UPSC Editorials Quiz : 18 October 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements about the Strait of Hormuz: The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. A significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz. The strait lies between the southern tip of Saudi Arabia and the Horn of Africa. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, and it is one of the most critical chokepoints for global oil shipments, with a large volume of oil passing through it daily. Statement 3 is incorrect because the strait is located between the Arabian Peninsula (Oman, UAE) and Iran, not the Horn of Africa. Incorrect Solution: a) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, and it is one of the most critical chokepoints for global oil shipments, with a large volume of oil passing through it daily. Statement 3 is incorrect because the strait is located between the Arabian Peninsula (Oman, UAE) and Iran, not the Horn of Africa.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements about the Strait of Hormuz:

• The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.

• A significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

• The strait lies between the southern tip of Saudi Arabia and the Horn of Africa.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: a)

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, and it is one of the most critical chokepoints for global oil shipments, with a large volume of oil passing through it daily.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the strait is located between the Arabian Peninsula (Oman, UAE) and Iran, not the Horn of Africa.

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect because the strait is located between the Arabian Peninsula (Oman, UAE) and Iran, not the Horn of Africa.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding rare diseases in India: Over 75% of rare disease cases in India are found in children. A majority of patients with rare diseases in India survive into adulthood. The National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021 provides financial assistance for rare disease treatments. 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. Statement 1 is correct: over 75% of rare disease cases in India affect children. Statement 2 is incorrect because most patients with rare diseases do not survive into adulthood due to a lack of treatment. Statement 3 is correct: the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021 provides financial assistance for treating rare diseases. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Statement 1 is correct: over 75% of rare disease cases in India affect children. Statement 2 is incorrect because most patients with rare diseases do not survive into adulthood due to a lack of treatment. Statement 3 is correct: the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021 provides financial assistance for treating rare diseases.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding rare diseases in India:

• Over 75% of rare disease cases in India are found in children.

• A majority of patients with rare diseases in India survive into adulthood.

• The National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021 provides financial assistance for rare disease treatments.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Statement 1 is correct: over 75% of rare disease cases in India affect children.

Statement 2 is incorrect because most patients with rare diseases do not survive into adulthood due to a lack of treatment.

Statement 3 is correct: the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021 provides financial assistance for treating rare diseases.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Statement 1 is correct: over 75% of rare disease cases in India affect children.

Statement 2 is incorrect because most patients with rare diseases do not survive into adulthood due to a lack of treatment.

Statement 3 is correct: the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021 provides financial assistance for treating rare diseases.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements about the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C): I4C is responsible for blocking fraudulent accounts linked to digital arrest scams. I4C runs the “Cyberdost” platform to spread awareness about cybercrimes. I4C operates a national cyber-crime reporting portal for victims to lodge complaints. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) All three statements are correct. I4C is responsible for blocking fraudulent accounts, including those used in digital arrest scams. It also runs the “Cyberdost” platform to raise awareness and operates the national cyber-crime reporting portal for victims. Incorrect Solution: d) All three statements are correct. I4C is responsible for blocking fraudulent accounts, including those used in digital arrest scams. It also runs the “Cyberdost” platform to raise awareness and operates the national cyber-crime reporting portal for victims.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements about the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C):

• I4C is responsible for blocking fraudulent accounts linked to digital arrest scams.

• I4C runs the “Cyberdost” platform to spread awareness about cybercrimes.

• I4C operates a national cyber-crime reporting portal for victims to lodge complaints.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: d)

All three statements are correct. I4C is responsible for blocking fraudulent accounts, including those used in digital arrest scams. It also runs the “Cyberdost” platform to raise awareness and operates the national cyber-crime reporting portal for victims.

Solution: d)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs) in strategic industries: FNDs are used in high-resolution imaging due to their ability to withstand harsh environments. Their sensitivity to electric fields makes FNDs valuable for detecting electromagnetic signals. FNDs are being explored as a replacement for traditional energy sources in renewable energy technologies. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct as FNDs are used in high-resolution imaging due to their ability to maintain stability under light and in harsh conditions. Statement 2 is also correct, as FNDs are sensitive to electric fields, making them useful in sensor applications. Statement 3 is incorrect because FNDs are not being explored as a replacement for traditional energy sources in renewable energy technologies. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct as FNDs are used in high-resolution imaging due to their ability to maintain stability under light and in harsh conditions. Statement 2 is also correct, as FNDs are sensitive to electric fields, making them useful in sensor applications. Statement 3 is incorrect because FNDs are not being explored as a replacement for traditional energy sources in renewable energy technologies.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs) in strategic industries:

• FNDs are used in high-resolution imaging due to their ability to withstand harsh environments.

• Their sensitivity to electric fields makes FNDs valuable for detecting electromagnetic signals.

• FNDs are being explored as a replacement for traditional energy sources in renewable energy technologies.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct as FNDs are used in high-resolution imaging due to their ability to maintain stability under light and in harsh conditions.

Statement 2 is also correct, as FNDs are sensitive to electric fields, making them useful in sensor applications.

Statement 3 is incorrect because FNDs are not being explored as a replacement for traditional energy sources in renewable energy technologies.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct as FNDs are used in high-resolution imaging due to their ability to maintain stability under light and in harsh conditions.

Statement 2 is also correct, as FNDs are sensitive to electric fields, making them useful in sensor applications.

Statement 3 is incorrect because FNDs are not being explored as a replacement for traditional energy sources in renewable energy technologies.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Digital Arrest scams: The scam typically involves impersonation of law enforcement officers. Victims are asked to stay on video calls while being extorted. Victims are physically arrested once they refuse to comply with the demands. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 2 and 3 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: c) Statement 1 is correct: digital arrest scams involve impersonation of law enforcement officials. Statement 2 is also correct: scammers force the victims to stay on video calls while they extort money. However, statement 3 is incorrect because there is no physical arrest involved; the scam is entirely digital and psychological. Incorrect Solution: c) Statement 1 is correct: digital arrest scams involve impersonation of law enforcement officials. Statement 2 is also correct: scammers force the victims to stay on video calls while they extort money. However, statement 3 is incorrect because there is no physical arrest involved; the scam is entirely digital and psychological.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Digital Arrest scams:

• The scam typically involves impersonation of law enforcement officers.

• Victims are asked to stay on video calls while being extorted.

• Victims are physically arrested once they refuse to comply with the demands.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• a) 2 and 3 only

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 2 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: c)

Statement 1 is correct: digital arrest scams involve impersonation of law enforcement officials. Statement 2 is also correct: scammers force the victims to stay on video calls while they extort money.

However, statement 3 is incorrect because there is no physical arrest involved; the scam is entirely digital and psychological.

Solution: c)

However, statement 3 is incorrect because there is no physical arrest involved; the scam is entirely digital and psychological.

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