UPSC Editorials Quiz : 19 October 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Strait of Gibraltar: The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. It lies between the southern tip of Spain and northern Morocco. It plays a key role in connecting the Black Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. Which of the above statements are incorrect? a) 3 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1 and 2 only Correct Solution: a) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean and lies between Spain and Morocco. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Bosporus Strait, not the Strait of Gibraltar, connects the Black Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. Incorrect Solution: a) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean and lies between Spain and Morocco. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Bosporus Strait, not the Strait of Gibraltar, connects the Black Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Strait of Gibraltar:

• The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.

• It lies between the southern tip of Spain and northern Morocco.

• It plays a key role in connecting the Black Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) 1 and 2 only

Solution: a)

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean and lies between Spain and Morocco. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Bosporus Strait, not the Strait of Gibraltar, connects the Black Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.

Solution: a)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements: India accounts for 2% of the global rare disease burden. Thalassemia and Muscular Dystrophy are examples of rare diseases in India. Rare diseases in India are usually detected within two years of birth. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect: India accounts for 25% of the global rare disease burden, with 9-10 crore people affected. Statement 2 is also correct: Thalassemia and Muscular Dystrophy are both listed as rare diseases in the image. Statement 3 is incorrect because the average time to diagnose rare diseases in India is 4.8 years, much longer than two years. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect: India accounts for 25% of the global rare disease burden, with 9-10 crore people affected. Statement 2 is also correct: Thalassemia and Muscular Dystrophy are both listed as rare diseases in the image. Statement 3 is incorrect because the average time to diagnose rare diseases in India is 4.8 years, much longer than two years.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements:

• India accounts for 2% of the global rare disease burden.

• Thalassemia and Muscular Dystrophy are examples of rare diseases in India.

• Rare diseases in India are usually detected within two years of birth.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect: India accounts for 25% of the global rare disease burden, with 9-10 crore people affected.

Statement 2 is also correct: Thalassemia and Muscular Dystrophy are both listed as rare diseases in the image.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the average time to diagnose rare diseases in India is 4.8 years, much longer than two years.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect: India accounts for 25% of the global rare disease burden, with 9-10 crore people affected.

Statement 2 is also correct: Thalassemia and Muscular Dystrophy are both listed as rare diseases in the image.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the average time to diagnose rare diseases in India is 4.8 years, much longer than two years.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the structure of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU): The IPU Governing Council is the policymaking body responsible for setting the programme and budget. The Executive Committee advises the Governing Council and oversees the administration of the IPU. The Meeting of Women Parliamentarians is exclusively for female members of the parliament. 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) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Governing Council is the policymaking body responsible for establishing the annual programme and budget, and the Executive Committee advises the Governing Council and oversees the administration. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Meeting of Women Parliamentarians includes both male and female parliamentarians who discuss gender-related issues. Incorrect Solution: c) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Governing Council is the policymaking body responsible for establishing the annual programme and budget, and the Executive Committee advises the Governing Council and oversees the administration. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Meeting of Women Parliamentarians includes both male and female parliamentarians who discuss gender-related issues.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the structure of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU):

• The IPU Governing Council is the policymaking body responsible for setting the programme and budget.

• The Executive Committee advises the Governing Council and oversees the administration of the IPU.

• The Meeting of Women Parliamentarians is exclusively for female members of the parliament.

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)

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Governing Council is the policymaking body responsible for establishing the annual programme and budget, and the Executive Committee advises the Governing Council and oversees the administration.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the Meeting of Women Parliamentarians includes both male and female parliamentarians who discuss gender-related issues.

Solution: c)

Statement 3 is incorrect because the Meeting of Women Parliamentarians includes both male and female parliamentarians who discuss gender-related issues.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements about the application of X-band radar in Wayanad: The X-band radar will monitor soil movement for early warnings about landslides. It is used to track clouds and real-time storm formation. The X-band radar has a longer range, making it ideal for large-scale weather monitoring across the country. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) The X-band radar in Wayanad is specifically designed to monitor soil movement and detect early warnings of landslides, as stated in Statement 1. This is crucial in a region prone to landslides, especially during monsoons. Additionally, as per Statement 2, it is effective in tracking clouds and monitoring real-time storm formation, which assists in providing timely alerts about extreme weather conditions. However, Statement 3 is incorrect. The X-band radar has a shorter range, typically between 30-50 km, making it ideal for localized and precise monitoring rather than large-scale weather monitoring across vast regions or the entire country. Its limited range focuses on immediate areas of concern, such as localized weather phenomena and geographical events, making it less useful for national-level meteorological assessments. Incorrect Solution: a) The X-band radar in Wayanad is specifically designed to monitor soil movement and detect early warnings of landslides, as stated in Statement 1. This is crucial in a region prone to landslides, especially during monsoons. Additionally, as per Statement 2, it is effective in tracking clouds and monitoring real-time storm formation, which assists in providing timely alerts about extreme weather conditions. However, Statement 3 is incorrect. The X-band radar has a shorter range, typically between 30-50 km, making it ideal for localized and precise monitoring rather than large-scale weather monitoring across vast regions or the entire country. Its limited range focuses on immediate areas of concern, such as localized weather phenomena and geographical events, making it less useful for national-level meteorological assessments.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements about the application of X-band radar in Wayanad:

• The X-band radar will monitor soil movement for early warnings about landslides.

• It is used to track clouds and real-time storm formation.

• The X-band radar has a longer range, making it ideal for large-scale weather monitoring across the country.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

The X-band radar in Wayanad is specifically designed to monitor soil movement and detect early warnings of landslides, as stated in Statement 1. This is crucial in a region prone to landslides, especially during monsoons.

Additionally, as per Statement 2, it is effective in tracking clouds and monitoring real-time storm formation, which assists in providing timely alerts about extreme weather conditions.

However, Statement 3 is incorrect. The X-band radar has a shorter range, typically between 30-50 km, making it ideal for localized and precise monitoring rather than large-scale weather monitoring across vast regions or the entire country. Its limited range focuses on immediate areas of concern, such as localized weather phenomena and geographical events, making it less useful for national-level meteorological assessments.

Solution: a)

Additionally, as per Statement 2, it is effective in tracking clouds and monitoring real-time storm formation, which assists in providing timely alerts about extreme weather conditions.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about iron ore extraction in India: Bailadila mines in Chhattisgarh are known for high-grade iron ore. The majority of India’s iron ore reserves are hematite, while magnetite reserves are comparatively lower. India’s iron ore mines are located primarily in coastal areas for easy export. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 only c) 1, 2, and 3 d) 1 and 2 only Correct Solution: d) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Bailadila in Chhattisgarh is known for high-grade iron ore, and India’s reserves are mostly hematite with fewer magnetite reserves. However, most of India’s iron ore mines are located inland, not along the coast, making statement 3 incorrect. Incorrect Solution: d) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Bailadila in Chhattisgarh is known for high-grade iron ore, and India’s reserves are mostly hematite with fewer magnetite reserves. However, most of India’s iron ore mines are located inland, not along the coast, making statement 3 incorrect.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements about iron ore extraction in India:

• Bailadila mines in Chhattisgarh are known for high-grade iron ore.

• The majority of India’s iron ore reserves are hematite, while magnetite reserves are comparatively lower.

• India’s iron ore mines are located primarily in coastal areas for easy export.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 3 only

• c) 1, 2, and 3

• d) 1 and 2 only

Solution: d)

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Bailadila in Chhattisgarh is known for high-grade iron ore, and India’s reserves are mostly hematite with fewer magnetite reserves.

However, most of India’s iron ore mines are located inland, not along the coast, making statement 3 incorrect.

Solution: d)

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Bailadila in Chhattisgarh is known for high-grade iron ore, and India’s reserves are mostly hematite with fewer magnetite reserves.

However, most of India’s iron ore mines are located inland, not along the coast, making statement 3 incorrect.

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