UPSC Editorials Quiz : 6 June 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)states that the State shall make effective provision for securing the right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity. The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution. Indian Sign Language (ISL) is recognised as an official language. 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. Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) states that State shall make effective provision for securing right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity and development. The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution. The Social Justice Ministry set up the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Research and Training Centre in 2015 officially, but ISL is still not recognised as an official language. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) states that State shall make effective provision for securing right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity and development. The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution. The Social Justice Ministry set up the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Research and Training Centre in 2015 officially, but ISL is still not recognised as an official language.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements.
• The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)states that the State shall make effective provision for securing the right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity.
• The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution.
• Indian Sign Language (ISL) is recognised as an official language.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) states that State shall make effective provision for securing right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity and development.
The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution.
The Social Justice Ministry set up the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Research and Training Centre in 2015 officially, but ISL is still not recognised as an official language.
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) states that State shall make effective provision for securing right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity and development.
The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution.
The Social Justice Ministry set up the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Research and Training Centre in 2015 officially, but ISL is still not recognised as an official language.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding National Program for Prevention and Control of Deafness. It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It aims to prevent the avoidable hearing loss on account of disease or injury. Indian Sign Language (ISL) which is an integral form of deaf communication, was mentioned for the first time. 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 2 is correct. National Program for Prevention and Control of Deafness: It was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, of India to tackle the high incidence of deafness in the country, in view of the preventable nature of this disability. Objectives of the Programme To prevent the avoidable hearing loss on account of disease or injury. Early identification, diagnosis and treatment of ear problems responsible for hearing loss and deafness To medically rehabilitate persons of all age groups, suffering with deafness. To strengthen the existing inter-sectoral linkages for continuity of the rehabilitation Program, for persons with deafness To develop institutional capacity for ear care services by providing support for equipment and material and training personnel. Issues: It discusses theoretical aspects of screening procedures and hearing aid prescription. It does not mention the Indian Sign Language (ISL) which is an integral form of deaf communication. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. National Program for Prevention and Control of Deafness: It was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, of India to tackle the high incidence of deafness in the country, in view of the preventable nature of this disability. Objectives of the Programme To prevent the avoidable hearing loss on account of disease or injury. Early identification, diagnosis and treatment of ear problems responsible for hearing loss and deafness To medically rehabilitate persons of all age groups, suffering with deafness. To strengthen the existing inter-sectoral linkages for continuity of the rehabilitation Program, for persons with deafness To develop institutional capacity for ear care services by providing support for equipment and material and training personnel. Issues: It discusses theoretical aspects of screening procedures and hearing aid prescription. It does not mention the Indian Sign Language (ISL) which is an integral form of deaf communication.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding National Program for Prevention and Control of Deafness.
• It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
• It aims to prevent the avoidable hearing loss on account of disease or injury.
• Indian Sign Language (ISL) which is an integral form of deaf communication, was mentioned for the first time.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Only Statement 2 is correct.
National Program for Prevention and Control of Deafness:
• It was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, of India to tackle the high incidence of deafness in the country, in view of the preventable nature of this disability.
Objectives of the Programme
• To prevent the avoidable hearing loss on account of disease or injury.
• Early identification, diagnosis and treatment of ear problems responsible for hearing loss and deafness
• To medically rehabilitate persons of all age groups, suffering with deafness.
• To strengthen the existing inter-sectoral linkages for continuity of the rehabilitation Program, for persons with deafness
• To develop institutional capacity for ear care services by providing support for equipment and material and training personnel.
• It discusses theoretical aspects of screening procedures and hearing aid prescription.
• It does not mention the Indian Sign Language (ISL) which is an integral form of deaf communication.
Solution: a)
Only Statement 2 is correct.
National Program for Prevention and Control of Deafness:
• It was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, of India to tackle the high incidence of deafness in the country, in view of the preventable nature of this disability.
Objectives of the Programme
• To prevent the avoidable hearing loss on account of disease or injury.
• Early identification, diagnosis and treatment of ear problems responsible for hearing loss and deafness
• To medically rehabilitate persons of all age groups, suffering with deafness.
• To strengthen the existing inter-sectoral linkages for continuity of the rehabilitation Program, for persons with deafness
• To develop institutional capacity for ear care services by providing support for equipment and material and training personnel.
• It discusses theoretical aspects of screening procedures and hearing aid prescription.
• It does not mention the Indian Sign Language (ISL) which is an integral form of deaf communication.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Arrange the following locations from North to South. Delaram Zahedan Gulf of Oman Zaranj Select the correct answer code: a) 4-1-3-2 b) 1-4-2-3 c) 4-1-2-3 d) 1-4-3-2 Correct Solution: b) Incorrect Solution: b)
#### 3. Question
Arrange the following locations from North to South.
• Gulf of Oman
Select the correct answer code:
• a) 4-1-3-2
• b) 1-4-2-3
• c) 4-1-2-3
• d) 1-4-3-2
Solution: b)
Solution: b)
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Chabahar Port. Chabahar Port is Iran’s only oceanic port. It is situated in Sistan and Baluchistan Province, on the Makran coast. India developed the Shahid Kalantari port, which is one of the main ports in Chabahar. 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. Chabahar Port: It is Iran’s only oceanic port. It is situated in Sistan and Baluchistan Province, on the Makran coast. There are two main ports in Chabahar: The Shahid Kalantari port The Shahid Beheshti port. The Shahid Kalantari port was developed in the 1980s. Iran had offered India the project of developing the Shahid Beheshti port which was well received by India. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Chabahar Port: It is Iran’s only oceanic port. It is situated in Sistan and Baluchistan Province, on the Makran coast. There are two main ports in Chabahar: The Shahid Kalantari port The Shahid Beheshti port. The Shahid Kalantari port was developed in the 1980s. Iran had offered India the project of developing the Shahid Beheshti port which was well received by India.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Chabahar Port.
• Chabahar Port is Iran’s only oceanic port.
• It is situated in Sistan and Baluchistan Province, on the Makran coast.
• India developed the Shahid Kalantari port, which is one of the main ports in Chabahar.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Chabahar Port:
• It is Iran’s only oceanic port.
• It is situated in Sistan and Baluchistan Province, on the Makran coast.
There are two main ports in Chabahar:
• The Shahid Kalantari port
• The Shahid Beheshti port.
• The Shahid Kalantari port was developed in the 1980s.
• Iran had offered India the project of developing the Shahid Beheshti port which was well received by India.
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Chabahar Port:
• It is Iran’s only oceanic port.
• It is situated in Sistan and Baluchistan Province, on the Makran coast.
There are two main ports in Chabahar:
• The Shahid Kalantari port
• The Shahid Beheshti port.
• The Shahid Kalantari port was developed in the 1980s.
• Iran had offered India the project of developing the Shahid Beheshti port which was well received by India.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Haifa port, sometimes seen in news is located in a) Saudi Arabia b) Iran c) Turkey d) Israel Correct Solution: d) The Port of Haifa is the largest of Israel’s three major international seaports. Incorrect Solution: d) The Port of Haifa is the largest of Israel’s three major international seaports.
#### 5. Question
Haifa port, sometimes seen in news is located in
• a) Saudi Arabia
Solution: d)
The Port of Haifa is the largest of Israel’s three major international seaports.
Solution: d)
The Port of Haifa is the largest of Israel’s three major international seaports.
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