UPSC Editorials Quiz : 4 April 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question The typical impacts of El Niño include: Increased rainfall over Australia, Indonesia, and parts of southern Asia. Severe droughts in parts of southern South America, the Horn of Africa and central Asia. Hurricanes in the central/eastern Pacific Ocean and can hinder hurricane formation in the Atlantic Basin. 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 3 is correct. The typical impacts of El Niño include: increased rainfall in parts of southern South America, the southern United States, the Horn of Africa and central Asia. It can also cause severe droughts over Australia, Indonesia, and parts of southern Asia. During summer in the northern hemisphere, El Niño’s warm water can fuel hurricanes in the central/eastern Pacific Ocean and it can hinder hurricane formation in the Atlantic Basin. El Niño might bring respite from the drought in the Horn of Africa and other La Niña-related impacts but could also trigger more extreme weather and climate events. Incorrect Solution: a) Only statement 3 is correct. The typical impacts of El Niño include: increased rainfall in parts of southern South America, the southern United States, the Horn of Africa and central Asia. It can also cause severe droughts over Australia, Indonesia, and parts of southern Asia. During summer in the northern hemisphere, El Niño’s warm water can fuel hurricanes in the central/eastern Pacific Ocean and it can hinder hurricane formation in the Atlantic Basin. El Niño might bring respite from the drought in the Horn of Africa and other La Niña-related impacts but could also trigger more extreme weather and climate events.
#### 1. Question
The typical impacts of El Niño include:
• Increased rainfall over Australia, Indonesia, and parts of southern Asia.
• Severe droughts in parts of southern South America, the Horn of Africa and central Asia.
• Hurricanes in the central/eastern Pacific Ocean and can hinder hurricane formation in the Atlantic Basin.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Only statement 3 is correct.
The typical impacts of El Niño include: increased rainfall in parts of southern South America, the southern United States, the Horn of Africa and central Asia. It can also cause severe droughts over Australia, Indonesia, and parts of southern Asia. During summer in the northern hemisphere, El Niño’s warm water can fuel hurricanes in the central/eastern Pacific Ocean and it can hinder hurricane formation in the Atlantic Basin.
El Niño might bring respite from the drought in the Horn of Africa and other La Niña-related impacts but could also trigger more extreme weather and climate events.
Solution: a)
Only statement 3 is correct.
The typical impacts of El Niño include: increased rainfall in parts of southern South America, the southern United States, the Horn of Africa and central Asia. It can also cause severe droughts over Australia, Indonesia, and parts of southern Asia. During summer in the northern hemisphere, El Niño’s warm water can fuel hurricanes in the central/eastern Pacific Ocean and it can hinder hurricane formation in the Atlantic Basin.
El Niño might bring respite from the drought in the Horn of Africa and other La Niña-related impacts but could also trigger more extreme weather and climate events.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list. Intangible cultural heritage ascribes importance to the wealth of knowledge and skills that is transmitted through it from one generation to the next. The Convention for the Safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage (ICH) was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO for preserving intangible heritage from across the globe. The list officially recognize the standard of excellence or exclusivity. How many of the above statements are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. UNESCO defines “intangible” as “expressions that have been passed from one generation to another, have evolved in response to their environments and contribute to giving us a sense of identity and continuity…” It ascribes importance to “the wealth of knowledge and skills that is transmitted through it from one generation to the next,” which necessitates their preservation. The document states that the safeguarding of an ICH means ensuring that it “remains an active part of life for today’s generations that they can hand on to tomorrow.” The adoption of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the ICH by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2003 was a crucial step towards preserving intangible heritage from across the globe. UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity was established in the year 2008. The list does not attribute or recognize any standard of excellence or exclusivity. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. UNESCO defines “intangible” as “expressions that have been passed from one generation to another, have evolved in response to their environments and contribute to giving us a sense of identity and continuity…” It ascribes importance to “the wealth of knowledge and skills that is transmitted through it from one generation to the next,” which necessitates their preservation. The document states that the safeguarding of an ICH means ensuring that it “remains an active part of life for today’s generations that they can hand on to tomorrow.” The adoption of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the ICH by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2003 was a crucial step towards preserving intangible heritage from across the globe. UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity was established in the year 2008. The list does not attribute or recognize any standard of excellence or exclusivity.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list.
• Intangible cultural heritage ascribes importance to the wealth of knowledge and skills that is transmitted through it from one generation to the next.
• The Convention for the Safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage (ICH) was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO for preserving intangible heritage from across the globe.
• The list officially recognize the standard of excellence or exclusivity.
How many of the above statements are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
UNESCO defines “intangible” as “expressions that have been passed from one generation to another, have evolved in response to their environments and contribute to giving us a sense of identity and continuity…”
It ascribes importance to “the wealth of knowledge and skills that is transmitted through it from one generation to the next,” which necessitates their preservation. The document states that the safeguarding of an ICH means ensuring that it “remains an active part of life for today’s generations that they can hand on to tomorrow.”
The adoption of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the ICH by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2003 was a crucial step towards preserving intangible heritage from across the globe. UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity was established in the year 2008.
The list does not attribute or recognize any standard of excellence or exclusivity.
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
UNESCO defines “intangible” as “expressions that have been passed from one generation to another, have evolved in response to their environments and contribute to giving us a sense of identity and continuity…”
It ascribes importance to “the wealth of knowledge and skills that is transmitted through it from one generation to the next,” which necessitates their preservation. The document states that the safeguarding of an ICH means ensuring that it “remains an active part of life for today’s generations that they can hand on to tomorrow.”
The adoption of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the ICH by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2003 was a crucial step towards preserving intangible heritage from across the globe. UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity was established in the year 2008.
The list does not attribute or recognize any standard of excellence or exclusivity.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. Gram Sabha is a channel to include the less privileged section of society and ensure their participation in the village level governance. The Indian Constitution does not recognise Gram Sabha. Gram Panchayats does not have the power to generate their own source of revenue and depends on the grants provided by the State Government as per the recommendations of the Finance Commission. How many of the above statements are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only statement 1 is correct. Since all eligible voters of the village can participate in the Gram Sabha, it is a channel to include the less privileged section of society and ensure their participation in the village level governance wherein they can advocate their developmental aspirations. The Indian Constitution recognises Gram Sabha. Most of the GPs are found reluctant to raise own source of revenue (OSR) in the selected sample. However, some of the GPs are able to generate OSR in the form of tax or non-tax revenue by renting shops, house tax and clean water fee. Incorrect Solution: a) Only statement 1 is correct. Since all eligible voters of the village can participate in the Gram Sabha, it is a channel to include the less privileged section of society and ensure their participation in the village level governance wherein they can advocate their developmental aspirations. The Indian Constitution recognises Gram Sabha. Most of the GPs are found reluctant to raise own source of revenue (OSR) in the selected sample. However, some of the GPs are able to generate OSR in the form of tax or non-tax revenue by renting shops, house tax and clean water fee.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements.
• Gram Sabha is a channel to include the less privileged section of society and ensure their participation in the village level governance.
• The Indian Constitution does not recognise Gram Sabha.
• Gram Panchayats does not have the power to generate their own source of revenue and depends on the grants provided by the State Government as per the recommendations of the Finance Commission.
How many of the above statements are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Only statement 1 is correct.
Since all eligible voters of the village can participate in the Gram Sabha, it is a channel to include the less privileged section of society and ensure their participation in the village level governance wherein they can advocate their developmental aspirations.
The Indian Constitution recognises Gram Sabha.
Most of the GPs are found reluctant to raise own source of revenue (OSR) in the selected sample. However, some of the GPs are able to generate OSR in the form of tax or non-tax revenue by renting shops, house tax and clean water fee.
Solution: a)
Only statement 1 is correct.
Since all eligible voters of the village can participate in the Gram Sabha, it is a channel to include the less privileged section of society and ensure their participation in the village level governance wherein they can advocate their developmental aspirations.
The Indian Constitution recognises Gram Sabha.
Most of the GPs are found reluctant to raise own source of revenue (OSR) in the selected sample. However, some of the GPs are able to generate OSR in the form of tax or non-tax revenue by renting shops, house tax and clean water fee.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. In India the commercial cultivation of GM crops is regulated, whereas field trials are not regulated. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) approval for the commercial cultivation of GM crops is binding on the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Institutional Bio-safety Committee (IBSC) comprises scientists engaged in the genome edited crop development. 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 3 is correct. GM crops are currently subjected to stringent “environmental release” regulations in India, not just for commercial cultivation but even field trials and seed production. Such release is contingent upon clearance from a special Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). The GEAC’s green signal is itself not binding on the Union Government, which gives the final nod. Institutional Bio-safety Committee (IBSC), comprising scientists from the institutions engaged in the GE crop development and from the DBT. Incorrect Solution: a) Only statement 3 is correct. GM crops are currently subjected to stringent “environmental release” regulations in India, not just for commercial cultivation but even field trials and seed production. Such release is contingent upon clearance from a special Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). The GEAC’s green signal is itself not binding on the Union Government, which gives the final nod. Institutional Bio-safety Committee (IBSC), comprising scientists from the institutions engaged in the GE crop development and from the DBT.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements.
• In India the commercial cultivation of GM crops is regulated, whereas field trials are not regulated.
• The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) approval for the commercial cultivation of GM crops is binding on the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
• Institutional Bio-safety Committee (IBSC) comprises scientists engaged in the genome edited crop development.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Only statement 3 is correct.
GM crops are currently subjected to stringent “environmental release” regulations in India, not just for commercial cultivation but even field trials and seed production. Such release is contingent upon clearance from a special Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). The GEAC’s green signal is itself not binding on the Union Government, which gives the final nod.
Institutional Bio-safety Committee (IBSC), comprising scientists from the institutions engaged in the GE crop development and from the DBT.
Solution: a)
Only statement 3 is correct.
GM crops are currently subjected to stringent “environmental release” regulations in India, not just for commercial cultivation but even field trials and seed production. Such release is contingent upon clearance from a special Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). The GEAC’s green signal is itself not binding on the Union Government, which gives the final nod.
Institutional Bio-safety Committee (IBSC), comprising scientists from the institutions engaged in the GE crop development and from the DBT.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. Greater exposure to high-powered microwaves can interfere with human body’s sense of balance and can impact memory. Microwave have the least wavelength in Electromagnetic spectrum. Mobile phones do not emit any microwaves. How many of the above statements are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only statement 1 is correct. Greater exposure to high-powered microwaves is said not only to interfere with the body’s sense of balance but also to impact memory and cause permanent brain damage. Low levels of microwaves are also emitted from mobile phones but they are not targeted. Incorrect Solution: a) Only statement 1 is correct. Greater exposure to high-powered microwaves is said not only to interfere with the body’s sense of balance but also to impact memory and cause permanent brain damage. Low levels of microwaves are also emitted from mobile phones but they are not targeted.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements.
• Greater exposure to high-powered microwaves can interfere with human body’s sense of balance and can impact memory.
• Microwave have the least wavelength in Electromagnetic spectrum.
• Mobile phones do not emit any microwaves.
How many of the above statements are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Only statement 1 is correct.
Greater exposure to high-powered microwaves is said not only to interfere with the body’s sense of balance but also to impact memory and cause permanent brain damage. Low levels of microwaves are also emitted from mobile phones but they are not targeted.
Solution: a)
Only statement 1 is correct.
Greater exposure to high-powered microwaves is said not only to interfere with the body’s sense of balance but also to impact memory and cause permanent brain damage. Low levels of microwaves are also emitted from mobile phones but they are not targeted.
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