UPSC Editorials Quiz : 18 October 2025
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Megalithic culture in India? a) Absence of iron tools and weapons. b) Rock shelters exclusively depicting daily life scenes. c) Use of bronze tools for agriculture. d) Construction of large stone burial monuments. Correct Solution: D Megalithic culture is characterized by the construction of large stone monuments (megaliths), primarily used as burial or commemorative structures. Iron tools and weapons were also prevalent, distinguishing this culture from earlier ones like the Chalcolithic. Incorrect Solution: D Megalithic culture is characterized by the construction of large stone monuments (megaliths), primarily used as burial or commemorative structures. Iron tools and weapons were also prevalent, distinguishing this culture from earlier ones like the Chalcolithic.
#### 1. Question
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Megalithic culture in India?
• a) Absence of iron tools and weapons.
• b) Rock shelters exclusively depicting daily life scenes.
• c) Use of bronze tools for agriculture.
• d) Construction of large stone burial monuments.
Solution: D
Megalithic culture is characterized by the construction of large stone monuments (megaliths), primarily used as burial or commemorative structures. Iron tools and weapons were also prevalent, distinguishing this culture from earlier ones like the Chalcolithic.
Solution: D
Megalithic culture is characterized by the construction of large stone monuments (megaliths), primarily used as burial or commemorative structures. Iron tools and weapons were also prevalent, distinguishing this culture from earlier ones like the Chalcolithic.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following: Statement-I: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) can refer cases to the ICC even if the crimes occurred outside the jurisdiction of the ICC. Statement-II: The ICC is a judicial body under the United Nations and operates within its framework. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct Correct Solution: C Statement-I is correct. The UNSC can refer cases to the ICC under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, even if the crimes occurred outside the ICC’s jurisdiction. Statement-II is incorrect. The ICC is not a UN body. It operates independently but cooperates with the UN under agreements. About International Criminal Court (ICC): Establishment: Created by the Rome Statute in 1998; began operations in 2003. Headquarters: Located in The Hague, Netherlands. Purpose: Prosecutes individuals for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes of aggression. Structure: Judges: 18 judges elected for non-renewable nine-year terms. Presidency: Comprises a President and two Vice-Presidents. Registry: Manages administrative and operational support. Jurisdiction: Covers crimes committed in member states or by nationals of member states. Operates only when national courts are unable or unwilling to act. Jurisdiction applies only to crimes committed after July 1, 2002. Relationship with UN: Not a UN body but cooperates through agreements. The UN Security Council can refer cases to the ICC if outside its jurisdiction. Incorrect Solution: C Statement-I is correct. The UNSC can refer cases to the ICC under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, even if the crimes occurred outside the ICC’s jurisdiction. Statement-II is incorrect. The ICC is not a UN body. It operates independently but cooperates with the UN under agreements. About International Criminal Court (ICC): Establishment: Created by the Rome Statute in 1998; began operations in 2003. Headquarters: Located in The Hague, Netherlands. Purpose: Prosecutes individuals for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes of aggression. Structure: Judges: 18 judges elected for non-renewable nine-year terms. Presidency: Comprises a President and two Vice-Presidents. Registry: Manages administrative and operational support. Jurisdiction: Covers crimes committed in member states or by nationals of member states. Operates only when national courts are unable or unwilling to act. Jurisdiction applies only to crimes committed after July 1, 2002. Relationship with UN: Not a UN body but cooperates through agreements. The UN Security Council can refer cases to the ICC if outside its jurisdiction.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following:
Statement-I: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) can refer cases to the ICC even if the crimes occurred outside the jurisdiction of the ICC.
Statement-II: The ICC is a judicial body under the United Nations and operates within its framework.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
• a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
• b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
• c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
• d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Solution: C
Statement-I is correct. The UNSC can refer cases to the ICC under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, even if the crimes occurred outside the ICC’s jurisdiction.
Statement-II is incorrect. The ICC is not a UN body. It operates independently but cooperates with the UN under agreements.
About International Criminal Court (ICC):
• Establishment: Created by the Rome Statute in 1998; began operations in 2003.
• Headquarters: Located in The Hague, Netherlands.
• Purpose: Prosecutes individuals for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes of aggression.
• Structure: Judges: 18 judges elected for non-renewable nine-year terms. Presidency: Comprises a President and two Vice-Presidents. Registry: Manages administrative and operational support.
• Judges: 18 judges elected for non-renewable nine-year terms.
• Presidency: Comprises a President and two Vice-Presidents.
• Registry: Manages administrative and operational support.
• Jurisdiction: Covers crimes committed in member states or by nationals of member states. Operates only when national courts are unable or unwilling to act. Jurisdiction applies only to crimes committed after July 1, 2002.
• Covers crimes committed in member states or by nationals of member states.
• Operates only when national courts are unable or unwilling to act.
• Jurisdiction applies only to crimes committed after July 1, 2002.
• Relationship with UN: Not a UN body but cooperates through agreements. The UN Security Council can refer cases to the ICC if outside its jurisdiction.
• Not a UN body but cooperates through agreements.
• The UN Security Council can refer cases to the ICC if outside its jurisdiction.
Solution: C
Statement-I is correct. The UNSC can refer cases to the ICC under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, even if the crimes occurred outside the ICC’s jurisdiction.
Statement-II is incorrect. The ICC is not a UN body. It operates independently but cooperates with the UN under agreements.
About International Criminal Court (ICC):
• Establishment: Created by the Rome Statute in 1998; began operations in 2003.
• Headquarters: Located in The Hague, Netherlands.
• Purpose: Prosecutes individuals for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes of aggression.
• Structure: Judges: 18 judges elected for non-renewable nine-year terms. Presidency: Comprises a President and two Vice-Presidents. Registry: Manages administrative and operational support.
• Judges: 18 judges elected for non-renewable nine-year terms.
• Presidency: Comprises a President and two Vice-Presidents.
• Registry: Manages administrative and operational support.
• Jurisdiction: Covers crimes committed in member states or by nationals of member states. Operates only when national courts are unable or unwilling to act. Jurisdiction applies only to crimes committed after July 1, 2002.
• Covers crimes committed in member states or by nationals of member states.
• Operates only when national courts are unable or unwilling to act.
• Jurisdiction applies only to crimes committed after July 1, 2002.
• Relationship with UN: Not a UN body but cooperates through agreements. The UN Security Council can refer cases to the ICC if outside its jurisdiction.
• Not a UN body but cooperates through agreements.
• The UN Security Council can refer cases to the ICC if outside its jurisdiction.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI): It was established under the Ministry of Power. It is responsible for implementing the National Solar Mission (NSM). Its mandate was expanded to include the entire renewable energy sector. 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. SECI was established in 2011 under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), not the Ministry of Power. Statement 2 is correct. SECI plays a critical role in implementing the National Solar Mission (NSM). Statement 3 is correct. In 2015, SECI’s mandate was expanded to cover the entire renewable energy sector. About Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI): Establishment:Founded on 20th September 2011 under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Purpose:Facilitates implementation of the National Solar Mission (NSM) and other renewable energy targets. CPSU for Renewables:The only Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) dedicated to renewable energy. Mission objectives: Lead in large-scale solarinstallations, plants, and parks. Promote solar energy use in remote areas. Deploy new technologies to harness solar energy. Structure:Initially a not-for-profit Section-25 company under the Companies Act, 1956; later restructured in 2015 into a Section-3 company under the Companies Act, 2013. Mandate expansion:Broadened to cover the entire renewable energy sector, including project development and power trading. Power trading role:Trades solar power generated under MNRE schemes. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is incorrect. SECI was established in 2011 under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), not the Ministry of Power. Statement 2 is correct. SECI plays a critical role in implementing the National Solar Mission (NSM). Statement 3 is correct. In 2015, SECI’s mandate was expanded to cover the entire renewable energy sector. About Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI): Establishment:Founded on 20th September 2011 under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Purpose:Facilitates implementation of the National Solar Mission (NSM) and other renewable energy targets. CPSU for Renewables:The only Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) dedicated to renewable energy. Mission objectives: Lead in large-scale solarinstallations, plants, and parks. Promote solar energy use in remote areas. Deploy new technologies to harness solar energy. Structure:Initially a not-for-profit Section-25 company under the Companies Act, 1956; later restructured in 2015 into a Section-3 company under the Companies Act, 2013. Mandate expansion:Broadened to cover the entire renewable energy sector, including project development and power trading. Power trading role:Trades solar power generated under MNRE schemes.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI):
• It was established under the Ministry of Power.
• It is responsible for implementing the National Solar Mission (NSM).
• Its mandate was expanded to include the entire renewable energy sector.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. SECI was established in 2011 under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), not the Ministry of Power.
Statement 2 is correct. SECI plays a critical role in implementing the National Solar Mission (NSM).
Statement 3 is correct. In 2015, SECI’s mandate was expanded to cover the entire renewable energy sector.
About Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI):
• Establishment:Founded on 20th September 2011 under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
• Purpose:Facilitates implementation of the National Solar Mission (NSM) and other renewable energy targets.
• CPSU for Renewables:The only Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) dedicated to renewable energy.
Mission objectives:
• Lead in large-scale solarinstallations, plants, and parks.
• Promote solar energy use in remote areas.
• Deploy new technologies to harness solar energy.
• Structure:Initially a not-for-profit Section-25 company under the Companies Act, 1956; later restructured in 2015 into a Section-3 company under the Companies Act, 2013.
• Mandate expansion:Broadened to cover the entire renewable energy sector, including project development and power trading.
• Power trading role:Trades solar power generated under MNRE schemes.
Solution: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. SECI was established in 2011 under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), not the Ministry of Power.
Statement 2 is correct. SECI plays a critical role in implementing the National Solar Mission (NSM).
Statement 3 is correct. In 2015, SECI’s mandate was expanded to cover the entire renewable energy sector.
About Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI):
• Establishment:Founded on 20th September 2011 under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
• Purpose:Facilitates implementation of the National Solar Mission (NSM) and other renewable energy targets.
• CPSU for Renewables:The only Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) dedicated to renewable energy.
Mission objectives:
• Lead in large-scale solarinstallations, plants, and parks.
• Promote solar energy use in remote areas.
• Deploy new technologies to harness solar energy.
• Structure:Initially a not-for-profit Section-25 company under the Companies Act, 1956; later restructured in 2015 into a Section-3 company under the Companies Act, 2013.
• Mandate expansion:Broadened to cover the entire renewable energy sector, including project development and power trading.
• Power trading role:Trades solar power generated under MNRE schemes.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements about Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs): ICBMs are exclusively designed for nuclear warhead delivery. India’s Agni V is a solid-fuelled ICBM with a range of 7,000–10,000 km. Agni VI will be India’s first ICBM to feature MIRV capability (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles). How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 1 is incorrect. While ICBMs are primarily designed for nuclear warhead delivery, they can also carry conventional warheads. Statement 2 is correct. Agni V is a solid-fuelled missile with an estimated range of 7,000–10,000 km. Statement 3 is correct. Agni VI, which is under development, will feature MIRV capability, enhancing India’s deterrence capacity. About Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM): Definition:Long-range ballistic missile primarily designed for delivering nuclear weapons. Range:Over 5,500 km, maximum ranges between 7,000 and 16,000 km. Speed:Exceeds 20,000 km/h. Countries with ICBMs:Russia, United States, China, France, India, United Kingdom, Israel, North Korea. India’s ICBMs: Agni V:Solid-fuelled missile with a range of 7,000–10,000 km. Agni VI:Upcoming iteration with MIRV capability (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles). Incorrect Solution: A Statement 1 is incorrect. While ICBMs are primarily designed for nuclear warhead delivery, they can also carry conventional warheads. Statement 2 is correct. Agni V is a solid-fuelled missile with an estimated range of 7,000–10,000 km. Statement 3 is correct. Agni VI, which is under development, will feature MIRV capability, enhancing India’s deterrence capacity. About Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM): Definition:Long-range ballistic missile primarily designed for delivering nuclear weapons. Range:Over 5,500 km, maximum ranges between 7,000 and 16,000 km. Speed:Exceeds 20,000 km/h. Countries with ICBMs:Russia, United States, China, France, India, United Kingdom, Israel, North Korea. India’s ICBMs: Agni V:Solid-fuelled missile with a range of 7,000–10,000 km. Agni VI:Upcoming iteration with MIRV capability (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles).
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements about Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs):
• ICBMs are exclusively designed for nuclear warhead delivery.
• India’s Agni V is a solid-fuelled ICBM with a range of 7,000–10,000 km.
• Agni VI will be India’s first ICBM to feature MIRV capability (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles).
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: A
Statement 1 is incorrect. While ICBMs are primarily designed for nuclear warhead delivery, they can also carry conventional warheads.
Statement 2 is correct. Agni V is a solid-fuelled missile with an estimated range of 7,000–10,000 km.
Statement 3 is correct. Agni VI, which is under development, will feature MIRV capability, enhancing India’s deterrence capacity.
About Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM):
• Definition:Long-range ballistic missile primarily designed for delivering nuclear weapons.
• Range:Over 5,500 km, maximum ranges between 7,000 and 16,000 km.
• Speed:Exceeds 20,000 km/h.
• Countries with ICBMs:Russia, United States, China, France, India, United Kingdom, Israel, North Korea.
India’s ICBMs:
• Agni V:Solid-fuelled missile with a range of 7,000–10,000 km.
• Agni VI:Upcoming iteration with MIRV capability (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles).
Solution: A
Statement 1 is incorrect. While ICBMs are primarily designed for nuclear warhead delivery, they can also carry conventional warheads.
Statement 2 is correct. Agni V is a solid-fuelled missile with an estimated range of 7,000–10,000 km.
Statement 3 is correct. Agni VI, which is under development, will feature MIRV capability, enhancing India’s deterrence capacity.
About Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM):
• Definition:Long-range ballistic missile primarily designed for delivering nuclear weapons.
• Range:Over 5,500 km, maximum ranges between 7,000 and 16,000 km.
• Speed:Exceeds 20,000 km/h.
• Countries with ICBMs:Russia, United States, China, France, India, United Kingdom, Israel, North Korea.
India’s ICBMs:
• Agni V:Solid-fuelled missile with a range of 7,000–10,000 km.
• Agni VI:Upcoming iteration with MIRV capability (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles).
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about the Megalithic period in India: It marks the first extensive use of iron for tools and weapons. Rock art primarily depicted urban settlements and trade routes. Megalithic cultures practiced agriculture, hunting, and animal husbandry. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: B Statement 1 is correct. The Megalithic period saw widespread use of iron for agriculture and warfare. Statement 2 is incorrect. Rock art from this period predominantly depicted hunting scenes, cattle raids, and group dances rather than urban settlements or trade routes. Statement 3 is correct. Megalithic communities practiced agriculture, hunting, and animal husbandry, as evidenced by tools and rock paintings. About Megaliths: Definition:Megaliths are monuments made of large stones, often serving as burial sites away from settlements. Chronology: Megalithic cultures in South India date from the 3rd B.C. to the 1st A.D.as per Brahmagiri excavations. Geographical spread: Found in Deccan (south of Godavari), Punjab Plains, Indo-Gangetic basin, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Burzahom in Jammu and Kashmir. Iron usage: A hallmark of this period, with iron tools for agriculture and weapons discovered across sites like Junapani (Vidarbha) and Adichanallur (Tamil Nadu). Cultural elements: Subsistence through agriculture, hunting, and animal husbandry; rock paintings depict hunting scenes, cattle raids, and group dances. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is correct. The Megalithic period saw widespread use of iron for agriculture and warfare. Statement 2 is incorrect. Rock art from this period predominantly depicted hunting scenes, cattle raids, and group dances rather than urban settlements or trade routes. Statement 3 is correct. Megalithic communities practiced agriculture, hunting, and animal husbandry, as evidenced by tools and rock paintings. About Megaliths: Definition:Megaliths are monuments made of large stones, often serving as burial sites away from settlements. Chronology: Megalithic cultures in South India date from the 3rd B.C. to the 1st A.D.as per Brahmagiri excavations. Geographical spread: Found in Deccan (south of Godavari), Punjab Plains, Indo-Gangetic basin, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Burzahom in Jammu and Kashmir. Iron usage: A hallmark of this period, with iron tools for agriculture and weapons discovered across sites like Junapani (Vidarbha) and Adichanallur (Tamil Nadu). Cultural elements: Subsistence through agriculture, hunting, and animal husbandry; rock paintings depict hunting scenes, cattle raids, and group dances.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Megalithic period in India:
• It marks the first extensive use of iron for tools and weapons.
• Rock art primarily depicted urban settlements and trade routes.
• Megalithic cultures practiced agriculture, hunting, and animal husbandry.
Which of the above statements are correct?
• (a) 1 and 2 only
• (b) 1 and 3 only
• (c) 2 and 3 only
• (d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: B
Statement 1 is correct. The Megalithic period saw widespread use of iron for agriculture and warfare.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Rock art from this period predominantly depicted hunting scenes, cattle raids, and group dances rather than urban settlements or trade routes.
Statement 3 is correct. Megalithic communities practiced agriculture, hunting, and animal husbandry, as evidenced by tools and rock paintings.
About Megaliths:
• Definition:Megaliths are monuments made of large stones, often serving as burial sites away from settlements.
• Chronology: Megalithic cultures in South India date from the 3rd B.C. to the 1st A.D.as per Brahmagiri excavations.
• Megalithic cultures in South India date from the 3rd B.C. to the 1st A.D.as per Brahmagiri excavations.
• Geographical spread: Found in Deccan (south of Godavari), Punjab Plains, Indo-Gangetic basin, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Burzahom in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Found in Deccan (south of Godavari), Punjab Plains, Indo-Gangetic basin, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Burzahom in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Iron usage: A hallmark of this period, with iron tools for agriculture and weapons discovered across sites like Junapani (Vidarbha) and Adichanallur (Tamil Nadu).
• A hallmark of this period, with iron tools for agriculture and weapons discovered across sites like Junapani (Vidarbha) and Adichanallur (Tamil Nadu).
• Cultural elements: Subsistence through agriculture, hunting, and animal husbandry; rock paintings depict hunting scenes, cattle raids, and group dances.
• Subsistence through agriculture, hunting, and animal husbandry; rock paintings depict hunting scenes, cattle raids, and group dances.
Solution: B
Statement 1 is correct. The Megalithic period saw widespread use of iron for agriculture and warfare.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Rock art from this period predominantly depicted hunting scenes, cattle raids, and group dances rather than urban settlements or trade routes.
Statement 3 is correct. Megalithic communities practiced agriculture, hunting, and animal husbandry, as evidenced by tools and rock paintings.
About Megaliths:
• Definition:Megaliths are monuments made of large stones, often serving as burial sites away from settlements.
• Chronology: Megalithic cultures in South India date from the 3rd B.C. to the 1st A.D.as per Brahmagiri excavations.
• Megalithic cultures in South India date from the 3rd B.C. to the 1st A.D.as per Brahmagiri excavations.
• Geographical spread: Found in Deccan (south of Godavari), Punjab Plains, Indo-Gangetic basin, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Burzahom in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Found in Deccan (south of Godavari), Punjab Plains, Indo-Gangetic basin, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Burzahom in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Iron usage: A hallmark of this period, with iron tools for agriculture and weapons discovered across sites like Junapani (Vidarbha) and Adichanallur (Tamil Nadu).
• A hallmark of this period, with iron tools for agriculture and weapons discovered across sites like Junapani (Vidarbha) and Adichanallur (Tamil Nadu).
• Cultural elements: Subsistence through agriculture, hunting, and animal husbandry; rock paintings depict hunting scenes, cattle raids, and group dances.
• Subsistence through agriculture, hunting, and animal husbandry; rock paintings depict hunting scenes, cattle raids, and group dances.
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