UPSC Editorials Quiz : 6 November 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 Consider the following statements about natural urbanisation: It primarily refers to population growth within urban areas due to high birth rates. It is often more rapid in cities with high levels of medical and social infrastructure. Natural urbanisation does not include migration or influx from rural areas. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: d) Natural urbanisation is a form of urban growth derived from the natural increase in population rather than migration. The defining factor here is the high birth rates within urban environments. Cities with robust medical services and social infrastructure experience this growth more as improved healthcare reduces infant mortality rates and increases overall life expectancy. Additionally, this growth excludes migration effects, as it’s based solely on the birth-death rate balance within urban populations. Developing nations often see high rates of natural urbanisation due to relatively high birth rates in urban areas compared to developed countries. Incorrect Solution: d) Natural urbanisation is a form of urban growth derived from the natural increase in population rather than migration. The defining factor here is the high birth rates within urban environments. Cities with robust medical services and social infrastructure experience this growth more as improved healthcare reduces infant mortality rates and increases overall life expectancy. Additionally, this growth excludes migration effects, as it’s based solely on the birth-death rate balance within urban populations. Developing nations often see high rates of natural urbanisation due to relatively high birth rates in urban areas compared to developed countries.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements about natural urbanisation:

• It primarily refers to population growth within urban areas due to high birth rates.

• It is often more rapid in cities with high levels of medical and social infrastructure.

• Natural urbanisation does not include migration or influx from rural areas.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: d)

• Natural urbanisation is a form of urban growth derived from the natural increase in population rather than migration. The defining factor here is the high birth rates within urban environments.

• Cities with robust medical services and social infrastructure experience this growth more as improved healthcare reduces infant mortality rates and increases overall life expectancy.

• Additionally, this growth excludes migration effects, as it’s based solely on the birth-death rate balance within urban populations.

Developing nations often see high rates of natural urbanisation due to relatively high birth rates in urban areas compared to developed countries.

Solution: d)

• Cities with robust medical services and social infrastructure experience this growth more as improved healthcare reduces infant mortality rates and increases overall life expectancy.

• Additionally, this growth excludes migration effects, as it’s based solely on the birth-death rate balance within urban populations.

Developing nations often see high rates of natural urbanisation due to relatively high birth rates in urban areas compared to developed countries.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT): AMRUT aims to provide basic urban services like water supply, sanitation, and public transport. AMRUT is focused solely on the construction of new cities and townships. AMRUT prioritizes improvements in urban infrastructure to promote sustainability and inclusivity. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) AMRUT, or the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, is primarily focused on providing basic urban services, such as clean water, sewerage, and efficient public transportation, confirming statement 1. Statement 3 is also correct, as AMRUT emphasizes sustainable urban infrastructure and inclusivity by upgrading services in existing cities and urban areas. However, statement 2 is incorrect because AMRUT does not focus on creating new cities but on improving services in existing urban areas. Incorrect Solution: b) AMRUT, or the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, is primarily focused on providing basic urban services, such as clean water, sewerage, and efficient public transportation, confirming statement 1. Statement 3 is also correct, as AMRUT emphasizes sustainable urban infrastructure and inclusivity by upgrading services in existing cities and urban areas. However, statement 2 is incorrect because AMRUT does not focus on creating new cities but on improving services in existing urban areas.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT):

• AMRUT aims to provide basic urban services like water supply, sanitation, and public transport.

• AMRUT is focused solely on the construction of new cities and townships.

• AMRUT prioritizes improvements in urban infrastructure to promote sustainability and inclusivity.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

AMRUT, or the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, is primarily focused on providing basic urban services, such as clean water, sewerage, and efficient public transportation, confirming statement 1.

Statement 3 is also correct, as AMRUT emphasizes sustainable urban infrastructure and inclusivity by upgrading services in existing cities and urban areas.

However, statement 2 is incorrect because AMRUT does not focus on creating new cities but on improving services in existing urban areas.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is also correct, as AMRUT emphasizes sustainable urban infrastructure and inclusivity by upgrading services in existing cities and urban areas.

However, statement 2 is incorrect because AMRUT does not focus on creating new cities but on improving services in existing urban areas.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following best describes the primary objective of COP-16 to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)? a) To set new biodiversity targets for the 2050 Agenda b) To finalize mechanisms for implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) targets c) To establish a new framework for climate change adaptation d) To negotiate carbon pricing mechanisms among member countries Correct Solution: b) COP-16’s primary objective is to develop and finalize strategies for implementing the KMGBF targets, which were set in 2022. The focus is on conserving biodiversity, reducing pollution, and setting up benefit-sharing systems, especially in the context of Digital Sequence Information (DSI). The conference is geared toward refining the implementation process of existing biodiversity targets rather than setting new ones or addressing carbon pricing and climate change adaptation independently. Incorrect Solution: b) COP-16’s primary objective is to develop and finalize strategies for implementing the KMGBF targets, which were set in 2022. The focus is on conserving biodiversity, reducing pollution, and setting up benefit-sharing systems, especially in the context of Digital Sequence Information (DSI). The conference is geared toward refining the implementation process of existing biodiversity targets rather than setting new ones or addressing carbon pricing and climate change adaptation independently.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following best describes the primary objective of COP-16 to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)?

• a) To set new biodiversity targets for the 2050 Agenda

• b) To finalize mechanisms for implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) targets

• c) To establish a new framework for climate change adaptation

• d) To negotiate carbon pricing mechanisms among member countries

Solution: b)

COP-16’s primary objective is to develop and finalize strategies for implementing the KMGBF targets, which were set in 2022. The focus is on conserving biodiversity, reducing pollution, and setting up benefit-sharing systems, especially in the context of Digital Sequence Information (DSI).

The conference is geared toward refining the implementation process of existing biodiversity targets rather than setting new ones or addressing carbon pricing and climate change adaptation independently.

Solution: b)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements about the functions of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR): ICMR primarily funds private healthcare companies for medical research. ICMR facilitates the translation of research findings into public health applications. ICMR conducts medical research to address society’s health needs. 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 because ICMR does not primarily fund private healthcare companies; rather, it supports medical research that aligns with national health priorities, regardless of the sector. Statement 2 is correct as one of ICMR’s key functions is to translate medical research findings into public health applications, contributing to better health policies and interventions. Statement 3 is also correct, as ICMR conducts research targeting national health challenges, aiming to address the health needs of society. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect because ICMR does not primarily fund private healthcare companies; rather, it supports medical research that aligns with national health priorities, regardless of the sector. Statement 2 is correct as one of ICMR’s key functions is to translate medical research findings into public health applications, contributing to better health policies and interventions. Statement 3 is also correct, as ICMR conducts research targeting national health challenges, aiming to address the health needs of society.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements about the functions of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR):

• ICMR primarily funds private healthcare companies for medical research.

• ICMR facilitates the translation of research findings into public health applications.

• ICMR conducts medical research to address society’s health needs.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect because ICMR does not primarily fund private healthcare companies; rather, it supports medical research that aligns with national health priorities, regardless of the sector.

Statement 2 is correct as one of ICMR’s key functions is to translate medical research findings into public health applications, contributing to better health policies and interventions.

Statement 3 is also correct, as ICMR conducts research targeting national health challenges, aiming to address the health needs of society.

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is correct as one of ICMR’s key functions is to translate medical research findings into public health applications, contributing to better health policies and interventions.

Statement 3 is also correct, as ICMR conducts research targeting national health challenges, aiming to address the health needs of society.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the LignoSat mission? a) To launch a commercial satellite for Earth observation b) To test Japanese cedar wood’s strength in space for future spacecraft design c) To study the resilience of Japanese honoki (magnolia) wood in space conditions d) To test synthetic materials for space habitats on Mars Correct Solution: c) The LignoSat mission, developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, is designed to test the durability and resilience of Japanese honoki wood in space conditions for six months. Option a) is incorrect because LignoSat is not an Earth observation mission. Option b) is incorrect as Japanese cedar wood is not the wood being tested; honoki (magnolia) wood is used. Option d) is incorrect as the mission does not involve synthetic materials; it focuses on natural wood. Incorrect Solution: c) The LignoSat mission, developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, is designed to test the durability and resilience of Japanese honoki wood in space conditions for six months. Option a) is incorrect because LignoSat is not an Earth observation mission. Option b) is incorrect as Japanese cedar wood is not the wood being tested; honoki (magnolia) wood is used. Option d) is incorrect as the mission does not involve synthetic materials; it focuses on natural wood.

#### 5. Question

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the LignoSat mission?

• a) To launch a commercial satellite for Earth observation

• b) To test Japanese cedar wood’s strength in space for future spacecraft design

• c) To study the resilience of Japanese honoki (magnolia) wood in space conditions

• d) To test synthetic materials for space habitats on Mars

Solution: c)

The LignoSat mission, developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, is designed to test the durability and resilience of Japanese honoki wood in space conditions for six months. Option a) is incorrect because LignoSat is not an Earth observation mission.

Option b) is incorrect as Japanese cedar wood is not the wood being tested; honoki (magnolia) wood is used. Option d) is incorrect as the mission does not involve synthetic materials; it focuses on natural wood.

Solution: c)

Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates

Join our Twitter Channel HERE

Follow our Instagram Channel HERE