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Which of the following statements regarding ‘Uniform Civil Code’ are CORRECT
Select the appropriate code
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 | Statement 4 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| Article 44 of the Indian Constitution reads “The State shall endeavour to secure the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India” Article 44 comes under DPSP which comes under part IV of the Constitution | Being a Directive Principle, it is not enforceable by any court | It comes under liberal intellectual principles of Directive Principles of State Policy. | Being a Directive Principle, it is not legally enforceable by any court. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/22nd-law-commission-may-take-up-uniform-civil-code-issue-rijiju/article38375403.ece
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 | Statement 4 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| Article 44 of the Indian Constitution reads “The State shall endeavour to secure the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India” Article 44 comes under DPSP which comes under part IV of the Constitution | Being a Directive Principle, it is not enforceable by any court | It comes under liberal intellectual principles of Directive Principles of State Policy. | Being a Directive Principle, it is not legally enforceable by any court. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/22nd-law-commission-may-take-up-uniform-civil-code-issue-rijiju/article38375403.ece
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Private member’s bill’
Choose the correct statements
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| Under Article 368 , Constitution amendment bill can be introduced by minister or by a private member | The Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014 was passed by the upper house Rajya Sabha on 24 April 2015. The Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Tiruchi Siva as a private member’s bill. The Bill is considered historic as for being the first private member’s bill to be passed by any house in 36 years and by Rajya Sabha in 45 years. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajya-sabha-debates-use-of-private-bills-to-amend-preamble-to-constitution/article38377476.ece
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| Under Article 368 , Constitution amendment bill can be introduced by minister or by a private member | The Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014 was passed by the upper house Rajya Sabha on 24 April 2015. The Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Tiruchi Siva as a private member’s bill. The Bill is considered historic as for being the first private member’s bill to be passed by any house in 36 years and by Rajya Sabha in 45 years. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajya-sabha-debates-use-of-private-bills-to-amend-preamble-to-constitution/article38377476.ece
This national park is part of the Aravali range. Dhok trees are predominant here .It is home to India’s largest population of peafowl and an important habitat for tigers. The national park is
Solution(c)
It is a part of the Aravalli Range and the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion. Nearly 90% of the area in the sanctuary is covered with dhok trees accommodating various wildlife species. The Sariska National Park is home to India’s largest population of peafowl, and harbours quail, sand grouse, golden- backed woodpeckers and crested serpent eagles, among other species.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/better-habitat-management-helps-tigers-flourish-in-sariska/article38384504.ece
Solution(c)
It is a part of the Aravalli Range and the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion. Nearly 90% of the area in the sanctuary is covered with dhok trees accommodating various wildlife species. The Sariska National Park is home to India’s largest population of peafowl, and harbours quail, sand grouse, golden- backed woodpeckers and crested serpent eagles, among other species.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/better-habitat-management-helps-tigers-flourish-in-sariska/article38384504.ece
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Golden Langur’
Choose the correct statements
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| IUCN status of Golden Langur is endangered. | Golden langur is found in an area of approximately 30,000 square kilometres on the south by the Brahmaputra River, on the east by the Manas River, on the west by the Sankosh River, in Assam, India, and on the north by the Black Mountains of Bhutan. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/assam-villagers-oppose-sanctuary-tag-for-golden-langur-habitat/article38376951.ece
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| IUCN status of Golden Langur is endangered. | Golden langur is found in an area of approximately 30,000 square kilometres on the south by the Brahmaputra River, on the east by the Manas River, on the west by the Sankosh River, in Assam, India, and on the north by the Black Mountains of Bhutan. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/assam-villagers-oppose-sanctuary-tag-for-golden-langur-habitat/article38376951.ece
With reference to ‘Quantum computing’, consider the potential applications
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 | Statement 4 | Statement 5 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct | Correct | Correct |
| In the field of computational biology, quantum computing has played a big role in solving many biological problems. One of the well-known examples would be in computational genomics and how computing has drastically reduced the time to sequence a human genome. | While machine learning algorithms are used to compute immense quantities of data, quantum machine learning utilizes qubits and quantum operations or specialized quantum systems to improve computational speed and data storage done by algorithms in a program | Quantum computers are naturally good for solving complex quantum many-body problems and thus may be instrumental in applications involving quantum chemistry. | Application of quantum machine learning can help in improving pattern recognition, which, in turn, will make it easier for scientists to predict extreme weather events and potentially save thousands of lives a year | Advancements in quantum computing could enhance efficiency dramatically, by allowing companies to carry out more drug discoveries to uncover new medical treatments for the better pharmaceutical industry. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/a-quantum-solution-to-a-243-year-old-maths-problem/article38384359.ece
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 | Statement 4 | Statement 5 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct | Correct | Correct |
| In the field of computational biology, quantum computing has played a big role in solving many biological problems. One of the well-known examples would be in computational genomics and how computing has drastically reduced the time to sequence a human genome. | While machine learning algorithms are used to compute immense quantities of data, quantum machine learning utilizes qubits and quantum operations or specialized quantum systems to improve computational speed and data storage done by algorithms in a program | Quantum computers are naturally good for solving complex quantum many-body problems and thus may be instrumental in applications involving quantum chemistry. | Application of quantum machine learning can help in improving pattern recognition, which, in turn, will make it easier for scientists to predict extreme weather events and potentially save thousands of lives a year | Advancements in quantum computing could enhance efficiency dramatically, by allowing companies to carry out more drug discoveries to uncover new medical treatments for the better pharmaceutical industry. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/a-quantum-solution-to-a-243-year-old-maths-problem/article38384359.ece
