UPSC Editorials Quiz : 6 May 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following countries Ethiopia Egypt Libya Chad Yemen How many of the above countries share border with Sudan? a) Only two b) Only three c) Only four d) All five Correct Option 5 is incorrect. Sudan, or North Sudan officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Egypt to the north, Eritrea to the northeast, Ethiopia to the southeast, Libya to the northwest, South Sudan to the south, and the Red Sea. Incorrect Option 5 is incorrect. Sudan, or North Sudan officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Egypt to the north, Eritrea to the northeast, Ethiopia to the southeast, Libya to the northwest, South Sudan to the south, and the Red Sea.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following countries

How many of the above countries share border with Sudan?

• a) Only two

• b) Only three

• c) Only four

• d) All five

Option 5 is incorrect.

Sudan, or North Sudan officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Egypt to the north, Eritrea to the northeast, Ethiopia to the southeast, Libya to the northwest, South Sudan to the south, and the Red Sea.

Option 5 is incorrect.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding declaring the election of a Member of Parliament as null and void. According to Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951 only the Supreme Court can declare an election of a Member of Parliament as void on grounds of Corrupt practices or Failing to declare election expenses. The aggrieved person cannot appeal against the order of the Court and the matter has to be settled by the Election Commission. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951 enables the High Court to declare an election void on certain grounds (Conviction of certain offences, Corrupt practices, Failing to declare election expenses, Interests in government contracts or works). The aggrieved person can appeal to the Supreme Court against the order of the High Court. Incorrect Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951 enables the High Court to declare an election void on certain grounds (Conviction of certain offences, Corrupt practices, Failing to declare election expenses, Interests in government contracts or works). The aggrieved person can appeal to the Supreme Court against the order of the High Court.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding declaring the election of a Member of Parliament as null and void.

• According to Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951 only the Supreme Court can declare an election of a Member of Parliament as void on grounds of Corrupt practices or Failing to declare election expenses.

• The aggrieved person cannot appeal against the order of the Court and the matter has to be settled by the Election Commission.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951 enables the High Court to declare an election void on certain grounds (Conviction of certain offences, Corrupt practices, Failing to declare election expenses, Interests in government contracts or works). The aggrieved person can appeal to the Supreme Court against the order of the High Court.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question The Blue Line is the demarcation line that separates which of the following countries? a) Iraq and Syria b) India and Pakistan c) Eritrea and Djibouti d) Lebanon and Israel Correct Blue Line: The Blue Line is a border demarcation established by the United Nations in 2000 after Israeli troops withdrew from southern Lebanon. It serves as the boundary between Lebanon and Israel, aiming to prevent conflicts and provide a basis for security arrangements in the region. Incorrect Blue Line: The Blue Line is a border demarcation established by the United Nations in 2000 after Israeli troops withdrew from southern Lebanon. It serves as the boundary between Lebanon and Israel, aiming to prevent conflicts and provide a basis for security arrangements in the region.

#### 3. Question

The Blue Line is the demarcation line that separates which of the following countries?

• a) Iraq and Syria

• b) India and Pakistan

• c) Eritrea and Djibouti

• d) Lebanon and Israel

Blue Line:

The Blue Line is a border demarcation established by the United Nations in 2000 after Israeli troops withdrew from southern Lebanon. It serves as the boundary between Lebanon and Israel, aiming to prevent conflicts and provide a basis for security arrangements in the region.

Blue Line:

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Phanigiri artefacts. Phanigiri, often referred to as the “hillock of snake hood,” is a small village located in Madhya Pradesh. Phanigiri provides evidence of the deification of Buddha and a transition towards canonization and ritual in Buddhist practices. 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 The Phanigiri Buddhist artefacts, discovered in 1942 and dating from 200 BCE to 400 CE, are currently showcased at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art in an exhibition called “The Tree and Serpent.” Phanigiri, often referred to as the “hillock of snake hood,” is a small village approximately 150 km from Hyderabad, with significant historical and spiritual significance in Buddhism. Findings at Phanigiri: Remarkable findings at Phanigiri are a set of thoranas, which are stone gateways, and one of these thoranas displays both Mahayana and Hinayana schools of Buddhist thought, suggesting coexistence despite philosophical differences. Phanigiri provides evidence of the deification of Buddha and a transition towards canonization and ritual in Buddhist practices. The artefacts from this site, including a limestone carving of Buddha wearing what appears to be a Roman toga, are considered highly important and are now part of the exhibition in New York. Incorrect The Phanigiri Buddhist artefacts, discovered in 1942 and dating from 200 BCE to 400 CE, are currently showcased at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art in an exhibition called “The Tree and Serpent.” Phanigiri, often referred to as the “hillock of snake hood,” is a small village approximately 150 km from Hyderabad, with significant historical and spiritual significance in Buddhism. Findings at Phanigiri: Remarkable findings at Phanigiri are a set of thoranas, which are stone gateways, and one of these thoranas displays both Mahayana and Hinayana schools of Buddhist thought, suggesting coexistence despite philosophical differences. Phanigiri provides evidence of the deification of Buddha and a transition towards canonization and ritual in Buddhist practices. The artefacts from this site, including a limestone carving of Buddha wearing what appears to be a Roman toga, are considered highly important and are now part of the exhibition in New York.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Phanigiri artefacts.

• Phanigiri, often referred to as the “hillock of snake hood,” is a small village located in Madhya Pradesh.

• Phanigiri provides evidence of the deification of Buddha and a transition towards canonization and ritual in Buddhist practices.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

The Phanigiri Buddhist artefacts, discovered in 1942 and dating from 200 BCE to 400 CE, are currently showcased at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art in an exhibition called “The Tree and Serpent.”

Phanigiri, often referred to as the “hillock of snake hood,” is a small village approximately 150 km from Hyderabad, with significant historical and spiritual significance in Buddhism.

Findings at Phanigiri:

Remarkable findings at Phanigiri are a set of thoranas, which are stone gateways, and one of these thoranas displays both Mahayana and Hinayana schools of Buddhist thought, suggesting coexistence despite philosophical differences.

Phanigiri provides evidence of the deification of Buddha and a transition towards canonization and ritual in Buddhist practices.

The artefacts from this site, including a limestone carving of Buddha wearing what appears to be a Roman toga, are considered highly important and are now part of the exhibition in New York.

Findings at Phanigiri:

Phanigiri provides evidence of the deification of Buddha and a transition towards canonization and ritual in Buddhist practices.

The artefacts from this site, including a limestone carving of Buddha wearing what appears to be a Roman toga, are considered highly important and are now part of the exhibition in New York.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC). 1. It is a proposed multimodal transportation network that would connect India to Europe via the Middle East. 2. It has gained support from the World Bank. 3. It will be the longest transportation corridor in the world. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Statement 3 is incorrect. IMEC is a proposed multimodal transportation network that would connect India to Europe via the Middle East. It has gained support from the World Bank. The IMEC is still in the early stages of planning, and its exact route has not yet been finalized. However, the longest transportation corridor in the world is the Trans-Siberian Railway, which is over 9,200 kilometers long. The IMEC is expected to be shorter than the Trans-Siberian Railway. More about IMEC EC: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEE-EC) Participating Countries India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Germany, Italy, USA, EU Objectives IMEC seeks to boost trade, clean energy, and economic growth while providing an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Part of It is part of the Partnership for Rail and Shipping Corridors Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII) and focuses on enhancing global trade and cooperation through critical infrastructure development. Corridor Components Railway lines (make trade between India and Europe 40% faster). Electricity cable and a clean hydrogen pipeline to foster clean energy trade. High-speed data cable to link innovative digital ecosystems in the world and create business opportunities Corridor Segments Eastern Corridor connecting India to the Arabian Gulf, Northern Corridor connecting Arabian Gulf to Europe Benefits for India Enhancing food security, regional supply chains, trade accessibility, environmental considerations, economic cohesion, job creation, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Reliable cross-border ship-to-rail transit network connecting India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel, and Europe. It offers India a crucial role in global commerce, digital communication, and energy networks vis-à-vis China’s BRI Geographical Advantage: It firmly positions India along the trade route spanning South East Asia to the Gulf, West Asia, and Europe. Incorrect Statement 3 is incorrect. IMEC is a proposed multimodal transportation network that would connect India to Europe via the Middle East. It has gained support from the World Bank. The IMEC is still in the early stages of planning, and its exact route has not yet been finalized. However, the longest transportation corridor in the world is the Trans-Siberian Railway, which is over 9,200 kilometers long. The IMEC is expected to be shorter than the Trans-Siberian Railway. More about IMEC EC: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEE-EC) Participating Countries India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Germany, Italy, USA, EU Objectives IMEC seeks to boost trade, clean energy, and economic growth while providing an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Part of It is part of the Partnership for Rail and Shipping Corridors Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII) and focuses on enhancing global trade and cooperation through critical infrastructure development. Corridor Components Railway lines (make trade between India and Europe 40% faster). Electricity cable and a clean hydrogen pipeline to foster clean energy trade. High-speed data cable to link innovative digital ecosystems in the world and create business opportunities Corridor Segments Eastern Corridor connecting India to the Arabian Gulf, Northern Corridor connecting Arabian Gulf to Europe Benefits for India Enhancing food security, regional supply chains, trade accessibility, environmental considerations, economic cohesion, job creation, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Reliable cross-border ship-to-rail transit network connecting India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel, and Europe. It offers India a crucial role in global commerce, digital communication, and energy networks vis-à-vis China’s BRI Geographical Advantage: It firmly positions India along the trade route spanning South East Asia to the Gulf, West Asia, and Europe.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC). 1. It is a proposed multimodal transportation network that would connect India to Europe via the Middle East. 2. It has gained support from the World Bank. 3. It will be the longest transportation corridor in the world.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Statement 3 is incorrect.

IMEC is a proposed multimodal transportation network that would connect India to Europe via the Middle East. It has gained support from the World Bank.

The IMEC is still in the early stages of planning, and its exact route has not yet been finalized. However, the longest transportation corridor in the world is the Trans-Siberian Railway, which is over 9,200 kilometers long. The IMEC is expected to be shorter than the Trans-Siberian Railway.

More about IMEC EC:

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEE-EC)

Participating Countries | India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Germany, Italy, USA, EU

Objectives | IMEC seeks to boost trade, clean energy, and economic growth while providing an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

Part of | It is part of the Partnership for Rail and Shipping Corridors Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII) and focuses on enhancing global trade and cooperation through critical infrastructure development.

Corridor Components | Railway lines (make trade between India and Europe 40% faster).

Electricity cable and a clean hydrogen pipeline to foster clean energy trade.

High-speed data cable to link innovative digital ecosystems in the world and create business opportunities

Corridor Segments | Eastern Corridor connecting India to the Arabian Gulf, Northern Corridor connecting Arabian Gulf to Europe |

Benefits for India | Enhancing food security, regional supply chains, trade accessibility, environmental considerations, economic cohesion, job creation, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Reliable cross-border ship-to-rail transit network connecting India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel, and Europe.

It offers India a crucial role in global commerce, digital communication, and energy networks vis-à-vis China’s BRI

Geographical Advantage: It firmly positions India along the trade route spanning South East Asia to the Gulf, West Asia, and Europe.

and Road Initiative (BRI)

focuses on enhancing global trade and cooperation through critical infrastructure development.

economic cohesion, job creation, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

and energy networks vis-à-vis China’s BRI

West Asia, and Europe.