UPSC Editorials Quiz : 2 September 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) in the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)? a) To replace Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) in polio-endemic countries b) To serve as a primary vaccine given only to infants at birth c) To provide lifelong immunity from the first dose itself d) To act as a booster dose, enhancing immunity when administered with DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus) vaccine Correct Solution: D The Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) is used as a booster to strengthen immunity against polio. It is typically administered in combination with the DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus) vaccine as part of the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in India. IPV requires multiple doses to establish immunity, and it is not the primary or standalone dose for infants at birth. IPV is not intended to replace OPV; both vaccines are used complementarily. Incorrect Solution: D The Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) is used as a booster to strengthen immunity against polio. It is typically administered in combination with the DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus) vaccine as part of the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in India. IPV requires multiple doses to establish immunity, and it is not the primary or standalone dose for infants at birth. IPV is not intended to replace OPV; both vaccines are used complementarily.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) in the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)?

• a) To replace Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) in polio-endemic countries

• b) To serve as a primary vaccine given only to infants at birth

• c) To provide lifelong immunity from the first dose itself

• d) To act as a booster dose, enhancing immunity when administered with DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus) vaccine

Solution: D

The Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) is used as a booster to strengthen immunity against polio. It is typically administered in combination with the DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus) vaccine as part of the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in India.

IPV requires multiple doses to establish immunity, and it is not the primary or standalone dose for infants at birth.

IPV is not intended to replace OPV; both vaccines are used complementarily.

Solution: D

IPV requires multiple doses to establish immunity, and it is not the primary or standalone dose for infants at birth.

IPV is not intended to replace OPV; both vaccines are used complementarily.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Wular Lake: Wular Lake is located in Rajasthan and is the largest freshwater lake in India. It is Ramsar-listed due to its ecological importance and biodiversity. Wular Lake is primarily a saline Lake. It is situated near the Pir Panjal mountain range in Jammu and Kashmir. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Solution: B Statement 1 is incorrect, as Wular Lake is in Jammu and Kashmir, not Rajasthan. Statement 2 is correct, as Wular Lake is Ramsar-listed, highlighting its ecological significance. Statement 3 is incorrect as well, as Wular is a freshwater lake, not saline like Sambhar. Statement 4 is also correct, as it is located near the Pir Panjal range in Jammu and Kashmir. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is incorrect, as Wular Lake is in Jammu and Kashmir, not Rajasthan. Statement 2 is correct, as Wular Lake is Ramsar-listed, highlighting its ecological significance. Statement 3 is incorrect as well, as Wular is a freshwater lake, not saline like Sambhar. Statement 4 is also correct, as it is located near the Pir Panjal range in Jammu and Kashmir.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Wular Lake:

• Wular Lake is located in Rajasthan and is the largest freshwater lake in India.

• It is Ramsar-listed due to its ecological importance and biodiversity.

• Wular Lake is primarily a saline Lake.

• It is situated near the Pir Panjal mountain range in Jammu and Kashmir.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) Only three

• (d) All four

Solution: B

Statement 1 is incorrect, as Wular Lake is in Jammu and Kashmir, not Rajasthan.

Statement 2 is correct, as Wular Lake is Ramsar-listed, highlighting its ecological significance.

Statement 3 is incorrect as well, as Wular is a freshwater lake, not saline like Sambhar.

Statement 4 is also correct, as it is located near the Pir Panjal range in Jammu and Kashmir.

Solution: B

Statement 1 is incorrect, as Wular Lake is in Jammu and Kashmir, not Rajasthan.

Statement 2 is correct, as Wular Lake is Ramsar-listed, highlighting its ecological significance.

Statement 3 is incorrect as well, as Wular is a freshwater lake, not saline like Sambhar.

Statement 4 is also correct, as it is located near the Pir Panjal range in Jammu and Kashmir.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements about polio virus transmission and eradication efforts: The polio virus primarily spreads through respiratory droplets. In India, multiple rounds of oral polio vaccine (OPV) immunization are conducted to prevent Circulating Vaccine-derived Poliovirus (cVDPV) transmission. India was declared polio-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2011. High-quality immunization campaigns have no impact on Circulating Vaccine-derived Poliovirus (cVDPV) transmission rates. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Solution: A Statement 2 is correct; India has implemented multiple rounds of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) immunization to prevent cVDPV transmission, especially in areas with low coverage. Statement 1 is incorrect because the polio virus primarily spreads through the fecal-oral route, not respiratory droplets. Statement 3 is incorrect as India was declared polio-free by WHO in 2014, with the last wild polio case reported in 2011. Statement 4 is also incorrect since high-quality immunization campaigns are critical in reducing and eventually stopping cVDPV transmission. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 2 is correct; India has implemented multiple rounds of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) immunization to prevent cVDPV transmission, especially in areas with low coverage. Statement 1 is incorrect because the polio virus primarily spreads through the fecal-oral route, not respiratory droplets. Statement 3 is incorrect as India was declared polio-free by WHO in 2014, with the last wild polio case reported in 2011. Statement 4 is also incorrect since high-quality immunization campaigns are critical in reducing and eventually stopping cVDPV transmission.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements about polio virus transmission and eradication efforts:

• The polio virus primarily spreads through respiratory droplets.

• In India, multiple rounds of oral polio vaccine (OPV) immunization are conducted to prevent Circulating Vaccine-derived Poliovirus (cVDPV) transmission.

• India was declared polio-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2011.

• High-quality immunization campaigns have no impact on Circulating Vaccine-derived Poliovirus (cVDPV) transmission rates.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) Only three

• (d) All four

Solution: A

Statement 2 is correct; India has implemented multiple rounds of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) immunization to prevent cVDPV transmission, especially in areas with low coverage.

Statement 1 is incorrect because the polio virus primarily spreads through the fecal-oral route, not respiratory droplets.

Statement 3 is incorrect as India was declared polio-free by WHO in 2014, with the last wild polio case reported in 2011.

Statement 4 is also incorrect since high-quality immunization campaigns are critical in reducing and eventually stopping cVDPV transmission.

Solution: A

Statement 2 is correct; India has implemented multiple rounds of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) immunization to prevent cVDPV transmission, especially in areas with low coverage.

Statement 1 is incorrect because the polio virus primarily spreads through the fecal-oral route, not respiratory droplets.

Statement 3 is incorrect as India was declared polio-free by WHO in 2014, with the last wild polio case reported in 2011.

Statement 4 is also incorrect since high-quality immunization campaigns are critical in reducing and eventually stopping cVDPV transmission.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following best describes the primary significance of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve? a) It is a grassland reserve in the Satpura range, focusing solely on herbivore conservation. b) It serves primarily as an archaeological site with no significant biodiversity. c) It is a tiger reserve with the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers in India and globally. d) It is exclusively a bamboo forest reserve, focused on the conservation of bamboo species. Correct Solution: C Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is known for its exceptionally high density of Royal Bengal Tigers, making it a crucial area for tiger conservation in India and worldwide. Option a) is incorrect as the reserve’s main focus is tiger conservation, not solely herbivores. Option b) is incorrect because, while it contains the historic Bandhavgarh Fort, the reserve is also rich in biodiversity. Option d) is incorrect, as the vegetation includes a mix of tropical moist deciduous forests, grasslands, and bamboo, but it is not focused solely on bamboo conservation Incorrect Solution: C Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is known for its exceptionally high density of Royal Bengal Tigers, making it a crucial area for tiger conservation in India and worldwide. Option a) is incorrect as the reserve’s main focus is tiger conservation, not solely herbivores. Option b) is incorrect because, while it contains the historic Bandhavgarh Fort, the reserve is also rich in biodiversity. Option d) is incorrect, as the vegetation includes a mix of tropical moist deciduous forests, grasslands, and bamboo, but it is not focused solely on bamboo conservation

#### 4. Question

Which of the following best describes the primary significance of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve?

• a) It is a grassland reserve in the Satpura range, focusing solely on herbivore conservation.

• b) It serves primarily as an archaeological site with no significant biodiversity.

• c) It is a tiger reserve with the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers in India and globally.

• d) It is exclusively a bamboo forest reserve, focused on the conservation of bamboo species.

Solution: C

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is known for its exceptionally high density of Royal Bengal Tigers, making it a crucial area for tiger conservation in India and worldwide.

Option a) is incorrect as the reserve’s main focus is tiger conservation, not solely herbivores.

Option b) is incorrect because, while it contains the historic Bandhavgarh Fort, the reserve is also rich in biodiversity.

Option d) is incorrect, as the vegetation includes a mix of tropical moist deciduous forests, grasslands, and bamboo, but it is not focused solely on bamboo conservation

Solution: C

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is known for its exceptionally high density of Royal Bengal Tigers, making it a crucial area for tiger conservation in India and worldwide.

Option a) is incorrect as the reserve’s main focus is tiger conservation, not solely herbivores.

Option b) is incorrect because, while it contains the historic Bandhavgarh Fort, the reserve is also rich in biodiversity.

Option d) is incorrect, as the vegetation includes a mix of tropical moist deciduous forests, grasslands, and bamboo, but it is not focused solely on bamboo conservation

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question What was the primary mandate of the Sanjay Kumar Committee in relation to the Western Ghats? a) To enforce conservation measures without field visits b) To designate the entire Western Ghats as ecologically sensitive c) To expand the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) boundaries of all Western Ghats villages d) To review and validate objections from states regarding Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) demarcations Correct Solution: D The Sanjay Kumar Committee was tasked with reviewing state objections to the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) demarcations. Its mandate included conducting field visits to assess whether the demands for exclusion of specific villages from ESA listings were valid, aiming to finalize the ESA status in a way that balances conservation and local concerns. Unlike the Gadgil Committee, which proposed the entire Western Ghats as ESA, and the Kasturirangan Committee, which focused on 37% of the Ghats, the Sanjay Kumar Committee had a narrower, validation-focused mandate. Incorrect Solution: D The Sanjay Kumar Committee was tasked with reviewing state objections to the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) demarcations. Its mandate included conducting field visits to assess whether the demands for exclusion of specific villages from ESA listings were valid, aiming to finalize the ESA status in a way that balances conservation and local concerns. Unlike the Gadgil Committee, which proposed the entire Western Ghats as ESA, and the Kasturirangan Committee, which focused on 37% of the Ghats, the Sanjay Kumar Committee had a narrower, validation-focused mandate.

#### 5. Question

What was the primary mandate of the Sanjay Kumar Committee in relation to the Western Ghats?

• a) To enforce conservation measures without field visits

• b) To designate the entire Western Ghats as ecologically sensitive

• c) To expand the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) boundaries of all Western Ghats villages

• d) To review and validate objections from states regarding Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) demarcations

Solution: D

The Sanjay Kumar Committee was tasked with reviewing state objections to the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) demarcations. Its mandate included conducting field visits to assess whether the demands for exclusion of specific villages from ESA listings were valid, aiming to finalize the ESA status in a way that balances conservation and local concerns.

Unlike the Gadgil Committee, which proposed the entire Western Ghats as ESA, and the Kasturirangan Committee, which focused on 37% of the Ghats, the Sanjay Kumar Committee had a narrower, validation-focused mandate.

Solution: D

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