INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-18
INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 - DAILY REVISION TESTS
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Welcome to Insights IAS Revision Plan for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam – 2019.
If you are wondering why these questions are posted, please refer to the detailed Timetable provided HERE.
These questions are carefully framed to help you improve various skills and knowledge necessary to face uncertain, unpredictable and difficult questions in real prelims exam. This test is NOT about your scores. It’s about an opportunity to make mistakes and learn from these mistakes now itself. Also, these tests are NOT meant to give you EXPECTED questions for the upcoming prelims. So, don’t judge these questions unless there is an error (factual or typo) in these questions. To do really well in these small tests, REVISION is the KEY. Do follow our Revision Timetable religiously. It WILL help you clear Prelims – 2019.
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), consider thefollowing statements:
- The CAT is not bound by the procedure laid down in the Civil Procedure Code of 1908 and is guided by the principles of natural justice.
- The appeals against the orders of the CAT could be made only in the Supreme Court and not in the high courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: A
The original Constitution did not contain provisions with respect to tribunals. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added a new Part XIV-A to the Constitution. This part is entitled as ‘Tribunals’ and consists of only two Articles—Article 323 A dealing with administrative tribunals and Article 323 B dealing with tribunals for other matters.
The CAT is not bound by the procedure laid down in the Civil Procedure Code of 1908. It is guided by the principles of natural justice. These principles keep the CAT flexible in approach.
Originally, appeals against the orders of the CAT could be made only in the Supreme Court and not in the high courts. However, in the Chandra Kumar case (1997), the Supreme Court declared this restriction on the jurisdiction of the high courts as unconstitutional, holding that judicial review is a part of the basic structure of the Constitution. It laid down that appeals against the orders of the CAT shall lie before the division bench of the concerned high court. Consequently, now it is not possible for an aggrieved public servant to approach the Supreme Court directly against an order of the CAT, without first going to the concerned high court.Incorrect
Solution: A
The original Constitution did not contain provisions with respect to tribunals. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added a new Part XIV-A to the Constitution. This part is entitled as ‘Tribunals’ and consists of only two Articles—Article 323 A dealing with administrative tribunals and Article 323 B dealing with tribunals for other matters.
The CAT is not bound by the procedure laid down in the Civil Procedure Code of 1908. It is guided by the principles of natural justice. These principles keep the CAT flexible in approach.
Originally, appeals against the orders of the CAT could be made only in the Supreme Court and not in the high courts. However, in the Chandra Kumar case (1997), the Supreme Court declared this restriction on the jurisdiction of the high courts as unconstitutional, holding that judicial review is a part of the basic structure of the Constitution. It laid down that appeals against the orders of the CAT shall lie before the division bench of the concerned high court. Consequently, now it is not possible for an aggrieved public servant to approach the Supreme Court directly against an order of the CAT, without first going to the concerned high court. -
Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following provisions of 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) or the Part IX of the Constitution is/are the compulsory provisions/features?
1. Indirect elections to the post of chairperson of panchayats at the intermediate and district levels.2. 21 years to be the minimum age for contesting elections to panchayats.
3. Providing reservation of seats (both members and chairpersons) for backward classes in panchayats at any level.Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Solution: A
Compulsory Provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) or the Part IX of the Constitution:
1. Organisation of Gram Sabha in a village or group of villages.
2. Establishment of panchayats at the village, intermediate and district levels.
3. Direct elections to all seats in panchayats at the village, intermediate and district levels.
4. Indirect elections to the post of chairperson of panchayats at the intermediate and district levels.
5. 21 years to be the minimum age for contesting elections to panchayats.
6. Reservation of seats (both members and chairpersons) for SCs and STs in panchayats at all the three levels.
7. Reservation of one-third seats (both members and chairpersons) for women in panchayats at all the three levels.
8. Fixing tenure of five years for panchayats at all levels and holding fresh elections within six months in the event of supersession of any panchayat.
9. Establishment of a State Election Commission for conducting elections to the panchayats.
10. Constitution of a State Finance Commission after every five years to review the financial position of the panchayats.Incorrect
Solution: A
Compulsory Provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) or the Part IX of the Constitution:
1. Organisation of Gram Sabha in a village or group of villages.
2. Establishment of panchayats at the village, intermediate and district levels.
3. Direct elections to all seats in panchayats at the village, intermediate and district levels.
4. Indirect elections to the post of chairperson of panchayats at the intermediate and district levels.
5. 21 years to be the minimum age for contesting elections to panchayats.
6. Reservation of seats (both members and chairpersons) for SCs and STs in panchayats at all the three levels.
7. Reservation of one-third seats (both members and chairpersons) for women in panchayats at all the three levels.
8. Fixing tenure of five years for panchayats at all levels and holding fresh elections within six months in the event of supersession of any panchayat.
9. Establishment of a State Election Commission for conducting elections to the panchayats.
10. Constitution of a State Finance Commission after every five years to review the financial position of the panchayats. -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts provided a special status to the Union Territory of Delhi, and redesignated it the National Capital Territory of Delhi?
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Solution: A
The 69th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1991 provided a special status to the Union Territory of Delhi, and redesignated it the National Capital Territory of Delhi and designated the administrator of Delhi as the lieutenant (lt.) governor. It created a legislative assembly and a council of ministers for Delhi. Previously, Delhi had a metropolitan council and an
executive council.Incorrect
Solution: A
The 69th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1991 provided a special status to the Union Territory of Delhi, and redesignated it the National Capital Territory of Delhi and designated the administrator of Delhi as the lieutenant (lt.) governor. It created a legislative assembly and a council of ministers for Delhi. Previously, Delhi had a metropolitan council and an
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Chief Minister must prove his majority in state legislative assembly before being appointed as Chief Minister.
2.If same person is appointed as Governor of two or more states, the emoluments and allowances payable to him are shared by the states in such proportion as determined by President of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Chief Minister need not to prove her/his majority in state legislative assembly before being appointed as Chief Minister.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Chief Minister need not to prove her/his majority in state legislative assembly before being appointed as Chief Minister.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Cabinet Secretariat settles inter-ministerial disputes.
2.Cabinet Secretary is ex-officio chairman of the Civil Services Board.
3.Parliament can abolish or create a Legislative Council if the concerned legislative assembly passes a resolution to that effect with simple majority
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Parliament can abolish or create a Legislative Council if the concerned legislative assembly passes a resolution to that effect with special majority.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Parliament can abolish or create a Legislative Council if the concerned legislative assembly passes a resolution to that effect with special majority.
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Gram Sabha is a body consisting of persons registered in the electoral rolls of a village comprised within the area of Panchayat at the village level.
2.There is no uniformity in the organisation of state legislatures in India.
3.A person must be not less than 25 years of age to be chosen as a member of the legislative council.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
A person must be not less than 30 years of age to be chosen as a member of the legislative council.
Incorrect
Solution: D
A person must be not less than 30 years of age to be chosen as a member of the legislative council.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Every state may constitute at the district level, a district planning committee to consolidate the plans prepared by Panchayat and municipalities in the district.
2.The state legislature shall authorize a municipality to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees.
3.Every metropolitan area shall have a metropolitan planning committee to prepare a draft development plan.
Which of the statements are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Every state shall constitute at the district level, a district planning committee to consolidate the plans prepared by Panchayat and municipalities in the district.
The state legislature may authorize a municipality to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Every state shall constitute at the district level, a district planning committee to consolidate the plans prepared by Panchayat and municipalities in the district.
The state legislature may authorize a municipality to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsProvisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act are not applicable to which of the following states?
1. Jammu and Kashmir
2. Meghalaya
3. NagalandSelect the correct answer using the code given below.
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Solution: D
The act does not apply to the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram and certain other areas like
(a) the scheduled areas and the tribal areas in the states;
(b) the hill area of Manipur for which a district council exists; and
(c) Darjeeling district of West Bengal for which Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council exists.Incorrect
Solution: D
The act does not apply to the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram and certain other areas like
(a) the scheduled areas and the tribal areas in the states;
(b) the hill area of Manipur for which a district council exists; and
(c) Darjeeling district of West Bengal for which Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council exists. -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to State emergency
1.It can be revoked any time by the President, without the approval of Parliament.
2.President rule was imposed on all the states in India except Telangana.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
President rule was not imposed in Telangana and Chhattisgarh.
Incorrect
Solution: A
President rule was not imposed in Telangana and Chhattisgarh.
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.All high courts in India have a territorial jurisdiction confined to a single state.
2.District Court assume the name of Sessions Courts when they deal with matters concerning criminal cases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
All High courts in India have a territorial jurisdiction not confined to a single state. Union territories jurisdiction would come under different state’s high court.
Incorrect
Solution: B
All High courts in India have a territorial jurisdiction not confined to a single state. Union territories jurisdiction would come under different state’s high court.
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities, consider the following statements:
- Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities has been inserted to the constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.
- It would be the duty of the Special Officer to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Originally, the Constitution of India did not make any provision with respect to the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities. Later, the States Reorganization Commission (1953-55) made a recommendation in this regard.Accordingly, the Seventh Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 inserted a new Article 350-B in Part XVII of the Constitution. This article contains the following provisions:
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There should be a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities. He is to be
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It would be the duty of the Special Officer to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under the Constitution. He would report to the President upon those matters at such intervals as the President may direct. The President should place all such reports before each House of Parliament and send to the governments of
the states concerned.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Originally, the Constitution of India did not make any provision with respect to the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities. Later, the States Reorganization Commission (1953-55) made a recommendation in this regard.Accordingly, the Seventh Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 inserted a new Article 350-B in Part XVII of the Constitution. This article contains the following provisions:
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There should be a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities. He is to be
appointed by the President of India. -
It would be the duty of the Special Officer to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under the Constitution. He would report to the President upon those matters at such intervals as the President may direct. The President should place all such reports before each House of Parliament and send to the governments of
the states concerned.
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.The process of removal of a State Election Commissioner is similar to the removal of a Judge of a State High Court.
2.A council of ministers must always exist to advise the governor, even after the dissolution of the state legislative assembly.
3.Article 356 can be invoked only on the written recommendation of the cabinet
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Article 356 can be invoked without written recommendation of the cabinet.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Article 356 can be invoked without written recommendation of the cabinet.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the manner of election to legislative Council
1.2/3 are elected by the members of local bodies in the state like municipalities, district boards, etc
2.2/3 are elected by the members of the legislative assembly of the state from amongst persons who are not members of the assembly
3.1/12 are elected by graduates of three years standing and residing within the state
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution: A
1/3 are elected by the members of local bodies in the state like municipalities, district boards, etc
1/3 are elected by the members of the legislative assembly of the state from amongst persons who are not members of the assembly.
1/12 are elected by graduates of three years standing and residing within the state.
Incorrect
Solution: A
1/3 are elected by the members of local bodies in the state like municipalities, district boards, etc
1/3 are elected by the members of the legislative assembly of the state from amongst persons who are not members of the assembly.
1/12 are elected by graduates of three years standing and residing within the state.
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.The presiding officer can permit a member to address the House in his mother-tongue in state legislature.
2.Every minister and the advocate general of the state have the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House or any of its committees of which he is named a member.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.The Economic Affairs Committee directs and coordinates thegovernmental activities in the economic sphere, is chaired by the Financeminister.
2.The Political Affairs Committee deals with all policy matters pertaining to domestic and foreign affairs, is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
The Economic Affairs Committee directs and coordinates the governmental activities in the economic sphere, is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Incorrect
Solution: B
The Economic Affairs Committee directs and coordinates the governmental activities in the economic sphere, is chaired by the Prime Minister.
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.The Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), which manufactures EVMs, is under
the Department of Atomic Energy.2.Definitive evidence for water-ice on the surface of the Moon is one of important outcome of Chandrayaan I Mission
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Antarctic Circumpolar Current is one of the strongest ocean current which extends fromthe sea surface to the bottom of the ocean encircling Antarctica.
2.Antarctica is the only habitat of Penguin.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
What is the Antarctic Circumpolar Current?
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current, or ACC, is the strongest ocean current on our planet. It extends from the sea surface to the bottom of the ocean, and encircles Antarctica. It is vital for Earth’s health because it keeps Antarctica cool and frozen.
The ACC is created by the combined effects of strong westerly winds across the Southern Ocean, and the big change in surface temperatures between the Equator and the poles.
Penguins: Considered marine birds, penguins live up to 80 percent of their lives in the ocean, according to the New England Aquarium. All penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere, though it is a common myth that they all live in Antarctica. In fact, penguins can be found on every continent in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also a myth that penguins can only live in cold climates. The Galapagos penguin, for example, lives on tropical islands at the equator.
Incorrect
Solution: A
What is the Antarctic Circumpolar Current?
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current, or ACC, is the strongest ocean current on our planet. It extends from the sea surface to the bottom of the ocean, and encircles Antarctica. It is vital for Earth’s health because it keeps Antarctica cool and frozen.
The ACC is created by the combined effects of strong westerly winds across the Southern Ocean, and the big change in surface temperatures between the Equator and the poles.
Penguins: Considered marine birds, penguins live up to 80 percent of their lives in the ocean, according to the New England Aquarium. All penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere, though it is a common myth that they all live in Antarctica. In fact, penguins can be found on every continent in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also a myth that penguins can only live in cold climates. The Galapagos penguin, for example, lives on tropical islands at the equator.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsSovereign Blue Bond, first of its kind, is introduced by
Correct
Solution: C
Sovereign Blue Bond, first of its kind is introduced by Seychelles.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Sovereign Blue Bond, first of its kind is introduced by Seychelles.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
- The Sentinelese are a negrito tribe wholive on the Great Nicobar Island.
- Sentinelese had recently migrated to Andaman and Nicobar from Africa.
- Island Development agency is a statutory body constituted under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
The Sentinelese are a negrito tribe wholive on the North Sentinel Island of theAndamans. The inhabitants areconnected to the Jarawa on the basis ofphysical, as well as linguistic similarities.Their numbers are believed to be lessthan 150 and as low as 40.
Based on carbon dating of kitchen middens by the Anthropological Survey of India, Sentinelese presence was confirmed in the islands to 2,000 years ago. Genome studies indicate that the Andaman. tribes could have been on the islands even 30,000 years ago
Island Development agency (IDA) was constituted in 2017 for the holistic development of islands. It will undertake holistic development in the project islands after giving due consideration to unique maritime and territorial bio-diversity of the islands. IDA is chaired by Union Home minister and members includes, cabinet secretary, home secretary, secretary (environment, forests and climate change), secretary (tourism) and secretary (tribal welfare).
Incorrect
Solution: D
The Sentinelese are a negrito tribe wholive on the North Sentinel Island of theAndamans. The inhabitants areconnected to the Jarawa on the basis ofphysical, as well as linguistic similarities.Their numbers are believed to be lessthan 150 and as low as 40.
Based on carbon dating of kitchen middens by the Anthropological Survey of India, Sentinelese presence was confirmed in the islands to 2,000 years ago. Genome studies indicate that the Andaman. tribes could have been on the islands even 30,000 years ago
Island Development agency (IDA) was constituted in 2017 for the holistic development of islands. It will undertake holistic development in the project islands after giving due consideration to unique maritime and territorial bio-diversity of the islands. IDA is chaired by Union Home minister and members includes, cabinet secretary, home secretary, secretary (environment, forests and climate change), secretary (tourism) and secretary (tribal welfare).
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
1.Yeola in Maharashtra famous for richly motifed silk-and-gold Paithani saris.
2. The Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve (KBR) comprises nearly a quarter of the
entire geographical area of Sikkim.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
KBR comprises around 41% of the entire geographical area of Sikkim.
Incorrect
Solution: A
KBR comprises around 41% of the entire geographical area of Sikkim.
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Ganga Gram vision is an integrated approach for holistic development of villages situated on the banks of River Ganga with active participation of the villagers.
2.Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation is the nodal agency for implementation of the Ganga Gram Project.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Ganga Gram vision is an integrated approach for holistic development of villages situated on the banks of River Ganga with active participation of the villagers.
The objectives of Ganga Gram Project include solid and liquid waste management, renovation of ponds and water resources, water conservation projects, organic farming, horticulture, and promotion of medicinal plants.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Ganga Gram vision is an integrated approach for holistic development of villages situated on the banks of River Ganga with active participation of the villagers.
The objectives of Ganga Gram Project include solid and liquid waste management, renovation of ponds and water resources, water conservation projects, organic farming, horticulture, and promotion of medicinal plants.
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsKonkan Exercise-2018 is conducted between which of the following countries?
Correct
Solution: B
The KONKAN series of exercises commenced in 2004 between India and United Kingdom.
Incorrect
Solution: B
The KONKAN series of exercises commenced in 2004 between India and United Kingdom.
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsThe Ganges River dolphin inhabits which of the following river systems apart from Ganges?
1.Brahmaputra
2.Meghna
3.Krishna
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
Correct
Solution: C
They inhabit the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.
Incorrect
Solution: C
They inhabit the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsThe Digital Economy Task Force (DETF) was established in the meeting of the
Correct
Solution: B
It was established under the 2017 German presidency, based on the decision adopted in Hangzhou in 2016 under the Chinese Presidency of the G-20.
Incorrect
Solution: B
It was established under the 2017 German presidency, based on the decision adopted in Hangzhou in 2016 under the Chinese Presidency of the G-20.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Hope Island is a part of the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh.
2.It is a very old island, formed from the sediment outflow carried by the waters of the Koringa River, a distributary of the Godavari.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
Hope Island is a part of the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, off the coast of Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
It is relatively a young island, formed from the sediment outflow carried by the waters of the Koringa River, a distributary of the Godavari.
It acts as natural barrier for storm surges and provides tranquility to the ships anchored in Kakinada Bay which makes Kakinada Port one of the safest natural ports in the Eastern Coast of India.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Hope Island is a part of the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, off the coast of Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
It is relatively a young island, formed from the sediment outflow carried by the waters of the Koringa River, a distributary of the Godavari.
It acts as natural barrier for storm surges and provides tranquility to the ships anchored in Kakinada Bay which makes Kakinada Port one of the safest natural ports in the Eastern Coast of India.