UPSC Editorials Quiz : 19 November 2025
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements about the removal of the Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha: It is governed by Article 67(b) of the Constitution. It requires a joint session of Parliament for approval. The motion must be submitted with at least 7 days’ notice. A no-trust motion must secure a simple majority in the Rajya Sabha to succeed. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: C Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 90, not Article 67(b), governs the removal of the Deputy Chairperson. Statement 2 is incorrect: A joint session is not required for the removal of the Deputy Chairperson. Statement 3 is incorrect: A 14-day notice, not 7 days, is required to initiate the motion. Statement 4 is correct: A simple majority in the Rajya Sabha is sufficient for the motion to succeed. What is a No-Trust Motion? A procedural tool to express a lack of confidence in the presiding officerof a House. Aimed at holding leaders accountable and upholding parliamentary integrity. Constitutional Article: Article 67(b):Governs the removal of the Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairperson. Article 90:Pertains to the removal of the Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. Rules and Procedure: Notice Requirement:Must be submitted with at least 14 days’ notice. Majority Vote:Requires a majority of votes in the Rajya Sabha to pass. Concurrence of Lok Sabha:The motion must also be approved by the Lok Sabha for removal. Incorrect Solution: C Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 90, not Article 67(b), governs the removal of the Deputy Chairperson. Statement 2 is incorrect: A joint session is not required for the removal of the Deputy Chairperson. Statement 3 is incorrect: A 14-day notice, not 7 days, is required to initiate the motion. Statement 4 is correct: A simple majority in the Rajya Sabha is sufficient for the motion to succeed. What is a No-Trust Motion? A procedural tool to express a lack of confidence in the presiding officerof a House. Aimed at holding leaders accountable and upholding parliamentary integrity. Constitutional Article: Article 67(b):Governs the removal of the Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairperson. Article 90:Pertains to the removal of the Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. Rules and Procedure: Notice Requirement:Must be submitted with at least 14 days’ notice. Majority Vote:Requires a majority of votes in the Rajya Sabha to pass. Concurrence of Lok Sabha:The motion must also be approved by the Lok Sabha for removal.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements about the removal of the Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha:
• It is governed by Article 67(b) of the Constitution.
• It requires a joint session of Parliament for approval.
• The motion must be submitted with at least 7 days’ notice.
• A no-trust motion must secure a simple majority in the Rajya Sabha to succeed.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) Only three
• d) All four
Solution: C
Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 90, not Article 67(b), governs the removal of the Deputy Chairperson.
Statement 2 is incorrect: A joint session is not required for the removal of the Deputy Chairperson.
Statement 3 is incorrect: A 14-day notice, not 7 days, is required to initiate the motion.
Statement 4 is correct: A simple majority in the Rajya Sabha is sufficient for the motion to succeed.
What is a No-Trust Motion?
• A procedural tool to express a lack of confidence in the presiding officerof a House.
• Aimed at holding leaders accountable and upholding parliamentary integrity.
Constitutional Article:
• Article 67(b):Governs the removal of the Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairperson.
• Article 90:Pertains to the removal of the Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.
Rules and Procedure:
• Notice Requirement:Must be submitted with at least 14 days’ notice.
• Majority Vote:Requires a majority of votes in the Rajya Sabha to pass.
• Concurrence of Lok Sabha:The motion must also be approved by the Lok Sabha for removal.
Solution: C
Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 90, not Article 67(b), governs the removal of the Deputy Chairperson.
Statement 2 is incorrect: A joint session is not required for the removal of the Deputy Chairperson.
Statement 3 is incorrect: A 14-day notice, not 7 days, is required to initiate the motion.
Statement 4 is correct: A simple majority in the Rajya Sabha is sufficient for the motion to succeed.
What is a No-Trust Motion?
• A procedural tool to express a lack of confidence in the presiding officerof a House.
• Aimed at holding leaders accountable and upholding parliamentary integrity.
Constitutional Article:
• Article 67(b):Governs the removal of the Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairperson.
• Article 90:Pertains to the removal of the Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.
Rules and Procedure:
• Notice Requirement:Must be submitted with at least 14 days’ notice.
• Majority Vote:Requires a majority of votes in the Rajya Sabha to pass.
• Concurrence of Lok Sabha:The motion must also be approved by the Lok Sabha for removal.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements about antimatter: Antimatter has the same charge and mass as its matter counterparts. Antimatter was formed during the Big Bang alongside matter. The scarcity of antimatter in the observable universe is due to the dominance of its production over matter. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: A Statement 1 is incorrect: Antimatter has the same mass but opposite charge as its matter counterparts. Statement 2 is correct: Both antimatter and matter were formed during the Big Bang. Statement 3 is incorrect: Antimatter scarcity is due to a tiny asymmetry in matter-antimatter populations, not its dominance over matter. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 1 is incorrect: Antimatter has the same mass but opposite charge as its matter counterparts. Statement 2 is correct: Both antimatter and matter were formed during the Big Bang. Statement 3 is incorrect: Antimatter scarcity is due to a tiny asymmetry in matter-antimatter populations, not its dominance over matter.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements about antimatter:
• Antimatter has the same charge and mass as its matter counterparts.
• Antimatter was formed during the Big Bang alongside matter.
• The scarcity of antimatter in the observable universe is due to the dominance of its production over matter.
Which of the above statements are correct?
• (a) 2 only
• (b) 1 and 2 only
• (c) 2 and 3 only
• (d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: A
Statement 1 is incorrect: Antimatter has the same mass but opposite charge as its matter counterparts.
Statement 2 is correct: Both antimatter and matter were formed during the Big Bang.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Antimatter scarcity is due to a tiny asymmetry in matter-antimatter populations, not its dominance over matter.
Solution: A
Statement 1 is incorrect: Antimatter has the same mass but opposite charge as its matter counterparts.
Statement 2 is correct: Both antimatter and matter were formed during the Big Bang.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Antimatter scarcity is due to a tiny asymmetry in matter-antimatter populations, not its dominance over matter.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question What is the primary aim of the Bima Sakhi Yojana? a) To offer free life insurance policies for women aged 18-70 years. b) To provide education loans for women pursuing financial careers. c) To provide direct insurance coverage to rural women. d) To train women as LIC agents and promote financial literacy. Correct Solution: D The Bima Sakhi Yojana aims to empower women by training them as LIC agents, promoting financial literacy, and increasing insurance awareness. It does not provide free insurance policies or education loans. About Bima Sakhi Yojana: Launched by: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). Aim: To empower women economically by training them as LIC agents and promoting financial literacy and insurance awareness. Eligibility criteria: Age:18-70 years. Qualification:Minimum Class X pass. Features: Training and Stipend:Women receive specialized training and a stipend for the first three years. Employment Opportunity:Trained Bima Sakhis can serve as LIC agents, with opportunities to advance as Development Officers. Insurance Coverage:Promotes insurance awareness and access to affordable insurance products. Economic Independence:Offers sustainable livelihood and additional income for women. Incorrect Solution: D The Bima Sakhi Yojana aims to empower women by training them as LIC agents, promoting financial literacy, and increasing insurance awareness. It does not provide free insurance policies or education loans. About Bima Sakhi Yojana: Launched by: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). Aim: To empower women economically by training them as LIC agents and promoting financial literacy and insurance awareness. Eligibility criteria: Age:18-70 years. Qualification:Minimum Class X pass. Features: Training and Stipend:Women receive specialized training and a stipend for the first three years. Employment Opportunity:Trained Bima Sakhis can serve as LIC agents, with opportunities to advance as Development Officers. Insurance Coverage:Promotes insurance awareness and access to affordable insurance products. Economic Independence:Offers sustainable livelihood and additional income for women.
#### 3. Question
What is the primary aim of the Bima Sakhi Yojana?
• a) To offer free life insurance policies for women aged 18-70 years.
• b) To provide education loans for women pursuing financial careers.
• c) To provide direct insurance coverage to rural women.
• d) To train women as LIC agents and promote financial literacy.
Solution: D
The Bima Sakhi Yojana aims to empower women by training them as LIC agents, promoting financial literacy, and increasing insurance awareness. It does not provide free insurance policies or education loans.
About Bima Sakhi Yojana:
• Launched by: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
• Aim: To empower women economically by training them as LIC agents and promoting financial literacy and insurance awareness.
Eligibility criteria:
• Age:18-70 years.
• Qualification:Minimum Class X pass.
Features:
• Training and Stipend:Women receive specialized training and a stipend for the first three years.
• Employment Opportunity:Trained Bima Sakhis can serve as LIC agents, with opportunities to advance as Development Officers.
• Insurance Coverage:Promotes insurance awareness and access to affordable insurance products.
• Economic Independence:Offers sustainable livelihood and additional income for women.
Solution: D
The Bima Sakhi Yojana aims to empower women by training them as LIC agents, promoting financial literacy, and increasing insurance awareness. It does not provide free insurance policies or education loans.
About Bima Sakhi Yojana:
• Launched by: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
• Aim: To empower women economically by training them as LIC agents and promoting financial literacy and insurance awareness.
Eligibility criteria:
• Age:18-70 years.
• Qualification:Minimum Class X pass.
Features:
• Training and Stipend:Women receive specialized training and a stipend for the first three years.
• Employment Opportunity:Trained Bima Sakhis can serve as LIC agents, with opportunities to advance as Development Officers.
• Insurance Coverage:Promotes insurance awareness and access to affordable insurance products.
• Economic Independence:Offers sustainable livelihood and additional income for women.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Who is most likely to become a “money mule” in the operation of mule bank accounts? a) Senior government officials. b) High-net-worth individuals. c) Financial experts with banking knowledge. d) Individuals with limited financial literacy. Correct Solution: D Money mules are often individuals with limited financial knowledge who are exploited by fraudsters. They are manipulated into allowing their accounts to be used for illicit activities. What are Mule Bank Accounts? Definition:Accounts used by fraudsters for illegal activities such as laundering illicit funds. Operation:Often acquired from individuals with limited financial knowledge. Impact:Innocent account holders, or “money mules,” are implicated in fraud investigations, while actual criminals evade detection. Incorrect Solution: D Money mules are often individuals with limited financial knowledge who are exploited by fraudsters. They are manipulated into allowing their accounts to be used for illicit activities. What are Mule Bank Accounts? Definition:Accounts used by fraudsters for illegal activities such as laundering illicit funds. Operation:Often acquired from individuals with limited financial knowledge. Impact:Innocent account holders, or “money mules,” are implicated in fraud investigations, while actual criminals evade detection.
#### 4. Question
Who is most likely to become a “money mule” in the operation of mule bank accounts?
• a) Senior government officials.
• b) High-net-worth individuals.
• c) Financial experts with banking knowledge.
• d) Individuals with limited financial literacy.
Solution: D
Money mules are often individuals with limited financial knowledge who are exploited by fraudsters. They are manipulated into allowing their accounts to be used for illicit activities.
What are Mule Bank Accounts?
• Definition:Accounts used by fraudsters for illegal activities such as laundering illicit funds.
• Operation:Often acquired from individuals with limited financial knowledge.
• Impact:Innocent account holders, or “money mules,” are implicated in fraud investigations, while actual criminals evade detection.
Solution: D
Money mules are often individuals with limited financial knowledge who are exploited by fraudsters. They are manipulated into allowing their accounts to be used for illicit activities.
What are Mule Bank Accounts?
• Definition:Accounts used by fraudsters for illegal activities such as laundering illicit funds.
• Operation:Often acquired from individuals with limited financial knowledge.
• Impact:Innocent account holders, or “money mules,” are implicated in fraud investigations, while actual criminals evade detection.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about C. Rajagopalachari’s role in India’s freedom struggle and post-independence era: He played a leading role in the Salt Satyagraha in the Madras Presidency. He proposed a free-market approach by founding the Swatantra Party. He represented India at the Round Table Conferences in London. He became India’s first Chief Election Commissioner after independence. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3, and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Solution: C Statement 1: Correct. C. Rajagopalachari led the Salt Satyagraha in the Madras Presidency. Statement 2: Correct. He founded the Swatantra Party in 1959, advocating economic liberalization and free-market principles. Statement 3: Correct. He represented the Indian National Congress at the Round Table Conferences in London. Statement 4: Incorrect. He did not serve as India’s Chief Election Commissioner. About C. Rajagopalachari: Born:December 10, 1878, in Thorapalli, Madras Presidency (now Tamil Nadu, India). Family:Belonged to a Tamil-speaking Iyengar Brahmin family; father was a lawyer. Contribution to the Freedom Movement: Indian National Congress (INC):Served as a legal advisor and General Secretary. Non-Cooperation Movement:Promoted boycotts of British goods and institutions. Civil Disobedience Movement: Led Salt Satyagraha in Madras Presidency. Rajaji Formula (1944):Proposed a framework to resolve conflicts between INC and the Muslim League on partition. Diplomatic Efforts:Represented Indian National Congress (INC) in Round Table Conferences and advocated peaceful negotiations for independence. Post-Independence Contributions: Governor-General of India (1948–1950):Last Governor-General; oversaw the transition to the Republic of India. Chief Minister of Madras State (1952–1954):Introduced reforms in education, agriculture, and rural development. Founder of Swatantra Party(1959): Advocated free-market principles and economic liberalization. Incorrect Solution: C Statement 1: Correct. C. Rajagopalachari led the Salt Satyagraha in the Madras Presidency. Statement 2: Correct. He founded the Swatantra Party in 1959, advocating economic liberalization and free-market principles. Statement 3: Correct. He represented the Indian National Congress at the Round Table Conferences in London. Statement 4: Incorrect. He did not serve as India’s Chief Election Commissioner. About C. Rajagopalachari: Born:December 10, 1878, in Thorapalli, Madras Presidency (now Tamil Nadu, India). Family:Belonged to a Tamil-speaking Iyengar Brahmin family; father was a lawyer. Contribution to the Freedom Movement: Indian National Congress (INC):Served as a legal advisor and General Secretary. Non-Cooperation Movement:Promoted boycotts of British goods and institutions. Civil Disobedience Movement: Led Salt Satyagraha in Madras Presidency. Rajaji Formula (1944):Proposed a framework to resolve conflicts between INC and the Muslim League on partition. Diplomatic Efforts:Represented Indian National Congress (INC) in Round Table Conferences and advocated peaceful negotiations for independence. Post-Independence Contributions: Governor-General of India (1948–1950):Last Governor-General; oversaw the transition to the Republic of India. Chief Minister of Madras State (1952–1954):Introduced reforms in education, agriculture, and rural development. Founder of Swatantra Party(1959): Advocated free-market principles and economic liberalization.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements about C. Rajagopalachari’s role in India’s freedom struggle and post-independence era:
• He played a leading role in the Salt Satyagraha in the Madras Presidency.
• He proposed a free-market approach by founding the Swatantra Party.
• He represented India at the Round Table Conferences in London.
• He became India’s first Chief Election Commissioner after independence.
Which of the above statements are correct?
• (a) 1 and 2 only
• (b) 1, 3, and 4 only
• (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
• (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Solution: C
Statement 1: Correct. C. Rajagopalachari led the Salt Satyagraha in the Madras Presidency.
Statement 2: Correct. He founded the Swatantra Party in 1959, advocating economic liberalization and free-market principles.
Statement 3: Correct. He represented the Indian National Congress at the Round Table Conferences in London.
Statement 4: Incorrect. He did not serve as India’s Chief Election Commissioner.
About C. Rajagopalachari:
• Born:December 10, 1878, in Thorapalli, Madras Presidency (now Tamil Nadu, India).
• Family:Belonged to a Tamil-speaking Iyengar Brahmin family; father was a lawyer.
Contribution to the Freedom Movement:
• Indian National Congress (INC):Served as a legal advisor and General Secretary.
• Non-Cooperation Movement:Promoted boycotts of British goods and institutions.
• Civil Disobedience Movement: Led Salt Satyagraha in Madras Presidency.
• Rajaji Formula (1944):Proposed a framework to resolve conflicts between INC and the Muslim League on partition.
• Diplomatic Efforts:Represented Indian National Congress (INC) in Round Table Conferences and advocated peaceful negotiations for independence.
Post-Independence Contributions:
• Governor-General of India (1948–1950):Last Governor-General; oversaw the transition to the Republic of India.
• Chief Minister of Madras State (1952–1954):Introduced reforms in education, agriculture, and rural development.
• Founder of Swatantra Party(1959): Advocated free-market principles and economic liberalization.
Solution: C
Statement 1: Correct. C. Rajagopalachari led the Salt Satyagraha in the Madras Presidency.
Statement 2: Correct. He founded the Swatantra Party in 1959, advocating economic liberalization and free-market principles.
Statement 3: Correct. He represented the Indian National Congress at the Round Table Conferences in London.
Statement 4: Incorrect. He did not serve as India’s Chief Election Commissioner.
About C. Rajagopalachari:
• Born:December 10, 1878, in Thorapalli, Madras Presidency (now Tamil Nadu, India).
• Family:Belonged to a Tamil-speaking Iyengar Brahmin family; father was a lawyer.
Contribution to the Freedom Movement:
• Indian National Congress (INC):Served as a legal advisor and General Secretary.
• Non-Cooperation Movement:Promoted boycotts of British goods and institutions.
• Civil Disobedience Movement: Led Salt Satyagraha in Madras Presidency.
• Rajaji Formula (1944):Proposed a framework to resolve conflicts between INC and the Muslim League on partition.
• Diplomatic Efforts:Represented Indian National Congress (INC) in Round Table Conferences and advocated peaceful negotiations for independence.
Post-Independence Contributions:
• Governor-General of India (1948–1950):Last Governor-General; oversaw the transition to the Republic of India.
• Chief Minister of Madras State (1952–1954):Introduced reforms in education, agriculture, and rural development.
• Founder of Swatantra Party(1959): Advocated free-market principles and economic liberalization.
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