UPSC Editorials Quiz : 6 December 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question What was the primary purpose of the Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar? a) To categorize agricultural lands based on fertility b) To construct architectural marvels like Fatehpur Sikri c) To centralize revenue collection from agricultural lands d) To ensure military and administrative accountability among nobles Correct Solution: D Mansabdari System: Military-administrative system assigning ranks (mansabs) to nobles, ensuring accountability and military efficiency. Land Revenue System: Zabt System: Standardized land revenue collection. Land categorized into Polaj, Parauti, Chachar, and Banjar based on fertility. Incorrect Solution: D Mansabdari System: Military-administrative system assigning ranks (mansabs) to nobles, ensuring accountability and military efficiency. Land Revenue System: Zabt System: Standardized land revenue collection. Land categorized into Polaj, Parauti, Chachar, and Banjar based on fertility.

#### 1. Question

What was the primary purpose of the Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar?

• a) To categorize agricultural lands based on fertility

• b) To construct architectural marvels like Fatehpur Sikri

• c) To centralize revenue collection from agricultural lands

• d) To ensure military and administrative accountability among nobles

Solution: D

Mansabdari System: Military-administrative system assigning ranks (mansabs) to nobles, ensuring accountability and military efficiency.

Land Revenue System:

Zabt System: Standardized land revenue collection.

Land categorized into Polaj, Parauti, Chachar, and Banjar based on fertility.

Solution: D

Mansabdari System: Military-administrative system assigning ranks (mansabs) to nobles, ensuring accountability and military efficiency.

Land Revenue System:

Zabt System: Standardized land revenue collection.

Land categorized into Polaj, Parauti, Chachar, and Banjar based on fertility.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question What does an increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) indicate for a country’s economy? a) No impact on trade competitiveness b) Depreciation of the currency value c) Overvaluation of the currency, making exports costlier d) Increased trade competitiveness of exports Correct Solution: C An increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) indicates that a country’s currency has become overvalued relative to its trading partners, which impacts its trade dynamics. REER measures a currency’s value against a basket of other currencies, adjusted for inflation and trade weights. When REER rises, it means the domestic currency has appreciated in real terms, making the country’s goods and services more expensive in the global market. This overvaluation negatively affects export competitiveness, as foreign buyers find domestic products less affordable. At the same time, it makes imports cheaper for domestic consumers, leading to a higher preference for foreign goods. Over time, this can worsen the trade balance by reducing export revenues and increasing import expenditure. Incorrect Solution: C An increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) indicates that a country’s currency has become overvalued relative to its trading partners, which impacts its trade dynamics. REER measures a currency’s value against a basket of other currencies, adjusted for inflation and trade weights. When REER rises, it means the domestic currency has appreciated in real terms, making the country’s goods and services more expensive in the global market. This overvaluation negatively affects export competitiveness, as foreign buyers find domestic products less affordable. At the same time, it makes imports cheaper for domestic consumers, leading to a higher preference for foreign goods. Over time, this can worsen the trade balance by reducing export revenues and increasing import expenditure.

#### 2. Question

What does an increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) indicate for a country’s economy?

• a) No impact on trade competitiveness

• b) Depreciation of the currency value

• c) Overvaluation of the currency, making exports costlier

• d) Increased trade competitiveness of exports

Solution: C

An increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) indicates that a country’s currency has become overvalued relative to its trading partners, which impacts its trade dynamics. REER measures a currency’s value against a basket of other currencies, adjusted for inflation and trade weights. When REER rises, it means the domestic currency has appreciated in real terms, making the country’s goods and services more expensive in the global market.

This overvaluation negatively affects export competitiveness, as foreign buyers find domestic products less affordable. At the same time, it makes imports cheaper for domestic consumers, leading to a higher preference for foreign goods. Over time, this can worsen the trade balance by reducing export revenues and increasing import expenditure.

Solution: C

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya: He presided over the Lahore Session of the INC in 1931. He coined the slogan “Inquilab Zindabad” during the Civil Disobedience Movement. He opposed the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: D About Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya: Birth:Born on December 25, 1861, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Education:Studied at Muir Central College, Allahabad, graduating in 1884. Profession:Began as a teacher, later practiced law at Allahabad High Court, and transitioned to politics and social reform. Contributions in Freedom Movement: President of INC:Presided over four sessions of the Indian National Congress (1909 – Lahore, 1913 – Delhi, 1919 – Amritsar, and 1932 – Calcutta). Played a pivotal role in Civil Disobedienceand Non-Cooperation Movements led by Mahatma Gandhi. Coined the slogan ‘Satyamev Jayate’ in the INC session of 1918. Incorrect Solution: D About Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya: Birth:Born on December 25, 1861, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Education:Studied at Muir Central College, Allahabad, graduating in 1884. Profession:Began as a teacher, later practiced law at Allahabad High Court, and transitioned to politics and social reform. Contributions in Freedom Movement: President of INC:Presided over four sessions of the Indian National Congress (1909 – Lahore, 1913 – Delhi, 1919 – Amritsar, and 1932 – Calcutta). Played a pivotal role in Civil Disobedienceand Non-Cooperation Movements led by Mahatma Gandhi. Coined the slogan ‘Satyamev Jayate’ in the INC session of 1918.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya:

• He presided over the Lahore Session of the INC in 1931.

• He coined the slogan “Inquilab Zindabad” during the Civil Disobedience Movement.

• He opposed the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: D

About Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya:

• Birth:Born on December 25, 1861, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.

• Education:Studied at Muir Central College, Allahabad, graduating in 1884.

• Profession:Began as a teacher, later practiced law at Allahabad High Court, and transitioned to politics and social reform.

Contributions in Freedom Movement:

• President of INC:Presided over four sessions of the Indian National Congress (1909 – Lahore, 1913 – Delhi, 1919 – Amritsar, and 1932 – Calcutta).

• Played a pivotal role in Civil Disobedienceand Non-Cooperation Movements led by Mahatma Gandhi.

• Coined the slogan ‘Satyamev Jayate’ in the INC session of 1918.

Solution: D

About Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya:

• Birth:Born on December 25, 1861, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.

• Education:Studied at Muir Central College, Allahabad, graduating in 1884.

• Profession:Began as a teacher, later practiced law at Allahabad High Court, and transitioned to politics and social reform.

Contributions in Freedom Movement:

• President of INC:Presided over four sessions of the Indian National Congress (1909 – Lahore, 1913 – Delhi, 1919 – Amritsar, and 1932 – Calcutta).

• Played a pivotal role in Civil Disobedienceand Non-Cooperation Movements led by Mahatma Gandhi.

• Coined the slogan ‘Satyamev Jayate’ in the INC session of 1918.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following factors directly influence Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) calculations? Inflation differentials between countries Nominal bilateral exchange rates Trade weights of trading partners Capital flows Select the correct answer using the code below: a) 2, 3, and 4 only b) 1, 3, and 4 only c) 1, 2, 3, and 4 d) 1, 2, and 3 only Correct Solution: D REER is calculated using trade weights, nominal bilateral exchange rates, and inflation differentials. Capital flows, while important for currency value, do not directly influence REER. REER provides a more accurate picture of a country’s trade competitiveness compared to nominal exchange rates. Incorrect Solution: D REER is calculated using trade weights, nominal bilateral exchange rates, and inflation differentials. Capital flows, while important for currency value, do not directly influence REER. REER provides a more accurate picture of a country’s trade competitiveness compared to nominal exchange rates.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following factors directly influence Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) calculations?

• Inflation differentials between countries

• Nominal bilateral exchange rates

• Trade weights of trading partners

• Capital flows

Select the correct answer using the code below:

• a) 2, 3, and 4 only

• b) 1, 3, and 4 only

• c) 1, 2, 3, and 4

• d) 1, 2, and 3 only

Solution: D

REER is calculated using trade weights, nominal bilateral exchange rates, and inflation differentials. Capital flows, while important for currency value, do not directly influence REER. REER provides a more accurate picture of a country’s trade competitiveness compared to nominal exchange rates.

Solution: D

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question What was unique about the Belagavi Congress Session of 1924? a) It introduced the resolution for Purna Swaraj. b) It was chaired by Subhas Chandra Bose. c) It was the only session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi. d) It was the first Congress session to focus solely on political goals. Correct Solution: C The Belagavi Congress Session of 1924 stands out as the only session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi in his political career. Unlike other sessions, this event emphasized the eradication of untouchability, promotion of khadi, sanitation drives, and Hindu-Muslim unity, alongside the pursuit of Swaraj. Held in Belagavi (then Belgaum), the session also reflected Gandhi’s commitment to grassroots empowerment, demonstrated by restructuring Congress to make it more inclusive. He significantly reduced the membership fee, making the organization accessible to marginalized sections of society. Incorrect Solution: C The Belagavi Congress Session of 1924 stands out as the only session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi in his political career. Unlike other sessions, this event emphasized the eradication of untouchability, promotion of khadi, sanitation drives, and Hindu-Muslim unity, alongside the pursuit of Swaraj. Held in Belagavi (then Belgaum), the session also reflected Gandhi’s commitment to grassroots empowerment, demonstrated by restructuring Congress to make it more inclusive. He significantly reduced the membership fee, making the organization accessible to marginalized sections of society.

#### 5. Question

What was unique about the Belagavi Congress Session of 1924?

• a) It introduced the resolution for Purna Swaraj.

• b) It was chaired by Subhas Chandra Bose.

• c) It was the only session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi.

• d) It was the first Congress session to focus solely on political goals.

Solution: C

The Belagavi Congress Session of 1924 stands out as the only session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi in his political career. Unlike other sessions, this event emphasized the eradication of untouchability, promotion of khadi, sanitation drives, and Hindu-Muslim unity, alongside the pursuit of Swaraj.

Held in Belagavi (then Belgaum), the session also reflected Gandhi’s commitment to grassroots empowerment, demonstrated by restructuring Congress to make it more inclusive. He significantly reduced the membership fee, making the organization accessible to marginalized sections of society.

Solution: C

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