UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 22 Feb 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Deforestation is one of the most pressing environmental issues that the world is facing currently. It is the conversion of forested land to non-forested land by humans. Deforestation occurs when a land dominated by naturally occurring trees is converted to provide certain services in response to the human demand. The indiscriminate felling of trees has resulted in a reduction of 3.16% in the global forest cover from 1990 to 2015. Although India has seen an increment in the total forest cover of ca. 1%, still there are certain regions in the country that have seen a decrease in the forest cover. The main reasons attributed to the reduction in forest cover are shifting cultivation, rotational felling, other biotic pressures, diversion of forest lands for developmental activities, etc. Continuous illicit cutting of trees has impacted the microclimatic conditions, hydrological cycle, soil quality, biodiversity, etc. of the country, thereby making the country more vulnerable for any untoward event. Sustainable forest management practices, alternatives for shifting cultivation, promotion of plantation outside the forest and the usage of certified forest products, etc. are some of the measures that can be adopted to curb the rate of deforestation. What is the most rational inference that can be drawn from the passage above? Afforestation will automatically solve the problem of global warming. India does not need to control deforestation as the total forest cover has not decreased. The flora and fauna of a region and its water table are directly affected by deforestation. a) Only I & II b) Only III c) I, II & III d) Only II Correct Answer: B Explanation There is no indication that planting trees will ‘automatically’ solve the problem of global warming and neither is it mentioned that India does not need to control deforestation. However, the passage does state that ‘continuous illicit cutting of trees has impacted the microclimatic conditions, hydrological cycle, soil quality, biodiversity, etc. of the country’. Incorrect Answer: B Explanation There is no indication that planting trees will ‘automatically’ solve the problem of global warming and neither is it mentioned that India does not need to control deforestation. However, the passage does state that ‘continuous illicit cutting of trees has impacted the microclimatic conditions, hydrological cycle, soil quality, biodiversity, etc. of the country’.

#### 1. Question

Deforestation is one of the most pressing environmental issues that the world is facing currently. It is the conversion of forested land to non-forested land by humans. Deforestation occurs when a land dominated by naturally occurring trees is converted to provide certain services in response to the human demand. The indiscriminate felling of trees has resulted in a reduction of 3.16% in the global forest cover from 1990 to 2015. Although India has seen an increment in the total forest cover of ca. 1%, still there are certain regions in the country that have seen a decrease in the forest cover. The main reasons attributed to the reduction in forest cover are shifting cultivation, rotational felling, other biotic pressures, diversion of forest lands for developmental activities, etc. Continuous illicit cutting of trees has impacted the microclimatic conditions, hydrological cycle, soil quality, biodiversity, etc. of the country, thereby making the country more vulnerable for any untoward event. Sustainable forest management practices, alternatives for shifting cultivation, promotion of plantation outside the forest and the usage of certified forest products, etc. are some of the measures that can be adopted to curb the rate of deforestation.

• What is the most rational inference that can be drawn from the passage above?

• Afforestation will automatically solve the problem of global warming. India does not need to control deforestation as the total forest cover has not decreased. The flora and fauna of a region and its water table are directly affected by deforestation.

• Afforestation will automatically solve the problem of global warming.

• India does not need to control deforestation as the total forest cover has not decreased.

• The flora and fauna of a region and its water table are directly affected by deforestation.

• a) Only I & II

• b) Only III

• c) I, II & III

• d) Only II

Explanation

There is no indication that planting trees will ‘automatically’ solve the problem of global warming and neither is it mentioned that India does not need to control deforestation. However, the passage does state that ‘continuous illicit cutting of trees has impacted the microclimatic conditions, hydrological cycle, soil quality, biodiversity, etc. of the country’.

Explanation

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question What is the central theme of the passage given above? a) The environmental problem of deforestation can be alleviated by adopting sustainable practices b) Deforestation causes soil erosion c) Shifting cultivation is to be primarily blamed for deforestation in India d) Trees once cut, cannot regrow Correct Answer: A Explanation The passage highlights that ‘deforestation is one of the most pressing environmental issues that the world is facing currently’ and concludes by suggesting that ‘Sustainable forest management practices, alternatives for shifting cultivation, promotion of plantation outside the forest and the usage of certified forest products, etc. are some of the measures that can be adopted to curb the rate of deforestation’. Incorrect Answer: A Explanation The passage highlights that ‘deforestation is one of the most pressing environmental issues that the world is facing currently’ and concludes by suggesting that ‘Sustainable forest management practices, alternatives for shifting cultivation, promotion of plantation outside the forest and the usage of certified forest products, etc. are some of the measures that can be adopted to curb the rate of deforestation’.

#### 2. Question

What is the central theme of the passage given above?

• a) The environmental problem of deforestation can be alleviated by adopting sustainable practices

• b) Deforestation causes soil erosion

• c) Shifting cultivation is to be primarily blamed for deforestation in India

• d) Trees once cut, cannot regrow

Explanation

The passage highlights that ‘deforestation is one of the most pressing environmental issues that the world is facing currently’ and concludes by suggesting that ‘Sustainable forest management practices, alternatives for shifting cultivation, promotion of plantation outside the forest and the usage of certified forest products, etc. are some of the measures that can be adopted to curb the rate of deforestation’.

Explanation

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Freedom from violence, as an aspect of the quality of life, is a neglected issue in development studies. Most people would rather avoid being mugged, beaten, wounded, or tortured, and it is also nice to live without fear of these traumatic experiences. Thus, protection from violence may be thought of as one of the “capabilities” that contribute to the quality of life. Violence also affects human wellbeing in indirect ways, as when armed conflicts undermine economic growth or the functioning of public services. If development is concerned with improving the quality of life, the issue of violence should be a major interest of the discipline. Yet, it tends to receive little attention outside specialized circles. 3. What is the most important message conveyed by the passage above? a) Most developed nations are inherently non-violent b) Protection from violence is the most important parameter when determining the quality of life c) Freedom from violence is a more important determinant of quality of life than it is currently considered d) Economic growth is a more important factor than freedom from violence Correct Answer: C Explanation The author emphasizes that ‘Freedom from violence, as an aspect of the quality of life, is a neglected issue in development studies’ and concludes by stating that ‘. If development is concerned with improving the quality of life, the issue of violence should be a major interest of the discipline’. Incorrect Answer: C Explanation The author emphasizes that ‘Freedom from violence, as an aspect of the quality of life, is a neglected issue in development studies’ and concludes by stating that ‘. If development is concerned with improving the quality of life, the issue of violence should be a major interest of the discipline’.

#### 3. Question

Freedom from violence, as an aspect of the quality of life, is a neglected issue in development studies. Most people would rather avoid being mugged, beaten, wounded, or tortured, and it is also nice to live without fear of these traumatic experiences. Thus, protection from violence may be thought of as one of the “capabilities” that contribute to the quality of life. Violence also affects human wellbeing in indirect ways, as when armed conflicts undermine economic growth or the functioning of public services. If development is concerned with improving the quality of life, the issue of violence should be a major interest of the discipline. Yet, it tends to receive little attention outside specialized circles.

1.What is the most important message conveyed by the passage above?

• a) Most developed nations are inherently non-violent

• b) Protection from violence is the most important parameter when determining the quality of life

• c) Freedom from violence is a more important determinant of quality of life than it is currently considered

• d) Economic growth is a more important factor than freedom from violence

Explanation

The author emphasizes that ‘Freedom from violence, as an aspect of the quality of life, is a neglected issue in development studies’ and concludes by stating that ‘. If development is concerned with improving the quality of life, the issue of violence should be a major interest of the discipline’.

Explanation

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question The lucrative Indian market is fostering rapidly. Penetration of Internet access and upsurge of handheld devices’ users persuade Indian marketers to look beyond the traditional marketing techniques. The pace of transformation continues to be rapid by utilizing existing digital channels available for social purposes. The frequency of people spending time online, the digital tools and sites play an ever-growing role in the transformation of marketing strategies. Smart marketers strive to be on top of the scale of change and ensure their marketing strategies and touch points are where the consumers are spending their time. What is the most crucial message conveyed by the passage above? a) India is the fastest developing mobile phone market in the world b) Social media platforms are increasing at a tremendous pace c) Nowadays, people spend most of their time online d) Internet penetration in India opens up new avenues of marketing potential Correct Answer: D Explanation The author concludes that ‘smart marketers strive to be on top of the scale of change and ensure their marketing strategies and touch points are where the consumers are spending their time’. Incorrect Answer: D Explanation The author concludes that ‘smart marketers strive to be on top of the scale of change and ensure their marketing strategies and touch points are where the consumers are spending their time’.

#### 4. Question

The lucrative Indian market is fostering rapidly. Penetration of Internet access and upsurge of handheld devices’ users persuade Indian marketers to look beyond the traditional marketing techniques. The pace of transformation continues to be rapid by utilizing existing digital channels available for social purposes. The frequency of people spending time online, the digital tools and sites play an ever-growing role in the transformation of marketing strategies. Smart marketers strive to be on top of the scale of change and ensure their marketing strategies and touch points are where the consumers are spending their time.

What is the most crucial message conveyed by the passage above?

• a) India is the fastest developing mobile phone market in the world

• b) Social media platforms are increasing at a tremendous pace

• c) Nowadays, people spend most of their time online

• d) Internet penetration in India opens up new avenues of marketing potential

Explanation

The author concludes that ‘smart marketers strive to be on top of the scale of change and ensure their marketing strategies and touch points are where the consumers are spending their time’.

Explanation

The author concludes that ‘smart marketers strive to be on top of the scale of change and ensure their marketing strategies and touch points are where the consumers are spending their time’.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Indian approach to Spiritual Theology is existential and experiential. Existential because it addresses the most existential problem, namely the problem of evil, pain and suffering. This approach comes from the general outlook of reality in the Indian thought. Whereas Aristotelian logic begins with universal and concludes with the particular, Indian logic begins with the particular, and ends with particular through universal. This approach is more in keeping with reality itself, because universal is a mental abstraction while particular is existential, experiential and objective. In this sense Indian approach seems to be more realistic. Which of the following assumptions are implied in the passage above? Divergent approaches exist to Spiritual Theology. The Indian approach to Spiritual Theology is better than the Aristotelian approach. a) Only I b) Only II c) Both I & II d) Neither I nor II Correct Answer: A Explanation The author distinguishes between the Indian and Aristotelian approaches, but does not signify whether one is better than the other. Rather, he only highlights which one is more rooted in reality. Incorrect Answer: A Explanation The author distinguishes between the Indian and Aristotelian approaches, but does not signify whether one is better than the other. Rather, he only highlights which one is more rooted in reality.

#### 5. Question

Indian approach to Spiritual Theology is existential and experiential. Existential because it addresses the most existential problem, namely the problem of evil, pain and suffering. This approach comes from the general outlook of reality in the Indian thought. Whereas Aristotelian logic begins with universal and concludes with the particular, Indian logic begins with the particular, and ends with particular through universal. This approach is more in keeping with reality itself, because universal is a mental abstraction while particular is existential, experiential and objective. In this sense Indian approach seems to be more realistic.

• Which of the following assumptions are implied in the passage above? Divergent approaches exist to Spiritual Theology. The Indian approach to Spiritual Theology is better than the Aristotelian approach.

• Divergent approaches exist to Spiritual Theology.

• The Indian approach to Spiritual Theology is better than the Aristotelian approach.

• b) Only II

• c) Both I & II

• d) Neither I nor II

Explanation

The author distinguishes between the Indian and Aristotelian approaches, but does not signify whether one is better than the other. Rather, he only highlights which one is more rooted in reality.

Explanation

The author distinguishes between the Indian and Aristotelian approaches, but does not signify whether one is better than the other. Rather, he only highlights which one is more rooted in reality.

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