UPSC Editorials Quiz : 6 July 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Pangolins. Pangolins are among the least trafficked wild mammals globally because of its cultural significance. Indian Pangolin is included under India’s Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Actand Appendix I of CITES. They play a vital role in ecosystem management, by aerating and adding moisture to the soil as well as the succession of plant communities through burrowing. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. Pangolins are among the most trafficked wild mammals globally. India is home to two species: Indian Pangolin (EN), found across the subcontinent Chinese Pangolin (CR), is found across a larger area in south Asia. Both species are included under India’s Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act Appendix I of CITES (meaning they are most endangered) Ecological Importance: They play a vital role in ecosystem management, mostly in aerating and adding moisture to the soil as well as the succession of plant communities through burrowing. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. Pangolins are among the most trafficked wild mammals globally. India is home to two species: Indian Pangolin (EN), found across the subcontinent Chinese Pangolin (CR), is found across a larger area in south Asia. Both species are included under India’s Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act Appendix I of CITES (meaning they are most endangered) Ecological Importance: They play a vital role in ecosystem management, mostly in aerating and adding moisture to the soil as well as the succession of plant communities through burrowing.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Pangolins.

• Pangolins are among the least trafficked wild mammals globally because of its cultural significance.

• Indian Pangolin is included under India’s Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Actand Appendix I of CITES.

• They play a vital role in ecosystem management, by aerating and adding moisture to the soil as well as the succession of plant communities through burrowing.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

• Pangolins are among the most trafficked wild mammals globally.

• India is home to two species: Indian Pangolin (EN), found across the subcontinent Chinese Pangolin (CR), is found across a larger area in south Asia.

• Indian Pangolin (EN), found across the subcontinent

• Chinese Pangolin (CR), is found across a larger area in south Asia.

• Both species are included under India’s Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act

• Appendix I of CITES (meaning they are most endangered)

• Ecological Importance: They play a vital role in ecosystem management, mostly in aerating and adding moisture to the soil as well as the succession of plant communities through burrowing.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

• Pangolins are among the most trafficked wild mammals globally.

• India is home to two species: Indian Pangolin (EN), found across the subcontinent Chinese Pangolin (CR), is found across a larger area in south Asia.

• Indian Pangolin (EN), found across the subcontinent

• Chinese Pangolin (CR), is found across a larger area in south Asia.

• Both species are included under India’s Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act

• Appendix I of CITES (meaning they are most endangered)

• Ecological Importance: They play a vital role in ecosystem management, mostly in aerating and adding moisture to the soil as well as the succession of plant communities through burrowing.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. Rough diamonds are uncut, unpolished, and unprocessed diamondsin their natural form. Rough diamonds are mined from the earth or extracted from other sources like alluvial deposits. The Kimberley Processis an international certification scheme that regulates trade in rough diamonds. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: c) The Kimberley Process is an international certification scheme that regulates trade in rough diamonds. It aims to prevent the flow of conflict diamonds while helping to protect legitimate trade in rough diamonds. Rough diamonds are uncut, unpolished, and unprocessed diamonds in their natural form as they are mined from the earth or extracted from other sources like alluvial deposits. Incorrect Solution: c) The Kimberley Process is an international certification scheme that regulates trade in rough diamonds. It aims to prevent the flow of conflict diamonds while helping to protect legitimate trade in rough diamonds. Rough diamonds are uncut, unpolished, and unprocessed diamonds in their natural form as they are mined from the earth or extracted from other sources like alluvial deposits.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Rough diamonds are uncut, unpolished, and unprocessed diamondsin their natural form.

• Rough diamonds are mined from the earth or extracted from other sources like alluvial deposits.

• The Kimberley Processis an international certification scheme that regulates trade in rough diamonds.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: c)

The Kimberley Process is an international certification scheme that regulates trade in rough diamonds. It aims to prevent the flow of conflict diamonds while helping to protect legitimate trade in rough diamonds.

Rough diamonds are uncut, unpolished, and unprocessed diamonds in their natural form as they are mined from the earth or extracted from other sources like alluvial deposits.

Solution: c)

Rough diamonds are uncut, unpolished, and unprocessed diamonds in their natural form as they are mined from the earth or extracted from other sources like alluvial deposits.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Cookies. Cookies are a vital component of the digital world, that remember login information, preferences, and interactions on websites. Cookies enable personalization, as seen on platforms like Amazon, which use them to provide tailored product recommendations and shopping cart persistence. India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 does not mandate explicit user consent for data collection via cookies. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Cookies are a vital component of the digital world, enhancing online experiences by remembering login information, preferences, and interactions on websites. Cookies come in various types, including session cookies (temporary), persistent cookies (long-lasting), secure cookies (encrypted), and third-party cookies (from domains other than the visited site). Benefits: They are like keys to a secure club, granting seamless access to websites. Cookies enable personalization, as seen on platforms like Amazon, which use them to provide tailored product recommendations and shopping cart persistence. India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 mandates explicit user consent for data collection via cookies. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Cookies are a vital component of the digital world, enhancing online experiences by remembering login information, preferences, and interactions on websites. Cookies come in various types, including session cookies (temporary), persistent cookies (long-lasting), secure cookies (encrypted), and third-party cookies (from domains other than the visited site). Benefits: They are like keys to a secure club, granting seamless access to websites. Cookies enable personalization, as seen on platforms like Amazon, which use them to provide tailored product recommendations and shopping cart persistence. India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 mandates explicit user consent for data collection via cookies.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Cookies.

• Cookies are a vital component of the digital world, that remember login information, preferences, and interactions on websites.

• Cookies enable personalization, as seen on platforms like Amazon, which use them to provide tailored product recommendations and shopping cart persistence.

• India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 does not mandate explicit user consent for data collection via cookies.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Cookies are a vital component of the digital world, enhancing online experiences by remembering login information, preferences, and interactions on websites.

Cookies come in various types, including session cookies (temporary), persistent cookies (long-lasting), secure cookies (encrypted), and third-party cookies (from domains other than the visited site).

They are like keys to a secure club, granting seamless access to websites. Cookies enable personalization, as seen on platforms like Amazon, which use them to provide tailored product recommendations and shopping cart persistence.

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 mandates explicit user consent for data collection via cookies.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Cookies are a vital component of the digital world, enhancing online experiences by remembering login information, preferences, and interactions on websites.

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 mandates explicit user consent for data collection via cookies.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Five Eyes Alliance. The Five Eyes Alliance refers to an intelligence-sharing partnershipamong five countries. The alliance traces its origins back to World War II. India and United States are part of the alliance. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. Five Eyes Alliance: The Five Eyes Alliance refers to an intelligence-sharing partnership among five countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. These nations collaborate closely on intelligence matters, sharing information to protect their shared national interests. Origins of the Alliance: The alliance traces its origins back to World War II when the UK and the US decided to share intelligence after successfully breaking German and Japanese codes. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. Five Eyes Alliance: The Five Eyes Alliance refers to an intelligence-sharing partnership among five countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. These nations collaborate closely on intelligence matters, sharing information to protect their shared national interests. Origins of the Alliance: The alliance traces its origins back to World War II when the UK and the US decided to share intelligence after successfully breaking German and Japanese codes.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Five Eyes Alliance.

• The Five Eyes Alliance refers to an intelligence-sharing partnershipamong five countries.

• The alliance traces its origins back to World War II.

• India and United States are part of the alliance.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Five Eyes Alliance: The Five Eyes Alliance refers to an intelligence-sharing partnership among five countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

These nations collaborate closely on intelligence matters, sharing information to protect their shared national interests.

Origins of the Alliance: The alliance traces its origins back to World War II when the UK and the US decided to share intelligence after successfully breaking German and Japanese codes.

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Five Eyes Alliance: The Five Eyes Alliance refers to an intelligence-sharing partnership among five countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

These nations collaborate closely on intelligence matters, sharing information to protect their shared national interests.

Origins of the Alliance: The alliance traces its origins back to World War II when the UK and the US decided to share intelligence after successfully breaking German and Japanese codes.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Sarna Religion. The Sarna religion is a nature-worshipping faith. The Sarna religion is practised by a majority of the tribal community in Jharkhand. Sarhul festival is the New Year festival, celebrated as part of the Sarna religion. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) The Sarna religion is a nature-worshipping faith that is also known as “Sarna Dharma” or “Religion of the Holy Woods”. Followers of the Sarna religion pray to trees and hills and believe in protecting forest areas. Their holy grail is “Jal (water), Jungle (forest), Zameen (land)”. The Sarna religion is practised by a majority of the tribal community in Jharkhand. The tribal community celebrates the Sarhul festival, which is the New Year festival, as part of the Sarna religion. Incorrect Solution: c) The Sarna religion is a nature-worshipping faith that is also known as “Sarna Dharma” or “Religion of the Holy Woods”. Followers of the Sarna religion pray to trees and hills and believe in protecting forest areas. Their holy grail is “Jal (water), Jungle (forest), Zameen (land)”. The Sarna religion is practised by a majority of the tribal community in Jharkhand. The tribal community celebrates the Sarhul festival, which is the New Year festival, as part of the Sarna religion.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Sarna Religion.

• The Sarna religion is a nature-worshipping faith.

• The Sarna religion is practised by a majority of the tribal community in Jharkhand.

• Sarhul festival is the New Year festival, celebrated as part of the Sarna religion.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

The Sarna religion is a nature-worshipping faith that is also known as “Sarna Dharma” or “Religion of the Holy Woods”. Followers of the Sarna religion pray to trees and hills and believe in protecting forest areas. Their holy grail is “Jal (water), Jungle (forest), Zameen (land)”.

The Sarna religion is practised by a majority of the tribal community in Jharkhand. The tribal community celebrates the Sarhul festival, which is the New Year festival, as part of the Sarna religion.

Solution: c)

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