UPSC Editorials Quiz : 6 September 2025

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.

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements about the Dhauladhar range: Lam Dal Lake, a notable glacial lake, is located in the Dhauladhar range. The range’s highest peak is Indrahar Pass. The Dhauladhar range is primarily composed of limestone and sandstone. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 1 is correct; Lam Dal Lake, a notable glacial lake, is located within the Dhauladhar range. Statement 2 is incorrect because the highest peak in the Dhauladhar range is Hanuman Tibba, not Indrahar Pass. Statement 3 is also incorrect as the Dhauladhar range is primarily composed of granite, with only some deposits of limestone and sandstone. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 1 is correct; Lam Dal Lake, a notable glacial lake, is located within the Dhauladhar range. Statement 2 is incorrect because the highest peak in the Dhauladhar range is Hanuman Tibba, not Indrahar Pass. Statement 3 is also incorrect as the Dhauladhar range is primarily composed of granite, with only some deposits of limestone and sandstone.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements about the Dhauladhar range:

• Lam Dal Lake, a notable glacial lake, is located in the Dhauladhar range.

• The range’s highest peak is Indrahar Pass.

• The Dhauladhar range is primarily composed of limestone and sandstone.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Statement 1 is correct; Lam Dal Lake, a notable glacial lake, is located within the Dhauladhar range.

Statement 2 is incorrect because the highest peak in the Dhauladhar range is Hanuman Tibba, not Indrahar Pass.

Statement 3 is also incorrect as the Dhauladhar range is primarily composed of granite, with only some deposits of limestone and sandstone.

Solution: A

Statement 1 is correct; Lam Dal Lake, a notable glacial lake, is located within the Dhauladhar range.

Statement 2 is incorrect because the highest peak in the Dhauladhar range is Hanuman Tibba, not Indrahar Pass.

Statement 3 is also incorrect as the Dhauladhar range is primarily composed of granite, with only some deposits of limestone and sandstone.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following best describes an “intermediary” as per the IT Act? a) A government body responsible for regulating internet content b) An organization that creates and directly publishes its own content c) An entity that receives, stores, or transmits information created by third parties without editorial control d) An entity that has full editorial control over content it hosts Correct Solution: C An intermediary, as defined by the IT Act, is an entity that facilitates the transmission, storage, or processing of information provided by third parties without exercising editorial control over that content. This distinguishes intermediaries from content creators or publishers, as intermediaries are not liable for third-party content if they comply with due diligence standards. Incorrect Solution: C An intermediary, as defined by the IT Act, is an entity that facilitates the transmission, storage, or processing of information provided by third parties without exercising editorial control over that content. This distinguishes intermediaries from content creators or publishers, as intermediaries are not liable for third-party content if they comply with due diligence standards.

#### 2. Question

Which of the following best describes an “intermediary” as per the IT Act?

• a) A government body responsible for regulating internet content

• b) An organization that creates and directly publishes its own content

• c) An entity that receives, stores, or transmits information created by third parties without editorial control

• d) An entity that has full editorial control over content it hosts

Solution: C

An intermediary, as defined by the IT Act, is an entity that facilitates the transmission, storage, or processing of information provided by third parties without exercising editorial control over that content. This distinguishes intermediaries from content creators or publishers, as intermediaries are not liable for third-party content if they comply with due diligence standards.

Solution: C

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements about Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR): Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is located at the meeting point of the Western Ghats and Vindhyas. RTR has a tropical moist evergreen forest dominated by sal trees. The Chambal and Banas rivers flow through parts of the reserve. RTR was historically a hunting ground for the rulers of Udaipur. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: B Only statement 3 is correct. The Chambal and Banas rivers are two prominent rivers that flow through parts of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, supporting its biodiversity. Statement 1 is incorrect as RTR is located at the meeting point of the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges, not the Western Ghats. Statement 2 is incorrect because RTR has tropical dry deciduous and thorn forests, dominated by Dhok trees, not tropical moist evergreen forests. Statement 4 is incorrect since RTR was a hunting ground for the rulers of Jaipur, not Udaipur. Incorrect Solution: B Only statement 3 is correct. The Chambal and Banas rivers are two prominent rivers that flow through parts of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, supporting its biodiversity. Statement 1 is incorrect as RTR is located at the meeting point of the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges, not the Western Ghats. Statement 2 is incorrect because RTR has tropical dry deciduous and thorn forests, dominated by Dhok trees, not tropical moist evergreen forests. Statement 4 is incorrect since RTR was a hunting ground for the rulers of Jaipur, not Udaipur.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements about Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR):

• Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is located at the meeting point of the Western Ghats and Vindhyas.

• RTR has a tropical moist evergreen forest dominated by sal trees.

• The Chambal and Banas rivers flow through parts of the reserve.

• RTR was historically a hunting ground for the rulers of Udaipur.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: B

Only statement 3 is correct.

The Chambal and Banas rivers are two prominent rivers that flow through parts of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, supporting its biodiversity.

Statement 1 is incorrect as RTR is located at the meeting point of the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges, not the Western Ghats.

Statement 2 is incorrect because RTR has tropical dry deciduous and thorn forests, dominated by Dhok trees, not tropical moist evergreen forests.

Statement 4 is incorrect since RTR was a hunting ground for the rulers of Jaipur, not Udaipur.

Solution: B

Only statement 3 is correct.

The Chambal and Banas rivers are two prominent rivers that flow through parts of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, supporting its biodiversity.

Statement 1 is incorrect as RTR is located at the meeting point of the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges, not the Western Ghats.

Statement 2 is incorrect because RTR has tropical dry deciduous and thorn forests, dominated by Dhok trees, not tropical moist evergreen forests.

Statement 4 is incorrect since RTR was a hunting ground for the rulers of Jaipur, not Udaipur.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements about the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC): The EDFC route stretches from Ludhiana in Punjab to Jodhpur in Rajasthan. The corridor primarily transports consumer goods and textiles. The EDFC reduces pressure on existing passenger railway tracks, improving punctuality. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: B Only Statement 3 is correct. What are Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)? DFCs are specialized railway tracks designed solely for freight transport. These corridors, utilizing double-stack container and heavy-haul trains, increase capacity and ensure faster freight transit. Eastern dedicated freight corridor (EDFC): Route:Covers approximately 1,856 km from Ludhiana (Punjab) to Dankuni (West Bengal). Key sections:Kanpur-Mughalsarai and Khurja-Bhaupur. Operations:Fully commissioned, handling nearly 200 trains daily, primarily transporting coal, steel, and agricultural products. Impact:Relieves congestion on existing tracks, improves passenger train punctuality, and boosts regional economic activities. Incorrect Solution: B Only Statement 3 is correct. What are Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)? DFCs are specialized railway tracks designed solely for freight transport. These corridors, utilizing double-stack container and heavy-haul trains, increase capacity and ensure faster freight transit. Eastern dedicated freight corridor (EDFC): Route:Covers approximately 1,856 km from Ludhiana (Punjab) to Dankuni (West Bengal). Key sections:Kanpur-Mughalsarai and Khurja-Bhaupur. Operations:Fully commissioned, handling nearly 200 trains daily, primarily transporting coal, steel, and agricultural products. Impact:Relieves congestion on existing tracks, improves passenger train punctuality, and boosts regional economic activities.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements about the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC):

• The EDFC route stretches from Ludhiana in Punjab to Jodhpur in Rajasthan.

• The corridor primarily transports consumer goods and textiles.

• The EDFC reduces pressure on existing passenger railway tracks, improving punctuality.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: B

Only Statement 3 is correct.

What are Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)?

DFCs are specialized railway tracks designed solely for freight transport. These corridors, utilizing double-stack container and heavy-haul trains, increase capacity and ensure faster freight transit.

Eastern dedicated freight corridor (EDFC):

• Route:Covers approximately 1,856 km from Ludhiana (Punjab) to Dankuni (West Bengal).

• Key sections:Kanpur-Mughalsarai and Khurja-Bhaupur.

• Operations:Fully commissioned, handling nearly 200 trains daily, primarily transporting coal, steel, and agricultural products.

• Impact:Relieves congestion on existing tracks, improves passenger train punctuality, and boosts regional economic activities.

Solution: B

Only Statement 3 is correct.

What are Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)?

Eastern dedicated freight corridor (EDFC):

• Route:Covers approximately 1,856 km from Ludhiana (Punjab) to Dankuni (West Bengal).

• Key sections:Kanpur-Mughalsarai and Khurja-Bhaupur.

• Operations:Fully commissioned, handling nearly 200 trains daily, primarily transporting coal, steel, and agricultural products.

• Impact:Relieves congestion on existing tracks, improves passenger train punctuality, and boosts regional economic activities.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF): TTDF primarily focuses on providing affordable telecom services in urban and suburban regions. The fund is managed by the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications. TTDF promotes technology co-innovation between academia, industry, and startups. TTDF provides grants to Indian entities involved in telecom innovation and indigenous manufacturing. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3, and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Solution: C Statement 1 is incorrect as the fund primarily targets rural and remote areas rather than urban or suburban regions. Statement 2 is correct. The TTDF is managed by the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications. Statements 3 and 4 are correct. TTDF provides grants to Indian entities to foster telecom innovation and promote indigenous manufacturing, and it also promotes technology co-innovation among academia, startups, and the telecom industry. Incorrect Solution: C Statement 1 is incorrect as the fund primarily targets rural and remote areas rather than urban or suburban regions. Statement 2 is correct. The TTDF is managed by the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications. Statements 3 and 4 are correct. TTDF provides grants to Indian entities to foster telecom innovation and promote indigenous manufacturing, and it also promotes technology co-innovation among academia, startups, and the telecom industry.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements about the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF):

• TTDF primarily focuses on providing affordable telecom services in urban and suburban regions.

• The fund is managed by the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications.

• TTDF promotes technology co-innovation between academia, industry, and startups.

• TTDF provides grants to Indian entities involved in telecom innovation and indigenous manufacturing.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• (a) 1 and 2 only

• (b) 1, 3, and 4 only

• (c) 2, 3 and 4 only

• (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Solution: C

Statement 1 is incorrect as the fund primarily targets rural and remote areas rather than urban or suburban regions.

Statement 2 is correct. The TTDF is managed by the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications.

Statements 3 and 4 are correct. TTDF provides grants to Indian entities to foster telecom innovation and promote indigenous manufacturing, and it also promotes technology co-innovation among academia, startups, and the telecom industry.

Solution: C

Statement 1 is incorrect as the fund primarily targets rural and remote areas rather than urban or suburban regions.

Statement 2 is correct. The TTDF is managed by the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications.

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