UPSC Editorials Quiz : 19 July 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Nalanda. It likely began as a small vihara before the Common Era, and became a mahavihara by 5th century CE. Thousands of students and teachers engaged in the study of philosophy, religion, grammar and medicine. Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang had spent time in Nalanda, where he studied under Silabhadra. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Nalanda mahavihara — one of the greatest centres of knowledge in the ancient world. What likely began as a small vihara (Buddhist monastery) before the Common Era, became a mahavihara (‘great’ monastery) by 5th century CE. At its peak, it housed thousands of students and teachers engaged in the study of subjects ranging from philosophy and religion, to logic, grammar and medicine. The history of Nalanda — from comprehensive descriptions of the mahavihara, to its origin story and the rules students had to follow — has primarily been written based on Buddhist manuscripts, and travelogues by Chinese and Tibetan pilgrims. Most quoted among the literary sources is the travelogue of 7th century Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang (also known as Hsuan Tsang or Mokshadeva), who travelled across India from 629–645 CE in search of Buddhist manuscripts and “correct” teachings. He spent roughly five years in Nalanda, where he studied under the mahavihara’s grand abbot, Silabhadra. Source Incorrect Solution: c) Nalanda mahavihara — one of the greatest centres of knowledge in the ancient world. What likely began as a small vihara (Buddhist monastery) before the Common Era, became a mahavihara (‘great’ monastery) by 5th century CE. At its peak, it housed thousands of students and teachers engaged in the study of subjects ranging from philosophy and religion, to logic, grammar and medicine. The history of Nalanda — from comprehensive descriptions of the mahavihara, to its origin story and the rules students had to follow — has primarily been written based on Buddhist manuscripts, and travelogues by Chinese and Tibetan pilgrims. Most quoted among the literary sources is the travelogue of 7th century Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang (also known as Hsuan Tsang or Mokshadeva), who travelled across India from 629–645 CE in search of Buddhist manuscripts and “correct” teachings. He spent roughly five years in Nalanda, where he studied under the mahavihara’s grand abbot, Silabhadra. Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Nalanda.

• It likely began as a small vihara before the Common Era, and became a mahavihara by 5th century CE.

• Thousands of students and teachers engaged in the study of philosophy, religion, grammar and medicine.

• Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang had spent time in Nalanda, where he studied under Silabhadra.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

Nalanda mahavihara — one of the greatest centres of knowledge in the ancient world.

What likely began as a small vihara (Buddhist monastery) before the Common Era, became a mahavihara (‘great’ monastery) by 5th century CE. At its peak, it housed thousands of students and teachers engaged in the study of subjects ranging from philosophy and religion, to logic, grammar and medicine.

The history of Nalanda — from comprehensive descriptions of the mahavihara, to its origin story and the rules students had to follow — has primarily been written based on Buddhist manuscripts, and travelogues by Chinese and Tibetan pilgrims.

Most quoted among the literary sources is the travelogue of 7th century Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang (also known as Hsuan Tsang or Mokshadeva), who travelled across India from 629–645 CE in search of Buddhist manuscripts and “correct” teachings. He spent roughly five years in Nalanda, where he studied under the mahavihara’s grand abbot, Silabhadra.

Solution: c)

Nalanda mahavihara — one of the greatest centres of knowledge in the ancient world.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The Akhaura-Agartala cross-border rail link connects between a) India and Nepal b) India and Bhutan c) India and Bangladesh d) India and Thailand Correct Solution: c) Infrastructure projects are enhancing Indo-Bangla connectivity and trade facilitation. The Akhaura-Agartala cross-border rail link, connecting India’s northeast to Bangladesh, and the Khulna-Mongla port rail line are landmark initiatives improving regional transport networks. Source Incorrect Solution: c) Infrastructure projects are enhancing Indo-Bangla connectivity and trade facilitation. The Akhaura-Agartala cross-border rail link, connecting India’s northeast to Bangladesh, and the Khulna-Mongla port rail line are landmark initiatives improving regional transport networks. Source

#### 2. Question

The Akhaura-Agartala cross-border rail link connects between

• a) India and Nepal

• b) India and Bhutan

• c) India and Bangladesh

• d) India and Thailand

Solution: c)

Infrastructure projects are enhancing Indo-Bangla connectivity and trade facilitation. The Akhaura-Agartala cross-border rail link, connecting India’s northeast to Bangladesh, and the Khulna-Mongla port rail line are landmark initiatives improving regional transport networks.

Solution: c)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding High Seas Treaty. The treaty is meant for reducing pollution, and for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and other marine resources in ocean waters. India was a party to the negotiation that resulted in the finalisation of the treaty. The treaty deals only with oceans that are outside the national jurisdiction of any country. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: c) The Indian government said it would soon sign and ratify the High Seas Treaty, a new international legal architecture for maintaining the ecological health of the oceans. The treaty, negotiated last year, is meant for reducing pollution, and for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and other marine resources in ocean waters. High seas are areas outside the national jurisdiction of any country because of which the treaty is also known as the agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ). It is formally called the Agreement on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction. India, like most other nations, was a party to the nearly 20 years of negotiation that resulted in the finalisation of the treaty last year. The High Seas Treaty has often been compared with the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change in its significance and potential impact. The treaty deals only with oceans that are outside the national jurisdiction of any country. Source Incorrect Solution: c) The Indian government said it would soon sign and ratify the High Seas Treaty, a new international legal architecture for maintaining the ecological health of the oceans. The treaty, negotiated last year, is meant for reducing pollution, and for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and other marine resources in ocean waters. High seas are areas outside the national jurisdiction of any country because of which the treaty is also known as the agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ). It is formally called the Agreement on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction. India, like most other nations, was a party to the nearly 20 years of negotiation that resulted in the finalisation of the treaty last year. The High Seas Treaty has often been compared with the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change in its significance and potential impact. The treaty deals only with oceans that are outside the national jurisdiction of any country. Source

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding High Seas Treaty.

• The treaty is meant for reducing pollution, and for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and other marine resources in ocean waters.

• India was a party to the negotiation that resulted in the finalisation of the treaty.

• The treaty deals only with oceans that are outside the national jurisdiction of any country.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: c)

The Indian government said it would soon sign and ratify the High Seas Treaty, a new international legal architecture for maintaining the ecological health of the oceans. The treaty, negotiated last year, is meant for reducing pollution, and for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and other marine resources in ocean waters.

High seas are areas outside the national jurisdiction of any country because of which the treaty is also known as the agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ). It is formally called the Agreement on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction.

India, like most other nations, was a party to the nearly 20 years of negotiation that resulted in the finalisation of the treaty last year.

The High Seas Treaty has often been compared with the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change in its significance and potential impact.

The treaty deals only with oceans that are outside the national jurisdiction of any country.

Solution: c)

India, like most other nations, was a party to the nearly 20 years of negotiation that resulted in the finalisation of the treaty last year.

The High Seas Treaty has often been compared with the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change in its significance and potential impact.

The treaty deals only with oceans that are outside the national jurisdiction of any country.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Olive Ridley turtles. Olive Ridley turtles are one of the smallest sea turtle species. They are named for the olive-green colour of their heart-shaped shells. They are found primarily in the tropical regions of the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic oceans. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) Olive Ridley turtles are one of the smallest sea turtle species. They are named for the olive-green colour of their heart-shaped shells. They are found primarily in the tropical regions of the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic oceans. Protection Status: Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule 1 IUCN Red List: Vulnerable CITES: Appendix I Incorrect Solution: d) Olive Ridley turtles are one of the smallest sea turtle species. They are named for the olive-green colour of their heart-shaped shells. They are found primarily in the tropical regions of the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic oceans. Protection Status: Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule 1 IUCN Red List: Vulnerable CITES: Appendix I

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Olive Ridley turtles.

• Olive Ridley turtles are one of the smallest sea turtle species.

• They are named for the olive-green colour of their heart-shaped shells.

• They are found primarily in the tropical regions of the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic oceans.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: d)

Olive Ridley turtles are one of the smallest sea turtle species. They are named for the olive-green colour of their heart-shaped shells. They are found primarily in the tropical regions of the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic oceans.

Protection Status:

• Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule 1

• IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

• CITES: Appendix I

Solution: d)

Protection Status:

• Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule 1

• IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

• CITES: Appendix I

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. The G7 leaders launched the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) that aims to facilitate the adoption of biofuels worldwide. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) does not deal with developing standards on biofuels. India, USA, and Brazil are the major producers and consumers of biofuels globally. 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 3 is correct. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced that Indian standards on biofuels will significantly support the objectives of the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA). BIS has developed nine Indian standards on biofuels, including specifications for anhydrous ethanol, biodiesel, biogas, biodiesel-diesel fuel blends, hydrous ethanol, E85 fuel, E20 fuel, aviation turbine fuel containing synthesized hydrocarbons, and ethanol as a fuel for spark-ignition engine-powered vehicles. Additionally, BIS is working on a standard for paraffinic (green) diesel derived from 2G feedstock. The G20 leaders launched the GBA during the 18th G20 Summit in New Delhi, and it aims to facilitate the adoption of biofuels worldwide. India, the USA, and Brazil are major producers and consumers of biofuels, contributing significantly to the global ethanol market. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 3 is correct. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced that Indian standards on biofuels will significantly support the objectives of the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA). BIS has developed nine Indian standards on biofuels, including specifications for anhydrous ethanol, biodiesel, biogas, biodiesel-diesel fuel blends, hydrous ethanol, E85 fuel, E20 fuel, aviation turbine fuel containing synthesized hydrocarbons, and ethanol as a fuel for spark-ignition engine-powered vehicles. Additionally, BIS is working on a standard for paraffinic (green) diesel derived from 2G feedstock. The G20 leaders launched the GBA during the 18th G20 Summit in New Delhi, and it aims to facilitate the adoption of biofuels worldwide. India, the USA, and Brazil are major producers and consumers of biofuels, contributing significantly to the global ethanol market.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The G7 leaders launched the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) that aims to facilitate the adoption of biofuels worldwide.

• The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) does not deal with developing standards on biofuels.

• India, USA, and Brazil are the major producers and consumers of biofuels globally.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced that Indian standards on biofuels will significantly support the objectives of the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA).

BIS has developed nine Indian standards on biofuels, including specifications for anhydrous ethanol, biodiesel, biogas, biodiesel-diesel fuel blends, hydrous ethanol, E85 fuel, E20 fuel, aviation turbine fuel containing synthesized hydrocarbons, and ethanol as a fuel for spark-ignition engine-powered vehicles.

Additionally, BIS is working on a standard for paraffinic (green) diesel derived from 2G feedstock.

The G20 leaders launched the GBA during the 18th G20 Summit in New Delhi, and it aims to facilitate the adoption of biofuels worldwide. India, the USA, and Brazil are major producers and consumers of biofuels, contributing significantly to the global ethanol market.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced that Indian standards on biofuels will significantly support the objectives of the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA).

Additionally, BIS is working on a standard for paraffinic (green) diesel derived from 2G feedstock.

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