1 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 29.08.2023 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 29.08.2023 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements related to Ultra Processed Food: 1. WHO and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations found that India’s Ultra-Processed Food Sector grew at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 23.37 % in retail sales value from 2011 to 2021. 2. Processed food usually has salt, sugar and fat added to it. Food is considered ultra-processed if five or more ingredients have been added to the original product. 3. These other ingredients are usually flavour and taste enhancers, emulsifiers and colours, and all of them are meant to improve shelf life and taste or make the food convenient to eat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation : Report released by World Health Organization (WHO) and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations found that India’s Ultra-Processed Food Sector grew at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.37 % in retail sales value from 2011 to 2021. Ultra Processed Food Processed food usually has salt, sugar and fat added to it. Food is considered ultra-processed if five or more ingredients have been added to the original product. These other ingredients are usually flavour and taste enhancers, emulsifiers and colours, and all of them are meant to improve shelf life and taste or make the food convenient to eat. For instance, atta in raw form is unprocessed. Dalia, with salt and sugar added, is processed food. If we make cookies out of atta and add a lot of other things, it is ultra-processed. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) has gained significant attention for its role in revolutionizing the way judicial proceedings are managed in India. 2. NJDG is a database of orders, judgments and case details of 18,135 District & Subordinate Courts . 3. High Courts created as an online platform under the eCourts Project. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation : National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) has gained significant attention for its role in revolutionizing the way judicial proceedings are managed in India. NJDG is a database of orders, judgments and case details of 18,735 District & Subordinate Courts and High Courts created as an online platform under the eCourts Project. Data is updated on a near real-time basis by the connected District and Taluka courts. It provides data relating to judicial proceedings/decisions of all computerized district and subordinate courts of the country.All High Courts have also joined the NJDG through web services, providing easy access facility to the litigant public. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. 338 bird species found in India have been studied. 2. It states that the number of birds in India has declined by 60 per cent in the last 20 years. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation : 338 bird species found in India have been studied. It states that the number of birds in India has declined by 60 per cent in the last 30 years. The State of India's Birds Report 2023 – released on August 25, is based on 30 million observations of 30,000 bird watchers. According to this report species like Indian peafowl are doing well but many other species including raptors are not doing well. The State of India's Birds 2023 released on 25 August found that while some bird species like Indian peafowl are While many species are thriving, many species are in decline. The report, based on 30 million observations made by 30,000 birdwatchers across the country, also highlights major threats to bird populations across the country, including pollution. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. The level of plastic pollution in Lake Geneva, Switzerland, has become higher than that of any other ocean in the world. Switzerland is a country in Central Europe. 2. 60% of its land is covered by the Alps mountains, this country has very beautiful mountains, villages, lakes and pastures. 3. The standard of living of the Swiss people is one of the highest in the world. Swiss watches, cheese, chocolate are very famous. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation : The level of plastic pollution in Lake Geneva, Switzerland, has become higher than that of any other ocean in the world. Switzerland is a country in Central Europe. 60% of its land is covered by the Alps mountains, this country has very beautiful mountains, villages, lakes and pastures. The standard of living of the Swiss people is one of the highest in the world. Swiss watches, cheese, chocolate are very famous. The country has three official languages: German, French and Italian and one co-official language: Romansh. Its provinces are called cantons. Switzerland is a democracy where direct democracy can be seen even today. About 20% of Swiss people are of foreign origin. Its main cities and tourist destinations are: Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Basel, Interlaken, Lausanne, Lucerne. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. The 28 feet Nataraja bronze statue, believed to be the world's tallest, will be installed at the venue of the G20 summit in New Delhi. 2. The process of bringing the statue has begun and it will give a cultural significance to the event . Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation : The 28 feet Nataraja bronze statue, believed to be the world's tallest, will be installed at the venue of the G20 summit in New Delhi, the process of bringing the statue has begun and it will give a cultural significance to the event . The 19 ton Nataraja idol is made of eight metals, including gold, silver, lead, copper, tin, mercury, iron and zinc (ashtadhatu). It is being brought from Swamimalai city of Tamil Nadu. The idol depicts Nataraja (Lord Shiva) dancing. Swamimalai is considered to be one of the six holy abodes of Lord Murugan, known as the Padai Veedugal (battle camp) of Lord Murugan. It is also famous for its Swamimalai bronze logo which has been granted Geographical Indication/GI tag. It is made using the "lost-wax" casting technique of the Chola tradition, in which molten bronze is poured into a clay mold. Chola bronzes are highly valued in the art world because of their extraordinary beauty and craftsmanship. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ ALL EXAM QUIZ 31.08.2023
