcasing India’s commitment to the global 6G landscape.

Solution: b)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following accurately describes the penal provisions for CSR non-compliance as per the Companies Act, 2013? a) Only monetary fines are imposed on companies, with no impact on individual officers. b) Companies that fail to comply with CSR are required to allocate double the missed CSR amount in the following fiscal year. c) The CSR law has no penal provisions and relies solely on voluntary compliance. d) Companies face fines ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹25 lakh, with potential imprisonment for responsible officers. Correct Solution: d) Under the Companies Act, 2013, and subsequent amendments, companies failing to meet their CSR obligations face fines between ₹50,000 and ₹25 lakh. Additionally, responsible officers may face fines ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh and could face imprisonment for up to three years. This comprehensive penal structure reinforces the importance of CSR compliance and holds both companies and individual officers accountable. Options (a), (b), and (c) misrepresent the law, as CSR compliance includes stringent legal and financial consequences to ensure adherence to social responsibility norms. Incorrect Solution: d) Under the Companies Act, 2013, and subsequent amendments, companies failing to meet their CSR obligations face fines between ₹50,000 and ₹25 lakh. Additionally, responsible officers may face fines ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh and could face imprisonment for up to three years. This comprehensive penal structure reinforces the importance of CSR compliance and holds both companies and individual officers accountable. Options (a), (b), and (c) misrepresent the law, as CSR compliance includes stringent legal and financial consequences to ensure adherence to social responsibility norms.

#### 2. Question

Which of the following accurately describes the penal provisions for CSR non-compliance as per the Companies Act, 2013?

• a) Only monetary fines are imposed on companies, with no impact on individual officers.

• b) Companies that fail to comply with CSR are required to allocate double the missed CSR amount in the following fiscal year.

• c) The CSR law has no penal provisions and relies solely on voluntary compliance.

• d) Companies face fines ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹25 lakh, with potential imprisonment for responsible officers.

Solution: d)

Under the Companies Act, 2013, and subsequent amendments, companies failing to meet their CSR obligations face fines between ₹50,000 and ₹25 lakh. Additionally, responsible officers may face fines ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh and could face imprisonment for up to three years. This comprehensive penal structure reinforces the importance of CSR compliance and holds both companies and individual officers accountable.

Options (a), (b), and (c) misrepresent the law, as CSR compliance includes stringent legal and financial consequences to ensure adherence to social responsibility norms.

Solution: d)

Options (a), (b), and (c) misrepresent the law, as CSR compliance includes stringent legal and financial consequences to ensure adherence to social responsibility norms.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements about Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s contributions to education in India: He played a major role in establishing the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). He founded the Indian Statistical Institute. He advocated for liberal and universal education in post-independent India. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was instrumental in the establishment of premier educational institutions like the IITs and also promoted liberal, universal education for a progressive India. However, he was not the founder of the Indian Statistical Institute, which was founded by Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. Azad’s efforts in education significantly shaped India’s academic landscape. Incorrect Solution: c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was instrumental in the establishment of premier educational institutions like the IITs and also promoted liberal, universal education for a progressive India. However, he was not the founder of the Indian Statistical Institute, which was founded by Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. Azad’s efforts in education significantly shaped India’s academic landscape.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements about Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s contributions to education in India:

• He played a major role in establishing the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

• He founded the Indian Statistical Institute.

• He advocated for liberal and universal education in post-independent India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: c)

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was instrumental in the establishment of premier educational institutions like the IITs and also promoted liberal, universal education for a progressive India.

However, he was not the founder of the Indian Statistical Institute, which was founded by Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. Azad’s efforts in education significantly shaped India’s academic landscape.

Solution: c)

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was instrumental in the establishment of premier educational institutions like the IITs and also promoted liberal, universal education for a progressive India.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements about lightning rods and their mechanisms: The earth acts as a ground for lightning rods due to its low electric potential. Lightning rods ionize the surrounding air, creating a conductive path for the discharge. Franklin rods and Early Streamer Emission (ESE) rods function on the same principle of attracting lightning strikes. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Lightning rods are critical safety devices designed to protect structures from lightning strikes by providing a safe path for the discharge to the ground. Statement 1 is correct as the earth acts as a grounding mechanism due to its low electric potential, effectively neutralizing the high charges from lightning. Statement 2 is also correct because lightning rods ionize the surrounding air, lowering its electrical resistance and creating a conductive path for the lightning to safely travel to the ground. However, Statement 3 is incorrect as Franklin rods and Early Streamer Emission (ESE) rods differ fundamentally in their operational mechanisms. Franklin rods depend solely on the passive ionization of air around them, while ESE rods actively emit an upward streamer to enhance their ability to capture lightning strikes. Incorrect Solution: a) Lightning rods are critical safety devices designed to protect structures from lightning strikes by providing a safe path for the discharge to the ground. Statement 1 is correct as the earth acts as a grounding mechanism due to its low electric potential, effectively neutralizing the high charges from lightning. Statement 2 is also correct because lightning rods ionize the surrounding air, lowering its electrical resistance and creating a conductive path for the lightning to safely travel to the ground. However, Statement 3 is incorrect as Franklin rods and Early Streamer Emission (ESE) rods differ fundamentally in their operational mechanisms. Franklin rods depend solely on the passive ionization of air around them, while ESE rods actively emit an upward streamer to enhance their ability to capture lightning strikes.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements about lightning rods and their mechanisms:

• The earth acts as a ground for lightning rods due to its low electric potential.

• Lightning rods ionize the surrounding air, creating a conductive path for the discharge.

• Franklin rods and Early Streamer Emission (ESE) rods function on the same principle of attracting lightning strikes.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Lightning rods are critical safety devices designed to protect structures from lightning strikes by providing a safe path for the discharge to the ground.

Statement 1 is correct as the earth acts as a grounding mechanism due to its low electric potential, effectively neutralizing the high charges from lightning.

Statement 2 is also correct because lightning rods ionize the surrounding air, lowering its electrical resistance and creating a conductive path for the lightning to safely travel to the ground.

However, Statement 3 is incorrect as Franklin rods and Early Streamer Emission (ESE) rods differ fundamentally in their operational mechanisms. Franklin rods depend solely on the passive ionization of air around them, while ESE rods actively emit an upward streamer to enhance their ability to capture lightning strikes.

Solution: a)

Lightning rods are critical safety devices designed to protect structures from lightning strikes by providing a safe path for the discharge to the ground.

Statement 1 is correct as the earth acts as a grounding mechanism due to its low electric potential, effectively neutralizing the high charges from lightning.

Statement 2 is also correct because lightning rods ionize the surrounding air, lowering its electrical resistance and creating a conductive path for the lightning to safely travel to the ground.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following best describes the propulsion system of the Nirbhay Cruise Missile? a) Ramjet engine from launch to terminal phase b) Solid booster at launch transitioning to a turbojet engine c) Scramjet engine for sustained supersonic flight d) Multi-stage rocket engine system for extended range Correct Solution: b) The Nirbhay Cruise Missile uses a solid booster for its initial launch phase and transitions to a turbojet engine for sustained, long-range flight. This dual-stage propulsion allows it to achieve efficient sub-sonic cruise speeds with precise maneuverability, making it suitable for deep penetration missions at low altitudes. Incorrect Solution: b) The Nirbhay Cruise Missile uses a solid booster for its initial launch phase and transitions to a turbojet engine for sustained, long-range flight. This dual-stage propulsion allows it to achieve efficient sub-sonic cruise speeds with precise maneuverability, making it suitable for deep penetration missions at low altitudes.

#### 5. Question

Which of the following best describes the propulsion system of the Nirbhay Cruise Missile?

• a) Ramjet engine from launch to terminal phase

• b) Solid booster at launch transitioning to a turbojet engine

• c) Scramjet engine for sustained supersonic flight

• d) Multi-stage rocket engine system for extended range

Solution: b)

The Nirbhay Cruise Missile uses a solid booster for its initial launch phase and transitions to a turbojet engine for sustained, long-range flight. This dual-stage propulsion allows it to achieve efficient sub-sonic cruise speeds with precise maneuverability, making it suitable for deep penetration missions at low altitudes.

Solution: b)

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