UPSC Editorials Quiz : 9 April 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Match the following schemes under PM-AASHA with their respective objectives: Scheme Objective A. Price Support Scheme (PSS) 1. Buffer stock of pulses and onions B. Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS) 2. Ensuring fair prices for specific agricultural commodities C. Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) 3. Managing market surplus of agricultural products D. Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) 4. Compensating farmers when market prices fall below MSP Options: a) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 b) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3 c) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4 d) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1 Correct solution: d) Price Support Scheme (PSS): This scheme ensures that the government directly procures crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) when market prices fall below a threshold. It primarily targets pulses and oilseeds to stabilize prices for farmers. Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS): Under PDPS, the government compensates farmers for the difference between the MSP and the actual market price. This scheme applies when the market price is lower than the MSP but does not involve direct procurement. Market Intervention Scheme (MIS): MIS is invoked when there is an overproduction or glut in the market for certain commodities, causing a drop in prices. It helps stabilize prices by removing surplus stock from the market. Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) maintains buffer stocks of commodities like pulses and onions. Incorrect solution: d) Price Support Scheme (PSS): This scheme ensures that the government directly procures crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) when market prices fall below a threshold. It primarily targets pulses and oilseeds to stabilize prices for farmers. Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS): Under PDPS, the government compensates farmers for the difference between the MSP and the actual market price. This scheme applies when the market price is lower than the MSP but does not involve direct procurement. Market Intervention Scheme (MIS): MIS is invoked when there is an overproduction or glut in the market for certain commodities, causing a drop in prices. It helps stabilize prices by removing surplus stock from the market. Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) maintains buffer stocks of commodities like pulses and onions.

#### 1. Question

Match the following schemes under PM-AASHA with their respective objectives:

Scheme | Objective

A. Price Support Scheme (PSS) | 1. Buffer stock of pulses and onions

B. Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS) | 2. Ensuring fair prices for specific agricultural commodities

C. Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) | 3. Managing market surplus of agricultural products

D. Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) | 4. Compensating farmers when market prices fall below MSP

• a) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

• b) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

• c) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

• d) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

solution: d)

Price Support Scheme (PSS): This scheme ensures that the government directly procures crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) when market prices fall below a threshold. It primarily targets pulses and oilseeds to stabilize prices for farmers.

Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS): Under PDPS, the government compensates farmers for the difference between the MSP and the actual market price. This scheme applies when the market price is lower than the MSP but does not involve direct procurement.

Market Intervention Scheme (MIS): MIS is invoked when there is an overproduction or glut in the market for certain commodities, causing a drop in prices. It helps stabilize prices by removing surplus stock from the market.

Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) maintains buffer stocks of commodities like pulses and onions.

solution: d)

Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) maintains buffer stocks of commodities like pulses and onions.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements about the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST): DAPST is responsible for funding tribal development programs under Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA). The funding for DAPST is allocated exclusively to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It provides financial resources for schemes aimed at the socio-economic development of tribal areas. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) The Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST), formerly known as the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP), is a strategic initiative to channel funds for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes. Statement 1 is correct: DAPST is a key funding mechanism for tribal-focused interventions like the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA), which targets saturation of basic services in tribal areas. Statement 3 is also correct: The DAPST framework ensures earmarked financial resources from various Central Ministries for schemes related to education, health, skill development, and livelihood, thereby supporting the socio-economic development of tribal communities. However, Statement 2 is incorrect: DAPST allocations are not exclusive to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. In fact, multiple Ministries—17 in the case of PMJUGA—are mandated to earmark a proportion of their budgets under DAPST to directly benefit tribal populations. Incorrect Solution: a) The Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST), formerly known as the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP), is a strategic initiative to channel funds for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes. Statement 1 is correct: DAPST is a key funding mechanism for tribal-focused interventions like the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA), which targets saturation of basic services in tribal areas. Statement 3 is also correct: The DAPST framework ensures earmarked financial resources from various Central Ministries for schemes related to education, health, skill development, and livelihood, thereby supporting the socio-economic development of tribal communities. However, Statement 2 is incorrect: DAPST allocations are not exclusive to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. In fact, multiple Ministries—17 in the case of PMJUGA—are mandated to earmark a proportion of their budgets under DAPST to directly benefit tribal populations.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements about the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST):

• DAPST is responsible for funding tribal development programs under Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA).

• The funding for DAPST is allocated exclusively to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

• It provides financial resources for schemes aimed at the socio-economic development of tribal areas.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

• The Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST), formerly known as the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP), is a strategic initiative to channel funds for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes.

• Statement 1 is correct: DAPST is a key funding mechanism for tribal-focused interventions like the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA), which targets saturation of basic services in tribal areas.

• Statement 3 is also correct: The DAPST framework ensures earmarked financial resources from various Central Ministries for schemes related to education, health, skill development, and livelihood, thereby supporting the socio-economic development of tribal communities.

• However, Statement 2 is incorrect: DAPST allocations are not exclusive to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. In fact, multiple Ministries—17 in the case of PMJUGA—are mandated to earmark a proportion of their budgets under DAPST to directly benefit tribal populations.

Solution: a)

• The Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST), formerly known as the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP), is a strategic initiative to channel funds for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements about the Chambal River: Chambal River originates from the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh. The Chambal River has tributaries such as Banas and Parbati. The Chambal River directly flows into the Ganga River. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: c) The Chambal River is a significant tributary in the greater Ganga river system, but it does not directly join the Ganga. Statement 1 is correct: The Chambal originates near Janapav hills in the Vindhya Range, specifically in Madhya Pradesh’s Mhow region. Statement 2 is also correct: The river is joined by several important tributaries, including the Banas, Parbati, Kali Sindh, and Shipra. These tributaries enhance its flow and ecological significance. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Chambal flows northeast through Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan before entering Uttar Pradesh, where it merges with the Yamuna River, not the Ganga directly. Incorrect Solution: c) The Chambal River is a significant tributary in the greater Ganga river system, but it does not directly join the Ganga. Statement 1 is correct: The Chambal originates near Janapav hills in the Vindhya Range, specifically in Madhya Pradesh’s Mhow region. Statement 2 is also correct: The river is joined by several important tributaries, including the Banas, Parbati, Kali Sindh, and Shipra. These tributaries enhance its flow and ecological significance. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Chambal flows northeast through Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan before entering Uttar Pradesh, where it merges with the Yamuna River, not the Ganga directly.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements about the Chambal River:

• Chambal River originates from the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh.

• The Chambal River has tributaries such as Banas and Parbati.

• The Chambal River directly flows into the Ganga River.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 and 3 only

• (c) 1 and 2 only

• (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: c)

• The Chambal River is a significant tributary in the greater Ganga river system, but it does not directly join the Ganga.

• Statement 1 is correct: The Chambal originates near Janapav hills in the Vindhya Range, specifically in Madhya Pradesh’s Mhow region.

• Statement 2 is also correct: The river is joined by several important tributaries, including the Banas, Parbati, Kali Sindh, and Shipra. These tributaries enhance its flow and ecological significance.

• Statement 3 is incorrect: The Chambal flows northeast through Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan before entering Uttar Pradesh, where it merges with the Yamuna River, not the Ganga directly.

Solution: c)

• The Chambal River is a significant tributary in the greater Ganga river system, but it does not directly join the Ganga.

• Statement 1 is correct: The Chambal originates near Janapav hills in the Vindhya Range, specifically in Madhya Pradesh’s Mhow region.

• Statement 3 is incorrect: The Chambal flows northeast through Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan before entering Uttar Pradesh, where it merges with the Yamuna River, not the Ganga directly.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the PARAM series of supercomputers: PARAM Siddhi AI is ranked among the top 100 supercomputers globally. PARAM Pravega and PARAM Utkarsh are part of this series. The PARAM series is developed by ISRO. PARAM Shivay is specifically used for space exploration. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Solution: b) The PARAM series of supercomputers, developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), includes systems like PARAM Siddhi AI, which is ranked among the top 100 supercomputers globally, and PARAM Pravega and PARAM Utkarsh. Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct. However, the PARAM series is not developed by ISRO, but by C-DAC, making statement 3 incorrect. Additionally, PARAM Shivay is not specifically used for space exploration, as it is designed for a range of applications including weather forecasting and scientific research, making statement 4 incorrect. Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are correct. Incorrect Solution: b) The PARAM series of supercomputers, developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), includes systems like PARAM Siddhi AI, which is ranked among the top 100 supercomputers globally, and PARAM Pravega and PARAM Utkarsh. Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct. However, the PARAM series is not developed by ISRO, but by C-DAC, making statement 3 incorrect. Additionally, PARAM Shivay is not specifically used for space exploration, as it is designed for a range of applications including weather forecasting and scientific research, making statement 4 incorrect. Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the PARAM series of supercomputers:

• PARAM Siddhi AI is ranked among the top 100 supercomputers globally.

• PARAM Pravega and PARAM Utkarsh are part of this series.

• The PARAM series is developed by ISRO.

• PARAM Shivay is specifically used for space exploration.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) Only three

• (d) All four

Solution: b)

The PARAM series of supercomputers, developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), includes systems like PARAM Siddhi AI, which is ranked among the top 100 supercomputers globally, and PARAM Pravega and PARAM Utkarsh. Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

However, the PARAM series is not developed by ISRO, but by C-DAC, making statement 3 incorrect.

Additionally, PARAM Shivay is not specifically used for space exploration, as it is designed for a range of applications including weather forecasting and scientific research, making statement 4 incorrect. Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Solution: b)

However, the PARAM series is not developed by ISRO, but by C-DAC, making statement 3 incorrect.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the L69 Grouping: African nations are not part of the grouping. The group focuses on UNSC reforms, advocating for both permanent and non-permanent seat expansion. India is a member of the L69 Grouping. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: c) The 69 Group is a coalition of developing countries from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, committed to achieving comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Statement 1 is incorrect: African nations are part of the L.69 Group, reflecting its broad South-South solidarity and support for equitable representation of developing regions in global governance. Statement 2 is correct: The group strongly advocates for expansion in both permanent and non-permanent categories of UNSC membership, pushing for greater inclusion of developing countries and correcting the historical imbalance. Statement 3 is also correct: India is a vocal and active member of the L.69 Group, using this platform to push for its longstanding demand for a permanent seat in a reformed UNSC. Incorrect Solution: c) The 69 Group is a coalition of developing countries from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, committed to achieving comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Statement 1 is incorrect: African nations are part of the L.69 Group, reflecting its broad South-South solidarity and support for equitable representation of developing regions in global governance. Statement 2 is correct: The group strongly advocates for expansion in both permanent and non-permanent categories of UNSC membership, pushing for greater inclusion of developing countries and correcting the historical imbalance. Statement 3 is also correct: India is a vocal and active member of the L.69 Group, using this platform to push for its longstanding demand for a permanent seat in a reformed UNSC.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the L69 Grouping:

• African nations are not part of the grouping.

• The group focuses on UNSC reforms, advocating for both permanent and non-permanent seat expansion.

• India is a member of the L69 Grouping.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) 2 only

• (b) 1 and 2 only

• (c) 2 and 3 only

• (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: c)

• The 69 Group is a coalition of developing countries from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, committed to achieving comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

• Statement 1 is incorrect: African nations are part of the L.69 Group, reflecting its broad South-South solidarity and support for equitable representation of developing regions in global governance.

• Statement 2 is correct: The group strongly advocates for expansion in both permanent and non-permanent categories of UNSC membership, pushing for greater inclusion of developing countries and correcting the historical imbalance.

• Statement 3 is also correct: India is a vocal and active member of the L.69 Group, using this platform to push for its longstanding demand for a permanent seat in a reformed UNSC.

Solution: c)

• Statement 3 is also correct: India is a vocal and active member of the L.69 Group, using this platform to push for its longstanding demand for a permanent seat in a reformed UNSC.

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