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Editorials Quiz 2021-22
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Introducing yet another ingenious course, InsightsIAS is excited to announce our new initiative QUED – Questions from Editorials. Considering the number of questions that appeared from Editorials in previous year UPSC Prelims Examinations, we feel it is wise for students to cover Editorials from Prelims point of view as well in order to achieve that extra edge. Although, we have covered important editorials separately in our Editorial Section as well as under Secure Initiative, MCQ practice can prove to be crucial for better performance and guaranteed result.
We strongly recommend you at add QUED along with Static Quiz ,Current Affairs Quiz and RTM for your Daily MCQ practice.
We will be posting 5 MCQs at 11am everyday from Monday to Saturday on http://www.insightsonindia.com. QUED will be available under QUIZ menu.
We hope students utilize this initiative to the best of advantage. 🙂
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following committees suggested privatisation of some operations in Indian railways?
CorrectSolution: d)
Bibek Debroy committee has suggested privatisation of some operations in Indian railways.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Bibek Debroy committee has suggested privatisation of some operations in Indian railways.
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Question 2 of 5
Consider the following statements about National Commission for Women (NCW).
- It has all the powers of a civil court.
- It can attend to cases of harassment of women and order appropriate punishments.
- It can review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 to :
review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women;
recommend remedial legislative measures;
facilitate redressal of grievances and advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women.
It is an advisory body, not a court. It can attend to grievances but only recommend action, and not order punishments.
IncorrectSolution: c)
The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 to :
review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women;
recommend remedial legislative measures;
facilitate redressal of grievances and advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women.
It is an advisory body, not a court. It can attend to grievances but only recommend action, and not order punishments.
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Question 3 of 5
Consider the following statements.
- Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Tibet, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
- Kangchenjunga is the highest point within the Brahmaputra basin.
- The Gangetic river dolphins are not found in the Brahmaputra basin.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
CorrectSolution: c)
Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Tibet, India and Bangladesh.
Kangchenjunga (8,586 m) is the only peak above 8,000 m, hence is the highest point within the Brahmaputra basin.
The Gangetic river dolphins are freshwater species that are found in the Sundarban river system and Brahmaputra rivers.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Tibet, India and Bangladesh.
Kangchenjunga (8,586 m) is the only peak above 8,000 m, hence is the highest point within the Brahmaputra basin.
The Gangetic river dolphins are freshwater species that are found in the Sundarban river system and Brahmaputra rivers.
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Question 4 of 5
Which of the following rights is/are declared by Supreme Court as a part of Article 21?
- Right to privacy.
- Right of women to be treated with decency and dignity
- Right against public hanging.
- Right to marry
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: d)
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed its judgement in the Menaka case in the subsequent cases. It has declared the following rights as part of Article 21:
(a) Right to live with human dignity.
(b) Right to decent environment including pollution free water and air and protection against
hazardous industries.
(c) Right to livelihood.
(d) Right to privacy.
(e) Right to shelter.
(f) Right to health.
(g) Right to free education up to 14 years of age.
(h) Right to free legal aid.
(i) Right against solitary confinement.
(j) Right to speedy trial.
(k) Right against handcuffing.
(l) Right against inhuman treatment.
(m) Right against delayed execution.
(n) Right to travel abroad.
(o) Right against bonded labour.
(p) Right against custodial harassment.
(q) Right to emergency medical aid.
(r) Right to timely medical treatment in government hospital.
(s) Right not to be driven out of a state.
(t) Right to fair trial.
(u) Right of prisoner to have necessities of life.
(v) Right of women to be treated with decency and dignity.
(w) Right against public hanging.
(x) Right to hearing.(y) Right to information.
(z) Right to reputation(ab) Right to marry
IncorrectSolution: d)
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed its judgement in the Menaka case in the subsequent cases. It has declared the following rights as part of Article 21:
(a) Right to live with human dignity.
(b) Right to decent environment including pollution free water and air and protection against
hazardous industries.
(c) Right to livelihood.
(d) Right to privacy.
(e) Right to shelter.
(f) Right to health.
(g) Right to free education up to 14 years of age.
(h) Right to free legal aid.
(i) Right against solitary confinement.
(j) Right to speedy trial.
(k) Right against handcuffing.
(l) Right against inhuman treatment.
(m) Right against delayed execution.
(n) Right to travel abroad.
(o) Right against bonded labour.
(p) Right against custodial harassment.
(q) Right to emergency medical aid.
(r) Right to timely medical treatment in government hospital.
(s) Right not to be driven out of a state.
(t) Right to fair trial.
(u) Right of prisoner to have necessities of life.
(v) Right of women to be treated with decency and dignity.
(w) Right against public hanging.
(x) Right to hearing.(y) Right to information.
(z) Right to reputation(ab) Right to marry
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Question 5 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Phase II of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) [SBM (G)].
- It will focus on Open Defecation Free Plus (ODF Plus), which includes ODF sustainability and Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM).
- The program aims to ensure that no one is left behind and everyone uses a toilet.
- The program will be implemented with 100 percent financial assistance from the Centre.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, had approved the Phase II of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) [SBM (G)] till 2024-25, which will focus on Open Defecation Free Plus (ODF Plus), which includes ODF sustainability and Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM). The program will also work towards ensuring that no one is left behind and everyone uses a toilet.
SBM (G) Phase-II will also be implemented from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
The fund sharing pattern between Centre and States will be 90:10 for North-Eastern States and Himalayan States and UT of J&K; 60:40 for other States; and 100:0 for other Union Territories, for all the components.
IncorrectSolution: b)
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, had approved the Phase II of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) [SBM (G)] till 2024-25, which will focus on Open Defecation Free Plus (ODF Plus), which includes ODF sustainability and Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM). The program will also work towards ensuring that no one is left behind and everyone uses a toilet.
SBM (G) Phase-II will also be implemented from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
The fund sharing pattern between Centre and States will be 90:10 for North-Eastern States and Himalayan States and UT of J&K; 60:40 for other States; and 100:0 for other Union Territories, for all the components.
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