UPSC Editorials Quiz : 17 June 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Maldives. Maldives is a South Asian archipelagic countrysituated in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka and India. It is the smallest country in Asia, both in terms of land area and population. Malé, the capital city of the Maldives is located on the Equator. It is also the world’s lowest-lying country. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: c) Statement 3 is incorrect. About Maldives: It is a South Asian archipelagic country situated in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka and India. It consists of 26 atolls that stretch across the equator. It is the smallest country in Asia, both in terms of land area and population, with around 521,021 people. It is also the world’s lowest-lying country. It gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1965 and established a presidential republic in 1968. Incorrect Solution: c) Statement 3 is incorrect. About Maldives: It is a South Asian archipelagic country situated in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka and India. It consists of 26 atolls that stretch across the equator. It is the smallest country in Asia, both in terms of land area and population, with around 521,021 people. It is also the world’s lowest-lying country. It gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1965 and established a presidential republic in 1968.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Maldives.

• Maldives is a South Asian archipelagic countrysituated in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka and India.

• It is the smallest country in Asia, both in terms of land area and population.

• Malé, the capital city of the Maldives is located on the Equator.

• It is also the world’s lowest-lying country.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: c)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

About Maldives:

It is a South Asian archipelagic country situated in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka and India. It consists of 26 atolls that stretch across the equator. It is the smallest country in Asia, both in terms of land area and population, with around 521,021 people. It is also the world’s lowest-lying country. It gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1965 and established a presidential republic in 1968.

Solution: c)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

About Maldives:

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Enforcement Directorate. Enforcement Directorate is a statutory body mandated with investigation of offences of money laundering and violations of foreign exchange laws. It is an agency under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The Enforcement Directorate does have the power to take action on its own (suo moto). How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Incorrect Solution: c)

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Enforcement Directorate.

• Enforcement Directorate is a statutory body mandated with investigation of offences of money laundering and violations of foreign exchange laws.

• It is an agency under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

• The Enforcement Directorate does have the power to take action on its own (suo moto).

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis (ICUMSA) is a measure of the purity of sugar based on colour. Refined white sugar is what mills produce after the first crystallisation of juice obtained from crushing of cane. The higher the value of ICUMSA, the more the whiteness of Sugar. 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. Raw sugar is what mills produce after the first crystallisation of juice obtained from crushing of cane. This sugar is rough and brownish in colour, with an ICUMSA value of 600-1,200 or higher. ICUMSA, short for the International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis, is a measure of the purity of sugar based on colour. The lower the value, the more the whiteness. Raw sugar is processed in refineries for removal of impurities and de-colourisation. The end product is refined white cane sugar having a standard ICUMSA value of 45. The sugar used by industries such as pharmaceuticals has ICUMSA of less than 20. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. Raw sugar is what mills produce after the first crystallisation of juice obtained from crushing of cane. This sugar is rough and brownish in colour, with an ICUMSA value of 600-1,200 or higher. ICUMSA, short for the International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis, is a measure of the purity of sugar based on colour. The lower the value, the more the whiteness. Raw sugar is processed in refineries for removal of impurities and de-colourisation. The end product is refined white cane sugar having a standard ICUMSA value of 45. The sugar used by industries such as pharmaceuticals has ICUMSA of less than 20.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis (ICUMSA) is a measure of the purity of sugar based on colour.

• Refined white sugar is what mills produce after the first crystallisation of juice obtained from crushing of cane.

• The higher the value of ICUMSA, the more the whiteness of Sugar.

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.

Raw sugar is what mills produce after the first crystallisation of juice obtained from crushing of cane. This sugar is rough and brownish in colour, with an ICUMSA value of 600-1,200 or higher. ICUMSA, short for the International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis, is a measure of the purity of sugar based on colour. The lower the value, the more the whiteness.

Raw sugar is processed in refineries for removal of impurities and de-colourisation. The end product is refined white cane sugar having a standard ICUMSA value of 45. The sugar used by industries such as pharmaceuticals has ICUMSA of less than 20.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Mewar school of painting. The Mewar school of miniature painting is known for vibrant colours, direct emotional appeal and intricate narratives. The court scenes portraying the king and his entourage can be witnessed in Mewar school of painting. Mewari miniature painters seldom signed their works. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) Incorrect Solution: d)

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Mewar school of painting.

• The Mewar school of miniature painting is known for vibrant colours, direct emotional appeal and intricate narratives.

• The court scenes portraying the king and his entourage can be witnessed in Mewar school of painting.

• Mewari miniature painters seldom signed their works.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: d)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following provisions is/are part of Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India? Any section of the citizens residing in India having a distinct culture, language and script have the right to conserve their culture and language. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them. Select the correct answer code: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: c) Article 29: Protection of interests of minorities (1) Any section of the citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct language, script or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same (2) No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them. Incorrect Solution: c) Article 29: Protection of interests of minorities (1) Any section of the citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct language, script or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same (2) No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.

#### 5. Question

Which of the following provisions is/are part of Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India?

• Any section of the citizens residing in India having a distinct culture, language and script have the right to conserve their culture and language.

• No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.

Select the correct answer code:

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: c)

Article 29: Protection of interests of minorities

(1) Any section of the citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct language, script or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same

(2) No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.

Solution: c)

Article 29: Protection of interests of minorities

(1) Any section of the citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct language, script or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same

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