UPSC Editorials Quiz : 17 June 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following is/are among the long-term impacts of landslides? Obstruction of transport routes. Sedimentation of rivers leading to downstream flooding. Displacement of population and loss of arable land. Damage to infrastructure like roads and bridges. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. While obstruction of transport routes is a severe impact, it is generally considered a short-term or immediate impact. Roads are often cleared and connectivity is restored within days or weeks, although frequent occurrences can lead to long-term isolation. Statement 2 is correct. When a landslide occurs, large amounts of soil, rock, and debris are deposited into rivers. This river sedimentation changes the riverbed’s morphology, reduces its water-carrying capacity, and can lead to increased frequency and intensity of floods downstream. This is a significant long-term environmental consequence. Statement 3 is correct. Landslides can permanently destroy homes and render agricultural land (arable land) unusable. This forces permanent displacement of populations, leading to social and economic disruption that persists for years or decades. This loss of land and livelihood is a classic long-term impact. Statement 4 is incorrect. Similar to transport obstruction, damage to infrastructure like roads and bridges is a direct, short-term impact. While rebuilding takes time and resources, the damage itself is an immediate consequence of the event. However, repeated damage can have long-term economic effects. Impacts of Landslides: Short-term Impacts: Loss of life and injuries, e.g., Kedarnath NH landslide (May 2025). Damage to infrastructure and crops causing economic loss. Obstruction to transport, especially in remote and hilly terrain. Long-term Impacts: River sedimentation, leading to downstream flooding. Reduced reservoir life due to siltation in hydropower projects. Displacement of population and loss of arable land. Geographic isolation leading to underdevelopment. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. While obstruction of transport routes is a severe impact, it is generally considered a short-term or immediate impact. Roads are often cleared and connectivity is restored within days or weeks, although frequent occurrences can lead to long-term isolation. Statement 2 is correct. When a landslide occurs, large amounts of soil, rock, and debris are deposited into rivers. This river sedimentation changes the riverbed’s morphology, reduces its water-carrying capacity, and can lead to increased frequency and intensity of floods downstream. This is a significant long-term environmental consequence. Statement 3 is correct. Landslides can permanently destroy homes and render agricultural land (arable land) unusable. This forces permanent displacement of populations, leading to social and economic disruption that persists for years or decades. This loss of land and livelihood is a classic long-term impact. Statement 4 is incorrect. Similar to transport obstruction, damage to infrastructure like roads and bridges is a direct, short-term impact. While rebuilding takes time and resources, the damage itself is an immediate consequence of the event. However, repeated damage can have long-term economic effects. Impacts of Landslides: Short-term Impacts: Loss of life and injuries, e.g., Kedarnath NH landslide (May 2025). Damage to infrastructure and crops causing economic loss. Obstruction to transport, especially in remote and hilly terrain. Long-term Impacts: River sedimentation, leading to downstream flooding. Reduced reservoir life due to siltation in hydropower projects. Displacement of population and loss of arable land. Geographic isolation leading to underdevelopment.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following is/are among the long-term impacts of landslides?

• Obstruction of transport routes.

• Sedimentation of rivers leading to downstream flooding.

• Displacement of population and loss of arable land.

• Damage to infrastructure like roads and bridges.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) Only three

• (d) All four

Solution: b)

• Statement 1 is incorrect. While obstruction of transport routes is a severe impact, it is generally considered a short-term or immediate impact. Roads are often cleared and connectivity is restored within days or weeks, although frequent occurrences can lead to long-term isolation.

• Statement 2 is correct. When a landslide occurs, large amounts of soil, rock, and debris are deposited into rivers. This river sedimentation changes the riverbed’s morphology, reduces its water-carrying capacity, and can lead to increased frequency and intensity of floods downstream. This is a significant long-term environmental consequence.

• Statement 3 is correct. Landslides can permanently destroy homes and render agricultural land (arable land) unusable. This forces permanent displacement of populations, leading to social and economic disruption that persists for years or decades. This loss of land and livelihood is a classic long-term impact.

• Statement 4 is incorrect. Similar to transport obstruction, damage to infrastructure like roads and bridges is a direct, short-term impact. While rebuilding takes time and resources, the damage itself is an immediate consequence of the event. However, repeated damage can have long-term economic effects.

Impacts of Landslides:

• Short-term Impacts: Loss of life and injuries, e.g., Kedarnath NH landslide (May 2025). Damage to infrastructure and crops causing economic loss. Obstruction to transport, especially in remote and hilly terrain.

• Loss of life and injuries, e.g., Kedarnath NH landslide (May 2025).

• Damage to infrastructure and crops causing economic loss.

• Obstruction to transport, especially in remote and hilly terrain.

• Long-term Impacts: River sedimentation, leading to downstream flooding. Reduced reservoir life due to siltation in hydropower projects. Displacement of population and loss of arable land. Geographic isolation leading to underdevelopment.

• River sedimentation, leading to downstream flooding.

• Reduced reservoir life due to siltation in hydropower projects.

• Displacement of population and loss of arable land.

• Geographic isolation leading to underdevelopment.

Solution: b)

Impacts of Landslides:

• Loss of life and injuries, e.g., Kedarnath NH landslide (May 2025).

• Damage to infrastructure and crops causing economic loss.

• Obstruction to transport, especially in remote and hilly terrain.

• River sedimentation, leading to downstream flooding.

• Reduced reservoir life due to siltation in hydropower projects.

• Displacement of population and loss of arable land.

• Geographic isolation leading to underdevelopment.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Match the following items: Column A (Landslide Type) Column B (Common Region in India) Column C (Characteristic) 1. Debris Flow A. Sikkim and Darjeeling i. Slow and progressive movement 2. Rockfalls B. Western Ghats ii. Triggered by monsoon rainfall 3. Creeping Landslides C. Steep Himalayan Terrains iii. Sudden detachment from steep cliffs Select the correct answer code: (a) 1-B-ii, 2-C-iii, 3-A-i (b) 1-C-i, 2-A-ii, 3-B-iii (c) 1-A-iii, 2-B-i, 3-C-ii (d) 1-B-i, 2-A-iii, 3-C-ii Correct Solution: a) Debris Flow (1) is most common in the Western Ghats (B) and Himalayas, often triggered by intense monsoon rainfall (ii). These are fast-moving landslides that are a mixture of water, rock, and soil, behaving like a flow of wet concrete. So, 1-B-ii is a correct combination. Rockfalls (2) are characterized by the sudden detachment of rocks from steep cliffs (iii). This phenomenon is frequently observed in the very steep terrains of the Himalayas (C), where geological fragility and weathering processes contribute to the instability of rock faces. So, 2-C-iii is a correct combination. Creeping Landslides (3), involve slow and progressive downward movement (i) of slope material. This type of landslide is notably observed in regions like Sikkim and Darjeeling (A), where the soil and geological conditions are conducive to this gradual deformation over time. So, 3-A-i is a correct combination. Incorrect Solution: a) Debris Flow (1) is most common in the Western Ghats (B) and Himalayas, often triggered by intense monsoon rainfall (ii). These are fast-moving landslides that are a mixture of water, rock, and soil, behaving like a flow of wet concrete. So, 1-B-ii is a correct combination. Rockfalls (2) are characterized by the sudden detachment of rocks from steep cliffs (iii). This phenomenon is frequently observed in the very steep terrains of the Himalayas (C), where geological fragility and weathering processes contribute to the instability of rock faces. So, 2-C-iii is a correct combination. Creeping Landslides (3), involve slow and progressive downward movement (i) of slope material. This type of landslide is notably observed in regions like Sikkim and Darjeeling (A), where the soil and geological conditions are conducive to this gradual deformation over time. So, 3-A-i is a correct combination.

#### 2. Question

Match the following items:

Column A (Landslide Type) | Column B (Common Region in India) | Column C (Characteristic)

1.Debris Flow | A. Sikkim and Darjeeling | i. Slow and progressive movement
2.Rockfalls | B. Western Ghats | ii. Triggered by monsoon rainfall
3.Creeping Landslides | C. Steep Himalayan Terrains | iii. Sudden detachment from steep cliffs

Select the correct answer code:

• (a) 1-B-ii, 2-C-iii, 3-A-i

• (b) 1-C-i, 2-A-ii, 3-B-iii

• (c) 1-A-iii, 2-B-i, 3-C-ii

• (d) 1-B-i, 2-A-iii, 3-C-ii

Solution: a)

• Debris Flow (1) is most common in the Western Ghats (B) and Himalayas, often triggered by intense monsoon rainfall (ii). These are fast-moving landslides that are a mixture of water, rock, and soil, behaving like a flow of wet concrete. So, 1-B-ii is a correct combination.

• Rockfalls (2) are characterized by the sudden detachment of rocks from steep cliffs (iii). This phenomenon is frequently observed in the very steep terrains of the Himalayas (C), where geological fragility and weathering processes contribute to the instability of rock faces. So, 2-C-iii is a correct combination.

• Creeping Landslides (3), involve slow and progressive downward movement (i) of slope material. This type of landslide is notably observed in regions like Sikkim and Darjeeling (A), where the soil and geological conditions are conducive to this gradual deformation over time. So, 3-A-i is a correct combination.

Solution: a)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA): The negotiations for an FTA between India and the EU were restarted few years back after being stalled for nearly a decade. The FTA includes cooperation in areas like climate change and cybersecurity. The European Union is India’s largest trading partner. 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. The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations were stalled since 2013 due to disagreements over key issues like tariff reductions and market access. However, both sides agreed to restart the negotiations in 2022, marking a renewed effort to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties in the context of shifting global supply chains and geopolitical realignments. Statement 2 is correct. While traditional FTAs focus on tariffs and trade barriers, the India-EU partnership is more comprehensive. Alongside the FTA, discussions include cooperation in non-trade areas such as climate action, green technologies, and cybersecurity, which reflect the evolving nature of global trade diplomacy. These are being pursued through parallel dialogue tracks in strategic and digital partnerships. Statement 3 is incorrect. As per recent data, the European Union is India’s third-largest trading partner, following the United States and China. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct. The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations were stalled since 2013 due to disagreements over key issues like tariff reductions and market access. However, both sides agreed to restart the negotiations in 2022, marking a renewed effort to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties in the context of shifting global supply chains and geopolitical realignments. Statement 2 is correct. While traditional FTAs focus on tariffs and trade barriers, the India-EU partnership is more comprehensive. Alongside the FTA, discussions include cooperation in non-trade areas such as climate action, green technologies, and cybersecurity, which reflect the evolving nature of global trade diplomacy. These are being pursued through parallel dialogue tracks in strategic and digital partnerships. Statement 3 is incorrect. As per recent data, the European Union is India’s third-largest trading partner, following the United States and China.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA):

• The negotiations for an FTA between India and the EU were restarted few years back after being stalled for nearly a decade.

• The FTA includes cooperation in areas like climate change and cybersecurity.

• The European Union is India’s largest trading partner.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

• Statement 1 is correct. The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations were stalled since 2013 due to disagreements over key issues like tariff reductions and market access. However, both sides agreed to restart the negotiations in 2022, marking a renewed effort to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties in the context of shifting global supply chains and geopolitical realignments.

• Statement 2 is correct. While traditional FTAs focus on tariffs and trade barriers, the India-EU partnership is more comprehensive. Alongside the FTA, discussions include cooperation in non-trade areas such as climate action, green technologies, and cybersecurity, which reflect the evolving nature of global trade diplomacy. These are being pursued through parallel dialogue tracks in strategic and digital partnerships.

• Statement 3 is incorrect. As per recent data, the European Union is India’s third-largest trading partner, following the United States and China.

Solution: b)

• Statement 3 is incorrect. As per recent data, the European Union is India’s third-largest trading partner, following the United States and China.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Match the following India-EU Cooperation Platforms with their Key Features: Platform Feature A. Trade and Technology Council (TTC) 1. Cooperation on digital governance and AI B. Erasmus+ Programme 2. Academic mobility and higher education C. Global Gateway Initiative 3. Sustainable infrastructure development Select the correct answer code: a) A-3, B-1, C-2 b) A-2, B-3, C-1 c) A-1, B-2, C-3 d) A-2, B-1, C-3 Correct Solution: c) India and the European Union have established multiple cooperation platforms to deepen strategic ties beyond traditional trade relations. The Trade and Technology Council (TTC), launched in 2023, is the first such council India has with any partner and focuses on cooperation in digital governance, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and resilient supply chains, making A-1 the correct match. The Erasmus+ Programme is a long-standing EU initiative that promotes academic mobility, joint research, and capacity building in higher education institutions, which aligns it with B-2. It allows Indian students and scholars to participate in academic exchanges and collaborative research projects with EU universities. The Global Gateway Initiative is the EU’s infrastructure development strategy aimed at countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative. It supports sustainable, transparent, and values-driven infrastructure development in partner countries, making C-3 Incorrect Solution: c) India and the European Union have established multiple cooperation platforms to deepen strategic ties beyond traditional trade relations. The Trade and Technology Council (TTC), launched in 2023, is the first such council India has with any partner and focuses on cooperation in digital governance, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and resilient supply chains, making A-1 the correct match. The Erasmus+ Programme is a long-standing EU initiative that promotes academic mobility, joint research, and capacity building in higher education institutions, which aligns it with B-2. It allows Indian students and scholars to participate in academic exchanges and collaborative research projects with EU universities. The Global Gateway Initiative is the EU’s infrastructure development strategy aimed at countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative. It supports sustainable, transparent, and values-driven infrastructure development in partner countries, making C-3

#### 4. Question

Match the following India-EU Cooperation Platforms with their Key Features:

Platform | Feature

A. Trade and Technology Council (TTC) | 1. Cooperation on digital governance and AI

B. Erasmus+ Programme | 2. Academic mobility and higher education

C. Global Gateway Initiative | 3. Sustainable infrastructure development

Select the correct answer code:

• a) A-3, B-1, C-2

• b) A-2, B-3, C-1

• c) A-1, B-2, C-3

• d) A-2, B-1, C-3

Solution: c)

• India and the European Union have established multiple cooperation platforms to deepen strategic ties beyond traditional trade relations. The Trade and Technology Council (TTC), launched in 2023, is the first such council India has with any partner and focuses on cooperation in digital governance, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and resilient supply chains, making A-1 the correct match.

• The Erasmus+ Programme is a long-standing EU initiative that promotes academic mobility, joint research, and capacity building in higher education institutions, which aligns it with B-2. It allows Indian students and scholars to participate in academic exchanges and collaborative research projects with EU universities.

• The Global Gateway Initiative is the EU’s infrastructure development strategy aimed at countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative. It supports sustainable, transparent, and values-driven infrastructure development in partner countries, making C-3

Solution: c)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question With reference to the social and cultural legacy of Ahilyabai Holkar, consider the following statements: She commissioned the reconstruction of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the original Somnath Temple (Juna Mandir). Her efforts in nation-building were limited to the construction of temples and dharamshalas within her kingdom of Malwa. She is credited with founding the Maheshwari saree textile industry. 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. Ahilyabai Holkar undertook a massive project of restoring and rebuilding Hindu pilgrimage sites across India. Her most celebrated contributions include the reconstruction of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi (1780) and the old Somnath Temple in Gujarat. She also built two Jyotirlinga temples, reflecting her deep commitment to Dharma. Statement 2 is incorrect. Her nation-building initiatives were not confined to her kingdom. She constructed roads, rest houses (dharamshalas), ghats, and wells along major pilgrimage routes across the subcontinent, from Rameshwaram in the south to Haridwar in the north. This pan-Indian approach demonstrated a vision that transcended regional boundaries. Statement 3 is correct. Beyond her administrative and religious work, she was a patron of local economies. She is widely credited with founding and patronizing the Maheshwari saree textile industry. This initiative provided livelihoods and created a unique cultural product that remains famous to this day, exemplifying her focus on rural and artisan-based entrepreneurship. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct. Ahilyabai Holkar undertook a massive project of restoring and rebuilding Hindu pilgrimage sites across India. Her most celebrated contributions include the reconstruction of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi (1780) and the old Somnath Temple in Gujarat. She also built two Jyotirlinga temples, reflecting her deep commitment to Dharma. Statement 2 is incorrect. Her nation-building initiatives were not confined to her kingdom. She constructed roads, rest houses (dharamshalas), ghats, and wells along major pilgrimage routes across the subcontinent, from Rameshwaram in the south to Haridwar in the north. This pan-Indian approach demonstrated a vision that transcended regional boundaries. Statement 3 is correct. Beyond her administrative and religious work, she was a patron of local economies. She is widely credited with founding and patronizing the Maheshwari saree textile industry. This initiative provided livelihoods and created a unique cultural product that remains famous to this day, exemplifying her focus on rural and artisan-based entrepreneurship.

#### 5. Question

With reference to the social and cultural legacy of Ahilyabai Holkar, consider the following statements:

• She commissioned the reconstruction of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the original Somnath Temple (Juna Mandir).

• Her efforts in nation-building were limited to the construction of temples and dharamshalas within her kingdom of Malwa.

• She is credited with founding the Maheshwari saree textile industry.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

• Statement 1 is correct. Ahilyabai Holkar undertook a massive project of restoring and rebuilding Hindu pilgrimage sites across India. Her most celebrated contributions include the reconstruction of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi (1780) and the old Somnath Temple in Gujarat. She also built two Jyotirlinga temples, reflecting her deep commitment to Dharma.

• Statement 2 is incorrect. Her nation-building initiatives were not confined to her kingdom. She constructed roads, rest houses (dharamshalas), ghats, and wells along major pilgrimage routes across the subcontinent, from Rameshwaram in the south to Haridwar in the north. This pan-Indian approach demonstrated a vision that transcended regional boundaries.

• Statement 3 is correct. Beyond her administrative and religious work, she was a patron of local economies. She is widely credited with founding and patronizing the Maheshwari saree textile industry. This initiative provided livelihoods and created a unique cultural product that remains famous to this day, exemplifying her focus on rural and artisan-based entrepreneurship.

Solution: b)

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