UPSC Editorials Quiz : 9 May 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Vaikom satyagraha. The Vaikom satyagrahawas a remarkable movement which sustained itself for a very short duration of less than one month. The satyagrahasaw unity across caste lines, which was crucial for its mobilisation. Demonstration of Gandhian methods of civil disobedience as tools of protest led to the success of the Vaikom satyagraha. 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. Vaikom, a temple town in the princely state of Travancore, saw the start of a non-violent agitation on March 30, 1924 — the first among temple entry movements that would soon sweep across the country. The satyagraha foregrounded social reform amidst the growing nationalist movement, bringing Gandhian methods of protest to the state of Travancore. The Vaikom *satyagraha* was a remarkable movement, which sustained itself for over 600 days, amidst hostile social forces, police crackdowns, and one of the worst floods in the town’s history in 1924. The *satyagraha* also saw previously unseen unity across caste lines, which was crucial for its continuing mobilisation. But the final compromise disappointed many. Famously, Periyar, who had envisioned a far more spectacular outcome, fell out with Gandhi over the issue. In November 1936, the Maharaja of Travancore signed the historic Temple Entry Proclamation which removed the age-old ban on the entry of marginalised castes into the temples of the state. This, along with the demonstration of Gandhian methods of civil disobedience as effective tools of protest, was the great success of the Vaikom satyagraha. As King wrote: “Despite its shortcomings … the Vykom satyagraha brought untouchability, unapproachability, and unseeability to the forefront of political issues in India.” Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. Vaikom, a temple town in the princely state of Travancore, saw the start of a non-violent agitation on March 30, 1924 — the first among temple entry movements that would soon sweep across the country. The satyagraha foregrounded social reform amidst the growing nationalist movement, bringing Gandhian methods of protest to the state of Travancore. The Vaikom *satyagraha* was a remarkable movement, which sustained itself for over 600 days, amidst hostile social forces, police crackdowns, and one of the worst floods in the town’s history in 1924. The *satyagraha* also saw previously unseen unity across caste lines, which was crucial for its continuing mobilisation. But the final compromise disappointed many. Famously, Periyar, who had envisioned a far more spectacular outcome, fell out with Gandhi over the issue. In November 1936, the Maharaja of Travancore signed the historic Temple Entry Proclamation which removed the age-old ban on the entry of marginalised castes into the temples of the state. This, along with the demonstration of Gandhian methods of civil disobedience as effective tools of protest, was the great success of the Vaikom satyagraha. As King wrote: “Despite its shortcomings … the Vykom satyagraha brought untouchability, unapproachability, and unseeability to the forefront of political issues in India.” Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Vaikom satyagraha.

• The Vaikom satyagrahawas a remarkable movement which sustained itself for a very short duration of less than one month.

• The satyagrahasaw unity across caste lines, which was crucial for its mobilisation.

• Demonstration of Gandhian methods of civil disobedience as tools of protest led to the success of the Vaikom satyagraha.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Vaikom, a temple town in the princely state of Travancore, saw the start of a non-violent agitation on March 30, 1924 — the first among temple entry movements that would soon sweep across the country. The satyagraha foregrounded social reform amidst the growing nationalist movement, bringing Gandhian methods of protest to the state of Travancore.

The Vaikom *satyagraha* was a remarkable movement, which sustained itself for over 600 days, amidst hostile social forces, police crackdowns, and one of the worst floods in the town’s history in 1924. The *satyagraha* also saw previously unseen unity across caste lines, which was crucial for its continuing mobilisation.

But the final compromise disappointed many. Famously, Periyar, who had envisioned a far more spectacular outcome, fell out with Gandhi over the issue.

In November 1936, the Maharaja of Travancore signed the historic Temple Entry Proclamation which removed the age-old ban on the entry of marginalised castes into the temples of the state. This, along with the demonstration of Gandhian methods of civil disobedience as effective tools of protest, was the great success of the Vaikom satyagraha. As King wrote: “Despite its shortcomings … the Vykom satyagraha brought untouchability, unapproachability, and unseeability to the forefront of political issues in India.”

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

But the final compromise disappointed many. Famously, Periyar, who had envisioned a far more spectacular outcome, fell out with Gandhi over the issue.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Katchatheevu Island. Katchatheevu is an uninhabited speck in the Palk Strait, between India and Sri Lanka. It lies South of Rameswaram. The only structure on the island is an early 20th-century Catholic shrine – St Anthony’s church. 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. Katchatheevu is a 285-acre uninhabited speck in the Palk Strait, between India and Sri Lanka. It is no more than 1.6 km in length and slightly over 300 m wide at its broadest point. It lies northeast of Rameswaram, about 33 km from the Indian coast. It is about 62 km southwest of Jaffna, at the northern tip of Sri Lanka, and 24 km away from the inhabited Delft Island, belonging to Sri Lanka. The only structure on the island is an early 20th-century Catholic shrine – St Anthony’s church. During an annual festival, Christian priests from both India and Sri Lanka conduct the service, with devotees from both India and Sri Lanka making the pilgrimage. In 2023, 2,500 Indians made the journey to Katchatheevu from Rameswaram for the festival. Katchatheevu is not suited for permanent settlement as there is no source of drinking water on the island. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Katchatheevu is a 285-acre uninhabited speck in the Palk Strait, between India and Sri Lanka. It is no more than 1.6 km in length and slightly over 300 m wide at its broadest point. It lies northeast of Rameswaram, about 33 km from the Indian coast. It is about 62 km southwest of Jaffna, at the northern tip of Sri Lanka, and 24 km away from the inhabited Delft Island, belonging to Sri Lanka. The only structure on the island is an early 20th-century Catholic shrine – St Anthony’s church. During an annual festival, Christian priests from both India and Sri Lanka conduct the service, with devotees from both India and Sri Lanka making the pilgrimage. In 2023, 2,500 Indians made the journey to Katchatheevu from Rameswaram for the festival. Katchatheevu is not suited for permanent settlement as there is no source of drinking water on the island. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Katchatheevu Island.

• Katchatheevu is an uninhabited speck in the Palk Strait, between India and Sri Lanka.

• It lies South of Rameswaram.

• The only structure on the island is an early 20th-century Catholic shrine – St Anthony’s church.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Katchatheevu is a 285-acre uninhabited speck in the Palk Strait, between India and Sri Lanka. It is no more than 1.6 km in length and slightly over 300 m wide at its broadest point.

It lies northeast of Rameswaram, about 33 km from the Indian coast. It is about 62 km southwest of Jaffna, at the northern tip of Sri Lanka, and 24 km away from the inhabited Delft Island, belonging to Sri Lanka.

The only structure on the island is an early 20th-century Catholic shrine – St Anthony’s church. During an annual festival, Christian priests from both India and Sri Lanka conduct the service, with devotees from both India and Sri Lanka making the pilgrimage. In 2023, 2,500 Indians made the journey to Katchatheevu from Rameswaram for the festival.

Katchatheevu is not suited for permanent settlement as there is no source of drinking water on the island.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Katchatheevu is a 285-acre uninhabited speck in the Palk Strait, between India and Sri Lanka. It is no more than 1.6 km in length and slightly over 300 m wide at its broadest point.

Katchatheevu is not suited for permanent settlement as there is no source of drinking water on the island.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). IAEA was established as an autonomous organization under the UN Statute. It inhibits the complete use of nuclear technologies and nuclear energy. It reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and United Nations Security Council. 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. The IAEA is the world’s centre for cooperation in the nuclear field. It was set up as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization in 1957. It was established as an autonomous organization in 1957 through its own international treaty, the IAEA Statute. Reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council. Headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA serves as an intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear technology and nuclear power worldwide. Functions: Works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies. Seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. Incorrect Solution: b) Only statement 3 is correct. The IAEA is the world’s centre for cooperation in the nuclear field. It was set up as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization in 1957. It was established as an autonomous organization in 1957 through its own international treaty, the IAEA Statute. Reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council. Headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA serves as an intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear technology and nuclear power worldwide. Functions: Works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies. Seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

• IAEA was established as an autonomous organization under the UN Statute.

• It inhibits the complete use of nuclear technologies and nuclear energy.

• It reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and United Nations Security Council.

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.

• The IAEA is the world’s centre for cooperation in the nuclear field.

• It was set up as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization in 1957.

• It was established as an autonomous organization in 1957 through its own international treaty, the IAEA Statute.

• Reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council.

• Headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

• The IAEA serves as an intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear technology and nuclear power worldwide.

Functions:

• Works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.

• Seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons.

Solution: b)

Only statement 3 is correct.

• The IAEA is the world’s centre for cooperation in the nuclear field.

• It was set up as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization in 1957.

• It was established as an autonomous organization in 1957 through its own international treaty, the IAEA Statute.

• Reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council.

• Headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

• The IAEA serves as an intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear technology and nuclear power worldwide.

Functions:

• Works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.

• Seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Rajya Sabha. Any Bill passed by the Lok Sabha, needs the assent of the Rajya Sabha to become a law. To ensure continuity, one-third of its members retire after every second year, and biennial elections are held to fill these vacancies. By-polls are not held in the case of Rajya Sabha elections. 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 2 is correct. Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and cannot be dissolved. To ensure continuity, one-third of its members retire after every second year, under Article 83(1) of the Constitution, and “biennial elections” are held to fill these vacancies. The term of a member is six years. Vacancies arising due to resignation, death or disqualification are filled up through bypolls, and those elected serve out the remainder of their predecessors’ term. Any Bill, barring those designated as Money Bills by the Lok Sabha Speaker, needs the assent of the second chamber to become law. Incorrect Solution: a) Only statement 2 is correct. Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and cannot be dissolved. To ensure continuity, one-third of its members retire after every second year, under Article 83(1) of the Constitution, and “biennial elections” are held to fill these vacancies. The term of a member is six years. Vacancies arising due to resignation, death or disqualification are filled up through bypolls, and those elected serve out the remainder of their predecessors’ term. Any Bill, barring those designated as Money Bills by the Lok Sabha Speaker, needs the assent of the second chamber to become law.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Rajya Sabha.

• Any Bill passed by the Lok Sabha, needs the assent of the Rajya Sabha to become a law.

• To ensure continuity, one-third of its members retire after every second year, and biennial elections are held to fill these vacancies.

• By-polls are not held in the case of Rajya Sabha elections.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only statement 2 is correct.

Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and cannot be dissolved. To ensure continuity, one-third of its members retire after every second year, under Article 83(1) of the Constitution, and “biennial elections” are held to fill these vacancies. The term of a member is six years.

Vacancies arising due to resignation, death or disqualification are filled up through bypolls, and those elected serve out the remainder of their predecessors’ term.

Any Bill, barring those designated as Money Bills by the Lok Sabha Speaker, needs the assent of the second chamber to become law.

Solution: a)

Only statement 2 is correct.

Vacancies arising due to resignation, death or disqualification are filled up through bypolls, and those elected serve out the remainder of their predecessors’ term.

Any Bill, barring those designated as Money Bills by the Lok Sabha Speaker, needs the assent of the second chamber to become law.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Pulikkali. Pulikkaliis a recreational folk art where participants are painted as tigers and hunters. It is performed on the occasion of Onam festival, mainly in Thrissur. It traces its origin from Kathakali. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Pulikkali.

• Pulikkaliis a recreational folk art where participants are painted as tigers and hunters.

• It is performed on the occasion of Onam festival, mainly in Thrissur.

• It traces its origin from Kathakali.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

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