[Mission 2023] Insta– QUED ( Questions from Editorials ) 30 June 2022 – INSIGHTSIAS

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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. 🙂

Question 1 of 5

The Kihoto Hollohan vs Zachillhu case is related to

Correct

Solution: c)

In 1992 (Kihoto Hollohan vs Zachillhu), a Constitution Bench, while upholding the validity of the anti-defection law, held that the Speaker’s decision was subject to judicial review, albeit on limited grounds.

Incorrect

Solution: c)

In 1992 (Kihoto Hollohan vs Zachillhu), a Constitution Bench, while upholding the validity of the anti-defection law, held that the Speaker’s decision was subject to judicial review, albeit on limited grounds.
Question 2 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding GST Compensation Cess.
1. Parliament by law provide for compensation to the States for loss of revenue arising on account of implementation of the goods and services tax.
2. GST Compensation Cess consists of Cess levied on sin and luxury goods.
3. The proceeds of the compensation cess will be credited to a non-lapsable fund known as the Goods and Services Tax Compensation Fund in the public account of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Solution: d)

Section 18 of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016 prescribes: “Parliament shall, by law, on the recommendation of the Goods and Services Tax Council, provide for compensation to the States for loss of revenue arising on account of implementation of the goods and services tax for a period of five years.” Accordingly, the Parliament enacted a law — GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017. The law prescribes that the financial year 2015-16 shall be taken as the base year for the purpose of calculating compensation and States were assured of a 14 per cent growth in revenues every year.

In order to mobilise resources for compensation, a cess is being levied on such goods, as recommended by the Goods and Services Tax Council, over and above the GST on that item. It is called compensation cess levied on sin and luxury goods.

The proceeds of the compensation cess will be credited to a non-lapsable fund known as the Goods and Services Tax Compensation Fund in the public account.

Incorrect

Solution: d)

Section 18 of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016 prescribes: “Parliament shall, by law, on the recommendation of the Goods and Services Tax Council, provide for compensation to the States for loss of revenue arising on account of implementation of the goods and services tax for a period of five years.” Accordingly, the Parliament enacted a law — GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017. The law prescribes that the financial year 2015-16 shall be taken as the base year for the purpose of calculating compensation and States were assured of a 14 per cent growth in revenues every year.

In order to mobilise resources for compensation, a cess is being levied on such goods, as recommended by the Goods and Services Tax Council, over and above the GST on that item. It is called compensation cess levied on sin and luxury goods.

The proceeds of the compensation cess will be credited to a non-lapsable fund known as the Goods and Services Tax Compensation Fund in the public account.
Question 3 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Census and Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC).
1. The Census is a statutory exercise and all data collected will be published in the local areas for public scrutiny.
2. All the personal information given in the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) is open for use by Government departments to grant and/or restrict benefits to households.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Solution: b)

The Census is a statutory exercise conducted under the provisions of the Census Act 1948 and Rules made there under.

All information collected under the Census is confidential and will not be shared with any agency – Government or private. Certain information collected under the NPR will be published in the local areas for public scrutiny and invitation of objections.

According to the SECC website, “all the personal information given in the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) is open for use by Government departments to grant and/or restrict benefits to households”.

Incorrect

Solution: b)

The Census is a statutory exercise conducted under the provisions of the Census Act 1948 and Rules made there under.

All information collected under the Census is confidential and will not be shared with any agency – Government or private. Certain information collected under the NPR will be published in the local areas for public scrutiny and invitation of objections.

According to the SECC website, “all the personal information given in the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) is open for use by Government departments to grant and/or restrict benefits to households”.
Question 4 of 5

Brent Crude is often used as a benchmark for the prices of crude oils. It is found in parts of the North Sea off the coast of

Correct

Solution: b)

Brent blend is the name of one of two internationally-recognized types of crude oil that are used as benchmarks for prices of crude oil. Brent Blend comes from the North Sea and is considered a light, sweet crude oil. Brent blend is more than half of the crude oil traded internationally.

Brent blend is a blend of crude oil extracted from oilfields in the North Sea between the United Kingdom and Norway.

Incorrect

Solution: b)

Brent blend is the name of one of two internationally-recognized types of crude oil that are used as benchmarks for prices of crude oil. Brent Blend comes from the North Sea and is considered a light, sweet crude oil. Brent blend is more than half of the crude oil traded internationally.

Brent blend is a blend of crude oil extracted from oilfields in the North Sea between the United Kingdom and Norway.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following mineral deposits/rocks are present in India?
1. Palladium
2. Nepheline Syenite
3. Ruthenium
4. Iridium
5. Osmium
Select the correct answer code:
- a) 1, 2, 3, 4
- b) 1, 3, 4, 5
- c) 1, 2, 3
- d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Correct

Solution: d)

The high concentration of iridium in the geological section at Anjar, Kutch district, provides evidence for a massive meteoritic impact that caused the extinction of dinosaurs about 65 million years ago.

A national geological monument exhibiting a unique rock called Nepheline Syenite in Ajmer district of Rajasthan.

Baula-Nausahi, a 3-km-long belt, 170 km north east of Bhubaneswar, is the proven platinum group of elements (PGE) deposit in India. PGE comprises six greyish to silver white metals including platinum, palladium, iridium, rhodium, osmium and ruthenium.

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Solution: d)

The high concentration of iridium in the geological section at Anjar, Kutch district, provides evidence for a massive meteoritic impact that caused the extinction of dinosaurs about 65 million years ago.

A national geological monument exhibiting a unique rock called Nepheline Syenite in Ajmer district of Rajasthan.

Baula-Nausahi, a 3-km-long belt, 170 km north east of Bhubaneswar, is the proven platinum group of elements (PGE) deposit in India. PGE comprises six greyish to silver white metals including platinum, palladium, iridium, rhodium, osmium and ruthenium.

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