UPSC Editorials Quiz : 16 July 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Hurricanes. Hurricanes or tropical storms form over warm ocean waters. Hurricanes are not formed near the equator. Storm systems with wind speeds of 10 kmph and above are classified as hurricanes. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. Hurricanes, or tropical storms, form over warm ocean waters near the equator. When the warm, moist air from the ocean surface rises upward, a lower air pressure area is formed below. Air from surrounding areas with higher air pressure rushes into this low pressure area, eventually rising, after it also becomes warm and moist. As warm, moist air rises, it cools down, and the water in the air forms clouds and thunderstorms. This whole system of clouds and winds gains strength and momentum using the ocean’s heat, and the water that evaporates from its surface. Storm systems with wind speeds of 119 kmph and above are classified as hurricanes. Hurricanes are classified using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale into five categories (Category 1 to Category 5) based on their sustained wind speeds. While Category 1 hurricanes bring winds of 119 to 153 kmph, Category 5 hurricanes, which are the strongest, have winds of 252 kmph or higher. Storms that reach Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes due to their potential to inflict significant damage. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. Hurricanes, or tropical storms, form over warm ocean waters near the equator. When the warm, moist air from the ocean surface rises upward, a lower air pressure area is formed below. Air from surrounding areas with higher air pressure rushes into this low pressure area, eventually rising, after it also becomes warm and moist. As warm, moist air rises, it cools down, and the water in the air forms clouds and thunderstorms. This whole system of clouds and winds gains strength and momentum using the ocean’s heat, and the water that evaporates from its surface. Storm systems with wind speeds of 119 kmph and above are classified as hurricanes. Hurricanes are classified using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale into five categories (Category 1 to Category 5) based on their sustained wind speeds. While Category 1 hurricanes bring winds of 119 to 153 kmph, Category 5 hurricanes, which are the strongest, have winds of 252 kmph or higher. Storms that reach Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes due to their potential to inflict significant damage. Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Hurricanes.

• Hurricanes or tropical storms form over warm ocean waters.

• Hurricanes are not formed near the equator.

• Storm systems with wind speeds of 10 kmph and above are classified as hurricanes.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

Hurricanes, or tropical storms, form over warm ocean waters near the equator. When the warm, moist air from the ocean surface rises upward, a lower air pressure area is formed below. Air from surrounding areas with higher air pressure rushes into this low pressure area, eventually rising, after it also becomes warm and moist.

As warm, moist air rises, it cools down, and the water in the air forms clouds and thunderstorms. This whole system of clouds and winds gains strength and momentum using the ocean’s heat, and the water that evaporates from its surface. Storm systems with wind speeds of 119 kmph and above are classified as hurricanes.

Hurricanes are classified using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale into five categories (Category 1 to Category 5) based on their sustained wind speeds. While Category 1 hurricanes bring winds of 119 to 153 kmph, Category 5 hurricanes, which are the strongest, have winds of 252 kmph or higher. Storms that reach Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes due to their potential to inflict significant damage.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. The Declaration of Independence is the document which marked the foundation of the United Statesas a union of states liberated from Britain. The British formally recognised American independence after its defeat in the Revolutionary War. France, Spain, and the Dutch Republic did not support the United States in its war against Britain for Independence. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. July 4 marks the 248th Independence Day of the United States. It was the day when the Declaration of Independence, the document which marked the foundation of the US as a union of states liberated from Britain, was signed. The British would formally recognise American independence after its defeat in the Revolutionary War in 1783. The US won with the support of Britain’s European rivals — France, Spain, and the Dutch Republic. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. July 4 marks the 248th Independence Day of the United States. It was the day when the Declaration of Independence, the document which marked the foundation of the US as a union of states liberated from Britain, was signed. The British would formally recognise American independence after its defeat in the Revolutionary War in 1783. The US won with the support of Britain’s European rivals — France, Spain, and the Dutch Republic. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The Declaration of Independence is the document which marked the foundation of the United Statesas a union of states liberated from Britain.

• The British formally recognised American independence after its defeat in the Revolutionary War.

• France, Spain, and the Dutch Republic did not support the United States in its war against Britain for Independence.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

July 4 marks the 248th Independence Day of the United States. It was the day when the Declaration of Independence, the document which marked the foundation of the US as a union of states liberated from Britain, was signed.

The British would formally recognise American independence after its defeat in the Revolutionary War in 1783. The US won with the support of Britain’s European rivals — France, Spain, and the Dutch Republic.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. None of the Southeast Asian countries are the members of BRICS grouping. Thailand is the latest country to join the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Indonesia is the only G20 country in Southeast Asia. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Last year, BRICS — an acronym that was originally used to refer to Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — decided to expand its membership, inviting Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to join the bloc. The bloc has members from all over the world, but none from Southeast Asia yet. Apart from BRICS, Thailand has also applied to join the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which has 38 mostly Western members. Malaysia and Thailand are not the only countries in Southeast Asia interested in joining BRICS. Ahead of the BRICS summit in South Africa last year, there had been speculation that Indonesia — the only G20 country in Southeast Asia that hopes to complete the accession process with the OECD within three years — could become a BRICS member. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Last year, BRICS — an acronym that was originally used to refer to Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — decided to expand its membership, inviting Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to join the bloc. The bloc has members from all over the world, but none from Southeast Asia yet. Apart from BRICS, Thailand has also applied to join the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which has 38 mostly Western members. Malaysia and Thailand are not the only countries in Southeast Asia interested in joining BRICS. Ahead of the BRICS summit in South Africa last year, there had been speculation that Indonesia — the only G20 country in Southeast Asia that hopes to complete the accession process with the OECD within three years — could become a BRICS member. Source

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• None of the Southeast Asian countries are the members of BRICS grouping.

• Thailand is the latest country to join the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

• Indonesia is the only G20 country in Southeast Asia.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Last year, BRICS — an acronym that was originally used to refer to Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — decided to expand its membership, inviting Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to join the bloc. The bloc has members from all over the world, but none from Southeast Asia yet.

Apart from BRICS, Thailand has also applied to join the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which has 38 mostly Western members.

Malaysia and Thailand are not the only countries in Southeast Asia interested in joining BRICS.

Ahead of the BRICS summit in South Africa last year, there had been speculation that Indonesia — the only G20 country in Southeast Asia that hopes to complete the accession process with the OECD within three years — could become a BRICS member.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Apart from BRICS, Thailand has also applied to join the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which has 38 mostly Western members.

Malaysia and Thailand are not the only countries in Southeast Asia interested in joining BRICS.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. Arctic region consists of boreal forest and tundra ecosystems. Arctic region is resistant to wildfires. The global warming has led to more frequent lightning in the Arctic. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Wildfires have been a natural part of the Arctic’s boreal forest or snow forest and tundra (treeless regions) ecosystems. However, in recent years, their frequency and scale in the regions have increased, primarily due to global warming. More worryingly, these blazing wildfires are fueling the climate crisis. The Arctic has been warming roughly four times as fast as the world. While the global average temperature has increased by at least 1.1 degree Celsius above the pre-industrial levels, the Arctic has become on average around 3 degree warmer than it was in 1980. This fast paced warming has led to more frequent lightning in the Arctic, which has further increased the likelihood of wildfires — lightning-sparked fires have more than doubled in Alaska and the Northwest Territories since 1975, according to a 2017 study. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Wildfires have been a natural part of the Arctic’s boreal forest or snow forest and tundra (treeless regions) ecosystems. However, in recent years, their frequency and scale in the regions have increased, primarily due to global warming. More worryingly, these blazing wildfires are fueling the climate crisis. The Arctic has been warming roughly four times as fast as the world. While the global average temperature has increased by at least 1.1 degree Celsius above the pre-industrial levels, the Arctic has become on average around 3 degree warmer than it was in 1980. This fast paced warming has led to more frequent lightning in the Arctic, which has further increased the likelihood of wildfires — lightning-sparked fires have more than doubled in Alaska and the Northwest Territories since 1975, according to a 2017 study. Source

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Arctic region consists of boreal forest and tundra ecosystems.

• Arctic region is resistant to wildfires.

• The global warming has led to more frequent lightning in the Arctic.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Wildfires have been a natural part of the Arctic’s boreal forest or snow forest and tundra (treeless regions) ecosystems. However, in recent years, their frequency and scale in the regions have increased, primarily due to global warming. More worryingly, these blazing wildfires are fueling the climate crisis.

The Arctic has been warming roughly four times as fast as the world. While the global average temperature has increased by at least 1.1 degree Celsius above the pre-industrial levels, the Arctic has become on average around 3 degree warmer than it was in 1980.

This fast paced warming has led to more frequent lightning in the Arctic, which has further increased the likelihood of wildfires — lightning-sparked fires have more than doubled in Alaska and the Northwest Territories since 1975, according to a 2017 study.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following pairs. Green Ammonia: Made from sustainable electricity and water Blue Ammonia: Made without using any fossil fuel Brown Ammonia: Made from a fossil fuel with carbon capture How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Only Statement 1 is correct. Incorrect Solution: b) Only Statement 1 is correct.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following pairs.

• Green Ammonia: Made from sustainable electricity and water

• Blue Ammonia: Made without using any fossil fuel

• Brown Ammonia: Made from a fossil fuel with carbon capture

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

Solution: b)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

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