[Mission 2032] QUED ( Questions from Editorials ) 12 February 2023 – 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
Consider the following statements regarding Yasuni National Park, recently seen in news.
1. Yasuni National Park is one of the world’s most biodiverse regions.
2. It is located in Brazil.
3. The area is inhabited by the Tagaeri and Taromenani, who live in self-isolation.
4. It was designated a world biosphere reserve by the UNESCO.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct

Solution: c)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Yasuni National Park, one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. The area is inhabited by the Tagaeri and Taromenani, who live in self-isolation.

In 1989, Yasuni was designated a world biosphere reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, also known as UNESCO.

Incorrect

Solution: c)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Yasuni National Park, one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. The area is inhabited by the Tagaeri and Taromenani, who live in self-isolation.

In 1989, Yasuni was designated a world biosphere reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, also known as UNESCO.
Question 2 of 5

Which of the following statements is correct regarding PM-PRANAM scheme?

Correct

Solution: c)

The PM-PRANAM scheme was aimed at saving the soil and promote sustainable, balanced use of fertilizers and it involved the participation of State governments. The Centre would incentivise those States which would adopt alternative fertilizers with the subsidy that was saved by reducing the use of chemical fertilizers.

Incorrect

Solution: c)

The PM-PRANAM scheme was aimed at saving the soil and promote sustainable, balanced use of fertilizers and it involved the participation of State governments. The Centre would incentivise those States which would adopt alternative fertilizers with the subsidy that was saved by reducing the use of chemical fertilizers.
Question 3 of 5
Consider the following statements.
1. All atoms on Earth are stable due to an equilibrated composition of neutrons and protons in their nucleus.
2. Uranium-235 is an extremely rare isotope of the heavy metal uranium and is the most commonly used nuclear fuel.
3. Uranium-235 is one of the few elements that can undergo induced fission.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Most atoms on Earth are stable due to an equilibrated composition of neutrons and protons in their nucleus. However, in some unstable atoms, the composition of the number of protons and neutrons is such that it does not allow the nucleus to hold itself together.

Such atoms are known to be radioactive, and they tend to break apart or fission into two lighter elements. This is the basis of most nuclear weapons and atomic energy.

Uranium-235, an extremely rare isotope of the heavy metal uranium, is the most commonly used nuclear fuel, as it is one of the few elements that can undergo induced fission. This means that the element can be broken down very quickly by a process put into motion by humans.

This is done by subjecting a U-235 nucleus to neutrons. The nucleus immediately absorbs an extra neutron and consequently becomes unstable — and immediately breaks apart into two lighter atoms, and a few extra neutrons. This process releases what is known as atomic energy.

Incorrect

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Most atoms on Earth are stable due to an equilibrated composition of neutrons and protons in their nucleus. However, in some unstable atoms, the composition of the number of protons and neutrons is such that it does not allow the nucleus to hold itself together.

Such atoms are known to be radioactive, and they tend to break apart or fission into two lighter elements. This is the basis of most nuclear weapons and atomic energy.

Uranium-235, an extremely rare isotope of the heavy metal uranium, is the most commonly used nuclear fuel, as it is one of the few elements that can undergo induced fission. This means that the element can be broken down very quickly by a process put into motion by humans.

This is done by subjecting a U-235 nucleus to neutrons. The nucleus immediately absorbs an extra neutron and consequently becomes unstable — and immediately breaks apart into two lighter atoms, and a few extra neutrons. This process releases what is known as atomic energy.
Question 4 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM).
1. Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) is a universal treaty that focuses on eradicating cluster bombs.
2. All the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members have acceded to the CCM.
3. India has not signed the CCM.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) was enacted in May 2008. The enactment of the CCM has been a major step in eradicating cluster bombs. However, the treaty is not universal — 112 countries have acceded to the CCM including many North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members such as Canada, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. But important countries such as the U.S., Russia, China, Israel, and India have not signed the CCM. Ukraine is not a member.

Incorrect

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) was enacted in May 2008. The enactment of the CCM has been a major step in eradicating cluster bombs. However, the treaty is not universal — 112 countries have acceded to the CCM including many North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members such as Canada, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. But important countries such as the U.S., Russia, China, Israel, and India have not signed the CCM. Ukraine is not a member.
Question 5 of 5
The Election Commission registers political parties for the purpose of elections and grants them recognition as national or state parties on the basis of their
1. Poll performance
2. Number of elections contested
3. Cadre strength
4. Financial backing
How many of the above options are correct?
Correct

Solution: b)

Only option 1 is correct.

A registered party is recognised as a national party only if it fulfils any one of the three conditions listed below:
- A party should win 2% of seats in the Lok sabha from at least three different states.[8]
- At a general election to Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly, the party polls 6% of votes in any four or more states and in addition it wins four Lok Sabha seats.
- A party gets recognition as a state party in four states.
- A party gets at least 8% of total valid votes polled in 4 or more states (with or without any seats)
Incorrect

Solution: b)

Only option 1 is correct.

A registered party is recognised as a national party only if it fulfils any one of the three conditions listed below:
- A party should win 2% of seats in the Lok sabha from at least three different states.[8]
- At a general election to Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly, the party polls 6% of votes in any four or more states and in addition it wins four Lok Sabha seats.
- A party gets recognition as a state party in four states.
- A party gets at least 8% of total valid votes polled in 4 or more states (with or without any seats)

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