UPSC Editorials Quiz : 3 September 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following is not a benefit provided to a language declared as a “Classical Language” in India? a) Two major international awards for scholars of eminence in Classical Indian Languages b) Setting up of a ‘Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Languages’ c) Financial aid for the promotion of Classical Languages d) Mandatory teaching of the Classical Language in all Central Universities Correct Solution: d) While the recognition of a language as a Classical Language provides several benefits, such as international awards, the establishment of Centres of Excellence, and the creation of Professional Chairs in Central Universities, there is no mandate for compulsory teaching of the Classical Language in all Central Universities. The emphasis is on promoting research and scholarship rather than enforcing mandatory teaching across all institutions. Incorrect Solution: d) While the recognition of a language as a Classical Language provides several benefits, such as international awards, the establishment of Centres of Excellence, and the creation of Professional Chairs in Central Universities, there is no mandate for compulsory teaching of the Classical Language in all Central Universities. The emphasis is on promoting research and scholarship rather than enforcing mandatory teaching across all institutions.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following is not a benefit provided to a language declared as a “Classical Language” in India?

• a) Two major international awards for scholars of eminence in Classical Indian Languages

• b) Setting up of a ‘Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Languages’

• c) Financial aid for the promotion of Classical Languages

• d) Mandatory teaching of the Classical Language in all Central Universities

Solution: d)

While the recognition of a language as a Classical Language provides several benefits, such as international awards, the establishment of Centres of Excellence, and the creation of Professional Chairs in Central Universities, there is no mandate for compulsory teaching of the Classical Language in all Central Universities. The emphasis is on promoting research and scholarship rather than enforcing mandatory teaching across all institutions.

Solution: d)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Vehicle Scrapping Policy under the Voluntary Vehicle Modernization Program: The policy mandates the scrapping of all vehicles older than 15 years. Discounts offered under the policy are applicable only for commercial vehicles. The policy provides additional government incentives such as Motor Vehicle tax concessions and fee waivers for registration certificates. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 3 only d) 1 and 2 only Correct Solution: c) The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched the Voluntary Vehicle Modernization Program, also known as the Vehicle Scrapping Policy. Aim: The policy aims to voluntarily scrap unfit commercial and passenger vehicles based on fitness, not age. It phases out polluting vehicles through Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) and Automated Testing Stations (ATSs). Manufacturers will offer discounts for up to two years against a Scrappage Certificate. Other major points: Incentives for Scrapping: Discounts will be offered to encourage the scrapping of End-of-Life Vehicles, promoting safer, cleaner, and more efficient vehicles on the roads. Commercial Vehicles: Discounts of up to 3% of the ex-showroom price for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes GVW, and 1.5% for vehicles under 3.5 tonnes GVW. Passenger Vehicles: Discounts of 1.5% of the ex-showroom price or Rs 20,000, whichever is less, for vehicles scrapped in the last six months. Additional Government Incentives: These discounts are in addition to scrap value, Motor Vehicle tax concessions, fee waivers for registration certificates, and other incentives linked to the Scrappage Certificate. Incorrect Solution: c) The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched the Voluntary Vehicle Modernization Program, also known as the Vehicle Scrapping Policy. Aim: The policy aims to voluntarily scrap unfit commercial and passenger vehicles based on fitness, not age. It phases out polluting vehicles through Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) and Automated Testing Stations (ATSs). Manufacturers will offer discounts for up to two years against a Scrappage Certificate. Other major points: Incentives for Scrapping: Discounts will be offered to encourage the scrapping of End-of-Life Vehicles, promoting safer, cleaner, and more efficient vehicles on the roads. Commercial Vehicles: Discounts of up to 3% of the ex-showroom price for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes GVW, and 1.5% for vehicles under 3.5 tonnes GVW. Passenger Vehicles: Discounts of 1.5% of the ex-showroom price or Rs 20,000, whichever is less, for vehicles scrapped in the last six months. Additional Government Incentives: These discounts are in addition to scrap value, Motor Vehicle tax concessions, fee waivers for registration certificates, and other incentives linked to the Scrappage Certificate.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Vehicle Scrapping Policy under the Voluntary Vehicle Modernization Program:

• The policy mandates the scrapping of all vehicles older than 15 years.

• Discounts offered under the policy are applicable only for commercial vehicles.

• The policy provides additional government incentives such as Motor Vehicle tax concessions and fee waivers for registration certificates.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1 and 2 only

Solution: c)

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched the Voluntary Vehicle Modernization Program, also known as the Vehicle Scrapping Policy.

Aim: The policy aims to voluntarily scrap unfit commercial and passenger vehicles based on fitness, not age. It phases out polluting vehicles through Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) and Automated Testing Stations (ATSs). Manufacturers will offer discounts for up to two years against a Scrappage Certificate.

Other major points:

• Incentives for Scrapping: Discounts will be offered to encourage the scrapping of End-of-Life Vehicles, promoting safer, cleaner, and more efficient vehicles on the roads.

• Commercial Vehicles: Discounts of up to 3% of the ex-showroom price for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes GVW, and 1.5% for vehicles under 3.5 tonnes GVW.

• Passenger Vehicles: Discounts of 1.5% of the ex-showroom price or Rs 20,000, whichever is less, for vehicles scrapped in the last six months.

Additional Government Incentives: These discounts are in addition to scrap value, Motor Vehicle tax concessions, fee waivers for registration certificates, and other incentives linked to the Scrappage Certificate.

Solution: c)

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched the Voluntary Vehicle Modernization Program, also known as the Vehicle Scrapping Policy.

Other major points:

• Incentives for Scrapping: Discounts will be offered to encourage the scrapping of End-of-Life Vehicles, promoting safer, cleaner, and more efficient vehicles on the roads.

• Commercial Vehicles: Discounts of up to 3% of the ex-showroom price for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes GVW, and 1.5% for vehicles under 3.5 tonnes GVW.

• Passenger Vehicles: Discounts of 1.5% of the ex-showroom price or Rs 20,000, whichever is less, for vehicles scrapped in the last six months.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following legal principles treats groundwater as a public resource, emphasizing that it cannot be owned privately? a) Polluter Pays Principle b) Public Trust Doctrine c) Indian Easement Act, 1882 d) Right to Clean Water under Article 21 Correct Solution: b) The Public Trust Doctrine, upheld by the Supreme Court in 2004, treats groundwater as a public resource, emphasizing that it cannot be owned privately. This legal principle ensures that natural resources like groundwater are preserved for public use and cannot be exploited for private gain. The doctrine asserts that the government holds these resources in trust for the people and must protect them from overuse or degradation. Incorrect Solution: b) The Public Trust Doctrine, upheld by the Supreme Court in 2004, treats groundwater as a public resource, emphasizing that it cannot be owned privately. This legal principle ensures that natural resources like groundwater are preserved for public use and cannot be exploited for private gain. The doctrine asserts that the government holds these resources in trust for the people and must protect them from overuse or degradation.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following legal principles treats groundwater as a public resource, emphasizing that it cannot be owned privately?

• a) Polluter Pays Principle

• b) Public Trust Doctrine

• c) Indian Easement Act, 1882

• d) Right to Clean Water under Article 21

Solution: b)

The Public Trust Doctrine, upheld by the Supreme Court in 2004, treats groundwater as a public resource, emphasizing that it cannot be owned privately. This legal principle ensures that natural resources like groundwater are preserved for public use and cannot be exploited for private gain. The doctrine asserts that the government holds these resources in trust for the people and must protect them from overuse or degradation.

Solution: b)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements about the cheetah’s historical range and reintroduction plan in India: The cheetah’s historical range included the majority of Sub-Saharan Africa and extended eastward to India. The term ‘cheetah’ is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning ‘the fastest one’. According to the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), the reintroduction plan includes the importation of wild cheetahs as a founder stock for a new population in India. How many of the above statements is/are correct?marine from Russia to strengthen its submarine fleet. INS Arihant was commissioned before INS Arighaat and has demonstrated the ability to launch Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBM). The strategic challenges faced by India’s SSBN (Ship, Submersible, Ballistic, Nuclear) fleet are primarily due to technological superiority of Chinese submarines. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct; the cheetah’s historical range indeed included the majority of Sub-Saharan Africa and extended eastward to India. Statement 3 is also correct; the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has proposed the importation of wild cheetahs as a founder stock for reintroducing the species in India. However, Statement 2 is incorrect because the term ‘cheetah’ originates from the Sanskrit word meaning ‘the spotted one’, not ‘the fastest one’. The reintroduction plan aims to restore the ecological role of cheetahs in India, where they once roamed widely. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct; the cheetah’s historical range indeed included the majority of Sub-Saharan Africa and extended eastward to India. Statement 3 is also correct; the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has proposed the importation of wild cheetahs as a founder stock for reintroducing the species in India. However, Statement 2 is incorrect because the term ‘cheetah’ originates from the Sanskrit word meaning ‘the spotted one’, not ‘the fastest one’. The reintroduction plan aims to restore the ecological role of cheetahs in India, where they once roamed widely.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements about the cheetah’s historical range and reintroduction plan in India:

• The cheetah’s historical range included the majority of Sub-Saharan Africa and extended eastward to India.

• The term ‘cheetah’ is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning ‘the fastest one’.

• According to the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), the reintroduction plan includes the importation of wild cheetahs as a founder stock for a new population in India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?marine from Russia to strengthen its submarine fleet.

• INS Arihant was commissioned before INS Arighaat and has demonstrated the ability to launch Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBM).

• The strategic challenges faced by India’s SSBN (Ship, Submersible, Ballistic, Nuclear) fleet are primarily due to technological superiority of Chinese submarines.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct; the cheetah’s historical range indeed included the majority of Sub-Saharan Africa and extended eastward to India.

Statement 3 is also correct; the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has proposed the importation of wild cheetahs as a founder stock for reintroducing the species in India.

However, Statement 2 is incorrect because the term ‘cheetah’ originates from the Sanskrit word meaning ‘the spotted one’, not ‘the fastest one’. The reintroduction plan aims to restore the ecological role of cheetahs in India, where they once roamed widely.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct; the cheetah’s historical range indeed included the majority of Sub-Saharan Africa and extended eastward to India.

Statement 3 is also correct; the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has proposed the importation of wild cheetahs as a founder stock for reintroducing the species in India.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about the Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Based Bus and Car Project: The project is part of India’s strategy to reduce emissions by promoting clean energy in transportation. It focuses exclusively on public transportation and does not include personal vehicles. Hydrogen-powered vehicles developed under this project emit only water as a byproduct. 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 correct as the Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Based Bus and Car Project is a key component of India’s strategy to reduce emissions by using clean energy in transportation. This project focuses on developing and deploying hydrogen-powered vehicles, which are considered a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles. Statement 3 is also correct because hydrogen-powered vehicles emit only water as a byproduct, making them environmentally friendly. However, Statement 2 is incorrect because the project is not limited to public transportation; it also includes the development of hydrogen-powered personal vehicles, expanding the scope of clean energy use in transportation. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as the Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Based Bus and Car Project is a key component of India’s strategy to reduce emissions by using clean energy in transportation. This project focuses on developing and deploying hydrogen-powered vehicles, which are considered a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles. Statement 3 is also correct because hydrogen-powered vehicles emit only water as a byproduct, making them environmentally friendly. However, Statement 2 is incorrect because the project is not limited to public transportation; it also includes the development of hydrogen-powered personal vehicles, expanding the scope of clean energy use in transportation.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements about the Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Based Bus and Car Project:

• The project is part of India’s strategy to reduce emissions by promoting clean energy in transportation.

• It focuses exclusively on public transportation and does not include personal vehicles.

• Hydrogen-powered vehicles developed under this project emit only water as a byproduct.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct as the Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Based Bus and Car Project is a key component of India’s strategy to reduce emissions by using clean energy in transportation. This project focuses on developing and deploying hydrogen-powered vehicles, which are considered a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles.

Statement 3 is also correct because hydrogen-powered vehicles emit only water as a byproduct, making them environmentally friendly.

However, Statement 2 is incorrect because the project is not limited to public transportation; it also includes the development of hydrogen-powered personal vehicles, expanding the scope of clean energy use in transportation.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is also correct because hydrogen-powered vehicles emit only water as a byproduct, making them environmentally friendly.

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