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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.
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Question 1 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.
- According to the Act, any Indian citizen who acquires foreign citizenship ceases to be an Indian citizen.
- The Act specifies the procedure required for termination of Indian citizenship in case of acquisition of foreign citizenship.
- Some of the provisions of the law does not apply when India is at war with any country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
India does not allow dual citizenship. According to Section 9 of the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955, any Indian citizen who acquires foreign citizenship ceases to be an Indian citizen.
“Any citizen of India who by naturalisation, registration, otherwise voluntarily acquires, or has at any time between the 26th January, 1950 and the commencement of this Act, voluntarily acquired the citizenship of another country shall, upon such acquisition or, as the case may be, such commencement, cease to be a citizen of India,” Section 9 says.
The only exception when this law does not apply is when the two concerned countries are at war with each other.
Neither the Act nor the Citizenship Rules of 2009 specify any procedure required for termination of citizenship in case of acquisition of foreign citizenship. Legal experts say the law is clear that Indian citizenship will cease to exist the moment one acquires foreign citizenship.
IncorrectSolution: b)
India does not allow dual citizenship. According to Section 9 of the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955, any Indian citizen who acquires foreign citizenship ceases to be an Indian citizen.
“Any citizen of India who by naturalisation, registration, otherwise voluntarily acquires, or has at any time between the 26th January, 1950 and the commencement of this Act, voluntarily acquired the citizenship of another country shall, upon such acquisition or, as the case may be, such commencement, cease to be a citizen of India,” Section 9 says.
The only exception when this law does not apply is when the two concerned countries are at war with each other.
Neither the Act nor the Citizenship Rules of 2009 specify any procedure required for termination of citizenship in case of acquisition of foreign citizenship. Legal experts say the law is clear that Indian citizenship will cease to exist the moment one acquires foreign citizenship.
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Question 2 of 5
October 10 is celebrated as “double 10”, the national day by
CorrectSolution: c)
Taiwan observes October 10 — “double 10” — as its national day; it was on this day in 1911 that sections of the Manchu army rose in rebellion, leading ultimately to the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and the end of 4,000 years of the monarchy.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Taiwan observes October 10 — “double 10” — as its national day; it was on this day in 1911 that sections of the Manchu army rose in rebellion, leading ultimately to the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and the end of 4,000 years of the monarchy.
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Question 3 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Sinkholes.
- Sinkholes are depressions formed in the ground when layers of the Earth’s surface start collapsing into caverns.
- They are formed in areas of “karst” terrains, where the rock below the surface of the Earth can be easily dissolved by groundwater.
- They are formed due to natural processes or human activity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: d)
Sinkholes are depressions formed in the ground when layers of the Earth’s surface start collapsing into caverns. They can occur suddenly and without warning, because the land under the surface of the Earth can stay intact for a period of time until the spaces get too big.
Sinkholes can be formed due to natural processes or human activity. Typically, sinkholes form in areas of “karst” terrains, where the rock below the surface of the Earth can be easily dissolved by groundwater.
Essentially, this means that when rainwater seeps into the ground, the rock below the surface of the Earth starts dissolving, leading to the creation of spaces. This process is a slow and gradual one and can sometimes take hundreds or thousands of years.
As per NASA, karst geology covers about 13 per cent of eastern and southeastern Asia. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), karst terrain is created from the dissolution of soluble rocks, mostly limestone and dolomite and is characterised by distinctive landforms such as caves, sinkholes and springs.
Sinkholes can also be formed due to human activity. According to the British Geological Survey, this can happen due to broken land drains, water mains and sewerage pipes, increased rainfall, storm events, underlying limestone and diverted surface water, among other reasons.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Sinkholes are depressions formed in the ground when layers of the Earth’s surface start collapsing into caverns. They can occur suddenly and without warning, because the land under the surface of the Earth can stay intact for a period of time until the spaces get too big.
Sinkholes can be formed due to natural processes or human activity. Typically, sinkholes form in areas of “karst” terrains, where the rock below the surface of the Earth can be easily dissolved by groundwater.
Essentially, this means that when rainwater seeps into the ground, the rock below the surface of the Earth starts dissolving, leading to the creation of spaces. This process is a slow and gradual one and can sometimes take hundreds or thousands of years.
As per NASA, karst geology covers about 13 per cent of eastern and southeastern Asia. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), karst terrain is created from the dissolution of soluble rocks, mostly limestone and dolomite and is characterised by distinctive landforms such as caves, sinkholes and springs.
Sinkholes can also be formed due to human activity. According to the British Geological Survey, this can happen due to broken land drains, water mains and sewerage pipes, increased rainfall, storm events, underlying limestone and diverted surface water, among other reasons.
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Question 4 of 5
The Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace was adopted by
CorrectSolution: b)
“Culture of Peace” session
- Organised by the UN General Assembly.
- The UN has organised such sessions each year since 1997.
- The Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on September 13, 1999.
- This occurred after ten months of negotiations in the context of preparations for the International Year for the Culture of Peace.
IncorrectSolution: b)
“Culture of Peace” session
- Organised by the UN General Assembly.
- The UN has organised such sessions each year since 1997.
- The Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on September 13, 1999.
- This occurred after ten months of negotiations in the context of preparations for the International Year for the Culture of Peace.
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Question 5 of 5
Consider the following statements.
- The 86th Constitution Amendment Act, inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years.
- The Constitution of India provides for reservation for advancement of backward classes of citizens in all educational institutions.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
CorrectSolution: b)
In 2002, the 86th Amendment to the Constitution provided the Right to Education as a fundamental right. The same amendment inserted Article 21A, which made the RTE a fundamental right for children aged between six and 14 years.
In 2006, the 93rd Constitution Amendment Act inserted Clause (5) in Article 15 which enabled the State to create special provisions, such as reservations for advancement of any backward classes of citizens like Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, in all aided or unaided educational institutes, except minority educational institutes.
IncorrectSolution: b)
In 2002, the 86th Amendment to the Constitution provided the Right to Education as a fundamental right. The same amendment inserted Article 21A, which made the RTE a fundamental right for children aged between six and 14 years.
In 2006, the 93rd Constitution Amendment Act inserted Clause (5) in Article 15 which enabled the State to create special provisions, such as reservations for advancement of any backward classes of citizens like Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, in all aided or unaided educational institutes, except minority educational institutes.
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