UPSC Editorials Quiz : 17 October 2024

Introducing QUED – Questions from Editorials (UPSC Editorials Quiz) , an innovative initiative from InsightsIAS. Considering the significant number of questions in previous UPSC Prelims from editorials, practicing MCQs from this perspective can provide an extra edge. While we cover important editorials separately in our Editorial Section and SECURE Initiative, adding QUED (UPSC Editorials Quiz) to your daily MCQ practice alongside Static Quiz, Current Affairs Quiz, and InstaDART can be crucial for better performance. We recommend utilizing this initiative to enhance your preparation, with 5 MCQs posted daily at 11 am from Monday to Saturday on our website under the QUIZ menu.

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which strait connects the Coral Sea and the Arafura Sea, and is crucial for maritime navigation between Australia and New Guinea? a) Cook Strait b) Davis Strait c) Taiwan Strait d) Torres Strait Correct Solution: d) The Torres Strait connects the Coral Sea to the Arafura Sea, located between Australia and New Guinea, and is significant for maritime navigation in this region. Incorrect Solution: d) The Torres Strait connects the Coral Sea to the Arafura Sea, located between Australia and New Guinea, and is significant for maritime navigation in this region.

#### 1. Question

Which strait connects the Coral Sea and the Arafura Sea, and is crucial for maritime navigation between Australia and New Guinea?

• a) Cook Strait

• b) Davis Strait

• c) Taiwan Strait

• d) Torres Strait

Solution: d)

The Torres Strait connects the Coral Sea to the Arafura Sea, located between Australia and New Guinea, and is significant for maritime navigation in this region.

Solution: d)

The Torres Strait connects the Coral Sea to the Arafura Sea, located between Australia and New Guinea, and is significant for maritime navigation in this region.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Match the following categories of rare diseases in India with their descriptions: Categories of Rare Diseases Descriptions 1. Group 1 a. Diseases requiring lifelong treatment with lower costs 2. Group 2 b. Diseases with available treatments but at extremely high and lifelong costs 3. Group 3 c. Diseases that can be treated with a one-time curative procedure a) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c b) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b c) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a d) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a Correct Solution: b) Group 1 consists of diseases that can be treated with a one-time curative procedure. Group 2 includes diseases requiring lifelong treatment but at lower costs. Group 3 consists of diseases for which treatments are available but come with extremely high and lifelong costs. This categorization helps structure treatment and financial policies to better address the needs of patients based on the disease type. Incorrect Solution: b) Group 1 consists of diseases that can be treated with a one-time curative procedure. Group 2 includes diseases requiring lifelong treatment but at lower costs. Group 3 consists of diseases for which treatments are available but come with extremely high and lifelong costs. This categorization helps structure treatment and financial policies to better address the needs of patients based on the disease type.

#### 2. Question

Match the following categories of rare diseases in India with their descriptions:

Categories of Rare Diseases | Descriptions

1.Group 1 | a. Diseases requiring lifelong treatment with lower costs
2.Group 2 | b. Diseases with available treatments but at extremely high and lifelong costs
3.Group 3 | c. Diseases that can be treated with a one-time curative procedure

• a) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c

• b) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b

• c) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

• d) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a

Solution: b)

Group 1 consists of diseases that can be treated with a one-time curative procedure.

Group 2 includes diseases requiring lifelong treatment but at lower costs.

Group 3 consists of diseases for which treatments are available but come with extremely high and lifelong costs.

This categorization helps structure treatment and financial policies to better address the needs of patients based on the disease type.

Solution: b)

Group 1 consists of diseases that can be treated with a one-time curative procedure.

Group 2 includes diseases requiring lifelong treatment but at lower costs.

Group 3 consists of diseases for which treatments are available but come with extremely high and lifelong costs.

This categorization helps structure treatment and financial policies to better address the needs of patients based on the disease type.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question The Subika painting style is associated with which community’s cultural history? a) Meitei b) Bhutia c) Angami d) Lepcha Correct Solution: a) The Subika painting style is deeply connected to the Meitei community’s cultural history. This style is represented through six surviving manuscripts and incorporates motifs that reflect the cultural worldview of the community. Incorrect Solution: a) The Subika painting style is deeply connected to the Meitei community’s cultural history. This style is represented through six surviving manuscripts and incorporates motifs that reflect the cultural worldview of the community.

#### 3. Question

The Subika painting style is associated with which community’s cultural history?

Solution: a)

The Subika painting style is deeply connected to the Meitei community’s cultural history. This style is represented through six surviving manuscripts and incorporates motifs that reflect the cultural worldview of the community.

Solution: a)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements about the fluorescence properties of Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs): FNDs emit light at a higher frequency than the light they absorb. FNDs have a longer fluorescence lifespan compared to other materials. FNDs can be used in quantum technologies due to their unique optical properties. 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 incorrect because FNDs emit light of a lower frequency than the light they absorb (a process known as fluorescence). Statement 2 is correct as FNDs have a longer fluorescence lifespan compared to other materials, making them superior for certain applications. Statement 3 is correct as FNDs can be used in quantum technologies, such as quantum computing and sensing, due to their unique optical properties and the presence of nitrogen vacancy centers. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect because FNDs emit light of a lower frequency than the light they absorb (a process known as fluorescence). Statement 2 is correct as FNDs have a longer fluorescence lifespan compared to other materials, making them superior for certain applications. Statement 3 is correct as FNDs can be used in quantum technologies, such as quantum computing and sensing, due to their unique optical properties and the presence of nitrogen vacancy centers.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements about the fluorescence properties of Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs):

• FNDs emit light at a higher frequency than the light they absorb.

• FNDs have a longer fluorescence lifespan compared to other materials.

• FNDs can be used in quantum technologies due to their unique optical properties.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect because FNDs emit light of a lower frequency than the light they absorb (a process known as fluorescence).

Statement 2 is correct as FNDs have a longer fluorescence lifespan compared to other materials, making them superior for certain applications.

Statement 3 is correct as FNDs can be used in quantum technologies, such as quantum computing and sensing, due to their unique optical properties and the presence of nitrogen vacancy centers.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect because FNDs emit light of a lower frequency than the light they absorb (a process known as fluorescence).

Statement 2 is correct as FNDs have a longer fluorescence lifespan compared to other materials, making them superior for certain applications.

Statement 3 is correct as FNDs can be used in quantum technologies, such as quantum computing and sensing, due to their unique optical properties and the presence of nitrogen vacancy centers.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about biobanks: Biobanks store biological samples such as blood, tissues, and DNA. Biobanks play no role in precision medicine. Biobanks are essential for researching genetic disorders and chronic diseases. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: c) Statement 1 is correct: biobanks store biological samples for research purposes. Statement 2 is incorrect because biobanks are integral to precision medicine, acting as a repository for data. Statement 3 is correct: biobanks provide valuable genetic information essential for researching and developing treatments for genetic and chronic diseases. Incorrect Solution: c) Statement 1 is correct: biobanks store biological samples for research purposes. Statement 2 is incorrect because biobanks are integral to precision medicine, acting as a repository for data. Statement 3 is correct: biobanks provide valuable genetic information essential for researching and developing treatments for genetic and chronic diseases.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements about biobanks:

• Biobanks store biological samples such as blood, tissues, and DNA.

• Biobanks play no role in precision medicine.

• Biobanks are essential for researching genetic disorders and chronic diseases.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: c)

Statement 1 is correct: biobanks store biological samples for research purposes.

Statement 2 is incorrect because biobanks are integral to precision medicine, acting as a repository for data. Statement 3 is correct: biobanks provide valuable genetic information essential for researching and developing treatments for genetic and chronic diseases.

Solution: c)

Statement 1 is correct: biobanks store biological samples for research purposes.

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