UPSC Editorials Quiz : 15 October 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Match the following geographic factors with their effects on flooding in Bihar: Geographic Factor Effect A. Flat terrain 1. Leads to prolonged waterlogging B. Rivers from the Himalayas 2. Carry sediment that raises riverbeds C. Embankments 3. Narrow river channels, increasing flood risk D. Low-lying areas (Chaurs) 4. Cause permanent waterlogging Select the correct answer code: a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 b) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 c) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3 d) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 Correct Solution: c) Flat terrain (A) carries sediment that raises riverbeds and worsens the flood risks over time, hence matches with 2. Rivers from the Himalayas (B) bring large amounts of water that contribute to prolonged waterlogging, matching with 1. Embankments (C) were intended to control floods but end up causing permanent waterlogging as they trap water behind them, thus matching with 4. Low-lying areas or Chaurs (D) cause floodwaters to stagnate for extended periods due to their geographical structure, leading to narrowed river channels and increasing flood risks, matching with 3. Incorrect Solution: c) Flat terrain (A) carries sediment that raises riverbeds and worsens the flood risks over time, hence matches with 2. Rivers from the Himalayas (B) bring large amounts of water that contribute to prolonged waterlogging, matching with 1. Embankments (C) were intended to control floods but end up causing permanent waterlogging as they trap water behind them, thus matching with 4. Low-lying areas or Chaurs (D) cause floodwaters to stagnate for extended periods due to their geographical structure, leading to narrowed river channels and increasing flood risks, matching with 3.

#### 1. Question

Match the following geographic factors with their effects on flooding in Bihar:

Geographic Factor | Effect

A. Flat terrain | 1. Leads to prolonged waterlogging

B. Rivers from the Himalayas | 2. Carry sediment that raises riverbeds

C. Embankments | 3. Narrow river channels, increasing flood risk

D. Low-lying areas (Chaurs) | 4. Cause permanent waterlogging

Select the correct answer code:

• a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

• b) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

• c) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

• d) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

Solution: c)

Flat terrain (A) carries sediment that raises riverbeds and worsens the flood risks over time, hence matches with 2.

Rivers from the Himalayas (B) bring large amounts of water that contribute to prolonged waterlogging, matching with 1.

Embankments (C) were intended to control floods but end up causing permanent waterlogging as they trap water behind them, thus matching with 4.

Low-lying areas or Chaurs (D) cause floodwaters to stagnate for extended periods due to their geographical structure, leading to narrowed river channels and increasing flood risks, matching with 3.

Solution: c)

Flat terrain (A) carries sediment that raises riverbeds and worsens the flood risks over time, hence matches with 2.

Rivers from the Himalayas (B) bring large amounts of water that contribute to prolonged waterlogging, matching with 1.

Embankments (C) were intended to control floods but end up causing permanent waterlogging as they trap water behind them, thus matching with 4.

Low-lying areas or Chaurs (D) cause floodwaters to stagnate for extended periods due to their geographical structure, leading to narrowed river channels and increasing flood risks, matching with 3.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding lab-grown diamonds (LGDs): LGDs are created in laboratories using different processes than those involved in the formation of natural diamonds. The Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) method is used to grow LGDs at temperatures around 800°C. LGDs are chemically different from natural diamonds due to their artificial creation. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 2 only d) 1 and 3 only Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct because LGDs are created in laboratories but through processes that replicate natural diamond formation. Statement 2 is also correct, as the CVD method uses temperatures around 800°C to grow diamonds. Statement 3 is incorrect because LGDs have the same chemical composition as natural diamonds (both are made of pure carbon). Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct because LGDs are created in laboratories but through processes that replicate natural diamond formation. Statement 2 is also correct, as the CVD method uses temperatures around 800°C to grow diamonds. Statement 3 is incorrect because LGDs have the same chemical composition as natural diamonds (both are made of pure carbon).

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding lab-grown diamonds (LGDs):

• LGDs are created in laboratories using different processes than those involved in the formation of natural diamonds.

• The Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) method is used to grow LGDs at temperatures around 800°C.

• LGDs are chemically different from natural diamonds due to their artificial creation.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1 and 3 only

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct because LGDs are created in laboratories but through processes that replicate natural diamond formation.

Statement 2 is also correct, as the CVD method uses temperatures around 800°C to grow diamonds.

Statement 3 is incorrect because LGDs have the same chemical composition as natural diamonds (both are made of pure carbon).

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct because LGDs are created in laboratories but through processes that replicate natural diamond formation.

Statement 2 is also correct, as the CVD method uses temperatures around 800°C to grow diamonds.

Statement 3 is incorrect because LGDs have the same chemical composition as natural diamonds (both are made of pure carbon).

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following is a key objective of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA)? a) Urban infrastructure development b) Export promotion for tribal handicrafts c) Promotion of agricultural technology d) Saturation of education, healthcare, and livelihood services in tribal communities Correct Solution: d) The Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) focuses on ensuring the saturation of essential services like education, healthcare, and livelihood in tribal communities, aiming to bridge critical gaps in tribal development and uplift tribal-majority villages. Incorrect Solution: d) The Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) focuses on ensuring the saturation of essential services like education, healthcare, and livelihood in tribal communities, aiming to bridge critical gaps in tribal development and uplift tribal-majority villages.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following is a key objective of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA)?

• a) Urban infrastructure development

• b) Export promotion for tribal handicrafts

• c) Promotion of agricultural technology

• d) Saturation of education, healthcare, and livelihood services in tribal communities

Solution: d)

The Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) focuses on ensuring the saturation of essential services like education, healthcare, and livelihood in tribal communities, aiming to bridge critical gaps in tribal development and uplift tribal-majority villages.

Solution: d)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements about the Red Sea: The Red Sea separates the Arabian Peninsula from Africa. Egypt and Saudi Arabia are the only countries bordering the Red Sea. The Red Sea connects to the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as the Red Sea lies between the Arabian Peninsula and Africa. Statement 2 is incorrect because other countries like Yemen and Sudan also border the Red Sea. Statement 3 is correct as the Red Sea connects to the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal in Egypt. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as the Red Sea lies between the Arabian Peninsula and Africa. Statement 2 is incorrect because other countries like Yemen and Sudan also border the Red Sea. Statement 3 is correct as the Red Sea connects to the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal in Egypt.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements about the Red Sea:

• The Red Sea separates the Arabian Peninsula from Africa.

• Egypt and Saudi Arabia are the only countries bordering the Red Sea.

• The Red Sea connects to the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct as the Red Sea lies between the Arabian Peninsula and Africa.

Statement 2 is incorrect because other countries like Yemen and Sudan also border the Red Sea.

Statement 3 is correct as the Red Sea connects to the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal in Egypt.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct as the Red Sea lies between the Arabian Peninsula and Africa.

Statement 2 is incorrect because other countries like Yemen and Sudan also border the Red Sea.

Statement 3 is correct as the Red Sea connects to the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal in Egypt.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about the Open Defecation Free (ODF) status under the Swachh Bharat Mission: ODF status is declared when every household in a given area has a toilet. ODF+ status focuses on the management of solid waste. ODF++ includes a focus on liquid waste management and sludge management to sustain ODF status. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct because ODF status is declared when all households in a given area have access to toilets and no open defecation is practiced. Statement 2 is incorrect because ODF+ status focuses on liquid waste management, not solid waste. Statement 3 is correct as ODF++ status emphasizes both liquid waste and sludge management to ensure sustainability of ODF status. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct because ODF status is declared when all households in a given area have access to toilets and no open defecation is practiced. Statement 2 is incorrect because ODF+ status focuses on liquid waste management, not solid waste. Statement 3 is correct as ODF++ status emphasizes both liquid waste and sludge management to ensure sustainability of ODF status.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements about the Open Defecation Free (ODF) status under the Swachh Bharat Mission:

• ODF status is declared when every household in a given area has a toilet.

• ODF+ status focuses on the management of solid waste.

• ODF++ includes a focus on liquid waste management and sludge management to sustain ODF status.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct because ODF status is declared when all households in a given area have access to toilets and no open defecation is practiced.

Statement 2 is incorrect because ODF+ status focuses on liquid waste management, not solid waste.

Statement 3 is correct as ODF++ status emphasizes both liquid waste and sludge management to ensure sustainability of ODF status.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct because ODF status is declared when all households in a given area have access to toilets and no open defecation is practiced.

Statement 2 is incorrect because ODF+ status focuses on liquid waste management, not solid waste.

Statement 3 is correct as ODF++ status emphasizes both liquid waste and sludge management to ensure sustainability of ODF status.

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