UPSC Editorials Quiz : 27 March 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a political and military alliance of countries from North America and Europe, with majority of the members from North America. It was founded to counter the Soviet Union. NATO does not take its decisions by consensus. 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. Founded in 1949 to counter the Soviet Union with Cold War tensions rising, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a political and military alliance of countries from North America and Europe. NATO takes decisions by consensus but the political and military strength of the United States means that it is by far the most powerful country in the alliance, with its nuclear arsenal seen as the ultimate security guarantee. NATO currently has 32 members – most of them European nations, plus the United States and Canada. During the Cold War, NATO’s main focus was protecting Western Europe from the Soviet Union. How is NATO funded? NATO has some common funds, to which all members contribute. But the vast bulk of its strength comes from members’ own national defence spending – to maintain forces and buy arms that can also be used by NATO. What is NATO’s Article 5? In Article 5 of the founding treaty, NATO members declared that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America “shall be considered an attack against them all”. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. Founded in 1949 to counter the Soviet Union with Cold War tensions rising, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a political and military alliance of countries from North America and Europe. NATO takes decisions by consensus but the political and military strength of the United States means that it is by far the most powerful country in the alliance, with its nuclear arsenal seen as the ultimate security guarantee. NATO currently has 32 members – most of them European nations, plus the United States and Canada. During the Cold War, NATO’s main focus was protecting Western Europe from the Soviet Union. How is NATO funded? NATO has some common funds, to which all members contribute. But the vast bulk of its strength comes from members’ own national defence spending – to maintain forces and buy arms that can also be used by NATO. What is NATO’s Article 5? In Article 5 of the founding treaty, NATO members declared that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America “shall be considered an attack against them all”. Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a political and military alliance of countries from North America and Europe, with majority of the members from North America.

• It was founded to counter the Soviet Union.

• NATO does not take its decisions by consensus.

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.

Founded in 1949 to counter the Soviet Union with Cold War tensions rising, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a political and military alliance of countries from North America and Europe.

NATO takes decisions by consensus but the political and military strength of the United States means that it is by far the most powerful country in the alliance, with its nuclear arsenal seen as the ultimate security guarantee.

NATO currently has 32 members – most of them European nations, plus the United States and Canada.

During the Cold War, NATO’s main focus was protecting Western Europe from the Soviet Union.

How is NATO funded?

NATO has some common funds, to which all members contribute. But the vast bulk of its strength comes from members’ own national defence spending – to maintain forces and buy arms that can also be used by NATO.

What is NATO’s Article 5?

In Article 5 of the founding treaty, NATO members declared that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America “shall be considered an attack against them all”.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

Founded in 1949 to counter the Soviet Union with Cold War tensions rising, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a political and military alliance of countries from North America and Europe.

NATO currently has 32 members – most of them European nations, plus the United States and Canada.

During the Cold War, NATO’s main focus was protecting Western Europe from the Soviet Union.

How is NATO funded?

What is NATO’s Article 5?

In Article 5 of the founding treaty, NATO members declared that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America “shall be considered an attack against them all”.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The law allows the Chief Conservators of Forests (CCF) to permit hunting or killing of wild animal if he/she is satisfied that a wild animal specified in Schedule I of the Act has become dangerous to human life. The Union Government can notify any wild animal in Schedule II of the Act as vermin for a period of time in an area/state. An animal is declared as vermin when it requires highest protection from hunting. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Section 11 of the 1972 Act regulates hunting of wild animals. As per clause (1)(A) of the section, the Chief Wildlife Warden (CWLW) of a state may — if satisfied that a wild animal specified in Schedule I (mammals) has become dangerous to human life or disabled or diseased beyond recovery — permit hunting or killing of such animal. The section gives powers to the CWLW to order killing of such a wild animal, if it cannot be tranquillised or relocated after capturing. Now, Kerala wants to amend the Section 11 (1) (A) so as to devolve the above-mentioned powers of the CWLW to Chief Conservators of Forests (CCF) instead. Kerala also wants the Centre to declare wild boar as vermin, as per section 62 of the Wildlife Protection Act. According to this section, the Union Government can notify any wild animal in Schedule II of the Act (which protects it from hunting), as vermin for a period of time in an area/state. An animal is declared as vermin when it poses threat to life and crops. Once declared as vermin, wild boar would lose its protection from hunting, thus enabling the state and citizens to cull the wild boar population to protect against the menace the species poses to life and livelihood. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Section 11 of the 1972 Act regulates hunting of wild animals. As per clause (1)(A) of the section, the Chief Wildlife Warden (CWLW) of a state may — if satisfied that a wild animal specified in Schedule I (mammals) has become dangerous to human life or disabled or diseased beyond recovery — permit hunting or killing of such animal. The section gives powers to the CWLW to order killing of such a wild animal, if it cannot be tranquillised or relocated after capturing. Now, Kerala wants to amend the Section 11 (1) (A) so as to devolve the above-mentioned powers of the CWLW to Chief Conservators of Forests (CCF) instead. Kerala also wants the Centre to declare wild boar as vermin, as per section 62 of the Wildlife Protection Act. According to this section, the Union Government can notify any wild animal in Schedule II of the Act (which protects it from hunting), as vermin for a period of time in an area/state. An animal is declared as vermin when it poses threat to life and crops. Once declared as vermin, wild boar would lose its protection from hunting, thus enabling the state and citizens to cull the wild boar population to protect against the menace the species poses to life and livelihood. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.

• The law allows the Chief Conservators of Forests (CCF) to permit hunting or killing of wild animal if he/she is satisfied that a wild animal specified in Schedule I of the Act has become dangerous to human life.

• The Union Government can notify any wild animal in Schedule II of the Act as vermin for a period of time in an area/state.

• An animal is declared as vermin when it requires highest protection from hunting.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Section 11 of the 1972 Act regulates hunting of wild animals. As per clause (1)(A) of the section, the Chief Wildlife Warden (CWLW) of a state may — if satisfied that a wild animal specified in Schedule I (mammals) has become dangerous to human life or disabled or diseased beyond recovery — permit hunting or killing of such animal. The section gives powers to the CWLW to order killing of such a wild animal, if it cannot be tranquillised or relocated after capturing.

Now, Kerala wants to amend the Section 11 (1) (A) so as to devolve the above-mentioned powers of the CWLW to Chief Conservators of Forests (CCF) instead.

Kerala also wants the Centre to declare wild boar as vermin, as per section 62 of the Wildlife Protection Act. According to this section, the Union Government can notify any wild animal in Schedule II of the Act (which protects it from hunting), as vermin for a period of time in an area/state.

An animal is declared as vermin when it poses threat to life and crops. Once declared as vermin, wild boar would lose its protection from hunting, thus enabling the state and citizens to cull the wild boar population to protect against the menace the species poses to life and livelihood.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Now, Kerala wants to amend the Section 11 (1) (A) so as to devolve the above-mentioned powers of the CWLW to Chief Conservators of Forests (CCF) instead.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Electoral Bonds Scheme (EBS) was introduced in 2018 by amending which of the following acts? The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA) The Income-tax Act, 1961 The Companies Act, 2013 How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Along with the Electoral Bonds Scheme (EBS), the Supreme Court on February 15 struck down several amendments that the government made in key laws to facilitate corporate donations to political parties. The Finance Act, 2017 amended The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA), The Income-tax Act, 1961, and The Companies Act, 2013. The amendments allowed electoral bonds to cut through many of the restrictions on political party funding by completely doing away with the donation limit for companies, and removing the requirements to declare and maintain a record of donations through electoral bonds. Source Incorrect Solution: c) Along with the Electoral Bonds Scheme (EBS), the Supreme Court on February 15 struck down several amendments that the government made in key laws to facilitate corporate donations to political parties. The Finance Act, 2017 amended The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA), The Income-tax Act, 1961, and The Companies Act, 2013. The amendments allowed electoral bonds to cut through many of the restrictions on political party funding by completely doing away with the donation limit for companies, and removing the requirements to declare and maintain a record of donations through electoral bonds. Source

#### 3. Question

Electoral Bonds Scheme (EBS) was introduced in 2018 by amending which of the following acts?

• The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA)

• The Income-tax Act, 1961

• The Companies Act, 2013

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

Along with the Electoral Bonds Scheme (EBS), the Supreme Court on February 15 struck down several amendments that the government made in key laws to facilitate corporate donations to political parties.

The Finance Act, 2017 amended The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA), The Income-tax Act, 1961, and The Companies Act, 2013. The amendments allowed electoral bonds to cut through many of the restrictions on political party funding by completely doing away with the donation limit for companies, and removing the requirements to declare and maintain a record of donations through electoral bonds.

Solution: c)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Earth’s geological eras. The Precambrian Era began with the formation of our planet and the emergence of the first life forms. The Palaeozoic Era was characterised by the evolution of complex life, including fish, insects, and amphibians. The Cenozoic Era was the age of dinosaurs, together with the first appearance of birds and flowering plants. The Mesozoic Era continues to this day, distinguished by the rise of modern animals. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 and 4 are incorrect. Our planet is more than four billion years old – a staggering amount of time for humans to contemplate. To ease this task, experts have divided earth’s history into pieces of time, called aeons, eras, periods, and epochs. These divisions in Earth’s geological timescale demarcate key geologic events and the appearance (or disappearance) of notable forms of life. It all began with the creation of the earth’s crust and continued with the appearance of plants, birds and animals, their ceaseless evolution making a mark in some way on their time. Broadly, there are four geological eras. The Precambrian Era began 4.6 billion years ago, with the formation of our planet and the emergence of the first life forms. The Palaeozoic Era lasted from 541 million to 252 million years ago, and was characterised by the evolution of complex life, including fish, plants, insects, and amphibians. The Mesozoic Era came next, lasting from 252 million years until 66 million years ago. This was the age of dinosaurs, together with the first appearance of birds and flowering plants towards the denouement. Finally came the Cenozoic Era, which began 66 million years ago and continues to this day, distinguished by the rise of modern animals. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 and 4 are incorrect. Our planet is more than four billion years old – a staggering amount of time for humans to contemplate. To ease this task, experts have divided earth’s history into pieces of time, called aeons, eras, periods, and epochs. These divisions in Earth’s geological timescale demarcate key geologic events and the appearance (or disappearance) of notable forms of life. It all began with the creation of the earth’s crust and continued with the appearance of plants, birds and animals, their ceaseless evolution making a mark in some way on their time. Broadly, there are four geological eras. The Precambrian Era began 4.6 billion years ago, with the formation of our planet and the emergence of the first life forms. The Palaeozoic Era lasted from 541 million to 252 million years ago, and was characterised by the evolution of complex life, including fish, plants, insects, and amphibians. The Mesozoic Era came next, lasting from 252 million years until 66 million years ago. This was the age of dinosaurs, together with the first appearance of birds and flowering plants towards the denouement. Finally came the Cenozoic Era, which began 66 million years ago and continues to this day, distinguished by the rise of modern animals.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Earth’s geological eras.

• The Precambrian Era began with the formation of our planet and the emergence of the first life forms.

• The Palaeozoic Era was characterised by the evolution of complex life, including fish, insects, and amphibians.

• The Cenozoic Era was the age of dinosaurs, together with the first appearance of birds and flowering plants.

• The Mesozoic Era continues to this day, distinguished by the rise of modern animals.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: b)

Statement 3 and 4 are incorrect.

Our planet is more than four billion years old – a staggering amount of time for humans to contemplate. To ease this task, experts have divided earth’s history into pieces of time, called aeons, eras, periods, and epochs.

These divisions in Earth’s geological timescale demarcate key geologic events and the appearance (or disappearance) of notable forms of life. It all began with the creation of the earth’s crust and continued with the appearance of plants, birds and animals, their ceaseless evolution making a mark in some way on their time.

Broadly, there are four geological eras. The Precambrian Era began 4.6 billion years ago, with the formation of our planet and the emergence of the first life forms.

The Palaeozoic Era lasted from 541 million to 252 million years ago, and was characterised by the evolution of complex life, including fish, plants, insects, and amphibians.

The Mesozoic Era came next, lasting from 252 million years until 66 million years ago. This was the age of dinosaurs, together with the first appearance of birds and flowering plants towards the denouement.

Finally came the Cenozoic Era, which began 66 million years ago and continues to this day, distinguished by the rise of modern animals.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 and 4 are incorrect.

Broadly, there are four geological eras. The Precambrian Era began 4.6 billion years ago, with the formation of our planet and the emergence of the first life forms.

The Palaeozoic Era lasted from 541 million to 252 million years ago, and was characterised by the evolution of complex life, including fish, plants, insects, and amphibians.

Finally came the Cenozoic Era, which began 66 million years ago and continues to this day, distinguished by the rise of modern animals.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 prohibits the improper usage of the name, emblem, or official seal of United Nations Organisation (UNO) Government of any state in India World Health Organisation (WHO) Government of India (GOI) How many of the above options are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: d) The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 has been amended repeatedly. As of date, it prohibits the improper usage of the name, emblem, or official seal of the Government of India (GOI) or of any state, the World Health Organisation (WHO), or the United Nations Organisation (UNO). Incorrect Solution: d) The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 has been amended repeatedly. As of date, it prohibits the improper usage of the name, emblem, or official seal of the Government of India (GOI) or of any state, the World Health Organisation (WHO), or the United Nations Organisation (UNO).

#### 5. Question

The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 prohibits the improper usage of the name, emblem, or official seal of

• United Nations Organisation (UNO)

• Government of any state in India

• World Health Organisation (WHO)

• Government of India (GOI)

How many of the above options are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: d)

The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 has been amended repeatedly. As of date, it prohibits the improper usage of the name, emblem, or official seal of the Government of India (GOI) or of any state, the World Health Organisation (WHO), or the United Nations Organisation (UNO).

Solution: d)

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