UPSC Editorials Quiz : 20 March 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Hallmarking. At present only gold and diamond jewellery have been brought under the purview of Hallmarking. In Gold, Mandatory hallmarking is applicable only to 22 and 24 carats of gold jewellery/artefacts. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) assigns a Hallmarking Unique ID number to all hallmarked items. 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. What is Hallmarking? Hallmarking is like a quality stamp for jewellery and precious metal items. It tells you how pure or good the metal is. The principal objectives of the Hallmarking Scheme are to protect the public against adulteration and to obligate manufacturers to maintain legal standards of fineness. Hallmarking in India: At present two precious metals namely gold and silver have been brought under the purview of Hallmarking. Mandatory hallmarking order is applicable on 14, 18 and 22 carats of gold jewellery/artefacts only. BIS assigns a unique HUID (Hallmarking Unique ID) number to all hallmarked items Consumers can verify the authenticity of hallmarked items using the ‘verify HUID’ feature in the BIS Care app. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 3 is correct. What is Hallmarking? Hallmarking is like a quality stamp for jewellery and precious metal items. It tells you how pure or good the metal is. The principal objectives of the Hallmarking Scheme are to protect the public against adulteration and to obligate manufacturers to maintain legal standards of fineness. Hallmarking in India: At present two precious metals namely gold and silver have been brought under the purview of Hallmarking. Mandatory hallmarking order is applicable on 14, 18 and 22 carats of gold jewellery/artefacts only. BIS assigns a unique HUID (Hallmarking Unique ID) number to all hallmarked items Consumers can verify the authenticity of hallmarked items using the ‘verify HUID’ feature in the BIS Care app.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Hallmarking.

• At present only gold and diamond jewellery have been brought under the purview of Hallmarking.

• In Gold, Mandatory hallmarking is applicable only to 22 and 24 carats of gold jewellery/artefacts.

• Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) assigns a Hallmarking Unique ID number to all hallmarked items.

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.

What is Hallmarking?

Hallmarking is like a quality stamp for jewellery and precious metal items. It tells you how pure or good the metal is.

The principal objectives of the Hallmarking Scheme are to protect the public against adulteration and to obligate manufacturers to maintain legal standards of fineness.

Hallmarking in India:

• At present two precious metals namely gold and silver have been brought under the purview of Hallmarking.

• Mandatory hallmarking order is applicable on 14, 18 and 22 carats of gold jewellery/artefacts only.

• BIS assigns a unique HUID (Hallmarking Unique ID) number to all hallmarked items

• Consumers can verify the authenticity of hallmarked items using the ‘verify HUID’ feature in the BIS Care app.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

What is Hallmarking?

Hallmarking is like a quality stamp for jewellery and precious metal items. It tells you how pure or good the metal is.

The principal objectives of the Hallmarking Scheme are to protect the public against adulteration and to obligate manufacturers to maintain legal standards of fineness.

Hallmarking in India:

• At present two precious metals namely gold and silver have been brought under the purview of Hallmarking.

• Mandatory hallmarking order is applicable on 14, 18 and 22 carats of gold jewellery/artefacts only.

• BIS assigns a unique HUID (Hallmarking Unique ID) number to all hallmarked items

• Consumers can verify the authenticity of hallmarked items using the ‘verify HUID’ feature in the BIS Care app.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. Kenya is a country in East Africa with a coastline on the Indian Ocean. Kenya encompasses savannah, Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands. Mount Kilimanjaro is located completely in Kenya. 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. Kenya is a country in East Africa with a coastline on the Indian Ocean. It encompasses savannah, lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands. It’s also home to Maasai Mara Reserve, known for its annual wildebeest migrations, and Amboseli National Park, offering views of Tanzania’s 5,895m Mt. Kilimanjaro. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Kenya is a country in East Africa with a coastline on the Indian Ocean. It encompasses savannah, lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands. It’s also home to Maasai Mara Reserve, known for its annual wildebeest migrations, and Amboseli National Park, offering views of Tanzania’s 5,895m Mt. Kilimanjaro.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Kenya is a country in East Africa with a coastline on the Indian Ocean.

• Kenya encompasses savannah, Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands.

• Mount Kilimanjaro is located completely in Kenya.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Kenya is a country in East Africa with a coastline on the Indian Ocean. It encompasses savannah, lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands. It’s also home to Maasai Mara Reserve, known for its annual wildebeest migrations, and Amboseli National Park, offering views of Tanzania’s 5,895m Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Missile and Dual-Use Export Control Regimes. 1.They are agreements among major supplier countries aimed at preventing the proliferation of certain military and dual-use technologies, particularly those related to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). These agreements are independent of the United Nations. They apply only to their member countries, with no obligation for others to join. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) What is MECR (Missile and Dual-Use Export Control Regimes)? They are voluntary agreements among major supplier countries aimed at preventing the proliferation of certain military and dual-use technologies, particularly those related to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). These agreements are independent of the United Nations and apply only to their member countries, with no obligation for others to join. Incorrect Solution: c) What is MECR (Missile and Dual-Use Export Control Regimes)? They are voluntary agreements among major supplier countries aimed at preventing the proliferation of certain military and dual-use technologies, particularly those related to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). These agreements are independent of the United Nations and apply only to their member countries, with no obligation for others to join.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Missile and Dual-Use Export Control Regimes.

1.They are agreements among major supplier countries aimed at preventing the proliferation of certain military and dual-use technologies, particularly those related to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).

• These agreements are independent of the United Nations.

• They apply only to their member countries, with no obligation for others to join.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

What is MECR (Missile and Dual-Use Export Control Regimes)?

They are voluntary agreements among major supplier countries aimed at preventing the proliferation of certain military and dual-use technologies, particularly those related to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).

These agreements are independent of the United Nations and apply only to their member countries, with no obligation for others to join.

Solution: c)

What is MECR (Missile and Dual-Use Export Control Regimes)?

These agreements are independent of the United Nations and apply only to their member countries, with no obligation for others to join.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Minor Irrigation Census (MIC) in India. Minor Irrigation Census (MIC) is a compendium of borewells, tubewells, and other privately-owned irrigation sources by farmers. The MIC reports are a reflection of the present state of use of irrigation schemes. It is conducted by Niti Ayog. According to the latest edition of the Minor Irrigation Census (MIC), wind and solar energy is the dominant source of power to extract water. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: a) Only statement 1 is correct. The latest edition of the Minor Irrigation Census (MIC) — a compendium of borewells, tubewells, and other privately owned irrigation sources by farmers — finds that electricity is the dominant source of power to extract water, over diesel, windmills, and solar pumps. While the use of electricity showed a quantum jump from powering only 56% of sources in 2011 to 70% in 2017, the latest report, made public last week, shows electricity as powering 76% of sources – a slower growth rate. The MIC reports aren’t a reflection of the present state of use. The data made public in the latest, sixth edition of the report, reflects irrigation trends in 2017-18. Similarly, the report released in 2017, or the fifth edition, reflected data in 2013-14 and the report of 2011, the situation in 2006-07. Because data collection requires collecting granular data down to the block level, it takes a few years to compile and make the data public. This electrification of groundwater withdrawal corresponds to a rise in the use of tubewells and borewells that are capable of extracting water at greater depths. Incorrect Solution: a) Only statement 1 is correct. The latest edition of the Minor Irrigation Census (MIC) — a compendium of borewells, tubewells, and other privately owned irrigation sources by farmers — finds that electricity is the dominant source of power to extract water, over diesel, windmills, and solar pumps. While the use of electricity showed a quantum jump from powering only 56% of sources in 2011 to 70% in 2017, the latest report, made public last week, shows electricity as powering 76% of sources – a slower growth rate. The MIC reports aren’t a reflection of the present state of use. The data made public in the latest, sixth edition of the report, reflects irrigation trends in 2017-18. Similarly, the report released in 2017, or the fifth edition, reflected data in 2013-14 and the report of 2011, the situation in 2006-07. Because data collection requires collecting granular data down to the block level, it takes a few years to compile and make the data public. This electrification of groundwater withdrawal corresponds to a rise in the use of tubewells and borewells that are capable of extracting water at greater depths.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Minor Irrigation Census (MIC) in India.

• Minor Irrigation Census (MIC) is a compendium of borewells, tubewells, and other privately-owned irrigation sources by farmers.

• The MIC reports are a reflection of the present state of use of irrigation schemes.

• It is conducted by Niti Ayog.

• According to the latest edition of the Minor Irrigation Census (MIC), wind and solar energy is the dominant source of power to extract water.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: a)

Only statement 1 is correct.

The latest edition of the Minor Irrigation Census (MIC) — a compendium of borewells, tubewells, and other privately owned irrigation sources by farmers — finds that electricity is the dominant source of power to extract water, over diesel, windmills, and solar pumps.

While the use of electricity showed a quantum jump from powering only 56% of sources in 2011 to 70% in 2017, the latest report, made public last week, shows electricity as powering 76% of sources – a slower growth rate.

The MIC reports aren’t a reflection of the present state of use. The data made public in the latest, sixth edition of the report, reflects irrigation trends in 2017-18. Similarly, the report released in 2017, or the fifth edition, reflected data in 2013-14 and the report of 2011, the situation in 2006-07. Because data collection requires collecting granular data down to the block level, it takes a few years to compile and make the data public.

This electrification of groundwater withdrawal corresponds to a rise in the use of tubewells and borewells that are capable of extracting water at greater depths.

Solution: a)

Only statement 1 is correct.

This electrification of groundwater withdrawal corresponds to a rise in the use of tubewells and borewells that are capable of extracting water at greater depths.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding National School of Drama. National School of Drama was setup by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. At present it functions as one of the constituent unit under Sangeet Natak Akademi. It is mainly financed by the voluntary contributions. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: c) The National School of Drama is one of the foremost theatre training institutions in the world and the only one of its kind in India. It was set up by the Sangeet Natak Akademi as one of its constituent units in 1959. In 1975, it became an independent entity and was registered as an autonomous organization under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, fully financed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Incorrect Solution: c) The National School of Drama is one of the foremost theatre training institutions in the world and the only one of its kind in India. It was set up by the Sangeet Natak Akademi as one of its constituent units in 1959. In 1975, it became an independent entity and was registered as an autonomous organization under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, fully financed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding National School of Drama.

• National School of Drama was setup by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

• At present it functions as one of the constituent unit under Sangeet Natak Akademi.

• It is mainly financed by the voluntary contributions.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: c)

The National School of Drama is one of the foremost theatre training institutions in the world and the only one of its kind in India. It was set up by the Sangeet Natak Akademi as one of its constituent units in 1959. In 1975, it became an independent entity and was registered as an autonomous organization under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, fully financed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Solution: c)

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