UPSC Editorials Quiz : 25 April 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Constitution. The separation of powers adopted by the Constitution is an article of faith in a liberal democracy. Judicial review is also a basic feature of the Constitution. Judiciary exists to exercise checks and balances when the rights of citizens are challenged because of executive overreach. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: c) The separation of powers adopted by the Constitution is an article of faith in a liberal democracy. Judicial review is also a basic feature of the Constitution and the judiciary exists to exercise checks and balances when the rights of citizens are challenged because of executive overreach. India’s Constitution is unique in permitting direct access to the Supreme Court when fundamental rights are violated. As the Chief Justice of India pointed out recently, access to the Supreme Court is available to all, no matter how big or small. Source Incorrect Solution: c) The separation of powers adopted by the Constitution is an article of faith in a liberal democracy. Judicial review is also a basic feature of the Constitution and the judiciary exists to exercise checks and balances when the rights of citizens are challenged because of executive overreach. India’s Constitution is unique in permitting direct access to the Supreme Court when fundamental rights are violated. As the Chief Justice of India pointed out recently, access to the Supreme Court is available to all, no matter how big or small. Source
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Constitution.
• The separation of powers adopted by the Constitution is an article of faith in a liberal democracy.
• Judicial review is also a basic feature of the Constitution.
• Judiciary exists to exercise checks and balances when the rights of citizens are challenged because of executive overreach.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: c)
The separation of powers adopted by the Constitution is an article of faith in a liberal democracy. Judicial review is also a basic feature of the Constitution and the judiciary exists to exercise checks and balances when the rights of citizens are challenged because of executive overreach.
India’s Constitution is unique in permitting direct access to the Supreme Court when fundamental rights are violated. As the Chief Justice of India pointed out recently, access to the Supreme Court is available to all, no matter how big or small.
Solution: c)
The separation of powers adopted by the Constitution is an article of faith in a liberal democracy. Judicial review is also a basic feature of the Constitution and the judiciary exists to exercise checks and balances when the rights of citizens are challenged because of executive overreach.
India’s Constitution is unique in permitting direct access to the Supreme Court when fundamental rights are violated. As the Chief Justice of India pointed out recently, access to the Supreme Court is available to all, no matter how big or small.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Evapotranspiration is the process of the a) Nitrogen cycle b) Carbon cycle c) Hydrological cycle d) Sulphur Cycle Correct Solution: c) Evapotranspiration is the process of the hydrological cycle, also known as the water cycle, which describes the movement of water molecules from the Earth’s surface to the atmosphere and back. This process includes evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, surface runoff, and subsurface movement. Water takes on different forms during this process, including liquid, solid (ice), and vapour. Incorrect Solution: c) Evapotranspiration is the process of the hydrological cycle, also known as the water cycle, which describes the movement of water molecules from the Earth’s surface to the atmosphere and back. This process includes evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, surface runoff, and subsurface movement. Water takes on different forms during this process, including liquid, solid (ice), and vapour.
#### 2. Question
Evapotranspiration is the process of the
• a) Nitrogen cycle
• b) Carbon cycle
• c) Hydrological cycle
• d) Sulphur Cycle
Solution: c)
Evapotranspiration is the process of the hydrological cycle, also known as the water cycle, which describes the movement of water molecules from the Earth’s surface to the atmosphere and back. This process includes evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, surface runoff, and subsurface movement. Water takes on different forms during this process, including liquid, solid (ice), and vapour.
Solution: c)
Evapotranspiration is the process of the hydrological cycle, also known as the water cycle, which describes the movement of water molecules from the Earth’s surface to the atmosphere and back. This process includes evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, surface runoff, and subsurface movement. Water takes on different forms during this process, including liquid, solid (ice), and vapour.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Red Sea. The Red Sea is an inlet of the Indian Ocean located between Africa and Asia. It is one of the most saline bodies of water globally. In the south, it is bordered by the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the Gulf of Suez. It is called Red Sea because the water typically appears red in colour. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Solution: b) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Red Sea is an inlet of the Indian Ocean located between Africa and Asia. It is one of the most saline bodies of water globally. It connects to the Indian Ocean in the south through the Bab el Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden. In the north, it is bordered by the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the Gulf of Suez, leading to the Suez Canal. The Red Sea occupies a part of the Great Rift Valley, known as the Afro-Arabian Rift Valley. The Red Sea is not red in appearance; it typically has blue-green water. One theory suggests that a cyanobacteria called Trichodesmium erythraeum, a red-colored algae, may occasionally turn the water reddish-brown during seasonal algal blooms. Another theory links the name to Asiatic languages that use colours to denote cardinal directions, with “red” possibly representing “south.” Incorrect Solution: b) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Red Sea is an inlet of the Indian Ocean located between Africa and Asia. It is one of the most saline bodies of water globally. It connects to the Indian Ocean in the south through the Bab el Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden. In the north, it is bordered by the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the Gulf of Suez, leading to the Suez Canal. The Red Sea occupies a part of the Great Rift Valley, known as the Afro-Arabian Rift Valley. The Red Sea is not red in appearance; it typically has blue-green water. One theory suggests that a cyanobacteria called Trichodesmium erythraeum, a red-colored algae, may occasionally turn the water reddish-brown during seasonal algal blooms. Another theory links the name to Asiatic languages that use colours to denote cardinal directions, with “red” possibly representing “south.”
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Red Sea.
• The Red Sea is an inlet of the Indian Ocean located between Africa and Asia.
• It is one of the most saline bodies of water globally.
• In the south, it is bordered by the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the Gulf of Suez.
• It is called Red Sea because the water typically appears red in colour.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) Only three
• (d) All four
Solution: b)
Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
The Red Sea is an inlet of the Indian Ocean located between Africa and Asia. It is one of the most saline bodies of water globally. It connects to the Indian Ocean in the south through the Bab el Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden. In the north, it is bordered by the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the Gulf of Suez, leading to the Suez Canal. The Red Sea occupies a part of the Great Rift Valley, known as the Afro-Arabian Rift Valley.
The Red Sea is not red in appearance; it typically has blue-green water. One theory suggests that a cyanobacteria called Trichodesmium erythraeum, a red-colored algae, may occasionally turn the water reddish-brown during seasonal algal blooms. Another theory links the name to Asiatic languages that use colours to denote cardinal directions, with “red” possibly representing “south.”
Solution: b)
Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
The Red Sea is an inlet of the Indian Ocean located between Africa and Asia. It is one of the most saline bodies of water globally. It connects to the Indian Ocean in the south through the Bab el Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden. In the north, it is bordered by the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the Gulf of Suez, leading to the Suez Canal. The Red Sea occupies a part of the Great Rift Valley, known as the Afro-Arabian Rift Valley.
The Red Sea is not red in appearance; it typically has blue-green water. One theory suggests that a cyanobacteria called Trichodesmium erythraeum, a red-colored algae, may occasionally turn the water reddish-brown during seasonal algal blooms. Another theory links the name to Asiatic languages that use colours to denote cardinal directions, with “red” possibly representing “south.”
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question The concept of carbon credit originated from which one of the following? a) Montreal Protocol b) Cartagena Protocol c) Kyoto Protocol d) Nagoya Protocol Correct Solution: c) The concept of carbon credits originated from the Kyoto Protocol, which was established in 1997. The Kyoto Protocol established the carbon credit system, which includes three mechanisms that allow countries to acquire offset credits. These mechanisms set quotas on how much greenhouse gases (GHGs) countries can release into the atmosphere, and only developed countries have these limits. Incorrect Solution: c) The concept of carbon credits originated from the Kyoto Protocol, which was established in 1997. The Kyoto Protocol established the carbon credit system, which includes three mechanisms that allow countries to acquire offset credits. These mechanisms set quotas on how much greenhouse gases (GHGs) countries can release into the atmosphere, and only developed countries have these limits.
#### 4. Question
The concept of carbon credit originated from which one of the following?
• a) Montreal Protocol
• b) Cartagena Protocol
• c) Kyoto Protocol
• d) Nagoya Protocol
Solution: c)
The concept of carbon credits originated from the Kyoto Protocol, which was established in 1997. The Kyoto Protocol established the carbon credit system, which includes three mechanisms that allow countries to acquire offset credits. These mechanisms set quotas on how much greenhouse gases (GHGs) countries can release into the atmosphere, and only developed countries have these limits.
Solution: c)
The concept of carbon credits originated from the Kyoto Protocol, which was established in 1997. The Kyoto Protocol established the carbon credit system, which includes three mechanisms that allow countries to acquire offset credits. These mechanisms set quotas on how much greenhouse gases (GHGs) countries can release into the atmosphere, and only developed countries have these limits.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Kalakkad–Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve The Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) is the first Tiger Reserve of Kerala. The Thamirabarani River originates from the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: a) Kalakkad–Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve The Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) in Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari District of Tamil Naduis one of the protected areas having diverse flora and fauna. It was declared as the “First Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu” and the 17th Tiger Reserve of the country. It consists of the Kanyakumari Wildlife sanctuaryin the south and the Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary in the North. The river Thamirabarani originates from this tiger reserve. The reserve is also known as the “River Sanctuary”with as many as 14 rivers originating from this Tiger Reserve. Incorrect Solution: a) Kalakkad–Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve The Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) in Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari District of Tamil Naduis one of the protected areas having diverse flora and fauna. It was declared as the “First Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu” and the 17th Tiger Reserve of the country. It consists of the Kanyakumari Wildlife sanctuaryin the south and the Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary in the North. The river Thamirabarani originates from this tiger reserve. The reserve is also known as the “River Sanctuary”with as many as 14 rivers originating from this Tiger Reserve.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Kalakkad–Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
• The Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) is the first Tiger Reserve of Kerala.
• The Thamirabarani River originates from the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: a)
Kalakkad–Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
• The Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) in Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari District of Tamil Naduis one of the protected areas having diverse flora and fauna.
• It was declared as the “First Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu” and the 17th Tiger Reserve of the country.
• It consists of the Kanyakumari Wildlife sanctuaryin the south and the Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary in the North.
• The river Thamirabarani originates from this tiger reserve.
• The reserve is also known as the “River Sanctuary”with as many as 14 rivers originating from this Tiger Reserve.
Solution: a)
Kalakkad–Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
• The Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) in Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari District of Tamil Naduis one of the protected areas having diverse flora and fauna.
• It was declared as the “First Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu” and the 17th Tiger Reserve of the country.
• It consists of the Kanyakumari Wildlife sanctuaryin the south and the Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary in the North.
• The river Thamirabarani originates from this tiger reserve.
• The reserve is also known as the “River Sanctuary”with as many as 14 rivers originating from this Tiger Reserve.
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