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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q1. {IE – Taxes} Arrange the following components in Ascending order based on their weightage according to the criteria for horizontal devolution suggested by the Report of the 15th Finance Commission for 2021-26:
Tax and fiscal efforts
Forest and Ecology
Demographic Performance
Income Distance
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Explanation
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body formed by the President of India to give suggestions on centre-state financial relations.
Criteria for devolution:
Income distance: it is the distance of a state’s income from the state with the highest income. A state with lower per capita income will have a higher share to maintain equity among states.
Demographic performance: This criterion has been used to reward states’ efforts to control their population. States with a lower fertility ratio will be scored higher on this criterion. The commission used 2011 population data.
Forest and ecology: This criterion has been arrived at by calculating the share of the dense forest of each state in the total dense forest of all the states.
Tax and fiscal efforts: This criterion has been used to reward states with higher tax collection efficiency.
Answer: (a) 1-2-3-4; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body formed by the President of India to give suggestions on centre-state financial relations.
Criteria for devolution:
Income distance: it is the distance of a state’s income from the state with the highest income. A state with lower per capita income will have a higher share to maintain equity among states.
Demographic performance: This criterion has been used to reward states’ efforts to control their population. States with a lower fertility ratio will be scored higher on this criterion. The commission used 2011 population data.
Forest and ecology: This criterion has been arrived at by calculating the share of the dense forest of each state in the total dense forest of all the states.
Tax and fiscal efforts: This criterion has been used to reward states with higher tax collection efficiency.
Answer: (a) 1-2-3-4; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body formed by the President of India to give suggestions on centre-state financial relations.
Criteria for devolution:
Income distance: it is the distance of a state’s income from the state with the highest income. A state with lower per capita income will have a higher share to maintain equity among states.
Demographic performance: This criterion has been used to reward states’ efforts to control their population. States with a lower fertility ratio will be scored higher on this criterion. The commission used 2011 population data.
Forest and ecology: This criterion has been arrived at by calculating the share of the dense forest of each state in the total dense forest of all the states.
Tax and fiscal efforts: This criterion has been used to reward states with higher tax collection efficiency.
Answer: (a) 1-2-3-4; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. {Prelims – PIN World – Oceania} Recently, several overseas territories of various countries have been in the news. With reference to this, consider the following pairs:
Island
Overseas island territory of
New Caledonia
French overseas island territory in the Pacific Ocean.
Falkland Islands
United Kingdom overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Chagos Islands
United states overseas territory in the Pacific Ocean.
How many of the above pairs is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Pair 1 is correct
It is a French overseas island territory in the Pacific Ocean located near Australia.
A recent French bill aims to give voting rights to French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for more than ten years but it was opposed by older residents.
Socialist Kanak National Liberation Front (FLNKS) of the South Pacific French territory of New Caledonia called to abandon the plan to modify the electoral reform.
Protests and riots erupted in response to the French parliament’s decision to amend the voters’ list.
Pair 2 is correct
Argentina has called on the United Kingdom to launch new talks over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, a disputed archipelago in the South Atlantic.
The Falkland Islands, also known as the Malvinas Islands or Islas Malvinas in Spanish, are an internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom located in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Pair 3 is not correct
In the 19th century, the Chagos Archipelago was governed from Mauritius, then a British colony.
When Mauritius gained independence in 1968, the Chagos Archipelago remained under British control and was designated as the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).
The UK retained possession of the Chagos Archipelago, including the strategic US airbase on Diego Garcia.
Since 1975, Mauritius has pursued legal efforts to reclaim the archipelago.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Hard
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Explanation
Pair 1 is correct
It is a French overseas island territory in the Pacific Ocean located near Australia.
A recent French bill aims to give voting rights to French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for more than ten years but it was opposed by older residents.
Socialist Kanak National Liberation Front (FLNKS) of the South Pacific French territory of New Caledonia called to abandon the plan to modify the electoral reform.
Protests and riots erupted in response to the French parliament’s decision to amend the voters’ list.
Pair 2 is correct
Argentina has called on the United Kingdom to launch new talks over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, a disputed archipelago in the South Atlantic.
The Falkland Islands, also known as the Malvinas Islands or Islas Malvinas in Spanish, are an internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom located in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Pair 3 is not correct
In the 19th century, the Chagos Archipelago was governed from Mauritius, then a British colony.
When Mauritius gained independence in 1968, the Chagos Archipelago remained under British control and was designated as the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).
The UK retained possession of the Chagos Archipelago, including the strategic US airbase on Diego Garcia.
Since 1975, Mauritius has pursued legal efforts to reclaim the archipelago.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Hard
Unattempted
Explanation
Pair 1 is correct
It is a French overseas island territory in the Pacific Ocean located near Australia.
A recent French bill aims to give voting rights to French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for more than ten years but it was opposed by older residents.
Socialist Kanak National Liberation Front (FLNKS) of the South Pacific French territory of New Caledonia called to abandon the plan to modify the electoral reform.
Protests and riots erupted in response to the French parliament’s decision to amend the voters’ list.
Pair 2 is correct
Argentina has called on the United Kingdom to launch new talks over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, a disputed archipelago in the South Atlantic.
The Falkland Islands, also known as the Malvinas Islands or Islas Malvinas in Spanish, are an internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom located in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Pair 3 is not correct
In the 19th century, the Chagos Archipelago was governed from Mauritius, then a British colony.
When Mauritius gained independence in 1968, the Chagos Archipelago remained under British control and was designated as the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).
The UK retained possession of the Chagos Archipelago, including the strategic US airbase on Diego Garcia.
Since 1975, Mauritius has pursued legal efforts to reclaim the archipelago.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Hard
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. {A&C – Sites} The terms ‘Lal’, ‘Mursan’, and ‘Hilsa’, often seen in the news, best refer to:
Correct
Explanation
Three recently discovered craters on Mars have been named for renowned cosmic ray physicist late Devendra Lal and the towns of Mursan and Hilsa in Uttar Pradesh.
On the recommendation of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature approved naming the craters as “Lal” crater, “Mursan” crater and “Hilsa” crater.
These are situated in the Tharsis volcanic region of the Red Planet.
Tharsis is a vast volcanic plateau centred near the equator in the western hemisphere of Mars.
The region is home to the largest volcanoes in the Solar System.
The discovery of the craters provided compelling evidence that water moved large volumes of sediment into the newly discovered Lal crater.
It also confirmed that Mars was once wet with flowing water.
Discovery was made within Mangala crater of Mars using SHARAD (Mars SHAllow RADar sounder).
Answer: (c) Names of craters on a celestial body; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Three recently discovered craters on Mars have been named for renowned cosmic ray physicist late Devendra Lal and the towns of Mursan and Hilsa in Uttar Pradesh.
On the recommendation of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature approved naming the craters as “Lal” crater, “Mursan” crater and “Hilsa” crater.
These are situated in the Tharsis volcanic region of the Red Planet.
Tharsis is a vast volcanic plateau centred near the equator in the western hemisphere of Mars.
The region is home to the largest volcanoes in the Solar System.
The discovery of the craters provided compelling evidence that water moved large volumes of sediment into the newly discovered Lal crater.
It also confirmed that Mars was once wet with flowing water.
Discovery was made within Mangala crater of Mars using SHARAD (Mars SHAllow RADar sounder).
Answer: (c) Names of craters on a celestial body; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Three recently discovered craters on Mars have been named for renowned cosmic ray physicist late Devendra Lal and the towns of Mursan and Hilsa in Uttar Pradesh.
On the recommendation of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature approved naming the craters as “Lal” crater, “Mursan” crater and “Hilsa” crater.
These are situated in the Tharsis volcanic region of the Red Planet.
Tharsis is a vast volcanic plateau centred near the equator in the western hemisphere of Mars.
The region is home to the largest volcanoes in the Solar System.
The discovery of the craters provided compelling evidence that water moved large volumes of sediment into the newly discovered Lal crater.
It also confirmed that Mars was once wet with flowing water.
Discovery was made within Mangala crater of Mars using SHARAD (Mars SHAllow RADar sounder).
Answer: (c) Names of craters on a celestial body; Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. {Envi – Pollution} Consider the following statements about the nitrous oxide (N2O):
India is the world’s second-largest emitter of nitrous oxide (N2O) after the United States.
Nitrous oxide (N2O) has a high Global Warming Potential because it remains in the atmosphere for an average of 117 years.
Agricultural activities, especially the use of nitrogen fertilizers and animal manure, account for the majority of anthropogenic N2O emissions.
To meet the Paris Agreement’s goals, anthropogenic N2O emissions must decrease by at least 20% from 2019 levels by 2030.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is not correct
India is the world’s second-largest emitter of nitrous oxide after China.
Though N2O concentration in the atmosphere (336 parts per billion in 2022 – which is about 25% higher than pre-industrial levels) is lower than CO2, N2Ostays longer and rises rapidly.
Statement 2 is correct
It has a high Global Warming Potential as N2O remains in the atmosphere for an average of 117 years.
N2O emissions account for 6.4% of GHG radiative forcing, contributing about 0.1°C to global warming.
Statement 3 is correct
Human activities have increased N2O emissions by 40% in the past four decades.
Agricultural production, particularly the use of nitrogen fertilisers and animal manure, contributed 74% of the total anthropogenic N2O emissions in the last decade.
Statement 4 is not correct
To meet the Paris Agreement’s goals (to stabilise global temperatures below 2°C from pre-industrial levels), anthropogenic N2O emissions must decrease by at least 20%from 2019 levels by2050.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is not correct
India is the world’s second-largest emitter of nitrous oxide after China.
Though N2O concentration in the atmosphere (336 parts per billion in 2022 – which is about 25% higher than pre-industrial levels) is lower than CO2, N2Ostays longer and rises rapidly.
Statement 2 is correct
It has a high Global Warming Potential as N2O remains in the atmosphere for an average of 117 years.
N2O emissions account for 6.4% of GHG radiative forcing, contributing about 0.1°C to global warming.
Statement 3 is correct
Human activities have increased N2O emissions by 40% in the past four decades.
Agricultural production, particularly the use of nitrogen fertilisers and animal manure, contributed 74% of the total anthropogenic N2O emissions in the last decade.
Statement 4 is not correct
To meet the Paris Agreement’s goals (to stabilise global temperatures below 2°C from pre-industrial levels), anthropogenic N2O emissions must decrease by at least 20%from 2019 levels by2050.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is not correct
India is the world’s second-largest emitter of nitrous oxide after China.
Though N2O concentration in the atmosphere (336 parts per billion in 2022 – which is about 25% higher than pre-industrial levels) is lower than CO2, N2Ostays longer and rises rapidly.
Statement 2 is correct
It has a high Global Warming Potential as N2O remains in the atmosphere for an average of 117 years.
N2O emissions account for 6.4% of GHG radiative forcing, contributing about 0.1°C to global warming.
Statement 3 is correct
Human activities have increased N2O emissions by 40% in the past four decades.
Agricultural production, particularly the use of nitrogen fertilisers and animal manure, contributed 74% of the total anthropogenic N2O emissions in the last decade.
Statement 4 is not correct
To meet the Paris Agreement’s goals (to stabilise global temperatures below 2°C from pre-industrial levels), anthropogenic N2O emissions must decrease by at least 20%from 2019 levels by2050.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. {IE – Development} Consider the following reports:
Global Economic Prospects Report
Logistics Performance Index
Universal Health Coverage Index
Global Gender Gap Index
How many of the above given reports are published by World Bank?
Correct
Explanation
India will remain the fastest-growing major economy, with a steady growth of 6.7% over the next three years, according to the Global Economic Prospects report published by the World Bank.
Other important reports by the World Bank:
World Development Report, the Remittance Report, the Ease of Living Index, the Logistics Performance Index, the Universal Health Coverage Index, The Service Trade Restriction Index, and the India Development Update.
The Global Gender Gap Index is an annual report produced by the World Economic Forum (WEF) that measures gender-based gaps in access to resources and opportunities in countries around the world.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
India will remain the fastest-growing major economy, with a steady growth of 6.7% over the next three years, according to the Global Economic Prospects report published by the World Bank.
Other important reports by the World Bank:
World Development Report, the Remittance Report, the Ease of Living Index, the Logistics Performance Index, the Universal Health Coverage Index, The Service Trade Restriction Index, and the India Development Update.
The Global Gender Gap Index is an annual report produced by the World Economic Forum (WEF) that measures gender-based gaps in access to resources and opportunities in countries around the world.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
India will remain the fastest-growing major economy, with a steady growth of 6.7% over the next three years, according to the Global Economic Prospects report published by the World Bank.
Other important reports by the World Bank:
World Development Report, the Remittance Report, the Ease of Living Index, the Logistics Performance Index, the Universal Health Coverage Index, The Service Trade Restriction Index, and the India Development Update.
The Global Gender Gap Index is an annual report produced by the World Economic Forum (WEF) that measures gender-based gaps in access to resources and opportunities in countries around the world.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Medium
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