UPSC Editorials Quiz : 24 September 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question What is the primary objective of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan? a) To provide financial assistance to state governments for infrastructure development b) To break silos and integrate government ministries and departments for coordinated infrastructure planning c) To reduce the fiscal deficit of India by 2025 d) To increase foreign direct investment in public-private partnership projects Correct Solution: b) PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan aims to break the silos in which different government ministries and departments work, integrating all stakeholders on a single GIS-based platform to ensure real-time monitoring and coordinated project planning. This initiative seeks to enhance project execution and improve efficiency in meeting deadlines. Source Incorrect Solution: b) PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan aims to break the silos in which different government ministries and departments work, integrating all stakeholders on a single GIS-based platform to ensure real-time monitoring and coordinated project planning. This initiative seeks to enhance project execution and improve efficiency in meeting deadlines. Source

#### 1. Question

What is the primary objective of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan?

• a) To provide financial assistance to state governments for infrastructure development

• b) To break silos and integrate government ministries and departments for coordinated infrastructure planning

• c) To reduce the fiscal deficit of India by 2025

• d) To increase foreign direct investment in public-private partnership projects

Solution: b)

PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan aims to break the silos in which different government ministries and departments work, integrating all stakeholders on a single GIS-based platform to ensure real-time monitoring and coordinated project planning. This initiative seeks to enhance project execution and improve efficiency in meeting deadlines.

Solution: b)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements about Mission Mausam: The mission focuses on enhancing India’s maritime heritage through archaeological research. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is the nodal agency responsible for executing Mission Mausam. The mission involves upgrading the infrastructure of organizations like the India Meteorological Department. The mission includes the development of new weather models for seasonal and daily monsoon forecasts. Which of the statements given above are correct? a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1, 2, and 4 only d) 2, 3, and 4 only Correct Solution: d) Statement 1 is incorrect. Mission Mausam does not focus on maritime heritage but on upgrading weather and climate forecasting systems. Statement 2 is correct. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is the nodal agency executing the mission. Statement 3 is correct. The mission includes upgrading the infrastructure of organizations such as the India Meteorological Department and the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting. Statement 4 is correct. Mission Mausam builds on earlier initiatives like the National Monsoon Mission and involves creating new weather models for both daily and seasonal monsoon forecasts. Source Incorrect Solution: d) Statement 1 is incorrect. Mission Mausam does not focus on maritime heritage but on upgrading weather and climate forecasting systems. Statement 2 is correct. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is the nodal agency executing the mission. Statement 3 is correct. The mission includes upgrading the infrastructure of organizations such as the India Meteorological Department and the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting. Statement 4 is correct. Mission Mausam builds on earlier initiatives like the National Monsoon Mission and involves creating new weather models for both daily and seasonal monsoon forecasts. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements about Mission Mausam:

• The mission focuses on enhancing India’s maritime heritage through archaeological research.

• The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is the nodal agency responsible for executing Mission Mausam.

• The mission involves upgrading the infrastructure of organizations like the India Meteorological Department.

• The mission includes the development of new weather models for seasonal and daily monsoon forecasts.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• a) 1 and 3 only

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1, 2, and 4 only

• d) 2, 3, and 4 only

Solution: d)

Statement 1 is incorrect. Mission Mausam does not focus on maritime heritage but on upgrading weather and climate forecasting systems.

Statement 2 is correct. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is the nodal agency executing the mission.

Statement 3 is correct. The mission includes upgrading the infrastructure of organizations such as the India Meteorological Department and the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting.

Statement 4 is correct. Mission Mausam builds on earlier initiatives like the National Monsoon Mission and involves creating new weather models for both daily and seasonal monsoon forecasts.

Solution: d)

Statement 1 is incorrect. Mission Mausam does not focus on maritime heritage but on upgrading weather and climate forecasting systems.

Statement 2 is correct. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is the nodal agency executing the mission.

Statement 4 is correct. Mission Mausam builds on earlier initiatives like the National Monsoon Mission and involves creating new weather models for both daily and seasonal monsoon forecasts.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the geography of Jordan: Jordan has a coastline along the Gulf of Aqaba, providing access to the Red Sea. The Dead Sea, located on Jordan’s western border, is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world. The Sea of Galilee is located entirely within Jordan’s territory. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct. Jordan has a small coastline along the Gulf of Aqaba, providing access to the Red Sea. The city of Aqaba is Jordan’s main port on this coast. Statement 2 is correct. The Dead Sea, shared with Israel and the West Bank, is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world and lies along Jordan’s western border. Statement 3 is incorrect. The Sea of Galilee is located to the northwest of Jordan, primarily within Israel and the Golan Heights. It does not fall within Jordan’s territory. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct. Jordan has a small coastline along the Gulf of Aqaba, providing access to the Red Sea. The city of Aqaba is Jordan’s main port on this coast. Statement 2 is correct. The Dead Sea, shared with Israel and the West Bank, is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world and lies along Jordan’s western border. Statement 3 is incorrect. The Sea of Galilee is located to the northwest of Jordan, primarily within Israel and the Golan Heights. It does not fall within Jordan’s territory.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the geography of Jordan:

• Jordan has a coastline along the Gulf of Aqaba, providing access to the Red Sea.

• The Dead Sea, located on Jordan’s western border, is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world.

• The Sea of Galilee is located entirely within Jordan’s territory.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct. Jordan has a small coastline along the Gulf of Aqaba, providing access to the Red Sea. The city of Aqaba is Jordan’s main port on this coast.

Statement 2 is correct. The Dead Sea, shared with Israel and the West Bank, is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world and lies along Jordan’s western border.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The Sea of Galilee is located to the northwest of Jordan, primarily within Israel and the Golan Heights. It does not fall within Jordan’s territory.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct. Jordan has a small coastline along the Gulf of Aqaba, providing access to the Red Sea. The city of Aqaba is Jordan’s main port on this coast.

Statement 2 is correct. The Dead Sea, shared with Israel and the West Bank, is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world and lies along Jordan’s western border.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The Sea of Galilee is located to the northwest of Jordan, primarily within Israel and the Golan Heights. It does not fall within Jordan’s territory.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following Constitutional Articles is proposed to be amended to empower Parliament to ensure simultaneous municipality and panchayat elections with General Elections? a) Article 83 b) Article 172 c) Article 324A d) Article 325 Correct Solution: c) Article 324 currently grants the Election Commission the power to conduct and supervise elections. The proposal for “One Nation One Election” (ONOE) includes the introduction of a new Article 324A. This new article would empower Parliament to legislate for holding simultaneous elections for municipalities, panchayats, Lok Sabha, and state Assemblies. Incorrect Solution: c) Article 324 currently grants the Election Commission the power to conduct and supervise elections. The proposal for “One Nation One Election” (ONOE) includes the introduction of a new Article 324A. This new article would empower Parliament to legislate for holding simultaneous elections for municipalities, panchayats, Lok Sabha, and state Assemblies.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following Constitutional Articles is proposed to be amended to empower Parliament to ensure simultaneous municipality and panchayat elections with General Elections?

• a) Article 83

• b) Article 172

• c) Article 324A

• d) Article 325

Solution: c)

Article 324 currently grants the Election Commission the power to conduct and supervise elections. The proposal for “One Nation One Election” (ONOE) includes the introduction of a new Article 324A.

This new article would empower Parliament to legislate for holding simultaneous elections for municipalities, panchayats, Lok Sabha, and state Assemblies.

Solution: c)

This new article would empower Parliament to legislate for holding simultaneous elections for municipalities, panchayats, Lok Sabha, and state Assemblies.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding MSP: Fair and Remunerative Prices (FRP) are declared for Sugar Cane. The MSP covers crops such as Paddy, Jute, and Barley. MSP is derived for de-husked coconut based on the MSP for copra. Which of the statements given above are correct? a) 1, 2, and 3 b) 1 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1 and 2 only Correct Solution: a) All statements are correct. The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) is declared for Sugar Cane. The MSP covers crops like Paddy (Kharif), Jute (Calendar Year Crop), and Barley (Rabi). Additionally, the MSP for de-husked coconut is derived based on the MSP for copra. Incorrect Solution: a) All statements are correct. The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) is declared for Sugar Cane. The MSP covers crops like Paddy (Kharif), Jute (Calendar Year Crop), and Barley (Rabi). Additionally, the MSP for de-husked coconut is derived based on the MSP for copra.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding MSP:

• Fair and Remunerative Prices (FRP) are declared for Sugar Cane.

• The MSP covers crops such as Paddy, Jute, and Barley.

• MSP is derived for de-husked coconut based on the MSP for copra.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• a) 1, 2, and 3

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) 1 and 2 only

Solution: a)

All statements are correct. The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) is declared for Sugar Cane. The MSP covers crops like Paddy (Kharif), Jute (Calendar Year Crop), and Barley (Rabi). Additionally, the MSP for de-husked coconut is derived based on the MSP for copra.

Solution: a)

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