UPSC Editorials Quiz : 7 August 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Charaideo Moidams. These are royal burial sites of the Ahom dynasty. Majority of them are located in Sikkim. They have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Assam’s Charaideo Moidams burial sites have been added to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites list. These are royal burial sites of the Ahom dynasty, which ruled over much of Assam and the North East from 1228 to 1826 AD. Located around 30 km from Sivasagar town in eastern Assam, even today, the tumuli in Charaideo are considered sacrosanct by many locals. A moidam is a tumulus – a mound of earth raised over a grave – of Ahom royalty and aristocracy. While Charaideo exclusively contains moidams of Ahom royals, other moidams of aristocrats and chiefs can be found scattered across Eastern Assam, in the region between the towns of Jorhat and Dibrugarh. Ahom kings and queens were buried inside these moidams. Unlike Hindus who cremate their dead, the predominant funerary method of the Ahoms, originating from the Tai people, was the burial. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Assam’s Charaideo Moidams burial sites have been added to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites list. These are royal burial sites of the Ahom dynasty, which ruled over much of Assam and the North East from 1228 to 1826 AD. Located around 30 km from Sivasagar town in eastern Assam, even today, the tumuli in Charaideo are considered sacrosanct by many locals. A moidam is a tumulus – a mound of earth raised over a grave – of Ahom royalty and aristocracy. While Charaideo exclusively contains moidams of Ahom royals, other moidams of aristocrats and chiefs can be found scattered across Eastern Assam, in the region between the towns of Jorhat and Dibrugarh. Ahom kings and queens were buried inside these moidams. Unlike Hindus who cremate their dead, the predominant funerary method of the Ahoms, originating from the Tai people, was the burial. Source
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Charaideo Moidams.
• These are royal burial sites of the Ahom dynasty.
• Majority of them are located in Sikkim.
• They have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Assam’s Charaideo Moidams burial sites have been added to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites list.
These are royal burial sites of the Ahom dynasty, which ruled over much of Assam and the North East from 1228 to 1826 AD. Located around 30 km from Sivasagar town in eastern Assam, even today, the tumuli in Charaideo are considered sacrosanct by many locals.
A moidam is a tumulus – a mound of earth raised over a grave – of Ahom royalty and aristocracy. While Charaideo exclusively contains moidams of Ahom royals, other moidams of aristocrats and chiefs can be found scattered across Eastern Assam, in the region between the towns of Jorhat and Dibrugarh.
Ahom kings and queens were buried inside these moidams. Unlike Hindus who cremate their dead, the predominant funerary method of the Ahoms, originating from the Tai people, was the burial.
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Assam’s Charaideo Moidams burial sites have been added to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites list.
These are royal burial sites of the Ahom dynasty, which ruled over much of Assam and the North East from 1228 to 1826 AD. Located around 30 km from Sivasagar town in eastern Assam, even today, the tumuli in Charaideo are considered sacrosanct by many locals.
A moidam is a tumulus – a mound of earth raised over a grave – of Ahom royalty and aristocracy. While Charaideo exclusively contains moidams of Ahom royals, other moidams of aristocrats and chiefs can be found scattered across Eastern Assam, in the region between the towns of Jorhat and Dibrugarh.
Ahom kings and queens were buried inside these moidams. Unlike Hindus who cremate their dead, the predominant funerary method of the Ahoms, originating from the Tai people, was the burial.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Ahom Dynasty. The Ahoms were one of India’s shortest-reigning ruling dynasties. Their kingdom stretched from modern-day Bangladesh to deep inside Burma. Ahom general and folk hero Lachit Borphukan’s birth anniversary is celebrated as Lachit Diwas. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Ahoms were one of India’s longest-reigning ruling dynasties. At their peak, their kingdom stretched from modern-day Bangladesh to deep inside Burma. Known to be able administrators and valiant warriors, the Ahom dynasty has enduring cultural appeal in Assam. Last year, Ahom general and folk hero Lachit Borphukan’s 400th birth anniversary was celebrated with pomp in New Delhi, from November 23 to 25. Lachit marked the 400th birth anniversary of the great Lachit Borphukan. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Ahoms were one of India’s longest-reigning ruling dynasties. At their peak, their kingdom stretched from modern-day Bangladesh to deep inside Burma. Known to be able administrators and valiant warriors, the Ahom dynasty has enduring cultural appeal in Assam. Last year, Ahom general and folk hero Lachit Borphukan’s 400th birth anniversary was celebrated with pomp in New Delhi, from November 23 to 25. Lachit marked the 400th birth anniversary of the great Lachit Borphukan. Source
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Ahom Dynasty.
• The Ahoms were one of India’s shortest-reigning ruling dynasties.
• Their kingdom stretched from modern-day Bangladesh to deep inside Burma.
• Ahom general and folk hero Lachit Borphukan’s birth anniversary is celebrated as Lachit Diwas.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Ahoms were one of India’s longest-reigning ruling dynasties. At their peak, their kingdom stretched from modern-day Bangladesh to deep inside Burma. Known to be able administrators and valiant warriors, the Ahom dynasty has enduring cultural appeal in Assam.
Last year, Ahom general and folk hero Lachit Borphukan’s 400th birth anniversary was celebrated with pomp in New Delhi, from November 23 to 25. Lachit marked the 400th birth anniversary of the great Lachit Borphukan.
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Ahoms were one of India’s longest-reigning ruling dynasties. At their peak, their kingdom stretched from modern-day Bangladesh to deep inside Burma. Known to be able administrators and valiant warriors, the Ahom dynasty has enduring cultural appeal in Assam.
Last year, Ahom general and folk hero Lachit Borphukan’s 400th birth anniversary was celebrated with pomp in New Delhi, from November 23 to 25. Lachit marked the 400th birth anniversary of the great Lachit Borphukan.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Oil spills in the ocean. Since oil has higher density compared to water, it forms a layer that obstructs sunlight. Rough seas and strong ocean currents ease the cleanup efforts. Skimmers are deployed to remove oil from the water surface and from reaching ecologically sensitive areas. 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 3 is correct. Typhoon Gaemi has wreaked havoc across Taiwan, the Philippines and parts of southeastern China. The resultant heavy rains also led to the sinking of the oil tanker MT Terra Nova, laden with 1.4 million litres of oil, in Manila Bay. To mitigate the damage, the Philippines’ Coast Guard and other agencies are deploying containment booms and skimmers. According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), booms are floating, physical barriers against oil, made of plastic, metal, or other materials, which slow the spread of oil and keep it contained. Skimmers are boats deployed to remove oil from the water surface and from reaching ecologically sensitive areas. When oil spills into water, it rapidly spreads. Due to its lighter density compared to water, it forms a layer that obstructs sunlight and disrupts photosynthesis in marine plants and phytoplankton, which are crucial for oxygen production. The microscopic algae are consumed by fish and other marine animals, and form the base of multiple food chains. Marine animals, especially those near the surface, face immediate dangers from toxic exposure. With oil coating the feathers of birds, they may lose their insulation abilities, leading to hypothermia and drowning. Despite technological advancements, cleaning up oil spills is challenging. Oil spreads quickly and rough seas and strong currents complicate cleanup efforts. Oils vary in properties, with some sinking or emulsifying with water and making separation tough. Methods like chemical dispersants can harm marine life, and manual cleanup is labour-intensive and often ineffective in remote areas. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 3 is correct. Typhoon Gaemi has wreaked havoc across Taiwan, the Philippines and parts of southeastern China. The resultant heavy rains also led to the sinking of the oil tanker MT Terra Nova, laden with 1.4 million litres of oil, in Manila Bay. To mitigate the damage, the Philippines’ Coast Guard and other agencies are deploying containment booms and skimmers. According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), booms are floating, physical barriers against oil, made of plastic, metal, or other materials, which slow the spread of oil and keep it contained. Skimmers are boats deployed to remove oil from the water surface and from reaching ecologically sensitive areas. When oil spills into water, it rapidly spreads. Due to its lighter density compared to water, it forms a layer that obstructs sunlight and disrupts photosynthesis in marine plants and phytoplankton, which are crucial for oxygen production. The microscopic algae are consumed by fish and other marine animals, and form the base of multiple food chains. Marine animals, especially those near the surface, face immediate dangers from toxic exposure. With oil coating the feathers of birds, they may lose their insulation abilities, leading to hypothermia and drowning. Despite technological advancements, cleaning up oil spills is challenging. Oil spreads quickly and rough seas and strong currents complicate cleanup efforts. Oils vary in properties, with some sinking or emulsifying with water and making separation tough. Methods like chemical dispersants can harm marine life, and manual cleanup is labour-intensive and often ineffective in remote areas. Source
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Oil spills in the ocean.
• Since oil has higher density compared to water, it forms a layer that obstructs sunlight.
• Rough seas and strong ocean currents ease the cleanup efforts.
• Skimmers are deployed to remove oil from the water surface and from reaching ecologically sensitive areas.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Only Statement 3 is correct.
Typhoon Gaemi has wreaked havoc across Taiwan, the Philippines and parts of southeastern China. The resultant heavy rains also led to the sinking of the oil tanker MT Terra Nova, laden with 1.4 million litres of oil, in Manila Bay.
To mitigate the damage, the Philippines’ Coast Guard and other agencies are deploying containment booms and skimmers. According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), booms are floating, physical barriers against oil, made of plastic, metal, or other materials, which slow the spread of oil and keep it contained. Skimmers are boats deployed to remove oil from the water surface and from reaching ecologically sensitive areas.
When oil spills into water, it rapidly spreads. Due to its lighter density compared to water, it forms a layer that obstructs sunlight and disrupts photosynthesis in marine plants and phytoplankton, which are crucial for oxygen production. The microscopic algae are consumed by fish and other marine animals, and form the base of multiple food chains.
Marine animals, especially those near the surface, face immediate dangers from toxic exposure. With oil coating the feathers of birds, they may lose their insulation abilities, leading to hypothermia and drowning.
Despite technological advancements, cleaning up oil spills is challenging. Oil spreads quickly and rough seas and strong currents complicate cleanup efforts. Oils vary in properties, with some sinking or emulsifying with water and making separation tough. Methods like chemical dispersants can harm marine life, and manual cleanup is labour-intensive and often ineffective in remote areas.
Solution: a)
Only Statement 3 is correct.
Typhoon Gaemi has wreaked havoc across Taiwan, the Philippines and parts of southeastern China. The resultant heavy rains also led to the sinking of the oil tanker MT Terra Nova, laden with 1.4 million litres of oil, in Manila Bay.
To mitigate the damage, the Philippines’ Coast Guard and other agencies are deploying containment booms and skimmers. According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), booms are floating, physical barriers against oil, made of plastic, metal, or other materials, which slow the spread of oil and keep it contained. Skimmers are boats deployed to remove oil from the water surface and from reaching ecologically sensitive areas.
When oil spills into water, it rapidly spreads. Due to its lighter density compared to water, it forms a layer that obstructs sunlight and disrupts photosynthesis in marine plants and phytoplankton, which are crucial for oxygen production. The microscopic algae are consumed by fish and other marine animals, and form the base of multiple food chains.
Marine animals, especially those near the surface, face immediate dangers from toxic exposure. With oil coating the feathers of birds, they may lose their insulation abilities, leading to hypothermia and drowning.
Despite technological advancements, cleaning up oil spills is challenging. Oil spreads quickly and rough seas and strong currents complicate cleanup efforts. Oils vary in properties, with some sinking or emulsifying with water and making separation tough. Methods like chemical dispersants can harm marine life, and manual cleanup is labour-intensive and often ineffective in remote areas.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question In the Budget 2024-25, the finance minister announced customs duty exemptions on three targeted cancer drugs. Consider the following statements regarding targeted cancer drugs. They train the patient’s immune system to indiscriminately target all cells. These drugs have better outcomes and fewer side effects compared to traditional chemotherapy drugs. Newer targeted cancer therapies such as immunotherapy do not target the cancer itself by using any drug. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. In the Budget 2024-25, the finance minister announced customs duty exemptions on three targeted cancer drugs. Targeted cancer drugs are designed to attack only the cancer cells, leaving the normal cells unaffected. They target specific genetic changes in cancer cells that help them grow, divide, and spread. These drugs have better outcomes and fewer side effects compared to traditional chemotherapy drugs that indiscriminately target all cells. Newer targeted cancer therapies such as immunotherapy do not target the cancer itself by using any drug. Instead, they train the patient’s immune system to find and attack the cancer cells. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. In the Budget 2024-25, the finance minister announced customs duty exemptions on three targeted cancer drugs. Targeted cancer drugs are designed to attack only the cancer cells, leaving the normal cells unaffected. They target specific genetic changes in cancer cells that help them grow, divide, and spread. These drugs have better outcomes and fewer side effects compared to traditional chemotherapy drugs that indiscriminately target all cells. Newer targeted cancer therapies such as immunotherapy do not target the cancer itself by using any drug. Instead, they train the patient’s immune system to find and attack the cancer cells. Source
#### 4. Question
In the Budget 2024-25, the finance minister announced customs duty exemptions on three targeted cancer drugs. Consider the following statements regarding targeted cancer drugs.
• They train the patient’s immune system to indiscriminately target all cells.
• These drugs have better outcomes and fewer side effects compared to traditional chemotherapy drugs.
• Newer targeted cancer therapies such as immunotherapy do not target the cancer itself by using any drug.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
• In the Budget 2024-25, the finance minister announced customs duty exemptions on three targeted cancer drugs.
• Targeted cancer drugs are designed to attack only the cancer cells, leaving the normal cells unaffected. They target specific genetic changes in cancer cells that help them grow, divide, and spread.
• These drugs have better outcomes and fewer side effects compared to traditional chemotherapy drugs that indiscriminately target all cells.
• Newer targeted cancer therapies such as immunotherapy do not target the cancer itself by using any drug. Instead, they train the patient’s immune system to find and attack the cancer cells.
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
• In the Budget 2024-25, the finance minister announced customs duty exemptions on three targeted cancer drugs.
• Targeted cancer drugs are designed to attack only the cancer cells, leaving the normal cells unaffected. They target specific genetic changes in cancer cells that help them grow, divide, and spread.
• These drugs have better outcomes and fewer side effects compared to traditional chemotherapy drugs that indiscriminately target all cells.
• Newer targeted cancer therapies such as immunotherapy do not target the cancer itself by using any drug. Instead, they train the patient’s immune system to find and attack the cancer cells.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Tell Umm Amer, an archaeological site added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site List, is located in a) Palestine b) Iran c) Saudi Arabia d) Oman Correct Solution: a) The World Heritage Committee (WHC) included the Palestinian site of Tell Umm Amer in both the UNESCO World Heritage Site List and the Lost of World Heritage in Danger. Source Incorrect Solution: a) The World Heritage Committee (WHC) included the Palestinian site of Tell Umm Amer in both the UNESCO World Heritage Site List and the Lost of World Heritage in Danger. Source
#### 5. Question
Tell Umm Amer, an archaeological site added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site List, is located in
• a) Palestine
• c) Saudi Arabia
Solution: a)
The World Heritage Committee (WHC) included the Palestinian site of Tell Umm Amer in both the UNESCO World Heritage Site List and the Lost of World Heritage in Danger.
Solution: a)
The World Heritage Committee (WHC) included the Palestinian site of Tell Umm Amer in both the UNESCO World Heritage Site List and the Lost of World Heritage in Danger.
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