UPSC Editorials Quiz : March 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Kuril Island region has a territorial dispute between a) Vietnam and Cambodia b) Maldives and Seychelles c) Tanzania and Malawi d) Japan and Russia Correct Solution: d) The Kuril Islands dispute, known as the Northern Territories dispute in Japan, is a territorial dispute between Japan and Russia over the ownership of the four southernmost Kuril Islands. Incorrect Solution: d) The Kuril Islands dispute, known as the Northern Territories dispute in Japan, is a territorial dispute between Japan and Russia over the ownership of the four southernmost Kuril Islands.

#### 1. Question

Kuril Island region has a territorial dispute between

• a) Vietnam and Cambodia

• b) Maldives and Seychelles

• c) Tanzania and Malawi

• d) Japan and Russia

Solution: d)

The Kuril Islands dispute, known as the Northern Territories dispute in Japan, is a territorial dispute between Japan and Russia over the ownership of the four southernmost Kuril Islands.

Solution: d)

The Kuril Islands dispute, known as the Northern Territories dispute in Japan, is a territorial dispute between Japan and Russia over the ownership of the four southernmost Kuril Islands.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The government introduced a Bill which seeks to empower the heads of inter-services organisations. Inter-services organisations include National Defence College Defence Services Staff College Andaman and Nicobar Command National Defence Academy How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: d) Inter-services organisations include soldiers from the Army, the Air Force and the Navy, like joint training institutes National Defence Academy, National Defence College (NDC), Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), and the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC). Incorrect Solution: d) Inter-services organisations include soldiers from the Army, the Air Force and the Navy, like joint training institutes National Defence Academy, National Defence College (NDC), Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), and the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC).

#### 2. Question

The government introduced a Bill which seeks to empower the heads of inter-services organisations. Inter-services organisations include

• National Defence College

• Defence Services Staff College

• Andaman and Nicobar Command

• National Defence Academy

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: d)

Inter-services organisations include soldiers from the Army, the Air Force and the Navy, like joint training institutes National Defence Academy, National Defence College (NDC), Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), and the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC).

Solution: d)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. Urea is India’s most widely used fertiliser, with its consumption/sales rising between 2009-10 and 2022-23. Normal urea contains more than 70% of Nitrogen. The recently launched ‘Urea Gold’ fertilizer is basically urea fortified with sulphur. How many of the above statements are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The Prime Minister launched ‘Urea Gold’ fertiliser. Developed by the state-owned Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF), it is basically urea fortified with sulphur. Normal urea contains 46% of a single plant nutrient: Nitrogen or N. Urea Gold has 37% N plus 17% sulphur or S and aims at two things. The first is to deliver S along with N. Indian soils are deficient in S, which oilseeds and pulses – the country is significantly import-dependent in both – particularly require. The second is to improve the nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) of urea. Coating of S over urea ensures a more gradual release of N. By prolonging the urea action, the plants stay greener for a longer time. Farmers tend to apply urea when they notice the leaves turning yellowish. If the crop retains greenness for an extended period, they would reduce the frequency of application and use, say, only two bags, as against three, for an acre of paddy or wheat. Urea is India’s most widely used fertiliser, with its consumption/sales rising between 2009-10 and 2022-23. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The Prime Minister launched ‘Urea Gold’ fertiliser. Developed by the state-owned Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF), it is basically urea fortified with sulphur. Normal urea contains 46% of a single plant nutrient: Nitrogen or N. Urea Gold has 37% N plus 17% sulphur or S and aims at two things. The first is to deliver S along with N. Indian soils are deficient in S, which oilseeds and pulses – the country is significantly import-dependent in both – particularly require. The second is to improve the nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) of urea. Coating of S over urea ensures a more gradual release of N. By prolonging the urea action, the plants stay greener for a longer time. Farmers tend to apply urea when they notice the leaves turning yellowish. If the crop retains greenness for an extended period, they would reduce the frequency of application and use, say, only two bags, as against three, for an acre of paddy or wheat. Urea is India’s most widely used fertiliser, with its consumption/sales rising between 2009-10 and 2022-23.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Urea is India’s most widely used fertiliser, with its consumption/sales rising between 2009-10 and 2022-23.

• Normal urea contains more than 70% of Nitrogen.

• The recently launched ‘Urea Gold’ fertilizer is basically urea fortified with sulphur.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The Prime Minister launched ‘Urea Gold’ fertiliser. Developed by the state-owned Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF), it is basically urea fortified with sulphur.

Normal urea contains 46% of a single plant nutrient: Nitrogen or N. Urea Gold has 37% N plus 17% sulphur or S and aims at two things. The first is to deliver S along with N. Indian soils are deficient in S, which oilseeds and pulses – the country is significantly import-dependent in both – particularly require.

The second is to improve the nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) of urea. Coating of S over urea ensures a more gradual release of N. By prolonging the urea action, the plants stay greener for a longer time. Farmers tend to apply urea when they notice the leaves turning yellowish. If the crop retains greenness for an extended period, they would reduce the frequency of application and use, say, only two bags, as against three, for an acre of paddy or wheat.

Urea is India’s most widely used fertiliser, with its consumption/sales rising between 2009-10 and 2022-23.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The Prime Minister launched ‘Urea Gold’ fertiliser. Developed by the state-owned Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF), it is basically urea fortified with sulphur.

Urea is India’s most widely used fertiliser, with its consumption/sales rising between 2009-10 and 2022-23.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following are the autonomous institution(s) run by the Culture Ministry? National School of Drama Lalit Kala Akademi Sahitya Akademi Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: d) A parliamentary committee has sought uniformity in the tenures and selection processes for heads and governing bodies of autonomous institutions run by the Culture Ministry. It has recommended that one MP should be included in the governing bodies to provide “ground reports”. The bodies under the Culture Ministry such as the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, the Lalit Kala Akademi, the Sahitya Akademi and the National School of Drama. The committee noted that as of now only the chairman of the Sahitya Akademi is elected. The process for appointment of the heads of the various other institutes and their governing bodies as well as their tenures vary. For example, the term of office for the governing body of the Lalit Kala Akademi is three years, while that of the Kalakshetra Foundation is 10 years. Incorrect Solution: d) A parliamentary committee has sought uniformity in the tenures and selection processes for heads and governing bodies of autonomous institutions run by the Culture Ministry. It has recommended that one MP should be included in the governing bodies to provide “ground reports”. The bodies under the Culture Ministry such as the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, the Lalit Kala Akademi, the Sahitya Akademi and the National School of Drama. The committee noted that as of now only the chairman of the Sahitya Akademi is elected. The process for appointment of the heads of the various other institutes and their governing bodies as well as their tenures vary. For example, the term of office for the governing body of the Lalit Kala Akademi is three years, while that of the Kalakshetra Foundation is 10 years.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following are the autonomous institution(s) run by the Culture Ministry?

• National School of Drama

• Lalit Kala Akademi

• Sahitya Akademi

• Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: d)

A parliamentary committee has sought uniformity in the tenures and selection processes for heads and governing bodies of autonomous institutions run by the Culture Ministry. It has recommended that one MP should be included in the governing bodies to provide “ground reports”.

The bodies under the Culture Ministry such as the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, the Lalit Kala Akademi, the Sahitya Akademi and the National School of Drama.

The committee noted that as of now only the chairman of the Sahitya Akademi is elected. The process for appointment of the heads of the various other institutes and their governing bodies as well as their tenures vary. For example, the term of office for the governing body of the Lalit Kala Akademi is three years, while that of the Kalakshetra Foundation is 10 years.

Solution: d)

The bodies under the Culture Ministry such as the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, the Lalit Kala Akademi, the Sahitya Akademi and the National School of Drama.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding No confidence motion. In a parliamentary democracy, a government can be in power only if it commands a majority in the directly elected House. Any Lok Sabha MP, who can garner the support of minimum 100 MPs, can at any point of time, introduce a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers. The first motion of no confidence was moved during the fifth Lok Sabha in 1975. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: a) Only statement 1 is correct. In a parliamentary democracy, a government can be in power only if it commands a majority in the directly elected House. Article 75(3) of our Constitution embodies this rule by specifying that the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. For testing this collective responsibility, the rules of Lok Sabha provide a particular mechanism – a motion of no-confidence. Any Lok Sabha MP, who can garner the support of 50 colleagues, can, at any point of time, introduce a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers. Thereafter, a discussion on the motion takes place. MPs who support the motion highlight the government’s shortcomings, and the Treasury Benches respond to the issues they raise. Finally, a vote takes place – in case the motion carries, the government is bound to vacate the office. A no confidence motion can only be moved in the Lok Sabha. It was during the third Lok Sabha in 1963 that the first motion of no confidence was moved by Acharya J B Kripalani against the government headed by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Incorrect Solution: a) Only statement 1 is correct. In a parliamentary democracy, a government can be in power only if it commands a majority in the directly elected House. Article 75(3) of our Constitution embodies this rule by specifying that the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. For testing this collective responsibility, the rules of Lok Sabha provide a particular mechanism – a motion of no-confidence. Any Lok Sabha MP, who can garner the support of 50 colleagues, can, at any point of time, introduce a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers. Thereafter, a discussion on the motion takes place. MPs who support the motion highlight the government’s shortcomings, and the Treasury Benches respond to the issues they raise. Finally, a vote takes place – in case the motion carries, the government is bound to vacate the office. A no confidence motion can only be moved in the Lok Sabha. It was during the third Lok Sabha in 1963 that the first motion of no confidence was moved by Acharya J B Kripalani against the government headed by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding No confidence motion.

• In a parliamentary democracy, a government can be in power only if it commands a majority in the directly elected House.

• Any Lok Sabha MP, who can garner the support of minimum 100 MPs, can at any point of time, introduce a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers.

• The first motion of no confidence was moved during the fifth Lok Sabha in 1975.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: a)

Only statement 1 is correct.

In a parliamentary democracy, a government can be in power only if it commands a majority in the directly elected House. Article 75(3) of our Constitution embodies this rule by specifying that the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.

For testing this collective responsibility, the rules of Lok Sabha provide a particular mechanism – a motion of no-confidence. Any Lok Sabha MP, who can garner the support of 50 colleagues, can, at any point of time, introduce a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers.

Thereafter, a discussion on the motion takes place. MPs who support the motion highlight the government’s shortcomings, and the Treasury Benches respond to the issues they raise. Finally, a vote takes place – in case the motion carries, the government is bound to vacate the office.

A no confidence motion can only be moved in the Lok Sabha.

It was during the third Lok Sabha in 1963 that the first motion of no confidence was moved by Acharya J B Kripalani against the government headed by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

Solution: a)

Only statement 1 is correct.

A no confidence motion can only be moved in the Lok Sabha.

It was during the third Lok Sabha in 1963 that the first motion of no confidence was moved by Acharya J B Kripalani against the government headed by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

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