Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 212

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A-Category MCQs -213

Q1. India–China Border Tensions and the Line of Actual Control

In the context of reported patrol confrontations between India and China in Arunachal Pradesh, consider the following statements:

1. The Line of Actual Control is not a mutually agreed and fully demarcated international boundary.
2. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
3. Differences in patrolling practices and perceptions of the LAC may lead to confrontations even without a formal declaration of war.
4. Confidence-building measures automatically resolve the underlying territorial dispute between two countries.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

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

Explanation: The supplied newspaper summaries discuss reported India–China patrol confrontations in Arunachal Pradesh. Statement 1 is correct because India and China have differing perceptions of the LAC, which is not a fully demarcated international boundary. Statement 2 is correct because the ITBP is under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Statement 3 is correct because patrols operating under different territorial perceptions may encounter one another. Statement 4 is incorrect. Confidence-building measures reduce misunderstanding and escalation risks but do not automatically settle territorial claims. Hidden trap: Border management is different from final boundary settlement.

Q2. Himalayan Earthquakes and Disaster Risk Reduction

In the context of the reported earthquake in Tibet, consider the following statements:

1. The Himalayan region experiences major seismic activity because of the continuing convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
2. Earthquake magnitude and earthquake intensity describe exactly the same physical quantity.
3. Earthquake-resistant building standards can reduce casualties even though earthquakes cannot be prevented.
4. Disaster preparedness includes hazard assessment, evacuation planning, public awareness and emergency-response capacity.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 3 and 4 only

Explanation: The supplied Hindu summary reports a major earthquake in Tibet and discusses Himalayan seismic vulnerability. Statement 1 is correct because the Indian Plate continues to converge with the Eurasian Plate, producing geological stress. Statement 2 is incorrect. Magnitude measures earthquake size, while intensity describes observed shaking and effects at a particular location. Statement 3 is correct because resilient construction reduces structural collapse and casualties. Statement 4 is correct because preparedness includes risk mapping, emergency planning and public training. Hidden trap: Magnitude and intensity are related but different earthquake concepts.

Q3. Odisha Mining, Tribal Rights and Sustainable Development