UPSC Editorials Quiz : 28 September 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question How many of the following statements about antimony is correct? It is used in the defense sector for applications such as missiles and infrared sensors. Antimony is a key component in the production of solar cells and computer chips. It is classified as a critical mineral due to its strategic importance. Select the correct answer: a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Antimony, a critical mineral used in strategic sectors such as defence, for military equipment such as missiles, infrared sensors, flares, ammunition, and even nuclear weapons. However, it is not used in the production of solar cells or computer chips, making statement 2 incorrect. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Antimony, a critical mineral used in strategic sectors such as defence, for military equipment such as missiles, infrared sensors, flares, ammunition, and even nuclear weapons. However, it is not used in the production of solar cells or computer chips, making statement 2 incorrect. Source

#### 1. Question

How many of the following statements about antimony is correct?

• It is used in the defense sector for applications such as missiles and infrared sensors.

• Antimony is a key component in the production of solar cells and computer chips.

• It is classified as a critical mineral due to its strategic importance.

Select the correct answer:

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Antimony, a critical mineral used in strategic sectors such as defence, for military equipment such as missiles, infrared sensors, flares, ammunition, and even nuclear weapons. However, it is not used in the production of solar cells or computer chips, making statement 2 incorrect.

Solution: b)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding the National Credit Framework (NCrF): The NCrF is a regulatory framework that mandates all educational institutions to follow a uniform credit system. The NCrF provides flexibility for students to earn credits through various curricular and extracurricular activities. The NCrF aims to integrate vocational and skill-based education with mainstream higher education. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 2 and 3 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 1 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) The National Credit Framework (NCrF) is not a regulatory framework; rather, it is an enabling framework that provides flexibility in how educational institutions handle credit accumulation and transfer. It does not mandate a uniform system but offers a flexible template for institutions to implement, making statement 1 incorrect. The NCrF allows students to earn credits through a wide variety of activities, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities, such as sports, research projects, internships, and vocational training, making statement 2 correct. This flexibility helps in holistic development. Moreover, one of the key objectives of the NCrF is to integrate vocational and skill-based education with mainstream higher education, allowing students to earn credits for both academic and skill-based learning. This integration aims to make education more comprehensive and aligned with the needs of the workforce, making statement 3 correct. Source Incorrect Solution: a) The National Credit Framework (NCrF) is not a regulatory framework; rather, it is an enabling framework that provides flexibility in how educational institutions handle credit accumulation and transfer. It does not mandate a uniform system but offers a flexible template for institutions to implement, making statement 1 incorrect. The NCrF allows students to earn credits through a wide variety of activities, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities, such as sports, research projects, internships, and vocational training, making statement 2 correct. This flexibility helps in holistic development. Moreover, one of the key objectives of the NCrF is to integrate vocational and skill-based education with mainstream higher education, allowing students to earn credits for both academic and skill-based learning. This integration aims to make education more comprehensive and aligned with the needs of the workforce, making statement 3 correct. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the National Credit Framework (NCrF):

• The NCrF is a regulatory framework that mandates all educational institutions to follow a uniform credit system.

• The NCrF provides flexibility for students to earn credits through various curricular and extracurricular activities.

• The NCrF aims to integrate vocational and skill-based education with mainstream higher education.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• a) 2 and 3 only

• b) 1 and 2 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: a)

The National Credit Framework (NCrF) is not a regulatory framework; rather, it is an enabling framework that provides flexibility in how educational institutions handle credit accumulation and transfer. It does not mandate a uniform system but offers a flexible template for institutions to implement, making statement 1 incorrect.

The NCrF allows students to earn credits through a wide variety of activities, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities, such as sports, research projects, internships, and vocational training, making statement 2 correct. This flexibility helps in holistic development.

Moreover, one of the key objectives of the NCrF is to integrate vocational and skill-based education with mainstream higher education, allowing students to earn credits for both academic and skill-based learning. This integration aims to make education more comprehensive and aligned with the needs of the workforce, making statement 3 correct.

Solution: a)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Pact of the Future’: It aims to make the UN Security Council more representative of the current global realities. It proposes adding more non-permanent members to the Security Council to increase inclusivity. The focus is on providing special privileges to under-represented regions like Europe and North America. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: b) The ‘Pact of the Future’ seeks to make the UN Security Council more representative of contemporary global realities and proposes adding more non-permanent members to increase inclusivity. However, the focus is on under-represented regions like Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, not Europe or North America, making statement 3 incorrect. Incorrect Solution: b) The ‘Pact of the Future’ seeks to make the UN Security Council more representative of contemporary global realities and proposes adding more non-permanent members to increase inclusivity. However, the focus is on under-represented regions like Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, not Europe or North America, making statement 3 incorrect.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Pact of the Future’:

• It aims to make the UN Security Council more representative of the current global realities.

• It proposes adding more non-permanent members to the Security Council to increase inclusivity.

• The focus is on providing special privileges to under-represented regions like Europe and North America.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• b) 1 and 2 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: b)

The ‘Pact of the Future’ seeks to make the UN Security Council more representative of contemporary global realities and proposes adding more non-permanent members to increase inclusivity.

However, the focus is on under-represented regions like Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, not Europe or North America, making statement 3 incorrect.

Solution: b)

The ‘Pact of the Future’ seeks to make the UN Security Council more representative of contemporary global realities and proposes adding more non-permanent members to increase inclusivity.

However, the focus is on under-represented regions like Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, not Europe or North America, making statement 3 incorrect.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS) under PM-AASHA? Farmers are compensated when market prices fall below the MSP. It involves procurement of crops by the government to stabilize market prices. The scheme applies to non-MSP crops as well. Select the correct answer code: a) 1 and 3 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 1 only d) 2 and 3 only Correct Solution: c) The Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS), under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA), compensates farmers when the market price of their produce falls below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). This ensures that farmers receive financial assistance to make up for the difference between the MSP and the market price, making statement 1 correct. However, unlike other schemes such as the Price Support Scheme (PSS), PDPS does not involve the procurement of crops by the government to stabilize market prices. Instead, the focus is on compensating farmers for price shortfalls, making statement 2 incorrect. The PDPS is limited to crops covered under the MSP, meaning it does not apply to non-MSP crops, making statement 3 incorrect. Incorrect Solution: c) The Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS), under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA), compensates farmers when the market price of their produce falls below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). This ensures that farmers receive financial assistance to make up for the difference between the MSP and the market price, making statement 1 correct. However, unlike other schemes such as the Price Support Scheme (PSS), PDPS does not involve the procurement of crops by the government to stabilize market prices. Instead, the focus is on compensating farmers for price shortfalls, making statement 2 incorrect. The PDPS is limited to crops covered under the MSP, meaning it does not apply to non-MSP crops, making statement 3 incorrect.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS) under PM-AASHA?

• Farmers are compensated when market prices fall below the MSP.

• It involves procurement of crops by the government to stabilize market prices.

• The scheme applies to non-MSP crops as well.

Select the correct answer code:

• a) 1 and 3 only

• b) 1 and 2 only

• d) 2 and 3 only

Solution: c)

The Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS), under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA), compensates farmers when the market price of their produce falls below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). This ensures that farmers receive financial assistance to make up for the difference between the MSP and the market price, making statement 1 correct.

However, unlike other schemes such as the Price Support Scheme (PSS), PDPS does not involve the procurement of crops by the government to stabilize market prices. Instead, the focus is on compensating farmers for price shortfalls, making statement 2 incorrect.

The PDPS is limited to crops covered under the MSP, meaning it does not apply to non-MSP crops, making statement 3 incorrect.

Solution: c)

The PDPS is limited to crops covered under the MSP, meaning it does not apply to non-MSP crops, making statement 3 incorrect.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding PM-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA): It ensures the saturation of existing schemes in Scheduled Tribe-majority villages. The program is implemented solely by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It includes sustainable agricultural practices for Forest Rights Act (FRA) patta holders. PMJUGA aims to bring integrated development across all tribal villages in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1, 3, and 4 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1, 2, and 3 only d) 1, 3, and 4 only Correct Solution: d) The PM-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) aims to ensure the saturation of existing government schemes in Scheduled Tribe-majority villages. This means it focuses on ensuring that all essential schemes reach these areas for the benefit of tribal communities, making statement 1 Additionally, it incorporates sustainable agricultural practices for Forest Rights Act (FRA) patta holders, enabling them to engage in activities that support forest conservation and livelihood, making statement 3 The program is not solely implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Instead, it involves 17 different ministries, working together to ensure the integrated development of 63,000 Scheduled Tribe-majority villages, making statement 2 Lastly, PMJUGA aims at integrated development of these villages, covering essential aspects such as agriculture, education, health, and infrastructure, making statement 4 correct. Incorrect Solution: d) The PM-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) aims to ensure the saturation of existing government schemes in Scheduled Tribe-majority villages. This means it focuses on ensuring that all essential schemes reach these areas for the benefit of tribal communities, making statement 1 Additionally, it incorporates sustainable agricultural practices for Forest Rights Act (FRA) patta holders, enabling them to engage in activities that support forest conservation and livelihood, making statement 3 The program is not solely implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Instead, it involves 17 different ministries, working together to ensure the integrated development of 63,000 Scheduled Tribe-majority villages, making statement 2 Lastly, PMJUGA aims at integrated development of these villages, covering essential aspects such as agriculture, education, health, and infrastructure, making statement 4 correct.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding PM-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA):

• It ensures the saturation of existing schemes in Scheduled Tribe-majority villages.

• The program is implemented solely by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

• It includes sustainable agricultural practices for Forest Rights Act (FRA) patta holders.

• PMJUGA aims to bring integrated development across all tribal villages in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• a) 1, 3, and 4 only

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1, 2, and 3 only

• d) 1, 3, and 4 only

Solution: d)

• The PM-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) aims to ensure the saturation of existing government schemes in Scheduled Tribe-majority villages. This means it focuses on ensuring that all essential schemes reach these areas for the benefit of tribal communities, making statement 1

• Additionally, it incorporates sustainable agricultural practices for Forest Rights Act (FRA) patta holders, enabling them to engage in activities that support forest conservation and livelihood, making statement 3

• The program is not solely implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Instead, it involves 17 different ministries, working together to ensure the integrated development of 63,000 Scheduled Tribe-majority villages, making statement 2

• Lastly, PMJUGA aims at integrated development of these villages, covering essential aspects such as agriculture, education, health, and infrastructure, making statement 4 correct.

Solution: d)

• Lastly, PMJUGA aims at integrated development of these villages, covering essential aspects such as agriculture, education, health, and infrastructure, making statement 4 correct.

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