UPSC Editorials Quiz : 17 May 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements. Mangal Pandey belonged to the kingdom of Awadh. Awadh was one of the provinces that was not annexed by the British because Awadh supplied large numbers of soldiers of war to the Company’s army. In Awadh, the revolt of 1857 did not see the participation of taluqdars. 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. Mangal Pandey, who was hanged to death by the Company on April 8 — 167 years ago, belonged to the kingdom of Awadh, which had been treacherously annexed by the British in 1856. Awadh was a region that supplied large numbers of soldiers of war to the Company’s army. There were 75,000 soldiers from Awadh, and almost every agricultural family in the kingdom had a representative in the army. Whatever happened in Awadh was of immediate concern to the Sepoy. In Awadh, the revolt took the form of a popular movement with the participation of not only taluqdars who had been dispossessed but also peasants who had got titles to lands in 1856. These people fought in the name of their dispossessed Nawab. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. Mangal Pandey, who was hanged to death by the Company on April 8 — 167 years ago, belonged to the kingdom of Awadh, which had been treacherously annexed by the British in 1856. Awadh was a region that supplied large numbers of soldiers of war to the Company’s army. There were 75,000 soldiers from Awadh, and almost every agricultural family in the kingdom had a representative in the army. Whatever happened in Awadh was of immediate concern to the Sepoy. In Awadh, the revolt took the form of a popular movement with the participation of not only taluqdars who had been dispossessed but also peasants who had got titles to lands in 1856. These people fought in the name of their dispossessed Nawab. Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Mangal Pandey belonged to the kingdom of Awadh.

• Awadh was one of the provinces that was not annexed by the British because Awadh supplied large numbers of soldiers of war to the Company’s army.

• In Awadh, the revolt of 1857 did not see the participation of taluqdars.

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.

Mangal Pandey, who was hanged to death by the Company on April 8 — 167 years ago, belonged to the kingdom of Awadh, which had been treacherously annexed by the British in 1856.

Awadh was a region that supplied large numbers of soldiers of war to the Company’s army. There were 75,000 soldiers from Awadh, and almost every agricultural family in the kingdom had a representative in the army. Whatever happened in Awadh was of immediate concern to the Sepoy.

In Awadh, the revolt took the form of a popular movement with the participation of not only taluqdars who had been dispossessed but also peasants who had got titles to lands in 1856. These people fought in the name of their dispossessed Nawab.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

Mangal Pandey, who was hanged to death by the Company on April 8 — 167 years ago, belonged to the kingdom of Awadh, which had been treacherously annexed by the British in 1856.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was created to coordinate anti-money laundering efforts across the world. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was enacted in response to the political declaration adopted by the special session of the United Nations General Assembly, calling on member states to put in place national anti-money laundering legislation. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) empowers the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to take coercive action against politicians accused of corruption. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the law that empowers the ED to take coercive action against politicians accused of corruption. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was created in 1989 to coordinate anti-money laundering efforts across the world — and as a member, it was incumbent upon India to do its bit. The PMLA was also enacted in response to the political declaration adopted by the special session of the United Nations General Assembly held on June 8 and 10, 1998, calling on member states to put in place national anti-money laundering legislation. Source Incorrect Solution: c) Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the law that empowers the ED to take coercive action against politicians accused of corruption. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was created in 1989 to coordinate anti-money laundering efforts across the world — and as a member, it was incumbent upon India to do its bit. The PMLA was also enacted in response to the political declaration adopted by the special session of the United Nations General Assembly held on June 8 and 10, 1998, calling on member states to put in place national anti-money laundering legislation. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was created to coordinate anti-money laundering efforts across the world.

• The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was enacted in response to the political declaration adopted by the special session of the United Nations General Assembly, calling on member states to put in place national anti-money laundering legislation.

• The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) empowers the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to take coercive action against politicians accused of corruption.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the law that empowers the ED to take coercive action against politicians accused of corruption.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was created in 1989 to coordinate anti-money laundering efforts across the world — and as a member, it was incumbent upon India to do its bit.

The PMLA was also enacted in response to the political declaration adopted by the special session of the United Nations General Assembly held on June 8 and 10, 1998, calling on member states to put in place national anti-money laundering legislation.

Solution: c)

Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the law that empowers the ED to take coercive action against politicians accused of corruption.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was created in 1989 to coordinate anti-money laundering efforts across the world — and as a member, it was incumbent upon India to do its bit.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following events in the modern Indian history is known as the Delhi Durbar? a) Sepoy Mutiny b) Withdrawal of Doctrine of Lapse c) Establishment of Delhi Department of Police d) Queen’s Proclamation Correct Solution: d) The Queen’s Proclamation was reinforced in 1877 in a big event held at Delhi’s Coronation Park, which was attended by a large number of people. The event came to be known as the Delhi Durbar. Queen Victoria assumed the title of Qaiser-e-Hind. Source Incorrect Solution: d) The Queen’s Proclamation was reinforced in 1877 in a big event held at Delhi’s Coronation Park, which was attended by a large number of people. The event came to be known as the Delhi Durbar. Queen Victoria assumed the title of Qaiser-e-Hind. Source

#### 3. Question

Which of the following events in the modern Indian history is known as the Delhi Durbar?

• a) Sepoy Mutiny

• b) Withdrawal of Doctrine of Lapse

• c) Establishment of Delhi Department of Police

• d) Queen’s Proclamation

Solution: d)

The Queen’s Proclamation was reinforced in 1877 in a big event held at Delhi’s Coronation Park, which was attended by a large number of people. The event came to be known as the Delhi Durbar. Queen Victoria assumed the title of Qaiser-e-Hind.

Solution: d)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEE-EC). The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEE-EC) is an infrastructure development project that aims to create connectivity through rail and shipping networks. USA and EU are the participating countries. It is not part of the Partnership for Rail and Shipping Corridors Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII). 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. The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEE-EC) is an infrastructure development project that aims to create connectivity through rail and shipping networks, energy cables, and data links. Participating Countries India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Germany, Italy, USA, EU Objectives IMEC seeks to boost trade, clean energy, and economic growth while providing an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Part of It is part of the Partnership for Rail and Shipping Corridors Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII) and focuses on enhancing global trade and cooperation through critical infrastructure development. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEE-EC) is an infrastructure development project that aims to create connectivity through rail and shipping networks, energy cables, and data links. Participating Countries India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Germany, Italy, USA, EU Objectives IMEC seeks to boost trade, clean energy, and economic growth while providing an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Part of It is part of the Partnership for Rail and Shipping Corridors Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII) and focuses on enhancing global trade and cooperation through critical infrastructure development.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEE-EC).

• The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEE-EC) is an infrastructure development project that aims to create connectivity through rail and shipping networks.

• USA and EU are the participating countries.

• It is not part of the Partnership for Rail and Shipping Corridors Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII).

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEE-EC) is an infrastructure development project that aims to create connectivity through rail and shipping networks, energy cables, and data links.

Participating Countries | India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Germany, Italy, USA, EU

Objectives | IMEC seeks to boost trade, clean energy, and economic growth while providing an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

Part of | It is part of the Partnership for Rail and Shipping Corridors Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII) and focuses on enhancing global trade and cooperation through critical infrastructure development.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Participating Countries | India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Germany, Italy, USA, EU

Objectives | IMEC seeks to boost trade, clean energy, and economic growth while providing an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Mitakshara Law. The Mitakshara school of Hindu law specifies procedures for succession and inheritance. It states that a son, grandson, and great-grandson have a right to family property through birth. The Mitakshara School of Law is followed in every state in India. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. The Mitakshara school of Hindu law is a well-known school of thought that specifies procedures for succession and inheritance. The Mitakshara school of thought states that a son, grandson, and great-grandson have a right to family property through birth. The Mitakshara School of Law is followed in every state in India, except for West Bengal and Assam. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. The Mitakshara school of Hindu law is a well-known school of thought that specifies procedures for succession and inheritance. The Mitakshara school of thought states that a son, grandson, and great-grandson have a right to family property through birth. The Mitakshara School of Law is followed in every state in India, except for West Bengal and Assam.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Mitakshara Law.

• The Mitakshara school of Hindu law specifies procedures for succession and inheritance.

• It states that a son, grandson, and great-grandson have a right to family property through birth.

• The Mitakshara School of Law is followed in every state in India.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The Mitakshara school of Hindu law is a well-known school of thought that specifies procedures for succession and inheritance. The Mitakshara school of thought states that a son, grandson, and great-grandson have a right to family property through birth.

The Mitakshara School of Law is followed in every state in India, except for West Bengal and Assam.

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The Mitakshara School of Law is followed in every state in India, except for West Bengal and Assam.

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