UPSC Editorials Quiz : 21 August 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements about the conditions and eligibility for bail: Bail may be granted with conditions such as surrendering the passport and attending court hearings regularly. Eligibility for bail depends only on the nature of the crime and severity of the offence. The likelihood of fleeing from justice is a factor considered when granting bail. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct. Bail can be granted with conditions to ensure that the accused complies with the judicial process, such as surrendering their passport or regularly attending court hearings. Statement 2 is incorrect. Eligibility for bail depends on various factors, including the nature of the crime, severity of the offence, past criminal record, strength of evidence, and the likelihood of fleeing from justice. Statement 3 is correct. The likelihood of fleeing from justice is indeed a factor that courts consider when determining whether to grant bail. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct. Bail can be granted with conditions to ensure that the accused complies with the judicial process, such as surrendering their passport or regularly attending court hearings. Statement 2 is incorrect. Eligibility for bail depends on various factors, including the nature of the crime, severity of the offence, past criminal record, strength of evidence, and the likelihood of fleeing from justice. Statement 3 is correct. The likelihood of fleeing from justice is indeed a factor that courts consider when determining whether to grant bail. Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements about the conditions and eligibility for bail:

• Bail may be granted with conditions such as surrendering the passport and attending court hearings regularly.

• Eligibility for bail depends only on the nature of the crime and severity of the offence.

• The likelihood of fleeing from justice is a factor considered when granting bail.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct. Bail can be granted with conditions to ensure that the accused complies with the judicial process, such as surrendering their passport or regularly attending court hearings.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Eligibility for bail depends on various factors, including the nature of the crime, severity of the offence, past criminal record, strength of evidence, and the likelihood of fleeing from justice.

Statement 3 is correct. The likelihood of fleeing from justice is indeed a factor that courts consider when determining whether to grant bail.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct. Bail can be granted with conditions to ensure that the accused complies with the judicial process, such as surrendering their passport or regularly attending court hearings.

Statement 3 is correct. The likelihood of fleeing from justice is indeed a factor that courts consider when determining whether to grant bail.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The term “lateral entry” in the context of Indian government administration refers to: a) Induction of retired civil servants into advisory roles b) Transfer of officers between state and central government positions c) Promotion of civil servants based on seniority d) Direct appointment of specialists from the private sector into government roles Correct Solution: d) Lateral entry refers to the appointment of experts or specialists, typically from the private sector or other non-government sectors, directly into government roles, particularly at middle and senior management levels. This aims to bring in fresh talent and expertise that may not be available within the traditional civil service. Source Incorrect Solution: d) Lateral entry refers to the appointment of experts or specialists, typically from the private sector or other non-government sectors, directly into government roles, particularly at middle and senior management levels. This aims to bring in fresh talent and expertise that may not be available within the traditional civil service. Source

#### 2. Question

The term “lateral entry” in the context of Indian government administration refers to:

• a) Induction of retired civil servants into advisory roles

• b) Transfer of officers between state and central government positions

• c) Promotion of civil servants based on seniority

• d) Direct appointment of specialists from the private sector into government roles

Solution: d)

Lateral entry refers to the appointment of experts or specialists, typically from the private sector or other non-government sectors, directly into government roles, particularly at middle and senior management levels. This aims to bring in fresh talent and expertise that may not be available within the traditional civil service.

Solution: d)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following viruses is not related to the others based on the family they belong to? a) Monkeypox virus b) Smallpox virus c) Varicella-zoster virus d) Variola virus Correct Solution: c) The Varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox, belongs to the Herpesviridae family, whereas the Monkeypox virus, Smallpox virus (Variola virus), and the virus causing smallpox all belong to the Poxviridae family. Source Incorrect Solution: c) The Varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox, belongs to the Herpesviridae family, whereas the Monkeypox virus, Smallpox virus (Variola virus), and the virus causing smallpox all belong to the Poxviridae family. Source

#### 3. Question

Which of the following viruses is not related to the others based on the family they belong to?

• a) Monkeypox virus

• b) Smallpox virus

• c) Varicella-zoster virus

• d) Variola virus

Solution: c)

The Varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox, belongs to the Herpesviridae family, whereas the Monkeypox virus, Smallpox virus (Variola virus), and the virus causing smallpox all belong to the Poxviridae family.

Solution: c)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which government scheme offers a 3% interest subvention and 25% credit guarantee for borrowers in the livestock sector? a) National Livestock Mission (NLM) b) Rashtriya Gokul Mission c) Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) d) National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) Correct Solution: c) The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) offers a 3% interest subvention and 25% credit guarantee for borrowers. This scheme is designed to promote investment in animal husbandry infrastructure by providing financial incentives. The interest subvention reduces the cost of borrowing, while the credit guarantee mitigates the risk for lenders, thereby encouraging more financial institutions to extend credit to the livestock sector. These features make the AHIDF an important tool for supporting the growth and modernization of animal husbandry in India. Source Incorrect Solution: c) The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) offers a 3% interest subvention and 25% credit guarantee for borrowers. This scheme is designed to promote investment in animal husbandry infrastructure by providing financial incentives. The interest subvention reduces the cost of borrowing, while the credit guarantee mitigates the risk for lenders, thereby encouraging more financial institutions to extend credit to the livestock sector. These features make the AHIDF an important tool for supporting the growth and modernization of animal husbandry in India. Source

#### 4. Question

Which government scheme offers a 3% interest subvention and 25% credit guarantee for borrowers in the livestock sector?

• a) National Livestock Mission (NLM)

• b) Rashtriya Gokul Mission

• c) Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)

• d) National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP)

• Solution: c)

The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) offers a 3% interest subvention and 25% credit guarantee for borrowers. This scheme is designed to promote investment in animal husbandry infrastructure by providing financial incentives. The interest subvention reduces the cost of borrowing, while the credit guarantee mitigates the risk for lenders, thereby encouraging more financial institutions to extend credit to the livestock sector. These features make the AHIDF an important tool for supporting the growth and modernization of animal husbandry in India.

• Solution: c)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements: The Supreme Court has the power to invalidate only those laws that are in direct violation of the Fundamental Rights. The Doctrine of Severability allows the unconstitutional parts of a law to be invalidated while preserving the rest. The Doctrine of Eclipse allows a law infringing Fundamental Rights to be suspended until it is brought in line with the Constitution. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) All three statements are correct. The Supreme Court can invalidate laws that violate Fundamental Rights, the Doctrine of Severability allows unconstitutional parts of a law to be invalidated while preserving the rest, and the Doctrine of Eclipse allows laws infringing on Fundamental Rights to be temporarily suspended. Source Incorrect Solution: d) All three statements are correct. The Supreme Court can invalidate laws that violate Fundamental Rights, the Doctrine of Severability allows unconstitutional parts of a law to be invalidated while preserving the rest, and the Doctrine of Eclipse allows laws infringing on Fundamental Rights to be temporarily suspended. Source

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements:

• The Supreme Court has the power to invalidate only those laws that are in direct violation of the Fundamental Rights.

• The Doctrine of Severability allows the unconstitutional parts of a law to be invalidated while preserving the rest.

• The Doctrine of Eclipse allows a law infringing Fundamental Rights to be suspended until it is brought in line with the Constitution.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: d)

All three statements are correct. The Supreme Court can invalidate laws that violate Fundamental Rights, the Doctrine of Severability allows unconstitutional parts of a law to be invalidated while preserving the rest, and the Doctrine of Eclipse allows laws infringing on Fundamental Rights to be temporarily suspended.

Solution: d)

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