UPSC Editorials Quiz : 23 October 2025
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi was associated with which of the following movements? a) Swadeshi Movement b) Civil Disobedience Movement c) Non-Cooperation Movement d) Quit India Movement Correct Solution: B Munshi actively participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930, 1932) and was jailed for his involvement. Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi (Ghanshyam Vyas) Birth: Born on 30th December 1887, in Gujarat. Freedom Fighter: Active in Indian Home Rule Movement as Secretary in 1915. Participated in Civil Disobedience Movement (1930, 1932) and Individual Satyagraha (1940); jailed twice. Political Roles: Elected to Bombay Legislative Assembly (1927, 1937); resigned during Bardoli Satyagraha. Served as Home Minister of Bombay Presidency, managing communal riots. Educational Contributions: Founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938, a renowned educational trust. Literary Achievements: Authored over 50 books in Gujarati and English, including Krishnavatara and Saga of Indian Sculpture. Philosophical Influences: Influenced by Shri Aurobindo, aligning with revolutionary ideas initially. Incorrect Solution: B Munshi actively participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930, 1932) and was jailed for his involvement. Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi (Ghanshyam Vyas) Birth: Born on 30th December 1887, in Gujarat. Freedom Fighter: Active in Indian Home Rule Movement as Secretary in 1915. Participated in Civil Disobedience Movement (1930, 1932) and Individual Satyagraha (1940); jailed twice. Political Roles: Elected to Bombay Legislative Assembly (1927, 1937); resigned during Bardoli Satyagraha. Served as Home Minister of Bombay Presidency, managing communal riots. Educational Contributions: Founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938, a renowned educational trust. Literary Achievements: Authored over 50 books in Gujarati and English, including Krishnavatara and Saga of Indian Sculpture. Philosophical Influences: Influenced by Shri Aurobindo, aligning with revolutionary ideas initially.
#### 1. Question
Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi was associated with which of the following movements?
• a) Swadeshi Movement
• b) Civil Disobedience Movement
• c) Non-Cooperation Movement
• d) Quit India Movement
Solution: B
Munshi actively participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930, 1932) and was jailed for his involvement.
Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi (Ghanshyam Vyas)
• Birth: Born on 30th December 1887, in Gujarat.
• Freedom Fighter: Active in Indian Home Rule Movement as Secretary in 1915. Participated in Civil Disobedience Movement (1930, 1932) and Individual Satyagraha (1940); jailed twice.
• Active in Indian Home Rule Movement as Secretary in 1915.
• Participated in Civil Disobedience Movement (1930, 1932) and Individual Satyagraha (1940); jailed twice.
• Political Roles: Elected to Bombay Legislative Assembly (1927, 1937); resigned during Bardoli Satyagraha. Served as Home Minister of Bombay Presidency, managing communal riots.
• Elected to Bombay Legislative Assembly (1927, 1937); resigned during Bardoli Satyagraha.
• Served as Home Minister of Bombay Presidency, managing communal riots.
• Educational Contributions: Founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938, a renowned educational trust.
• Founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938, a renowned educational trust.
• Literary Achievements: Authored over 50 books in Gujarati and English, including Krishnavatara and Saga of Indian Sculpture.
• Authored over 50 books in Gujarati and English, including Krishnavatara and Saga of Indian Sculpture.
• Philosophical Influences: Influenced by Shri Aurobindo, aligning with revolutionary ideas initially.
• Influenced by Shri Aurobindo, aligning with revolutionary ideas initially.
Solution: B
Munshi actively participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930, 1932) and was jailed for his involvement.
Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi (Ghanshyam Vyas)
• Birth: Born on 30th December 1887, in Gujarat.
• Freedom Fighter: Active in Indian Home Rule Movement as Secretary in 1915. Participated in Civil Disobedience Movement (1930, 1932) and Individual Satyagraha (1940); jailed twice.
• Active in Indian Home Rule Movement as Secretary in 1915.
• Participated in Civil Disobedience Movement (1930, 1932) and Individual Satyagraha (1940); jailed twice.
• Political Roles: Elected to Bombay Legislative Assembly (1927, 1937); resigned during Bardoli Satyagraha. Served as Home Minister of Bombay Presidency, managing communal riots.
• Elected to Bombay Legislative Assembly (1927, 1937); resigned during Bardoli Satyagraha.
• Served as Home Minister of Bombay Presidency, managing communal riots.
• Educational Contributions: Founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938, a renowned educational trust.
• Founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938, a renowned educational trust.
• Literary Achievements: Authored over 50 books in Gujarati and English, including Krishnavatara and Saga of Indian Sculpture.
• Authored over 50 books in Gujarati and English, including Krishnavatara and Saga of Indian Sculpture.
• Philosophical Influences: Influenced by Shri Aurobindo, aligning with revolutionary ideas initially.
• Influenced by Shri Aurobindo, aligning with revolutionary ideas initially.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF): It aims to promote chemical-free farming practices. The mission involves establishing Bio-input Resource Centres (BRCs) across India. Real-time geo-tagged monitoring of clusters is enabled through an online portal. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: C While NMNF focuses on natural farming and includes real-time geo-tagged monitoring via an online portal, it aims to establish 10,000 Bio-input Resource Centres (BRCs). This distinction highlights the program’s emphasis on facilitating inputs for natural farming but within a realistic framework of implementation. About National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF): Ministry:Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. Central Sponsored Scheme. Aim:To promote natural, chemical-free farming practices for sustainability, climate resilience, soil health rejuvenation, and nutritious food production. Key Features: Implementation in 15,000 clustersacross Gram Panchayats, covering 5 lakh Ha and reaching 1 crore farmers. Establishment of 10,000 Bio-input Resource Centres (BRCs)and 2000 NF Model Demonstration Farms at KVKs, Agricultural Universities, and farmers’ fields. Training of 75 lakh farmersand deployment of 30,000 Krishi Sakhis/CRPs for mobilisation and handholding support. Certification system and common branding for marketing NF produce. Real-time geo-tagged monitoring via an online portal. Incorrect Solution: C While NMNF focuses on natural farming and includes real-time geo-tagged monitoring via an online portal, it aims to establish 10,000 Bio-input Resource Centres (BRCs). This distinction highlights the program’s emphasis on facilitating inputs for natural farming but within a realistic framework of implementation. About National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF): Ministry:Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. Central Sponsored Scheme. Aim:To promote natural, chemical-free farming practices for sustainability, climate resilience, soil health rejuvenation, and nutritious food production. Key Features: Implementation in 15,000 clustersacross Gram Panchayats, covering 5 lakh Ha and reaching 1 crore farmers. Establishment of 10,000 Bio-input Resource Centres (BRCs)and 2000 NF Model Demonstration Farms at KVKs, Agricultural Universities, and farmers’ fields. Training of 75 lakh farmersand deployment of 30,000 Krishi Sakhis/CRPs for mobilisation and handholding support. Certification system and common branding for marketing NF produce. Real-time geo-tagged monitoring via an online portal.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF):
• It aims to promote chemical-free farming practices.
• The mission involves establishing Bio-input Resource Centres (BRCs) across India.
• Real-time geo-tagged monitoring of clusters is enabled through an online portal.
How many of the above statements are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: C
While NMNF focuses on natural farming and includes real-time geo-tagged monitoring via an online portal, it aims to establish 10,000 Bio-input Resource Centres (BRCs). This distinction highlights the program’s emphasis on facilitating inputs for natural farming but within a realistic framework of implementation.
About National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF):
• Ministry:Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
• Central Sponsored Scheme.
• Aim:To promote natural, chemical-free farming practices for sustainability, climate resilience, soil health rejuvenation, and nutritious food production.
Key Features:
• Implementation in 15,000 clustersacross Gram Panchayats, covering 5 lakh Ha and reaching 1 crore farmers.
• Establishment of 10,000 Bio-input Resource Centres (BRCs)and 2000 NF Model Demonstration Farms at KVKs, Agricultural Universities, and farmers’ fields.
• Training of 75 lakh farmersand deployment of 30,000 Krishi Sakhis/CRPs for mobilisation and handholding support.
• Certification system and common branding for marketing NF produce.
• Real-time geo-tagged monitoring via an online portal.
Solution: C
While NMNF focuses on natural farming and includes real-time geo-tagged monitoring via an online portal, it aims to establish 10,000 Bio-input Resource Centres (BRCs). This distinction highlights the program’s emphasis on facilitating inputs for natural farming but within a realistic framework of implementation.
About National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF):
• Ministry:Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
• Central Sponsored Scheme.
• Aim:To promote natural, chemical-free farming practices for sustainability, climate resilience, soil health rejuvenation, and nutritious food production.
Key Features:
• Implementation in 15,000 clustersacross Gram Panchayats, covering 5 lakh Ha and reaching 1 crore farmers.
• Establishment of 10,000 Bio-input Resource Centres (BRCs)and 2000 NF Model Demonstration Farms at KVKs, Agricultural Universities, and farmers’ fields.
• Training of 75 lakh farmersand deployment of 30,000 Krishi Sakhis/CRPs for mobilisation and handholding support.
• Certification system and common branding for marketing NF produce.
• Real-time geo-tagged monitoring via an online portal.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements about gamma rays: Gamma rays can penetrate Earth’s atmosphere and reach the surface without being blocked. Gamma rays are visible to the naked eye as faint blue light. Gamma rays are produced only during nuclear reactions within stars. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: D Statement 1 is incorrect because gamma rays are blocked by Earth’s atmosphere; they can only be detected indirectly using instruments like Imaging Atmospheric Cherenkov Telescopes (IACTs). Statement 2 is incorrect because gamma rays themselves are not visible; Cherenkov radiation, caused by gamma rays interacting with atmospheric molecules, produces faint blue light, but gamma rays themselves remain invisible. Statement 3 is incorrect because gamma rays are produced by various phenomena, including pulsars, black holes, and gamma-ray bursts, not just during nuclear reactions within stars. Incorrect Solution: D Statement 1 is incorrect because gamma rays are blocked by Earth’s atmosphere; they can only be detected indirectly using instruments like Imaging Atmospheric Cherenkov Telescopes (IACTs). Statement 2 is incorrect because gamma rays themselves are not visible; Cherenkov radiation, caused by gamma rays interacting with atmospheric molecules, produces faint blue light, but gamma rays themselves remain invisible. Statement 3 is incorrect because gamma rays are produced by various phenomena, including pulsars, black holes, and gamma-ray bursts, not just during nuclear reactions within stars.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements about gamma rays:
• Gamma rays can penetrate Earth’s atmosphere and reach the surface without being blocked.
• Gamma rays are visible to the naked eye as faint blue light.
• Gamma rays are produced only during nuclear reactions within stars.
How many of the above statements are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: D
Statement 1 is incorrect because gamma rays are blocked by Earth’s atmosphere; they can only be detected indirectly using instruments like Imaging Atmospheric Cherenkov Telescopes (IACTs).
Statement 2 is incorrect because gamma rays themselves are not visible; Cherenkov radiation, caused by gamma rays interacting with atmospheric molecules, produces faint blue light, but gamma rays themselves remain invisible.
Statement 3 is incorrect because gamma rays are produced by various phenomena, including pulsars, black holes, and gamma-ray bursts, not just during nuclear reactions within stars.
Solution: D
Statement 1 is incorrect because gamma rays are blocked by Earth’s atmosphere; they can only be detected indirectly using instruments like Imaging Atmospheric Cherenkov Telescopes (IACTs).
Statement 2 is incorrect because gamma rays themselves are not visible; Cherenkov radiation, caused by gamma rays interacting with atmospheric molecules, produces faint blue light, but gamma rays themselves remain invisible.
Statement 3 is incorrect because gamma rays are produced by various phenomena, including pulsars, black holes, and gamma-ray bursts, not just during nuclear reactions within stars.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding space junk and its impact on Earth’s atmosphere: It predominantly consists of natural space materials like asteroids and meteoroids. Burning space debris releases nitrogen oxides, aluminum, and black carbon into the stratosphere. Soot particles from space junk absorption disrupt natural climate patterns by warming the atmosphere. Pollutants from space debris can alter cloud formation and atmospheric chemistry. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Solution: C Statement 1 is incorrect: Space junk primarily consists of man-made objects like defunct satellites and rocket parts, not natural materials. Statement 2 is correct: Space debris releases pollutants like aluminum, nitrogen oxides, and black carbon. Statement 3 is correct: Soot particles absorb solar energy, warming the atmosphere and disrupting climate patterns. Statement 4 is correct: Pollutants like copper promote cloud formation and alter atmospheric chemistry. Incorrect Solution: C Statement 1 is incorrect: Space junk primarily consists of man-made objects like defunct satellites and rocket parts, not natural materials. Statement 2 is correct: Space debris releases pollutants like aluminum, nitrogen oxides, and black carbon. Statement 3 is correct: Soot particles absorb solar energy, warming the atmosphere and disrupting climate patterns. Statement 4 is correct: Pollutants like copper promote cloud formation and alter atmospheric chemistry.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding space junk and its impact on Earth’s atmosphere:
• It predominantly consists of natural space materials like asteroids and meteoroids.
• Burning space debris releases nitrogen oxides, aluminum, and black carbon into the stratosphere.
• Soot particles from space junk absorption disrupt natural climate patterns by warming the atmosphere.
• Pollutants from space debris can alter cloud formation and atmospheric chemistry.
How many of the above statements are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) Only three
• (d) All four
Solution: C
Statement 1 is incorrect: Space junk primarily consists of man-made objects like defunct satellites and rocket parts, not natural materials.
Statement 2 is correct: Space debris releases pollutants like aluminum, nitrogen oxides, and black carbon.
Statement 3 is correct: Soot particles absorb solar energy, warming the atmosphere and disrupting climate patterns.
Statement 4 is correct: Pollutants like copper promote cloud formation and alter atmospheric chemistry.
Solution: C
Statement 1 is incorrect: Space junk primarily consists of man-made objects like defunct satellites and rocket parts, not natural materials.
Statement 2 is correct: Space debris releases pollutants like aluminum, nitrogen oxides, and black carbon.
Statement 3 is correct: Soot particles absorb solar energy, warming the atmosphere and disrupting climate patterns.
Statement 4 is correct: Pollutants like copper promote cloud formation and alter atmospheric chemistry.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about the Song River: It originates in the Shivalik Hills. It is a perennial tributary of the Ganga River. It flows through Uttarakhand and serves as a seasonal feeder to the Ganga River system. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A The Song River is a seasonal river that originates in the Lesser Himalayas near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, making Statement 1 incorrect. Unlike perennial rivers that flow throughout the year, the Song River relies heavily on monsoonal rainfall, which classifies it as a seasonal river rather than a perennial one, making Statement 2 incorrect. The river flows through Uttarakhand and acts as a seasonal feeder to the Ganga River system, contributing water primarily during the monsoon season. This makes Statement 3 correct. Incorrect Solution: A The Song River is a seasonal river that originates in the Lesser Himalayas near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, making Statement 1 incorrect. Unlike perennial rivers that flow throughout the year, the Song River relies heavily on monsoonal rainfall, which classifies it as a seasonal river rather than a perennial one, making Statement 2 incorrect. The river flows through Uttarakhand and acts as a seasonal feeder to the Ganga River system, contributing water primarily during the monsoon season. This makes Statement 3 correct.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Song River:
• It originates in the Shivalik Hills.
• It is a perennial tributary of the Ganga River.
• It flows through Uttarakhand and serves as a seasonal feeder to the Ganga River system.
How many of the above statements are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: A
The Song River is a seasonal river that originates in the Lesser Himalayas near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, making Statement 1 incorrect.
Unlike perennial rivers that flow throughout the year, the Song River relies heavily on monsoonal rainfall, which classifies it as a seasonal river rather than a perennial one, making Statement 2 incorrect.
The river flows through Uttarakhand and acts as a seasonal feeder to the Ganga River system, contributing water primarily during the monsoon season. This makes Statement 3 correct.
Solution: A
The Song River is a seasonal river that originates in the Lesser Himalayas near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, making Statement 1 incorrect.
Unlike perennial rivers that flow throughout the year, the Song River relies heavily on monsoonal rainfall, which classifies it as a seasonal river rather than a perennial one, making Statement 2 incorrect.
The river flows through Uttarakhand and acts as a seasonal feeder to the Ganga River system, contributing water primarily during the monsoon season. This makes Statement 3 correct.
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