UPSC Editorials Quiz : 22 January 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Central Water Commission (CWC) performs which of the following functions? Appraisal of water resources projects Reservoir storage monitoring Water quality monitoring Hydro-meteorological data collection Resolving inter-state water issues How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only two b) Only three c) Only four d) All five Correct Solution: d) The Central Water Commission (CWC) has been awarded the GEEF Global WaterTech Award for ‘Water Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit 2024. The CWC was recognized for its crucial role in hydro-meteorological data collection, flood forecasting, reservoir storage monitoring, water quality monitoring, coastal area management, appraisal and monitoring of water resources projects, and resolving inter-state water issues. Incorrect Solution: d) The Central Water Commission (CWC) has been awarded the GEEF Global WaterTech Award for ‘Water Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit 2024. The CWC was recognized for its crucial role in hydro-meteorological data collection, flood forecasting, reservoir storage monitoring, water quality monitoring, coastal area management, appraisal and monitoring of water resources projects, and resolving inter-state water issues.

#### 1. Question

Central Water Commission (CWC) performs which of the following functions?

• Appraisal of water resources projects

• Reservoir storage monitoring

• Water quality monitoring

• Hydro-meteorological data collection

• Resolving inter-state water issues

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only two

• b) Only three

• c) Only four

• d) All five

Solution: d)

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has been awarded the GEEF Global WaterTech Award for ‘Water Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit 2024.

• The CWC was recognized for its crucial role in hydro-meteorological data collection, flood forecasting, reservoir storage monitoring, water quality monitoring, coastal area management, appraisal and monitoring of water resources projects, and resolving inter-state water issues.

Solution: d)

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has been awarded the GEEF Global WaterTech Award for ‘Water Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit 2024.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Tigers. Tigers are considered as both flagship and umbrella species. Tigers are listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List. Bor Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is the Largest Tiger Reserve in India. 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: a) Incorrect Solution: a)

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Tigers.

• Tigers are considered as both flagship and umbrella species.

• Tigers are listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.

• Bor Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is the Largest Tiger Reserve in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: a)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Hoolock Gibbon. Hoolock Gibbons are the largest and slowest of all apes. They inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia. In India they are mainly found in Western Ghats. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Only Statement 2 is correct. About Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia. They have high intelligence, distinct personalities, and strong family bonds. They are one of the 20 gibbon species found worldwide. Population and Habitat The current population of hoolock gibbons is around 12,000. They are found in Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Southern China. Gibbon Species in India Two distinct species in India’s northeast: the eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) and the western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock). Threats All 20 gibbon species, including hoolock gibbons, are at high risk of extinction due to conservation challenges. Significant population and habitat decline due to deforestation for infrastructure projects in India. Conservation Status International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List: Western Hoolock Gibbon: Endangered; Eastern Hoolock Gibbon: Vulnerable. Both species are listed on Schedule 1 of the Indian (Wildlife) Protection Act 1972. Incorrect Solution: b) Only Statement 2 is correct. About Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia. They have high intelligence, distinct personalities, and strong family bonds. They are one of the 20 gibbon species found worldwide. Population and Habitat The current population of hoolock gibbons is around 12,000. They are found in Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Southern China. Gibbon Species in India Two distinct species in India’s northeast: the eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) and the western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock). Threats All 20 gibbon species, including hoolock gibbons, are at high risk of extinction due to conservation challenges. Significant population and habitat decline due to deforestation for infrastructure projects in India. Conservation Status International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List: Western Hoolock Gibbon: Endangered; Eastern Hoolock Gibbon: Vulnerable. Both species are listed on Schedule 1 of the Indian (Wildlife) Protection Act 1972.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Hoolock Gibbon.

• Hoolock Gibbons are the largest and slowest of all apes.

• They inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia.

• In India they are mainly found in Western Ghats.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

About | Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia. They have high intelligence, distinct personalities, and strong family bonds. They are one of the 20 gibbon species found worldwide.

Population and Habitat | The current population of hoolock gibbons is around 12,000. They are found in Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Southern China.

Gibbon Species in India | Two distinct species in India’s northeast: the eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) and the western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock).

Threats | All 20 gibbon species, including hoolock gibbons, are at high risk of extinction due to conservation challenges. Significant population and habitat decline due to deforestation for infrastructure projects in India.

Conservation Status | International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List: Western Hoolock Gibbon: Endangered; Eastern Hoolock Gibbon: Vulnerable. Both species are listed on Schedule 1 of the Indian (Wildlife) Protection Act 1972.

Solution: b)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

Population and Habitat | The current population of hoolock gibbons is around 12,000. They are found in Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Southern China.

Gibbon Species in India | Two distinct species in India’s northeast: the eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) and the western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock).

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary. Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is home to India’s only ape and gibbon species, the hoolock gibbons. The forest’s lower canopy is dominated by evergreen shrubs and herbs. The forest has been fragmented and surrounded by tea gardens. 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: d) The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, formerly known as the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is an isolated protected area of evergreen forest located in Assam. The sanctuary was officially constituted and renamed in 1997. Set aside initially in 1881, its forests used to extend to the foothills of the Patkai mountain range. Since then, the forest has been fragmented and surrounded by tea gardens and small villages. The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary contains India’s only ape and gibbon specie – the hoolock gibbons, and Northeastern India’s only nocturnal primate – the Bengal slow loris. The upper canopy of the forest is dominated by the hollong tree (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus), while the nahar (Mesua ferrea) dominates the middle canopy. The lower canopy consists of evergreen shrubs and herbs. Incorrect Solution: d) The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, formerly known as the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is an isolated protected area of evergreen forest located in Assam. The sanctuary was officially constituted and renamed in 1997. Set aside initially in 1881, its forests used to extend to the foothills of the Patkai mountain range. Since then, the forest has been fragmented and surrounded by tea gardens and small villages. The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary contains India’s only ape and gibbon specie – the hoolock gibbons, and Northeastern India’s only nocturnal primate – the Bengal slow loris. The upper canopy of the forest is dominated by the hollong tree (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus), while the nahar (Mesua ferrea) dominates the middle canopy. The lower canopy consists of evergreen shrubs and herbs.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary.

• Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is home to India’s only ape and gibbon species, the hoolock gibbons.

• The forest’s lower canopy is dominated by evergreen shrubs and herbs.

• The forest has been fragmented and surrounded by tea gardens.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: d)

The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, formerly known as the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is an isolated protected area of evergreen forest located in Assam. The sanctuary was officially constituted and renamed in 1997. Set aside initially in 1881, its forests used to extend to the foothills of the Patkai mountain range.

Since then, the forest has been fragmented and surrounded by tea gardens and small villages.

The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary contains India’s only ape and gibbon specie – the hoolock gibbons, and Northeastern India’s only nocturnal primate – the Bengal slow loris.

The upper canopy of the forest is dominated by the hollong tree (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus), while the nahar (Mesua ferrea) dominates the middle canopy. The lower canopy consists of evergreen shrubs and herbs.

Solution: d)

Since then, the forest has been fragmented and surrounded by tea gardens and small villages.

The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary contains India’s only ape and gibbon specie – the hoolock gibbons, and Northeastern India’s only nocturnal primate – the Bengal slow loris.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Gobi Desert. Gobi Desert is a vast, arid region located entirely in China. It is known for its dunes, mountains and rare animals such as snow leopards and Bactrian camels. The Gobi Desert is the source of many important fossil finds. 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: c) About the Gobi Desert: It is a vast, arid region in northern China and southern Mongolia. It’s known for its dunes, mountains and rare animals such as snow leopards and Bactrian camels. In the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, the Khongoryn Els sand dunes are said to sing when the wind blows. The park also features the deep ice field of Yolyn Am canyon. Dinosaur fossils have been found at the red “Flaming Cliffs” of Bayanzag. Incorrect Solution: c) About the Gobi Desert: It is a vast, arid region in northern China and southern Mongolia. It’s known for its dunes, mountains and rare animals such as snow leopards and Bactrian camels. In the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, the Khongoryn Els sand dunes are said to sing when the wind blows. The park also features the deep ice field of Yolyn Am canyon. Dinosaur fossils have been found at the red “Flaming Cliffs” of Bayanzag.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Gobi Desert.

• Gobi Desert is a vast, arid region located entirely in China.

• It is known for its dunes, mountains and rare animals such as snow leopards and Bactrian camels.

• The Gobi Desert is the source of many important fossil finds.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: c)

About the Gobi Desert:

It is a vast, arid region in northern China and southern Mongolia. It’s known for its dunes, mountains and rare animals such as snow leopards and Bactrian camels. In the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, the Khongoryn Els sand dunes are said to sing when the wind blows. The park also features the deep ice field of Yolyn Am canyon. Dinosaur fossils have been found at the red “Flaming Cliffs” of Bayanzag.

Solution: c)

About the Gobi Desert:

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