UPSC Editorials Quiz : 26 June 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements. A polymer is a substance made of many repeating units. Thermoplastic is a polymer that irreversibly becomes rigid when heated. Thermosets are polymers that can be melted and recast almost indefinitely. 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. Plastics: A group of materials, either synthetic or naturally occurring, that may be shaped when soft and then hardened to retain the given shape. Plastics are polymers. A polymer is a substance made of many repeating units Plastics can be divided into two general categories: thermoplastics and thermosets. Thermoplastics are defined as polymers that can be melted and recast almost indefinitely. Thermosets is a polymer that irreversibly becomes rigid when heated Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. Plastics: A group of materials, either synthetic or naturally occurring, that may be shaped when soft and then hardened to retain the given shape. Plastics are polymers. A polymer is a substance made of many repeating units Plastics can be divided into two general categories: thermoplastics and thermosets. Thermoplastics are defined as polymers that can be melted and recast almost indefinitely. Thermosets is a polymer that irreversibly becomes rigid when heated

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements.

• A polymer is a substance made of many repeating units.

• Thermoplastic is a polymer that irreversibly becomes rigid when heated.

• Thermosets are polymers that can be melted and recast almost indefinitely.

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.

• A group of materials, either synthetic or naturally occurring, that may be shaped when soft and then hardened to retain the given shape.

• Plastics are polymers. A polymer is a substance made of many repeating units

Plastics can be divided into two general categories:

• thermoplastics and thermosets.

• Thermoplastics are defined as polymers that can be melted and recast almost indefinitely.

• Thermosets is a polymer that irreversibly becomes rigid when heated

Solution: a)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

• A group of materials, either synthetic or naturally occurring, that may be shaped when soft and then hardened to retain the given shape.

• Plastics are polymers. A polymer is a substance made of many repeating units

Plastics can be divided into two general categories:

• thermoplastics and thermosets.

• Thermoplastics are defined as polymers that can be melted and recast almost indefinitely.

• Thermosets is a polymer that irreversibly becomes rigid when heated

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following Polymer types are used in general in making pipes, fittings, window and door frames? a) High Density Polyethylene b) Low Density Polyethylene c) Polypropylene d) Polyvinyl Chloride Correct Solution: d) Incorrect Solution: d)

#### 2. Question

Which of the following Polymer types are used in general in making pipes, fittings, window and door frames?

• a) High Density Polyethylene

• b) Low Density Polyethylene

• c) Polypropylene

• d) Polyvinyl Chloride

Solution: d)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Special Category Status (SCS) states enjoy special incentives such as Custom duty waivers Reduced excise duty Permanent corporate tax exemption Concessions and exemptions relating to GST How many of the above options is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: c) Option 3 is incorrect. SCS states enjoy special industrial incentives such as Income-tax exemptions, custom duty waivers, reduced excise duty, corporate tax exemption for a certain period, concessions and exemptions relating to GST, and lower state and central taxes. Source Incorrect Solution: c) Option 3 is incorrect. SCS states enjoy special industrial incentives such as Income-tax exemptions, custom duty waivers, reduced excise duty, corporate tax exemption for a certain period, concessions and exemptions relating to GST, and lower state and central taxes. Source

#### 3. Question

Special Category Status (SCS) states enjoy special incentives such as

• Custom duty waivers

• Reduced excise duty

• Permanent corporate tax exemption

• Concessions and exemptions relating to GST

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: c)

Option 3 is incorrect.

SCS states enjoy special industrial incentives such as Income-tax exemptions, custom duty waivers, reduced excise duty, corporate tax exemption for a certain period, concessions and exemptions relating to GST, and lower state and central taxes.

Solution: c)

Option 3 is incorrect.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Speaker of Lok Sabha. The Constitution of India has specific the qualifications for becoming Speaker. The salary of the Speaker is drawn from the Consolidated Fund of India. The speaker being in charge of the functioning of the House, is positioned as the Leader of Lok Sabha. 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 2 is correct. There are no specific qualifications for becoming Speaker, which means any member is entitled to be considered. However, the post of Speaker is distinct from other members in the House. From the placement of the Speaker’s chair in the House to his having a casting vote, from effectively being in charge of the functioning of the House to having crucial constitutional functions in dealing with disqualification of members — the Speaker is evidently perched as the Presiding Officer of Lok Sabha. The salary of the Speaker is drawn from the Consolidated Fund of India unlike for other MPs, which flow from a statute voted on by the House itself. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. There are no specific qualifications for becoming Speaker, which means any member is entitled to be considered. However, the post of Speaker is distinct from other members in the House. From the placement of the Speaker’s chair in the House to his having a casting vote, from effectively being in charge of the functioning of the House to having crucial constitutional functions in dealing with disqualification of members — the Speaker is evidently perched as the Presiding Officer of Lok Sabha. The salary of the Speaker is drawn from the Consolidated Fund of India unlike for other MPs, which flow from a statute voted on by the House itself. Source

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

• The Constitution of India has specific the qualifications for becoming Speaker.

• The salary of the Speaker is drawn from the Consolidated Fund of India.

• The speaker being in charge of the functioning of the House, is positioned as the Leader of Lok Sabha.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

• There are no specific qualifications for becoming Speaker, which means any member is entitled to be considered. However, the post of Speaker is distinct from other members in the House.

• From the placement of the Speaker’s chair in the House to his having a casting vote, from effectively being in charge of the functioning of the House to having crucial constitutional functions in dealing with disqualification of members — the Speaker is evidently perched as the Presiding Officer of Lok Sabha.

• The salary of the Speaker is drawn from the Consolidated Fund of India unlike for other MPs, which flow from a statute voted on by the House itself.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

• There are no specific qualifications for becoming Speaker, which means any member is entitled to be considered. However, the post of Speaker is distinct from other members in the House.

• The salary of the Speaker is drawn from the Consolidated Fund of India unlike for other MPs, which flow from a statute voted on by the House itself.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Prior permission of the Speaker is not required for members to ask a question. The Speaker decides how the proceedings of the House are published. The Speaker can push a Bill through by voice vote. 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 incorrect. Powers of the Speaker CONDUCTING THE HOUSE: The Speaker, with a vantage view of the House, decides how it is conducted. The conduct of government business is decided by the Speaker in consultation with the Leader of the House. Prior permission of the Speaker is required for members to ask a question, or to discuss any matter There are Rules and Procedure for the functioning of the House, but the Speaker has vast powers in ensuring these Rules are followed, and in choosing procedures. This makes the impartiality of the Speaker a crucial check and balance for the Opposition to have its say in the House. QUESTIONS & RECORDS: The Speaker decides the admissibility of a question raised by a member, as well as how the proceedings of the House are published. The Speaker has the power to expunge, in full or in part, remarks that she may consider to be unparliamentary. Critical remarks against the ruling party may not be published if the Speaker decides to expunge them. VOICE VOTES, DIVISION: When the treasury benches seem thin in the House, the Speaker can disregard a request for division and push a Bill through by voice vote. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, if the Speaker is of the opinion that is “unnecessarily claimed”, simply ask the members who are for ‘Aye’ and those for ‘No’ respectively to rise in their places and decide. In such a case, the names of the voters shall not be recorded. Vote by division is important as a record for posterity. An MP gets a chance to record dissent and show the mandate of her constituents. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. Powers of the Speaker CONDUCTING THE HOUSE: The Speaker, with a vantage view of the House, decides how it is conducted. The conduct of government business is decided by the Speaker in consultation with the Leader of the House. Prior permission of the Speaker is required for members to ask a question, or to discuss any matter There are Rules and Procedure for the functioning of the House, but the Speaker has vast powers in ensuring these Rules are followed, and in choosing procedures. This makes the impartiality of the Speaker a crucial check and balance for the Opposition to have its say in the House. QUESTIONS & RECORDS: The Speaker decides the admissibility of a question raised by a member, as well as how the proceedings of the House are published. The Speaker has the power to expunge, in full or in part, remarks that she may consider to be unparliamentary. Critical remarks against the ruling party may not be published if the Speaker decides to expunge them. VOICE VOTES, DIVISION: When the treasury benches seem thin in the House, the Speaker can disregard a request for division and push a Bill through by voice vote. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, if the Speaker is of the opinion that is “unnecessarily claimed”, simply ask the members who are for ‘Aye’ and those for ‘No’ respectively to rise in their places and decide. In such a case, the names of the voters shall not be recorded. Vote by division is important as a record for posterity. An MP gets a chance to record dissent and show the mandate of her constituents. Source

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

• Prior permission of the Speaker is not required for members to ask a question.

• The Speaker decides how the proceedings of the House are published.

• The Speaker can push a Bill through by voice vote.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Powers of the Speaker

CONDUCTING THE HOUSE: The Speaker, with a vantage view of the House, decides how it is conducted. The conduct of government business is decided by the Speaker in consultation with the Leader of the House. Prior permission of the Speaker is required for members to ask a question, or to discuss any matter

There are Rules and Procedure for the functioning of the House, but the Speaker has vast powers in ensuring these Rules are followed, and in choosing procedures. This makes the impartiality of the Speaker a crucial check and balance for the Opposition to have its say in the House.

QUESTIONS & RECORDS: The Speaker decides the admissibility of a question raised by a member, as well as how the proceedings of the House are published. The Speaker has the power to expunge, in full or in part, remarks that she may consider to be unparliamentary. Critical remarks against the ruling party may not be published if the Speaker decides to expunge them.

VOICE VOTES, DIVISION: When the treasury benches seem thin in the House, the Speaker can disregard a request for division and push a Bill through by voice vote.

As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, if the Speaker is of the opinion that is “unnecessarily claimed”, simply ask the members who are for ‘Aye’ and those for ‘No’ respectively to rise in their places and decide.

In such a case, the names of the voters shall not be recorded. Vote by division is important as a record for posterity. An MP gets a chance to record dissent and show the mandate of her constituents.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Powers of the Speaker

VOICE VOTES, DIVISION: When the treasury benches seem thin in the House, the Speaker can disregard a request for division and push a Bill through by voice vote.

In such a case, the names of the voters shall not be recorded. Vote by division is important as a record for posterity. An MP gets a chance to record dissent and show the mandate of her constituents.

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