UPSC Editorials Quiz : 19 June 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Delimitation Commission. Delimitation is constitutionally mandated under Articles 82 and 170. The Constitution of India provide for the reservation of constituencies for SCs/STs, both at the central and state levels. In India, three Delimitation commissions have been established till date. 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. Delimitation is constitutionally mandated under Articles 82 and170. Articles 330 and 332 provide for the reservation of constituencies for SCs/STs, both at the central and state levels. This function is performed by a statutory body called the Delimitation Commission that is set up after the passage of a Delimitation Act by parliament from time to time. The responsibilities of the commissions are individually prescribed by each Act. Four commissions have been established till date in 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Delimitation is constitutionally mandated under Articles 82 and170. Articles 330 and 332 provide for the reservation of constituencies for SCs/STs, both at the central and state levels. This function is performed by a statutory body called the Delimitation Commission that is set up after the passage of a Delimitation Act by parliament from time to time. The responsibilities of the commissions are individually prescribed by each Act. Four commissions have been established till date in 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002. Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Delimitation Commission.

• Delimitation is constitutionally mandated under Articles 82 and 170.

• The Constitution of India provide for the reservation of constituencies for SCs/STs, both at the central and state levels.

• In India, three Delimitation commissions have been established till date.

How many of the above statements is/are correct

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Delimitation is constitutionally mandated under Articles 82 and170. Articles 330 and 332 provide for the reservation of constituencies for SCs/STs, both at the central and state levels.

This function is performed by a statutory body called the Delimitation Commission that is set up after the passage of a Delimitation Act by parliament from time to time. The responsibilities of the commissions are individually prescribed by each Act. Four commissions have been established till date in 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Delimitation is constitutionally mandated under Articles 82 and170. Articles 330 and 332 provide for the reservation of constituencies for SCs/STs, both at the central and state levels.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Delimitation was suspended for some years by the 42nd constitutional amendment. Delimitation is subject to judicial review and parliamentary scrutiny. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: a) Delimitation was suspended for 25 years from 1976 to 2001 by the 42nd constitutional amendment, and further deferred until 2026 by the 84th amendment, in order to encourage successful family planning endeavours by states. Presently, this has been postponed until the completion of the next census to be conducted after 2026. Delimitation is also not subject to any form of judicial review, legal recourse or parliamentary/assembly scrutiny. This would imply the government is the only agency that has any power over this exercise. The only time the process can be deliberated upon is before the Delimitation Act is passed. After that, it cannot be questioned, even by parliament. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Delimitation was suspended for 25 years from 1976 to 2001 by the 42nd constitutional amendment, and further deferred until 2026 by the 84th amendment, in order to encourage successful family planning endeavours by states. Presently, this has been postponed until the completion of the next census to be conducted after 2026. Delimitation is also not subject to any form of judicial review, legal recourse or parliamentary/assembly scrutiny. This would imply the government is the only agency that has any power over this exercise. The only time the process can be deliberated upon is before the Delimitation Act is passed. After that, it cannot be questioned, even by parliament. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding

• Delimitation was suspended for some years by the 42nd constitutional amendment.

• Delimitation is subject to judicial review and parliamentary scrutiny.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

Delimitation was suspended for 25 years from 1976 to 2001 by the 42nd constitutional amendment, and further deferred until 2026 by the 84th amendment, in order to encourage successful family planning endeavours by states. Presently, this has been postponed until the completion of the next census to be conducted after 2026.

Delimitation is also not subject to any form of judicial review, legal recourse or parliamentary/assembly scrutiny. This would imply the government is the only agency that has any power over this exercise. The only time the process can be deliberated upon is before the Delimitation Act is passed. After that, it cannot be questioned, even by parliament.

Solution: a)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following rivers of Africa drains into the Mediterranean Sea? a) Orange River b) Niger River c) Congo River d) Nile River Correct Solution: d) The Nile River empties into the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt. Incorrect Solution: d) The Nile River empties into the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following rivers of Africa drains into the Mediterranean Sea?

• a) Orange River

• b) Niger River

• c) Congo River

• d) Nile River

Solution: d)

The Nile River empties into the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt.

Solution: d)

The Nile River empties into the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. At present only public sector units can enter into agreements with the Union Ministry of Culture to adopt and maintain State-owned archaeological sites or monuments. Monuments selected for the Adopt a heritage scheme must necessarily be protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: c) Private firms, companies, and public sector units can enter into agreements with the Union Ministry of Culture to adopt and maintain State-owned archaeological sites or monuments. Businesses that enter such agreements are going to be known as Monument Mitras. Many monuments selected for the ‘Adopt a Heritage’ scheme are on ASI lists. However, there are some monuments selected for the scheme that are not protected by the ASI. Incorrect Solution: c) Private firms, companies, and public sector units can enter into agreements with the Union Ministry of Culture to adopt and maintain State-owned archaeological sites or monuments. Businesses that enter such agreements are going to be known as Monument Mitras. Many monuments selected for the ‘Adopt a Heritage’ scheme are on ASI lists. However, there are some monuments selected for the scheme that are not protected by the ASI.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements.

• At present only public sector units can enter into agreements with the Union Ministry of Culture to adopt and maintain State-owned archaeological sites or monuments.

• Monuments selected for the Adopt a heritage scheme must necessarily be protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: c)

Private firms, companies, and public sector units can enter into agreements with the Union Ministry of Culture to adopt and maintain State-owned archaeological sites or monuments. Businesses that enter such agreements are going to be known as Monument Mitras.

Many monuments selected for the ‘Adopt a Heritage’ scheme are on ASI lists. However, there are some monuments selected for the scheme that are not protected by the ASI.

Solution: c)

Many monuments selected for the ‘Adopt a Heritage’ scheme are on ASI lists. However, there are some monuments selected for the scheme that are not protected by the ASI.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Global Lighthouse Network is an initiative of a) UNESCO b) United Nations Development Program c) World Bank d) World Economic Forum Correct Solution: d) The paper, created by the World Economic Forum’s Advanced Manufacturing Industry community, highlights the role of advanced manufacturing in addressing global disruptions and promoting innovative, inclusive, and sustainable industry transformation. Initiatives by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to support industry transformation: Initiative Description Global Lighthouse Network Encourages the adoption of advanced Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies in manufacturing. People as the Future of Manufacturing This initiative, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, aims to scale the use of technologies to augment, empower, and upskill the factory workforce. Industry Net Zero Accelerator Addresses the urgent need for companies to act on their commitments to achieving net-zero emissions due to climate change. Circular Transformation of Industries Focuses on driving systemic change in industries towards a circular economy. Industrial Strategies for the Future of Supply Chains Recognizes the need for a reassessment of global supply chain configurations driven by sustainability, resilience, talent, technology readiness, and changing customer demand. Incorrect Solution: d) The paper, created by the World Economic Forum’s Advanced Manufacturing Industry community, highlights the role of advanced manufacturing in addressing global disruptions and promoting innovative, inclusive, and sustainable industry transformation. Initiatives by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to support industry transformation: Initiative Description Global Lighthouse Network Encourages the adoption of advanced Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies in manufacturing. People as the Future of Manufacturing This initiative, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, aims to scale the use of technologies to augment, empower, and upskill the factory workforce. Industry Net Zero Accelerator Addresses the urgent need for companies to act on their commitments to achieving net-zero emissions due to climate change. Circular Transformation of Industries Focuses on driving systemic change in industries towards a circular economy. Industrial Strategies for the Future of Supply Chains Recognizes the need for a reassessment of global supply chain configurations driven by sustainability, resilience, talent, technology readiness, and changing customer demand.

#### 5. Question

Global Lighthouse Network is an initiative of

• b) United Nations Development Program

• c) World Bank

• d) World Economic Forum

Solution: d)

The paper, created by the World Economic Forum’s Advanced Manufacturing Industry community, highlights the role of advanced manufacturing in addressing global disruptions and promoting innovative, inclusive, and sustainable industry transformation.

Initiatives by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to support industry transformation:

Initiative | Description

Global Lighthouse Network | Encourages the adoption of advanced Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies in manufacturing.

People as the Future of Manufacturing | This initiative, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, aims to scale the use of technologies to augment, empower, and upskill the factory workforce.

Industry Net Zero Accelerator | Addresses the urgent need for companies to act on their commitments to achieving net-zero emissions due to climate change.

Circular Transformation of Industries | Focuses on driving systemic change in industries towards a circular economy.

Industrial Strategies for the Future of Supply Chains | Recognizes the need for a reassessment of global supply chain configurations driven by sustainability, resilience, talent, technology readiness, and changing customer demand.

Solution: d)

Initiatives by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to support industry transformation:

Initiative | Description

Global Lighthouse Network | Encourages the adoption of advanced Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies in manufacturing.

Industry Net Zero Accelerator | Addresses the urgent need for companies to act on their commitments to achieving net-zero emissions due to climate change.

Circular Transformation of Industries | Focuses on driving systemic change in industries towards a circular economy.

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