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
1. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Global governance is not democratic.
- Members of the UN Security Council has the right to deny the democratic will of the UN General Assembly when it does not suit them.
- After the Asian financial crisis, the G20 was formed with the aim of discussing policies in order to achieve international financial stability.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Members of the Security Council retain their right to deny the democratic will of the Assembly when it does not suit them. Global governance is not democratic.
After the Asian financial crisis, the G20 was formed in 1999 with the aim of discussing policies in order to achieve international financial stability.
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Solution: d)
Members of the Security Council retain their right to deny the democratic will of the Assembly when it does not suit them. Global governance is not democratic.
After the Asian financial crisis, the G20 was formed in 1999 with the aim of discussing policies in order to achieve international financial stability.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Gaza strip, often seen in the news, shares border with which of the following countries?
- Syria
- Israel
- Jordan
- Egypt
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: b)
The Gaza Strip is a self-governing Palestinian territory on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Egypt on the southwest and Israel on the east and north.
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Solution: b)
The Gaza Strip is a self-governing Palestinian territory on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Egypt on the southwest and Israel on the east and north.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Parliamentary Committees.
- Parliamentary Committees are extra-constitutional bodies.
- They facilitate in-depth examination of policy issues and effective coordination.
- The Cabinet can review their decisions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
A good deal of Parliamentary business is, therefore, transacted in the committees. Both Houses of Parliament have a similar committee structure, with a few exceptions. Their appointment, terms of office, functions and procedure of conducting business are also more or less similar and are regulated as per rules made by the two Houses under Article 118(1) of the Constitution. They are extra-constitutional in emergence. In other words, they are not mentioned in the Constitution. However, the Rules of Business provide for their establishment.
They are an organizational device to reduce the enormous workload of the Cabinet. They also facilitate in-depth examination of policy issues and effective coordination.
They not only sort out issues and formulate proposals for the consideration of the Cabinet, but also take decisions. However, the Cabinet can review their decisions.
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Solution: d)
A good deal of Parliamentary business is, therefore, transacted in the committees. Both Houses of Parliament have a similar committee structure, with a few exceptions. Their appointment, terms of office, functions and procedure of conducting business are also more or less similar and are regulated as per rules made by the two Houses under Article 118(1) of the Constitution. They are extra-constitutional in emergence. In other words, they are not mentioned in the Constitution. However, the Rules of Business provide for their establishment.
They are an organizational device to reduce the enormous workload of the Cabinet. They also facilitate in-depth examination of policy issues and effective coordination.
They not only sort out issues and formulate proposals for the consideration of the Cabinet, but also take decisions. However, the Cabinet can review their decisions.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Outer Space Treaty.
- Outer Space Treaty is a multilateral treaty drafted outside the auspices of the United Nations and forms the basis of international space law.
- According to the treaty, Outer space shall be free for exploration and use by all States.
- States shall not place nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction in outer space.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
The Outer Space Treaty, formally the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, is a multilateral treaty that forms the basis of international space law. Negotiated and drafted under the auspices of the United Nations.
Outer Space Treaty (OST) treaty entered into force in October 1967.
The Outer Space Treaty provides the basic framework on international space law, including the following principles:
- Exploration and use of outer space shall be carried out for the benefit and in the interests of all countries and shall be the province of all mankind;
- Outer space shall be free for exploration and use by all States;
- Outer space is not subject to national appropriation by claim of sovereignty, by means of use or occupation, or by any other means;
- States shall not place nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction in orbit or on celestial bodies or station them in outer space in any other manner;
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Solution: c)
The Outer Space Treaty, formally the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, is a multilateral treaty that forms the basis of international space law. Negotiated and drafted under the auspices of the United Nations.
Outer Space Treaty (OST) treaty entered into force in October 1967.
The Outer Space Treaty provides the basic framework on international space law, including the following principles:
- Exploration and use of outer space shall be carried out for the benefit and in the interests of all countries and shall be the province of all mankind;
- Outer space shall be free for exploration and use by all States;
- Outer space is not subject to national appropriation by claim of sovereignty, by means of use or occupation, or by any other means;
- States shall not place nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction in orbit or on celestial bodies or station them in outer space in any other manner;
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements.
- According to the Constitution of India, the regions of India are eligible to use any of the official languages of India for official purposes.
- The parliament enacted the Official Languages Act, 1963, which provided for the continued use of English for official purposes along with Hindi, even after 1965.
- The regional language can be adopted as an official language of India, if the Prime Minister deems that a large enough proportion of the population of India desires it.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
According to the Constitution the regions of India are eligible to use any of the official languages of India for official purposes. It also acknowledges the possibility of a regional language being adopted and becoming an official language of India, if the President deems that a large enough proportion of the population of India desires it.
The parliament enacted the Official Languages Act, 1963, which provided for the continued use of English for official purposes along with Hindi, even after 1965.
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Solution: a)
According to the Constitution the regions of India are eligible to use any of the official languages of India for official purposes. It also acknowledges the possibility of a regional language being adopted and becoming an official language of India, if the President deems that a large enough proportion of the population of India desires it.
The parliament enacted the Official Languages Act, 1963, which provided for the continued use of English for official purposes along with Hindi, even after 1965.
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