UPSC Editorials Quiz : 4 July 2024

Introducing QUED – Questions from Editorials (UPSC Editorials Quiz) , an innovative initiative from InsightsIAS. Considering the significant number of questions in previous UPSC Prelims from editorials, practicing MCQs from this perspective can provide an extra edge. While we cover important editorials separately in our Editorial Section and SECURE Initiative, adding QUED (UPSC Editorials Quiz) to your daily MCQ practice alongside Static Quiz, Current Affairs Quiz, and InstaDART can be crucial for better performance. We recommend utilizing this initiative to enhance your preparation, with 5 MCQs posted daily at 11 am from Monday to Saturday on our website under the QUIZ menu.

#### Quiz-summary

0 of 5 questions completed

Questions:

#### Information

Best of luck! 🙂

You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.

Quiz is loading...

You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.

You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:

0 of 5 questions answered correctly

Your time:

Time has elapsed

You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)

#### Categories

• Not categorized 0%

• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts which of the following examinations? Combined Medical Services Examination Engineering Services Examination Group B (non-gazetted) jobs in the central government Common University Entrance Test (CUET) How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only two b) Only three c) All four d) None Correct Solution: b) Option 1 and 2 is correct. (i) Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), which conducts the Civil Services Examination, Combined Defence Services Examinations, Combined Medical Services Examination, Engineering Services Examination, etc.; (ii) Staff Selection Commission (SSC), which recruits for Group C (non-technical) and Group B (non-gazetted) jobs in the central government; (iii) the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), which recruit Groups C and D staff in the Indian Railways; (iv) Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), which hires at all levels for nationalised banks and regional rural banks (RRBs); and (v) National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the JEE (Main), NEET-UG, UGC-NET, the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), etc. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Option 1 and 2 is correct. (i) Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), which conducts the Civil Services Examination, Combined Defence Services Examinations, Combined Medical Services Examination, Engineering Services Examination, etc.; (ii) Staff Selection Commission (SSC), which recruits for Group C (non-technical) and Group B (non-gazetted) jobs in the central government; (iii) the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), which recruit Groups C and D staff in the Indian Railways; (iv) Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), which hires at all levels for nationalised banks and regional rural banks (RRBs); and (v) National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the JEE (Main), NEET-UG, UGC-NET, the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), etc. Source

#### 1. Question

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts which of the following examinations?

• Combined Medical Services Examination

• Engineering Services Examination

• Group B (non-gazetted) jobs in the central government

• Common University Entrance Test (CUET)

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only two

• b) Only three

• c) All four

Solution: b)

Option 1 and 2 is correct.

(i) Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), which conducts the Civil Services Examination, Combined Defence Services Examinations, Combined Medical Services Examination, Engineering Services Examination, etc.;

(ii) Staff Selection Commission (SSC), which recruits for Group C (non-technical) and Group B (non-gazetted) jobs in the central government;

(iii) the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), which recruit Groups C and D staff in the Indian Railways;

(iv) Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), which hires at all levels for nationalised banks and regional rural banks (RRBs); and

(v) National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the JEE (Main), NEET-UG, UGC-NET, the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), etc.

Solution: b)

Option 1 and 2 is correct.

(ii) Staff Selection Commission (SSC), which recruits for Group C (non-technical) and Group B (non-gazetted) jobs in the central government;

(iii) the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), which recruit Groups C and D staff in the Indian Railways;

(iv) Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), which hires at all levels for nationalised banks and regional rural banks (RRBs); and

(v) National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the JEE (Main), NEET-UG, UGC-NET, the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), etc.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India moved education from the Concurrent list to the State List. The Constitution of India provides that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: b) Constitutional Provisions related to education: The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution in 1976 moved education from the State to theConcurrent List. Article 21A: It provides free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a fundamental Right. Article 39(f): It provides that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity Article 45: The State shall endeavour to provide, within a period of ten years from the commencement of this Constitution, for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years. ARTICLE 46: The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Constitutional Provisions related to education: The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution in 1976 moved education from the State to theConcurrent List. Article 21A: It provides free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a fundamental Right. Article 39(f): It provides that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity Article 45: The State shall endeavour to provide, within a period of ten years from the commencement of this Constitution, for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years. ARTICLE 46: The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India moved education from the Concurrent list to the State List.

• The Constitution of India provides that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: b)

Constitutional Provisions related to education:

• The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution in 1976 moved education from the State to theConcurrent List.

• Article 21A: It provides free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a fundamental Right.

• Article 39(f): It provides that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity

• Article 45: The State shall endeavour to provide, within a period of ten years from the commencement of this Constitution, for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years.

• ARTICLE 46: The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people.

Solution: b)

Constitutional Provisions related to education:

• The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution in 1976 moved education from the State to theConcurrent List.

• Article 21A: It provides free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a fundamental Right.

• Article 39(f): It provides that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity

• ARTICLE 46: The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM). It is the first astronomy satellite jointly developed by India and France. The primary objective of SVOM is to look for gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) across the universe. The SVOM satellite is capable of searching for kilonovas as well. 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 incorrect. A satellite jointly developed by China and France was launched into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province on June 22. The primary objective of SVOM is to look for GRBs across the universe. Once found, the satellite will measure and study their electromagnetic radiation properties. It will also use the bursts to unlock mysteries regarding the evolution of the universe, and gravitational waves (scientists have observed that both gravitational waves and GRBs originate from the collision of neutron stars). The SVOM satellite is capable of searching for kilonovas as well. “Such a detection would be of great significance to the study of stellar evolution, and to answering very interesting scientific questions such as where heavy elements like gold and silver come from in the universe. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. A satellite jointly developed by China and France was launched into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province on June 22. The primary objective of SVOM is to look for GRBs across the universe. Once found, the satellite will measure and study their electromagnetic radiation properties. It will also use the bursts to unlock mysteries regarding the evolution of the universe, and gravitational waves (scientists have observed that both gravitational waves and GRBs originate from the collision of neutron stars). The SVOM satellite is capable of searching for kilonovas as well. “Such a detection would be of great significance to the study of stellar evolution, and to answering very interesting scientific questions such as where heavy elements like gold and silver come from in the universe. Source

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM).

• It is the first astronomy satellite jointly developed by India and France.

• The primary objective of SVOM is to look for gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) across the universe.

• The SVOM satellite is capable of searching for kilonovas as well.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

A satellite jointly developed by China and France was launched into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province on June 22.

The primary objective of SVOM is to look for GRBs across the universe. Once found, the satellite will measure and study their electromagnetic radiation properties. It will also use the bursts to unlock mysteries regarding the evolution of the universe, and gravitational waves (scientists have observed that both gravitational waves and GRBs originate from the collision of neutron stars).

The SVOM satellite is capable of searching for kilonovas as well. “Such a detection would be of great significance to the study of stellar evolution, and to answering very interesting scientific questions such as where heavy elements like gold and silver come from in the universe.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

A satellite jointly developed by China and France was launched into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province on June 22.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question In 2019, when Article 370 of the Constitution was repealed, Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) legal framework underwent several changes, which include Enemy Agents Ordinance and Public Safety Act was repealed. Ranbir Penal Code was replaced with the Indian Penal Code. Forest Rights Act, 2006 and Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 were extended to J&K. 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 incorrect. In 2019, when Article 370 of the Constitution was repealed, J&K’s legal framework also underwent several changes. While the security laws such as Enemy Agents Ordinance and Public Safety Act remained; the Ranbir Penal Code was replaced with the Indian Penal Code. Other laws including The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 or Forest Act, and The Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 were extended to J&K as well. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. In 2019, when Article 370 of the Constitution was repealed, J&K’s legal framework also underwent several changes. While the security laws such as Enemy Agents Ordinance and Public Safety Act remained; the Ranbir Penal Code was replaced with the Indian Penal Code. Other laws including The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 or Forest Act, and The Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 were extended to J&K as well. Source

#### 4. Question

In 2019, when Article 370 of the Constitution was repealed, Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) legal framework underwent several changes, which include

• Enemy Agents Ordinance and Public Safety Act was repealed.

• Ranbir Penal Code was replaced with the Indian Penal Code.

• Forest Rights Act, 2006 and Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 were extended to J&K.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

In 2019, when Article 370 of the Constitution was repealed, J&K’s legal framework also underwent several changes.

While the security laws such as Enemy Agents Ordinance and Public Safety Act remained; the Ranbir Penal Code was replaced with the Indian Penal Code. Other laws including The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 or Forest Act, and The Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 were extended to J&K as well.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

In 2019, when Article 370 of the Constitution was repealed, J&K’s legal framework also underwent several changes.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. Deputy Speaker has the same power as the Speaker when he presides over a sitting of the House. The Constitution provides for appeal to the Speaker against a ruling given by the Deputy Speaker. When the office of the Speaker is vacant, the Deputy Speaker can also determine the petitions relating to disqualification under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. The date of election of the Speaker is decided by the President who needs to go by the advice of the Union cabinet which, in fact, chooses the date. In the case of the Speaker, there is no constitutional requirement for him to wait for the advice of the Union cabinet in fixing the date of election of the Deputy Speaker. The Deputy Speaker has the same power as the Speaker when he presides over a sitting of the House. Similarly no appeal lies to the Speaker against a ruling given by the Deputy Speaker. So the Speaker is powerless in the matter of revising or overruling a decision of the Deputy Speaker. Under Article 95(1) of the Constitution, the Deputy Speaker gets all the powers of the Speaker when the office of the Speaker is vacant, so the Deputy Speaker can also determine the petitions relating to disqualification under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution. Although the Deputy Speaker gets to exercise these powers only in the absence of the Speaker his decisions are final and binding when he gives a ruling. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. The date of election of the Speaker is decided by the President who needs to go by the advice of the Union cabinet which, in fact, chooses the date. In the case of the Speaker, there is no constitutional requirement for him to wait for the advice of the Union cabinet in fixing the date of election of the Deputy Speaker. The Deputy Speaker has the same power as the Speaker when he presides over a sitting of the House. Similarly no appeal lies to the Speaker against a ruling given by the Deputy Speaker. So the Speaker is powerless in the matter of revising or overruling a decision of the Deputy Speaker. Under Article 95(1) of the Constitution, the Deputy Speaker gets all the powers of the Speaker when the office of the Speaker is vacant, so the Deputy Speaker can also determine the petitions relating to disqualification under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution. Although the Deputy Speaker gets to exercise these powers only in the absence of the Speaker his decisions are final and binding when he gives a ruling.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Deputy Speaker has the same power as the Speaker when he presides over a sitting of the House.

• The Constitution provides for appeal to the Speaker against a ruling given by the Deputy Speaker.

• When the office of the Speaker is vacant, the Deputy Speaker can also determine the petitions relating to disqualification under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The date of election of the Speaker is decided by the President who needs to go by the advice of the Union cabinet which, in fact, chooses the date. In the case of the Speaker, there is no constitutional requirement for him to wait for the advice of the Union cabinet in fixing the date of election of the Deputy Speaker.

The Deputy Speaker has the same power as the Speaker when he presides over a sitting of the House. Similarly no appeal lies to the Speaker against a ruling given by the Deputy Speaker. So the Speaker is powerless in the matter of revising or overruling a decision of the Deputy Speaker. Under Article 95(1) of the Constitution, the Deputy Speaker gets all the powers of the Speaker when the office of the Speaker is vacant, so the Deputy Speaker can also determine the petitions relating to disqualification under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution.

Although the Deputy Speaker gets to exercise these powers only in the absence of the Speaker his decisions are final and binding when he gives a ruling.

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Although the Deputy Speaker gets to exercise these powers only in the absence of the Speaker his decisions are final and binding when he gives a ruling.

Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates

Join our Twitter Channel HERE

Follow our Instagram Channel HERE