UPSC Editorials Quiz : 25 March 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding floor test (also called a ‘trust vote’). When the House is in session, only the Governor call for a floor test as per the residuary powers under Article 163. During floor test only electronic voting is allowed and not voice vote. When there are differences within a coalition government, the Governor can ask the Chief Minister to prove majority in the house. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 3 is correct. A floor test (also called a ‘trust vote’) is held in legislative bodies, to find out whether the government that is suspected to have lost the majority still retains the confidence of the House. This is done through a vote among the members. When the House is in session, it is the Speaker who can call for a floor test. But when the Assembly is not in session, the Governor’s residuary powers under Article 163 allow him to call for a floor test. Further, “In 2020, the Supreme Court, in Shivraj Singh Chouhan & Ors versus Speaker, Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly & Ors, upheld the powers of the Speaker to call for a floor test if there is a prima facie view that the government has lost its majority.” What happens during a floor test? In case the majority held by the government is questioned, the leader of the party which claims to have the majority has to move a vote of confidence and prove a majority among those present and voting. The CM moves a motion seeking a vote of confidence, on which MLAs who are present in the House vote. If the majority of members vote in favour, the government survives; if the CM loses the vote, the government has to resign. This happens both in Parliament and the state Legislative Assemblies. Voting can be conducted by either a voice vote, in which MLAs respond to the motion verbally. Voting electronically involves the casting of votes by pressing a button, after which the numbers for each side are displayed on a board. In a physical division of votes, lawmakers cast votes in a ballot box, which are then counted. Also in situations when there are differences within a coalition government, the Governor can ask the Chief Minister to prove majority in the house. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 3 is correct. A floor test (also called a ‘trust vote’) is held in legislative bodies, to find out whether the government that is suspected to have lost the majority still retains the confidence of the House. This is done through a vote among the members. When the House is in session, it is the Speaker who can call for a floor test. But when the Assembly is not in session, the Governor’s residuary powers under Article 163 allow him to call for a floor test. Further, “In 2020, the Supreme Court, in Shivraj Singh Chouhan & Ors versus Speaker, Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly & Ors, upheld the powers of the Speaker to call for a floor test if there is a prima facie view that the government has lost its majority.” What happens during a floor test? In case the majority held by the government is questioned, the leader of the party which claims to have the majority has to move a vote of confidence and prove a majority among those present and voting. The CM moves a motion seeking a vote of confidence, on which MLAs who are present in the House vote. If the majority of members vote in favour, the government survives; if the CM loses the vote, the government has to resign. This happens both in Parliament and the state Legislative Assemblies. Voting can be conducted by either a voice vote, in which MLAs respond to the motion verbally. Voting electronically involves the casting of votes by pressing a button, after which the numbers for each side are displayed on a board. In a physical division of votes, lawmakers cast votes in a ballot box, which are then counted. Also in situations when there are differences within a coalition government, the Governor can ask the Chief Minister to prove majority in the house. Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding floor test (also called a ‘trust vote’).

• When the House is in session, only the Governor call for a floor test as per the residuary powers under Article 163.

• During floor test only electronic voting is allowed and not voice vote.

• When there are differences within a coalition government, the Governor can ask the Chief Minister to prove majority in the house.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

A floor test (also called a ‘trust vote’) is held in legislative bodies, to find out whether the government that is suspected to have lost the majority still retains the confidence of the House. This is done through a vote among the members.

When the House is in session, it is the Speaker who can call for a floor test. But when the Assembly is not in session, the Governor’s residuary powers under Article 163 allow him to call for a floor test.

Further, “In 2020, the Supreme Court, in Shivraj Singh Chouhan & Ors versus Speaker, Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly & Ors, upheld the powers of the Speaker to call for a floor test if there is a prima facie view that the government has lost its majority.”

What happens during a floor test?

In case the majority held by the government is questioned, the leader of the party which claims to have the majority has to move a vote of confidence and prove a majority among those present and voting.

The CM moves a motion seeking a vote of confidence, on which MLAs who are present in the House vote. If the majority of members vote in favour, the government survives; if the CM loses the vote, the government has to resign. This happens both in Parliament and the state Legislative Assemblies.

Voting can be conducted by either a voice vote, in which MLAs respond to the motion verbally. Voting electronically involves the casting of votes by pressing a button, after which the numbers for each side are displayed on a board. In a physical division of votes, lawmakers cast votes in a ballot box, which are then counted.

Also in situations when there are differences within a coalition government, the Governor can ask the Chief Minister to prove majority in the house.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

What happens during a floor test?

Also in situations when there are differences within a coalition government, the Governor can ask the Chief Minister to prove majority in the house.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding climate tipping points. Climate tipping points are essentially critical thresholds beyond which a natural system can cause irreversible and disastrous consequences for the planet. Breaching one tipping point can increase thelikelihood of crossing others, triggering a catastrophic domino effect. Collapse of one oceanic current in the North Atlantic can be considered as one of the tipping points. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Climate tipping points are essentially critical thresholds beyond which a natural system can tip into an entirely different state and cause irreversible and disastrous consequences for the planet, including more warming. For example, rising global temperatures can trigger a change like a rainforest becoming a dry savannah. Moreover, breaching one tipping point can increase the likelihood of crossing others — triggering a catastrophic domino effect. For instance, unabated global warming can cause irreversible ice melt from the Greenland ice sheet. This could slow down the ocean’s circulation of heat, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which, in turn, could impact South America’s monsoon system. Changes in the monsoon system may lead to a rise in the frequency of droughts in the Amazon rainforest. Currently, as Earth has become 1.1 degree Celsius warmer than pre-industrial levels, the tipping points at risk are the collapse of big ice sheets in Greenland and the West Antarctic, the widespread thawing of permafrost, the death of coral reefs in warm waters, and the collapse of one oceanic current in the North Atlantic. Source Incorrect Solution: c) Climate tipping points are essentially critical thresholds beyond which a natural system can tip into an entirely different state and cause irreversible and disastrous consequences for the planet, including more warming. For example, rising global temperatures can trigger a change like a rainforest becoming a dry savannah. Moreover, breaching one tipping point can increase the likelihood of crossing others — triggering a catastrophic domino effect. For instance, unabated global warming can cause irreversible ice melt from the Greenland ice sheet. This could slow down the ocean’s circulation of heat, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which, in turn, could impact South America’s monsoon system. Changes in the monsoon system may lead to a rise in the frequency of droughts in the Amazon rainforest. Currently, as Earth has become 1.1 degree Celsius warmer than pre-industrial levels, the tipping points at risk are the collapse of big ice sheets in Greenland and the West Antarctic, the widespread thawing of permafrost, the death of coral reefs in warm waters, and the collapse of one oceanic current in the North Atlantic. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding climate tipping points.

• Climate tipping points are essentially critical thresholds beyond which a natural system can cause irreversible and disastrous consequences for the planet.

• Breaching one tipping point can increase thelikelihood of crossing others, triggering a catastrophic domino effect.

• Collapse of one oceanic current in the North Atlantic can be considered as one of the tipping points.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

Climate tipping points are essentially critical thresholds beyond which a natural system can tip into an entirely different state and cause irreversible and disastrous consequences for the planet, including more warming.

For example, rising global temperatures can trigger a change like a rainforest becoming a dry savannah.

Moreover, breaching one tipping point can increase the likelihood of crossing others — triggering a catastrophic domino effect. For instance, unabated global warming can cause irreversible ice melt from the Greenland ice sheet. This could slow down the ocean’s circulation of heat, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which, in turn, could impact South America’s monsoon system. Changes in the monsoon system may lead to a rise in the frequency of droughts in the Amazon rainforest.

Currently, as Earth has become 1.1 degree Celsius warmer than pre-industrial levels, the tipping points at risk are the collapse of big ice sheets in Greenland and the West Antarctic, the widespread thawing of permafrost, the death of coral reefs in warm waters, and the collapse of one oceanic current in the North Atlantic.

Solution: c)

For example, rising global temperatures can trigger a change like a rainforest becoming a dry savannah.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the impact of External Aids on Indian economy. It brings in foreign currency that is useful to bridge the Balance of payments (BoP) deficit. It causes crowding out effect in the domestic market, which is not favourable to the domestic borrowers. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: a) If external aid is a grant or coming without interest, no better way to finance the deficit, if we ignore their inflationary effects. When the domestic market has limited amount of funds, and if the government desires to borrow a large share of it to finance the fiscal deficit, it tends to raise the demand for funds in the market. This shoots the market interest rate for the funds and causes problems to the domestic investors who now have to pay a higher interest rate to avail the same loan. If the same money is borrowed from abroad, the crowing out effect doesn’t occur. Incorrect Solution: a) If external aid is a grant or coming without interest, no better way to finance the deficit, if we ignore their inflationary effects. When the domestic market has limited amount of funds, and if the government desires to borrow a large share of it to finance the fiscal deficit, it tends to raise the demand for funds in the market. This shoots the market interest rate for the funds and causes problems to the domestic investors who now have to pay a higher interest rate to avail the same loan. If the same money is borrowed from abroad, the crowing out effect doesn’t occur.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the impact of External Aids on Indian economy.

• It brings in foreign currency that is useful to bridge the Balance of payments (BoP) deficit.

• It causes crowding out effect in the domestic market, which is not favourable to the domestic borrowers.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

If external aid is a grant or coming without interest, no better way to finance the deficit, if we ignore their inflationary effects.

When the domestic market has limited amount of funds, and if the government desires to borrow a large share of it to finance the fiscal deficit, it tends to raise the demand for funds in the market. This shoots the market interest rate for the funds and causes problems to the domestic investors who now have to pay a higher interest rate to avail the same loan.

If the same money is borrowed from abroad, the crowing out effect doesn’t occur.

Solution: a)

If external aid is a grant or coming without interest, no better way to finance the deficit, if we ignore their inflationary effects.

If the same money is borrowed from abroad, the crowing out effect doesn’t occur.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following factors can trigger heavy rains in North India and the Himalayas? An active monsoon with strong winds in the lower air layers. A large-scale atmospheric forcing in the form of outflows in the upper layers of the atmosphere moving eastward through mid-latitude troughs. Deep convection triggered by orographic uplift combined with the steep terrain of the Himalaya. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Three main factors can trigger heavy rains in North India and the Himalaya. First, an active monsoon with strong winds in the lower air layers, bringing moisture into the region from the Bay of Bengal or the Arabian Sea. Second, a large-scale atmospheric forcing in the form of outflows in the upper layers of the atmosphere moving eastward through mid-latitude troughs. These troughs can also direct the flow of moisture towards the Himalaya. Third, deep convection triggered by orographic uplift combined with the steep terrain of the Himalaya. Incorrect Solution: c) Three main factors can trigger heavy rains in North India and the Himalaya. First, an active monsoon with strong winds in the lower air layers, bringing moisture into the region from the Bay of Bengal or the Arabian Sea. Second, a large-scale atmospheric forcing in the form of outflows in the upper layers of the atmosphere moving eastward through mid-latitude troughs. These troughs can also direct the flow of moisture towards the Himalaya. Third, deep convection triggered by orographic uplift combined with the steep terrain of the Himalaya.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following factors can trigger heavy rains in North India and the Himalayas?

• An active monsoon with strong winds in the lower air layers.

• A large-scale atmospheric forcing in the form of outflows in the upper layers of the atmosphere moving eastward through mid-latitude troughs.

• Deep convection triggered by orographic uplift combined with the steep terrain of the Himalaya.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

Three main factors can trigger heavy rains in North India and the Himalaya.

First, an active monsoon with strong winds in the lower air layers, bringing moisture into the region from the Bay of Bengal or the Arabian Sea.

Second, a large-scale atmospheric forcing in the form of outflows in the upper layers of the atmosphere moving eastward through mid-latitude troughs. These troughs can also direct the flow of moisture towards the Himalaya.

Third, deep convection triggered by orographic uplift combined with the steep terrain of the Himalaya.

Solution: c)

Three main factors can trigger heavy rains in North India and the Himalaya.

First, an active monsoon with strong winds in the lower air layers, bringing moisture into the region from the Bay of Bengal or the Arabian Sea.

Third, deep convection triggered by orographic uplift combined with the steep terrain of the Himalaya.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT). District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body, in those districts affected by the mining works, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations. It is funded entirely through budgeted contribution. Under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana launched by the Union Ministry of Mines, high-priority sectors are provided entire DMFT funds. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body, in those districts affected by the mining works, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations. It is funded through the contributions from the holder of major or minor mineral concession in the district as may be prescribed by the Central or State Government. Under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana launched by the Union Ministry of Mines in 2015, high-priority sectors can avail 60 per cent of DMFT funds. The high-priority areas include drinking water supply, healthcare, education, sanitation, skill development, environment preservation, pollution control measures, the welfare of women and children and the welfare of elderly and disabled people. The other 40 per cent of the DMF funds are to be utilised for other priority sectors, including physical infrastructure, irrigation, energy, watershed development and other required environmental measures. Under Rule 6 of DMFT regulations, the department is required to prepare and maintain an updated list of directly and indirectly affected areas by mining operations. They are also required to keep an updated list of mining-affected people and local communities. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body, in those districts affected by the mining works, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations. It is funded through the contributions from the holder of major or minor mineral concession in the district as may be prescribed by the Central or State Government. Under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana launched by the Union Ministry of Mines in 2015, high-priority sectors can avail 60 per cent of DMFT funds. The high-priority areas include drinking water supply, healthcare, education, sanitation, skill development, environment preservation, pollution control measures, the welfare of women and children and the welfare of elderly and disabled people. The other 40 per cent of the DMF funds are to be utilised for other priority sectors, including physical infrastructure, irrigation, energy, watershed development and other required environmental measures. Under Rule 6 of DMFT regulations, the department is required to prepare and maintain an updated list of directly and indirectly affected areas by mining operations. They are also required to keep an updated list of mining-affected people and local communities.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT).

• District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body, in those districts affected by the mining works, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations.

• It is funded entirely through budgeted contribution.

• Under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana launched by the Union Ministry of Mines, high-priority sectors are provided entire DMFT funds.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body, in those districts affected by the mining works, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations. It is funded through the contributions from the holder of major or minor mineral concession in the district as may be prescribed by the Central or State Government.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana launched by the Union Ministry of Mines in 2015, high-priority sectors can avail 60 per cent of DMFT funds.

The high-priority areas include drinking water supply, healthcare, education, sanitation, skill development, environment preservation, pollution control measures, the welfare of women and children and the welfare of elderly and disabled people.

The other 40 per cent of the DMF funds are to be utilised for other priority sectors, including physical infrastructure, irrigation, energy, watershed development and other required environmental measures.

Under Rule 6 of DMFT regulations, the department is required to prepare and maintain an updated list of directly and indirectly affected areas by mining operations. They are also required to keep an updated list of mining-affected people and local communities.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana launched by the Union Ministry of Mines in 2015, high-priority sectors can avail 60 per cent of DMFT funds.

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