UPSC Editorials Quiz : 27 February 2025
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Analogue research station. Analogue research station simulates conditions on the Moon and Mars. Regions with dry, cold, and arid desert, along with rocky terrain is ideal for setting up analogue research stations. India is the first country to set up Analogue research station. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 3 is incorrect. Scientists have proposed Ladakh as the ideal location for India’s first analogue research station to simulate conditions on the Moon and Mars. This proposal aligns with ISRO’s ambitious space program goals, such as the Gaganyaan mission and plans for lunar and interplanetary exploration. Ladakh’s dry, cold, and arid desert, along with its rocky terrain, makes it geomorphologically similar to the lunar and Martian landscapes. The region’s features include rocky ground, loose rock, flat land, ground ice, permafrost, rock glaciers, dunes, and drainage networks, mirroring early Mars and the Moon. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 3 is incorrect. Scientists have proposed Ladakh as the ideal location for India’s first analogue research station to simulate conditions on the Moon and Mars. This proposal aligns with ISRO’s ambitious space program goals, such as the Gaganyaan mission and plans for lunar and interplanetary exploration. Ladakh’s dry, cold, and arid desert, along with its rocky terrain, makes it geomorphologically similar to the lunar and Martian landscapes. The region’s features include rocky ground, loose rock, flat land, ground ice, permafrost, rock glaciers, dunes, and drainage networks, mirroring early Mars and the Moon.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Analogue research station.
• Analogue research station simulates conditions on the Moon and Mars.
• Regions with dry, cold, and arid desert, along with rocky terrain is ideal for setting up analogue research stations.
• India is the first country to set up Analogue research station.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: A
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Scientists have proposed Ladakh as the ideal location for India’s first analogue research station to simulate conditions on the Moon and Mars.
• This proposal aligns with ISRO’s ambitious space program goals, such as the Gaganyaan mission and plans for lunar and interplanetary exploration.
Ladakh’s dry, cold, and arid desert, along with its rocky terrain, makes it geomorphologically similar to the lunar and Martian landscapes.
The region’s features include rocky ground, loose rock, flat land, ground ice, permafrost, rock glaciers, dunes, and drainage networks, mirroring early Mars and the Moon.
Solution: A
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Scientists have proposed Ladakh as the ideal location for India’s first analogue research station to simulate conditions on the Moon and Mars.
• This proposal aligns with ISRO’s ambitious space program goals, such as the Gaganyaan mission and plans for lunar and interplanetary exploration.
Ladakh’s dry, cold, and arid desert, along with its rocky terrain, makes it geomorphologically similar to the lunar and Martian landscapes.
The region’s features include rocky ground, loose rock, flat land, ground ice, permafrost, rock glaciers, dunes, and drainage networks, mirroring early Mars and the Moon.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Match the scientific concepts with their corresponding descriptions or applications: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 1. Atomic Clocks A. Distributed digital ledger technology 2. Supercomputer B. High-performance computing system 3. Blockchain C. Precision timing and navigation 4. Classical Computing D. Development of sensitive measurement devices 5. Magnetometry E. Traditional computing using transistors Select the correct answer code: (a) 1-E, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B, 5-A (b) 1-B, 2-C, 3-E, 4-A, 5-D (c) 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-E, 5-C (d) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-E, 5-D Correct Solution: D Atomic Clocks operate based on atomic vibrations, providing ultra-precise timing essential for GPS navigation and scientific measurements. Supercomputers, with immense computational power, are employed in climate modeling, simulations, and AI research. Blockchain is a secure and decentralized digital ledger widely used in cryptocurrency transactions and smart contracts. Classical Computing relies on transistors and logic gates, forming the foundation of conventional digital computing. Magnetometry is a technique utilized for detecting small variations in magnetic fields, crucial for geophysical exploration, medical imaging, and defense applications. Incorrect Solution: D Atomic Clocks operate based on atomic vibrations, providing ultra-precise timing essential for GPS navigation and scientific measurements. Supercomputers, with immense computational power, are employed in climate modeling, simulations, and AI research. Blockchain is a secure and decentralized digital ledger widely used in cryptocurrency transactions and smart contracts. Classical Computing relies on transistors and logic gates, forming the foundation of conventional digital computing. Magnetometry is a technique utilized for detecting small variations in magnetic fields, crucial for geophysical exploration, medical imaging, and defense applications.
#### 2. Question
Match the scientific concepts with their corresponding descriptions or applications: COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 1. Atomic Clocks A. Distributed digital ledger technology 2. Supercomputer B. High-performance computing system 3. Blockchain C. Precision timing and navigation 4. Classical Computing D. Development of sensitive measurement devices 5. Magnetometry E. Traditional computing using transistors Select the correct answer code:
• (a) 1-E, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B, 5-A
• (b) 1-B, 2-C, 3-E, 4-A, 5-D
• (c) 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-E, 5-C
• (d) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-E, 5-D
Solution: D
• Atomic Clocks operate based on atomic vibrations, providing ultra-precise timing essential for GPS navigation and scientific measurements.
• Supercomputers, with immense computational power, are employed in climate modeling, simulations, and AI research.
• Blockchain is a secure and decentralized digital ledger widely used in cryptocurrency transactions and smart contracts.
• Classical Computing relies on transistors and logic gates, forming the foundation of conventional digital computing.
Magnetometry is a technique utilized for detecting small variations in magnetic fields, crucial for geophysical exploration, medical imaging, and defense applications.
Solution: D
• Atomic Clocks operate based on atomic vibrations, providing ultra-precise timing essential for GPS navigation and scientific measurements.
• Supercomputers, with immense computational power, are employed in climate modeling, simulations, and AI research.
• Blockchain is a secure and decentralized digital ledger widely used in cryptocurrency transactions and smart contracts.
• Classical Computing relies on transistors and logic gates, forming the foundation of conventional digital computing.
Magnetometry is a technique utilized for detecting small variations in magnetic fields, crucial for geophysical exploration, medical imaging, and defense applications.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following Constitutional Provisions related to managing religious affairs in India. Article 25: Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion Article 26: Freedom to manage religious affairs Article 27: Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: D Article 25 guarantees the freedom of conscience, the freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion to all citizens. Article 26 (Freedom to manage religious affairs) According to Article 27 of the Constitution, there can be no taxes, the proceeds of which are directly used for the promotion and/or maintenance of any particular religion/religious denomination. Incorrect Solution: D Article 25 guarantees the freedom of conscience, the freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion to all citizens. Article 26 (Freedom to manage religious affairs) According to Article 27 of the Constitution, there can be no taxes, the proceeds of which are directly used for the promotion and/or maintenance of any particular religion/religious denomination.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following Constitutional Provisions related to managing religious affairs in India.
• Article 25: Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion
• Article 26: Freedom to manage religious affairs
• Article 27: Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• (a) 1 and 2 only
• (b) 1 and 3 only
• (c) 2 and 3 only
• (d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: D
Article 25 guarantees the freedom of conscience, the freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion to all citizens.
Article 26 (Freedom to manage religious affairs)
According to Article 27 of the Constitution, there can be no taxes, the proceeds of which are directly used for the promotion and/or maintenance of any particular religion/religious denomination.
Solution: D
Article 25 guarantees the freedom of conscience, the freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion to all citizens.
Article 26 (Freedom to manage religious affairs)
According to Article 27 of the Constitution, there can be no taxes, the proceeds of which are directly used for the promotion and/or maintenance of any particular religion/religious denomination.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. Poshan Vatikas: Aims to improve the nutritional and health status of adolescent girls. 2. Mother’s Absolute Affection (MAA): Promotes breastfeeding to improve child health and nutrition. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY): Offers financial incentives to pregnant and lactating mothers for health and nutrition. Mission Poshan 2.0: Establishes nutrition gardens to provide locally grown nutritious food for children and mothers. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Solution: B Only Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Initiative Description Mission Poshan 2.0 Focuses on improving maternal nutrition and child feeding norms, integrating multiple schemes. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme Provides food, preschool education, and primary healthcare to children under 6 and their mothers. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) Offers financial incentives to pregnant and lactating mothers for health and nutrition. Mid-Day Meal Scheme (PM Poshan) Supplies nutritious meals to school children; introduces millets to enhance dietary diversity. Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) Aims to improve the nutritional and health status of adolescent girls. Mother’s Absolute Affection (MAA) Promotes breastfeeding to improve child health and nutrition. Poshan Vatikas Establishes nutrition gardens to provide locally grown nutritious food for children and mothers. Incorrect Solution: B Only Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Initiative Description Mission Poshan 2.0 Focuses on improving maternal nutrition and child feeding norms, integrating multiple schemes. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme Provides food, preschool education, and primary healthcare to children under 6 and their mothers. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) Offers financial incentives to pregnant and lactating mothers for health and nutrition. Mid-Day Meal Scheme (PM Poshan) Supplies nutritious meals to school children; introduces millets to enhance dietary diversity. Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) Aims to improve the nutritional and health status of adolescent girls. Mother’s Absolute Affection (MAA) Promotes breastfeeding to improve child health and nutrition. Poshan Vatikas Establishes nutrition gardens to provide locally grown nutritious food for children and mothers.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements.
• Poshan Vatikas: Aims to improve the nutritional and health status of adolescent girls.
• 2. Mother’s Absolute Affection (MAA): Promotes breastfeeding to improve child health and nutrition.
• Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY): Offers financial incentives to pregnant and lactating mothers for health and nutrition.
• Mission Poshan 2.0: Establishes nutrition gardens to provide locally grown nutritious food for children and mothers.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) Only three
• (d) All four
Solution: B
Only Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Initiative | Description
Mission Poshan 2.0 | Focuses on improving maternal nutrition and child feeding norms, integrating multiple schemes.
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme | Provides food, preschool education, and primary healthcare to children under 6 and their mothers.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) | Offers financial incentives to pregnant and lactating mothers for health and nutrition.
Mid-Day Meal Scheme (PM Poshan) | Supplies nutritious meals to school children; introduces millets to enhance dietary diversity.
Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) | Aims to improve the nutritional and health status of adolescent girls.
Mother’s Absolute Affection (MAA) | Promotes breastfeeding to improve child health and nutrition.
Poshan Vatikas | Establishes nutrition gardens to provide locally grown nutritious food for children and mothers.
Solution: B
Only Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Initiative | Description
Mission Poshan 2.0 | Focuses on improving maternal nutrition and child feeding norms, integrating multiple schemes.
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme | Provides food, preschool education, and primary healthcare to children under 6 and their mothers.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) | Offers financial incentives to pregnant and lactating mothers for health and nutrition.
Mid-Day Meal Scheme (PM Poshan) | Supplies nutritious meals to school children; introduces millets to enhance dietary diversity.
Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) | Aims to improve the nutritional and health status of adolescent girls.
Mother’s Absolute Affection (MAA) | Promotes breastfeeding to improve child health and nutrition.
Poshan Vatikas | Establishes nutrition gardens to provide locally grown nutritious food for children and mothers.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question The Indian government is implementing the Anaemia Mukt Bharat(AMB) strategy to reduce anaemia among which of the following groups? Children aged 0 to 6 months Lactating women Women of reproductive age Adolescents aged 10-19 years 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 1 is incorrect. The Indian government is implementing the Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) strategy to reduce anaemia among six key groups: children aged 6-59 months, children 5-9 years, adolescents 10-19 years, women of reproductive age, pregnant women, and lactating women. Incorrect Solution: C Option 1 is incorrect. The Indian government is implementing the Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) strategy to reduce anaemia among six key groups: children aged 6-59 months, children 5-9 years, adolescents 10-19 years, women of reproductive age, pregnant women, and lactating women.
#### 5. Question
The Indian government is implementing the Anaemia Mukt Bharat(AMB) strategy to reduce anaemia among which of the following groups?
• Children aged 0 to 6 months
• Lactating women
• Women of reproductive age
• Adolescents aged 10-19 years
How many of the above options is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• (c) Only three
• (d) All four
Solution: C
Option 1 is incorrect.
The Indian government is implementing the Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) strategy to reduce anaemia among six key groups: children aged 6-59 months, children 5-9 years, adolescents 10-19 years, women of reproductive age, pregnant women, and lactating women.
Solution: C
Option 1 is incorrect.
The Indian government is implementing the Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) strategy to reduce anaemia among six key groups: children aged 6-59 months, children 5-9 years, adolescents 10-19 years, women of reproductive age, pregnant women, and lactating women.
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