Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 202

PRERNA FOR IAS

(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)

A-Category MCQs -202

Q1. Cauvery Water Dispute and Cooperative Federalism

In the context of the reported dispute over Karnataka's release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, consider the following statements:

1. Article 262 of the Constitution deals with adjudication of disputes relating to waters of interstate rivers or river valleys.
2. The Cauvery Water Management Authority is associated with implementation of the water-sharing framework.
3. An upstream State has an unrestricted right to retain all river water flowing through its territory.
4. Transparent hydrological data and efficient irrigation can help reduce interstate water conflicts.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation: The supplied Hindu summary discusses the Cauvery dispute and the reported backlog in water releases. Article 262 provides the constitutional basis for Parliament to legislate concerning interstate river-water disputes. The Cauvery Water Management Authority helps implement the applicable allocation framework. Statement 3 is incorrect because upstream States do not possess unrestricted rights over shared interstate rivers. Water management must consider legal allocations, drinking-water needs, agriculture and ecological sustainability. Transparent rainfall and reservoir data can improve coordination during drought. Hidden trap: Geographical control over a river's upstream course does not establish unlimited legal ownership of its water. Elimination clue: Reject Statement 3.

Q2. Anti-Submarine Warfare and Maritime Security

With reference to the reported commissioning of INS Mangrol, consider the following statements:

1. Sonar systems use sound waves to detect or locate objects underwater.
2. Anti-submarine warfare is relevant to protecting maritime trade routes and coastal installations.
3. Shallow coastal waters can create operational challenges different from those encountered in the open ocean.
4. Indigenous construction of a warship automatically guarantees complete independence from imported sensors, propulsion systems and weapons.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3 only