Insights Revision Plan for Prelims 2016: Test – 34
11 July 2016
Questions Based on Day – 39 Syllabus
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Insights Prelims 2016 Revision Tests
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Question 1 of 14
1. Question
2 pointsThe richer States have a responsibility to cut down carbon emissions and promote clean energy investments. These are the States that got electricity, grew faster and now have high per capita income, making them capable of sharing India’s burden of becoming ecofriendly. Delhi, for example, can help by generating its own clean electricity using solar rooftop panels or even help poor States finance their clean energy projects. It is no secret that State Electricity Boards, which control 95% of the distribution network, are neckdeep in losses. These losses further discourage State utilities from adopting renewable energy as it is more expensive than fossil fuels.
Which among the following is the most logical and rational assumption that can be made from the above passage?
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Answer. a
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Answer. a
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Question 2 of 14
2. Question
2 pointsOur municipal corporation are understaffed. The issue of skills and competencies of the staff poses an even greater challenge. Urban service delivery and infrastructure are complex to plan and execute.
They require a high degree of specialization and professionalism. The current framework within which municipal employees, including senior management, are recruited does not adequately factor In the technical and managerial competencies required. Cadre and recruitment rules only specify the bare minimum in academic qualifications. There is no mention of managerial or technical competencies, or of relevant work experience. This is the case with most municipal corporations. They also suffer from weak organisation design and structure.
Which among the following in the most logical and rational assumption that can be made from the above passage?
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Answer. b
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Answer. b
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Question 3 of 14
3. Question
2 pointsFlamingos in large flock in the wild are social extremely loyal. They perform group mating dances. Parents are very fond of their chicks, gathering them into crèches for protection while both males and females fly off to search for food.
Which among the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage?
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Answer. c
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Answer. c
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Question 4 of 14
4. Question
2 pointsVast numbers of Indian citizens without bank accounts live in rural areas, are financially and functionally illiterate, and have little experience with technology. A research study was conducted in a particular area in which electronic wage payments in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) are meant to go directly to the poor. It was observed that recipients often assume that the village leader needs to mediate the process, as was the case under the previous paperbased system. Among households under this research study area who claimed to have at least one bank account, over a third reported still receiving MGNREGS wages in cash directly from a village leader.
What is the most logical, rational and crucial message that is implied in the above passage?
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Answer. d
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Answer. d
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Question 5 of 14
5. Question
2 pointsIndividuals, groups and leaders who promote human development operate under strong institutional, structural and political constraints that affect policy options. But experience suggests broad principles for shaping an appropriate agenda for human development. One important finding from several decades of human development experience is that focusing exclusively on economic growth is problematic. While we have good knowledge about how to advance health and education, the causes of growth are much less certain and growth is often elusive. Further, an unbalanced emphasis on growth is often associated with negative environmental consequences and adverse distributional effects. The experience of China, with its impressive growth record, reflects these broader concerns and underlines the importance of balanced approaches that emphasize investments in the nonincome aspects of human development.
With reference to till’ above passage, consider the following statements:
- In developing countries, a strong institutional framework is the only requirement for human development and policy options
- Human development and economic growth are not always positively interrelated.
- Focusing only on human development should be the goal of economic growth
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
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Answer. c
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Answer. c
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Question 6 of 14
6. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
- Higher economic growth is essential to ensure reduction in economic disparity.
- Environmental degradation is sometimes a consequence of economic growth
Which of the above assumption/assumptions?
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Answer. b
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Answer. b
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Question 7 of 14
7. Question
2 pointspH of Acid Rain is around
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Question 8 of 14
8. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following is/are source of significant greenhouse gas emissions into atmosphere?
- Dams and reservoirs in tropical regions
- Agriculture
- Electricity production
- Transportation
Select the correct answer using codes below:
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Question 9 of 14
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Vegetable waste and sewage are decomposed in the absence of oxygen to give bio-gas
- Charcoal is left behind when wood is burnt in a limited supply of oxygen
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
NCERT Class X Science Chapter – 5, Page – 246
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Solution: c)
NCERT Class X Science Chapter – 5, Page – 246
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Question 10 of 14
10. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
- On one acre of land more energy can be produced from wind mills than from solar technology
- India’s largest operational onshore wind farm is located in Jaisalmer
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
NCERT Class X Science Chapter – 5, Page – 247
The land required for a 1 MW power plant setup is around 4.5-5 acres for Crystalline technology and around 6.5-7.5 acres for Thin-Film technology. This is only a rough benchmark and may vary based on technology and efficiency of panels.
http://efficientcarbon.com/services/energy/renewable-energy-advisory/frequently-asked-questions
NCERT mentions that for a 1 MW generator, the farm needs about 2 hectares (5 acres) of land.
Considering terrain and improvement in technology, it can be said that solar technology produces more energy per acre.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaisalmer_Wind_Park
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Solution: b)
NCERT Class X Science Chapter – 5, Page – 247
The land required for a 1 MW power plant setup is around 4.5-5 acres for Crystalline technology and around 6.5-7.5 acres for Thin-Film technology. This is only a rough benchmark and may vary based on technology and efficiency of panels.
http://efficientcarbon.com/services/energy/renewable-energy-advisory/frequently-asked-questions
NCERT mentions that for a 1 MW generator, the farm needs about 2 hectares (5 acres) of land.
Considering terrain and improvement in technology, it can be said that solar technology produces more energy per acre.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaisalmer_Wind_Park
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Question 11 of 14
11. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following gases forms bulk of biogas composition?
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Solution: a)
NCERT Class X Science Chapter – 5, Page – 246
Typical composition of biogas
Compound Formula % Methane CH 4 50–75 Carbon dioxide CO 2 25–50 Nitrogen N 2 0–10 Hydrogen H 2 0–1 Incorrect
Solution: a)
NCERT Class X Science Chapter – 5, Page – 246
Typical composition of biogas
Compound Formula % Methane CH 4 50–75 Carbon dioxide CO 2 25–50 Nitrogen N 2 0–10 Hydrogen H 2 0–1 -
Question 12 of 14
12. Question
2 pointsThe wind blows mainly because of
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Solution: a)
NCERT Class X Science Chapter – 5, Page – 247
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Solution: a)
NCERT Class X Science Chapter – 5, Page – 247
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Question 13 of 14
13. Question
2 pointsBlack surface absorbs more heat because
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Solution: b)
NCERT Class X Science Chapter – 5, Page – 249
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/questions/question/3136/
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Solution: b)
NCERT Class X Science Chapter – 5, Page – 249
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/questions/question/3136/
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Question 14 of 14
14. Question
2 pointsWhy despite advancements made, solar technology is still considered expensive?
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Solution: d)
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Solution: d)