UPSC Editorials Quiz : 24 April 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Pacific trash vortex. Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a vast area in North Pacific Ocean where high concentration of plastic debris is present. It is caused by the circular currents of the North Pacific Gyre that trap and concentrate debris. The Eastern Garbage Patch extends from Hawaii to Japan and Western Garbage Patch extends from California to Hawaii. 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. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Pacific trash vortex.
• Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a vast area in North Pacific Ocean where high concentration of plastic debris is present.
• It is caused by the circular currents of the North Pacific Gyre that trap and concentrate debris.
• The Eastern Garbage Patch extends from Hawaii to Japan and Western Garbage Patch extends from California to Hawaii.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Biomining. It is the technique of extracting metals from ores and other solid materials, typically using microorganisms. Biomining primarily involves bio-oxidation and bio-leaching processes. Biomining techniques may also be used to clean up sites that have been polluted with metals. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Biomining: It is the technique of extracting metals from ores and other solid materials, typically using microorganisms (bacteria, archae, fungi, or plants). Biomining techniques may also be used to clean up sites that have been polluted with metals. Biomining has evolved into an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional mining, with applications in extracting iron, copper, zinc, gold, uranium, and thorium. Biomining primarily involves bio-oxidation and bioleaching processes. Bio-oxidation utilizes iron- and sulfur-oxidizing microorganisms to release occluded metals from mineral sulfides. Bioleaching involves the use of organic acids produced by microbial metabolism to dissolve metal ions from ores. Incorrect Solution: c) Biomining: It is the technique of extracting metals from ores and other solid materials, typically using microorganisms (bacteria, archae, fungi, or plants). Biomining techniques may also be used to clean up sites that have been polluted with metals. Biomining has evolved into an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional mining, with applications in extracting iron, copper, zinc, gold, uranium, and thorium. Biomining primarily involves bio-oxidation and bioleaching processes. Bio-oxidation utilizes iron- and sulfur-oxidizing microorganisms to release occluded metals from mineral sulfides. Bioleaching involves the use of organic acids produced by microbial metabolism to dissolve metal ions from ores.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Biomining.
• It is the technique of extracting metals from ores and other solid materials, typically using microorganisms.
• Biomining primarily involves bio-oxidation and bio-leaching processes.
• Biomining techniques may also be used to clean up sites that have been polluted with metals.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: c)
Biomining:
• It is the technique of extracting metals from ores and other solid materials, typically using microorganisms (bacteria, archae, fungi, or plants).
• Biomining techniques may also be used to clean up sites that have been polluted with metals.
• Biomining has evolved into an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional mining, with applications in extracting iron, copper, zinc, gold, uranium, and thorium.
• Biomining primarily involves bio-oxidation and bioleaching processes.
• Bio-oxidation utilizes iron- and sulfur-oxidizing microorganisms to release occluded metals from mineral sulfides.
• Bioleaching involves the use of organic acids produced by microbial metabolism to dissolve metal ions from ores.
Solution: c)
Biomining:
• It is the technique of extracting metals from ores and other solid materials, typically using microorganisms (bacteria, archae, fungi, or plants).
• Biomining techniques may also be used to clean up sites that have been polluted with metals.
• Biomining has evolved into an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional mining, with applications in extracting iron, copper, zinc, gold, uranium, and thorium.
• Biomining primarily involves bio-oxidation and bioleaching processes.
• Bio-oxidation utilizes iron- and sulfur-oxidizing microorganisms to release occluded metals from mineral sulfides.
• Bioleaching involves the use of organic acids produced by microbial metabolism to dissolve metal ions from ores.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following pairs: Wetland : State Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve : Telangana Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary : Tamil Nadu Aghanashini Estuary : Karnataka How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Option 1 is incorrect. Ramsar sites are important sources of food, spawning grounds, and nursery for fishes, and provide feeding and breeding grounds for water birds. They include coastal and inland wetlands of all types in all six Convention on Wetlands regions. In January 2024, India added five new wetlands to the Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance: Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve: Karnataka Aghanashini Estuary: Karnataka Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve: Karnataka Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary: Tamil Nadu Longwood Shola Reserve Forest: Tamil Nadu Incorrect Solution: b) Option 1 is incorrect. Ramsar sites are important sources of food, spawning grounds, and nursery for fishes, and provide feeding and breeding grounds for water birds. They include coastal and inland wetlands of all types in all six Convention on Wetlands regions. In January 2024, India added five new wetlands to the Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance: Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve: Karnataka Aghanashini Estuary: Karnataka Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve: Karnataka Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary: Tamil Nadu Longwood Shola Reserve Forest: Tamil Nadu
#### 3. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Wetland : State
• Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve : Telangana
• Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary : Tamil Nadu
• Aghanashini Estuary : Karnataka
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Option 1 is incorrect.
Ramsar sites are important sources of food, spawning grounds, and nursery for fishes, and provide feeding and breeding grounds for water birds. They include coastal and inland wetlands of all types in all six Convention on Wetlands regions.
In January 2024, India added five new wetlands to the Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance:
• Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve: Karnataka
• Aghanashini Estuary: Karnataka
• Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve: Karnataka
• Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary: Tamil Nadu
• Longwood Shola Reserve Forest: Tamil Nadu
Solution: b)
Option 1 is incorrect.
Ramsar sites are important sources of food, spawning grounds, and nursery for fishes, and provide feeding and breeding grounds for water birds. They include coastal and inland wetlands of all types in all six Convention on Wetlands regions.
In January 2024, India added five new wetlands to the Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance:
• Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve: Karnataka
• Aghanashini Estuary: Karnataka
• Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve: Karnataka
• Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary: Tamil Nadu
• Longwood Shola Reserve Forest: Tamil Nadu
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question The Oscar-winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers was filmed at the Theppakadu Elephant Camp, is located in a) Annamalai Tiger Reserve b) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve c) Mudumalai Tiger Reserve d) Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve Correct Solution: c) Oscar-winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers was filmed at the Theppakadu Elephant Camp, located in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu, India. The camp was established in 1917 by the British for timber logging and is the oldest elephant camp in Asia. Incorrect Solution: c) Oscar-winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers was filmed at the Theppakadu Elephant Camp, located in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu, India. The camp was established in 1917 by the British for timber logging and is the oldest elephant camp in Asia.
#### 4. Question
The Oscar-winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers was filmed at the Theppakadu Elephant Camp, is located in
• a) Annamalai Tiger Reserve
• b) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
• c) Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
• d) Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
Solution: c)
Oscar-winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers was filmed at the Theppakadu Elephant Camp, located in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu, India. The camp was established in 1917 by the British for timber logging and is the oldest elephant camp in Asia.
Solution: c)
Oscar-winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers was filmed at the Theppakadu Elephant Camp, located in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu, India. The camp was established in 1917 by the British for timber logging and is the oldest elephant camp in Asia.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Financial Inclusion Index is released by a) World Economic Forum b) Reserve Bank of India c) World Bank d) NITI Aayog Correct Solution: b) The Financial Inclusion Index, also known as the FI Index, is a comprehensive index released by RBI to assess the level of financial inclusion across the nation. It includes the level of availability, accessibility, and affordability (3 A’s) of financial products and services for the general population of India. The index also tracks the process of ensuring access to financial services, timely and adequate credit for vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low-income groups at an affordable cost. Incorrect Solution: b) The Financial Inclusion Index, also known as the FI Index, is a comprehensive index released by RBI to assess the level of financial inclusion across the nation. It includes the level of availability, accessibility, and affordability (3 A’s) of financial products and services for the general population of India. The index also tracks the process of ensuring access to financial services, timely and adequate credit for vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low-income groups at an affordable cost.
#### 5. Question
Financial Inclusion Index is released by
• a) World Economic Forum
• b) Reserve Bank of India
• c) World Bank
• d) NITI Aayog
Solution: b)
The Financial Inclusion Index, also known as the FI Index, is a comprehensive index released by RBI to assess the level of financial inclusion across the nation. It includes the level of availability, accessibility, and affordability (3 A’s) of financial products and services for the general population of India. The index also tracks the process of ensuring access to financial services, timely and adequate credit for vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low-income groups at an affordable cost.
Solution: b)
The Financial Inclusion Index, also known as the FI Index, is a comprehensive index released by RBI to assess the level of financial inclusion across the nation. It includes the level of availability, accessibility, and affordability (3 A’s) of financial products and services for the general population of India. The index also tracks the process of ensuring access to financial services, timely and adequate credit for vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low-income groups at an affordable cost.
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