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Consider the following statements regarding the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Why this question? Tests the distinction between binding judicial pronouncements and advisory opinions—a common conceptual trap in polity questions.
Why important for UPSC? Advisory jurisdiction is a frequently tested topic in Indian Polity, with emphasis on Article 143, the non-binding nature of opinions, and comparative constitutional provisions.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to PYQs that test Article 143 provisions (2012), the composition of benches under Article 145 (2015, 2019), and comparative jurisdiction with the US Supreme Court (2013, 2018).
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Why this question? Tests the distinction between binding judicial pronouncements and advisory opinions—a common conceptual trap in polity questions.
Why important for UPSC? Advisory jurisdiction is a frequently tested topic in Indian Polity, with emphasis on Article 143, the non-binding nature of opinions, and comparative constitutional provisions.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to PYQs that test Article 143 provisions (2012), the composition of benches under Article 145 (2015, 2019), and comparative jurisdiction with the US Supreme Court (2013, 2018).
With reference to the LuPEX mission, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Why this question? Tests attention to the specific division of responsibilities between collaborating space agencies—a common source of confusion in such missions.
Why important for UPSC? India’s international space collaborations and lunar exploration roadmap are frequently in news and form an important part of the Science and Technology syllabus.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to PYQs that test details of collaborative space missions (e.g., NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar – NISAR) and the specific roles of participating agencies (2020, 2022).
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Why this question? Tests attention to the specific division of responsibilities between collaborating space agencies—a common source of confusion in such missions.
Why important for UPSC? India’s international space collaborations and lunar exploration roadmap are frequently in news and form an important part of the Science and Technology syllabus.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to PYQs that test details of collaborative space missions (e.g., NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar – NISAR) and the specific roles of participating agencies (2020, 2022).
The Hayli Gubbi volcano, which recently erupted after approximately 12,000 years of dormancy, is located in which of the following countries?
Solution (c)
Explanation:
The Hayli Gubbi volcano is located in the Afar region of northeastern Ethiopia, within the Danakil Depression.
The region is part of the East African Rift System and is a tectonically active area where the Arabian, Nubian, and Somali plates are diverging.
Why this question? A straightforward location-based question testing basic factual recall—ideal for easy scoring.
Why important for UPSC? Volcanic activity and tectonic plate boundaries are frequently tested topics in Geography, especially in the context of the East African Rift System.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to PYQs that ask for the location of volcanoes (e.g., Mount Nyiragongo, Eyjafjallajökull) or rift valley systems (e.g., 2014, 2019).
Solution (c)
Explanation:
The Hayli Gubbi volcano is located in the Afar region of northeastern Ethiopia, within the Danakil Depression.
The region is part of the East African Rift System and is a tectonically active area where the Arabian, Nubian, and Somali plates are diverging.
Why this question? A straightforward location-based question testing basic factual recall—ideal for easy scoring.
Why important for UPSC? Volcanic activity and tectonic plate boundaries are frequently tested topics in Geography, especially in the context of the East African Rift System.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to PYQs that ask for the location of volcanoes (e.g., Mount Nyiragongo, Eyjafjallajökull) or rift valley systems (e.g., 2014, 2019).
With reference to the Brihadeeswarar Temple, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (d)
Explanation:
Why this question? Tests factual precision about architectural, historical, and UNESCO recognition details of one of India’s most iconic Chola-era monuments.
Why important for UPSC? Chola architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and temple architecture are consistently tested topics in Art and Culture syllabus.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to PYQs that test details of the Great Living Chola Temples (2014, 2018), temple architecture features like vimana and Nandi (2015, 2019), and UNESCO site inclusions (2012, 2020).
Solution (d)
Explanation:
Why this question? Tests factual precision about architectural, historical, and UNESCO recognition details of one of India’s most iconic Chola-era monuments.
Why important for UPSC? Chola architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and temple architecture are consistently tested topics in Art and Culture syllabus.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to PYQs that test details of the Great Living Chola Temples (2014, 2018), temple architecture features like vimana and Nandi (2015, 2019), and UNESCO site inclusions (2012, 2020).
The African Grey Parrot, recently in news regarding unrecorded trade in India, is classified under which of the following IUCN Red List categories?
Solution (b)
Explanation:
The African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is classified as Endangered under the IUCN Red List.
It is also listed under Appendix I of CITES, which prohibits international commercial trade. The species faces threats from habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade due to its exceptional mimicking abilities.
Why this question? A straightforward fact-based question testing conservation status—a common and easy scoring area in prelims.
Why important for UPSC? IUCN Red List categories and CITES listings are frequently tested in Environment and Ecology section.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to PYQs that directly ask for the IUCN status of species like Great Indian Bustard, Snow Leopard, or Nilgiri Tahr (e.g., 2013, 2018, 2021).
Solution (b)
Explanation:
The African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is classified as Endangered under the IUCN Red List.
It is also listed under Appendix I of CITES, which prohibits international commercial trade. The species faces threats from habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade due to its exceptional mimicking abilities.
Why this question? A straightforward fact-based question testing conservation status—a common and easy scoring area in prelims.
Why important for UPSC? IUCN Red List categories and CITES listings are frequently tested in Environment and Ecology section.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to PYQs that directly ask for the IUCN status of species like Great Indian Bustard, Snow Leopard, or Nilgiri Tahr (e.g., 2013, 2018, 2021).
