INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-20
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 pointsConsider the following statements
- A minister belonging to the Lok Sabha can participate in the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha and vice-versa.
- The last session of the existing Lok Sabha, after a new Lok Sabha has been elected is referred as Lame-Duck session.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
In addition to the members of a House, every minister and the attorney general of India have the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House, any joint sitting of both the Houses and any committee of Parliament of which he is a member, without being entitled to vote.
Lame –Duck Session refers to the last session of the existing Lok Sabha, after a new Lok Sabha has been elected. Those members of the existing Lok Sabha who could not get re-elected to the new Lok Sabha are called lame ducks.
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Solution: C
In addition to the members of a House, every minister and the attorney general of India have the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House, any joint sitting of both the Houses and any committee of Parliament of which he is a member, without being entitled to vote.
Lame –Duck Session refers to the last session of the existing Lok Sabha, after a new Lok Sabha has been elected. Those members of the existing Lok Sabha who could not get re-elected to the new Lok Sabha are called lame ducks.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsThe Central Information Commission falls under which of the following Ministry?
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements:
- The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the judges of the Supreme Court are determined from time to time by the President.
- The retired judges of the Supreme Court are prohibited from pleading or acting in any Court or before any authority within the territory of India.
- The Parliament is not authorized to curtail the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: B
The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the judges of the Supreme Court are determined from time to time by the Parliament. They cannot be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment except during a financial emergency. The retired judges of the Supreme Court are prohibited from pleading or acting in any Court or before any authority within the territory of India.
This ensures that they do not favour anyone in the hope of future favour. The Parliament is not authorised to curtail the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court. The Constitution has guaranteed to the Supreme Court, jurisdiction of various kinds. However, the Parliament can extend the same.
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Solution: B
The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the judges of the Supreme Court are determined from time to time by the Parliament. They cannot be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment except during a financial emergency. The retired judges of the Supreme Court are prohibited from pleading or acting in any Court or before any authority within the territory of India.
This ensures that they do not favour anyone in the hope of future favour. The Parliament is not authorised to curtail the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court. The Constitution has guaranteed to the Supreme Court, jurisdiction of various kinds. However, the Parliament can extend the same.
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following Organization recently launched 72-hour Tinkering Hackathon for School Children?
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Solution: C
NITI Aayog launched a 72-hour ‘Tinkering Hackathon’ with the aim to encourage students to come up with innovative ideas to solve educational issues. These issues were mainly focused on the challenges faced by them in schools, like the quality of education, safety, innovative classes, etc.
The programme was organised jointly by NITI Aayog and UNICEF.
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Solution: C
NITI Aayog launched a 72-hour ‘Tinkering Hackathon’ with the aim to encourage students to come up with innovative ideas to solve educational issues. These issues were mainly focused on the challenges faced by them in schools, like the quality of education, safety, innovative classes, etc.
The programme was organised jointly by NITI Aayog and UNICEF.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following provision/ provisions needs a special majority to pass bill in the Parliament?
- Increasing the number of puisne judges in Supreme Court
- Creation of new States
- Abolition of Legislative Councils of state assembly
- Addition of new fundamental duty
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Solution: C
Increasing the number of puisne judges in Supreme Court, Creation of new States, Abolition of Legislative Councils state requires simple majority.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Increasing the number of puisne judges in Supreme Court, Creation of new States, Abolition of Legislative Councils state requires simple majority.
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsThe dissolution of Lok Sabha does not affect
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Solution: B
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Solution: B
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsWith reference to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, consider the following statements
- It provides a legal guarantee of 100 days of work in a financial year.
- Adult members of BPL households only are eligible to get the benefits.
- Under the scheme, half of the stipulated work force must be women.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: B
Adult members of all rural households are eligible to get the benefits. Under the scheme, 1/3rd of the stipulated work force must be women.
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Solution: B
Adult members of all rural households are eligible to get the benefits. Under the scheme, 1/3rd of the stipulated work force must be women.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct about the powers of the Governor of a state?
- He appoints the state election commissioner and determines his conditions of service and tenure of office.
- He decides on the question of disqualification of members of the state legislature in consultation with the Election Commission.
- He constitutes a state finance commission after every five years to review the financial position of the panchayats and the municipalities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: A
All statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: A
All statements are correct.
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Cabinet Ministers subscribe to the same oath/affirmation as the Ministers of State.
2. Dissolution of the Council of Ministers leads to the dissolution of the House of People.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: A
In 1990 the Supreme Court ruled that the oaths for Cabinet Minister, Minister of State and Deputy Prime Minister are same.
Dissolution of the Council of Ministers not leads to the dissolution of the House of People.
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Solution: A
In 1990 the Supreme Court ruled that the oaths for Cabinet Minister, Minister of State and Deputy Prime Minister are same.
Dissolution of the Council of Ministers not leads to the dissolution of the House of People.
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following Presidents of India had the shortest term in office?
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Solution: B
Zakir Husain who was took office on 13th May, 1967 and 10 days short of completing two years as the President of India, he died in office on 3rd May 1969 which makes him the shortest-serving President.
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Solution: B
Zakir Husain who was took office on 13th May, 1967 and 10 days short of completing two years as the President of India, he died in office on 3rd May 1969 which makes him the shortest-serving President.
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Money bill can be introduced in either house of Parliament.
2. Once a Money Bill is passed by Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha can either approve the bill
or suggest the amendment but cannot reject the Money Bill.
3. Amendments to the money Bill suggested by Rajya Sabha may or may not be accepted by Lok Sabha.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Money bill can be introduced in only in Loka Sabha.
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Solution: D
Money bill can be introduced in only in Loka Sabha.
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsWhich of the statements is/are correct regarding the Gram Nyayalayas?
- Gram Nyayalaya shall be a mobile court and exercises the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts.
- The Gram Nyayalaya will not be bound by the rules of evidence provided in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Correct
Solution: C
The Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 has been enacted to provide for the establishment of the Gram Nyayalayas at the grass roots level for the purposes of providing access to justice to the citizens at their doorsteps.
The Gram Nyayalaya shall be a mobile court and shall exercise the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts. The seat of the Gram Nyayalaya will be located at the headquarters of the intermediate Panchayat, they will go to villages, work there and dispose of the cases.
The Gram Nyayalaya shall not be bound by the rules of evidence provided in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice and subject to any rule made by the High Court.
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Solution: C
The Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 has been enacted to provide for the establishment of the Gram Nyayalayas at the grass roots level for the purposes of providing access to justice to the citizens at their doorsteps.
The Gram Nyayalaya shall be a mobile court and shall exercise the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts. The seat of the Gram Nyayalaya will be located at the headquarters of the intermediate Panchayat, they will go to villages, work there and dispose of the cases.
The Gram Nyayalaya shall not be bound by the rules of evidence provided in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice and subject to any rule made by the High Court.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsThe Rajya Sabha enjoys special positions with respect to the Lok Sabha in which of the following provisions?
1. Removal of the Vice President can be initiated in the Rajya Sabha only.
2. Formation of All-India Service.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
Solution: C
Both statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Both statements are correct.
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are devices of direct democracy?
1. Citizen’s Initiative
2.Referendum
3.RecallSelect the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Solution: D
All the above are devices of democracy
Incorrect
Solution: D
All the above are devices of democracy
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements are incorrect regarding Judicial Review?
- Indian Constitution confers the power of judicial review to Supreme Court only.
- The purpose of the judicial review is to review constitutional amendments only.
- Judicial review is not a part of the basic structure of the constitution.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsWhich Act enabled the Governor General to associate representatives of the Indian People with the work of legislation by nominating them to his expanded council?
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Solution: B
Indian Councils Act, 1861, made a beginning of representative institutions by associating Indians with the law-making process. It thus provided that the viceroy should nominate some Indians as non-official members of his expanded council.
In 1862, Lord Canning, the then viceroy, nominated three Indians to his legislative council—the Raja of Benaras, the Maharaja of Patiala and Sir Dinkar Rao.
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Solution: B
Indian Councils Act, 1861, made a beginning of representative institutions by associating Indians with the law-making process. It thus provided that the viceroy should nominate some Indians as non-official members of his expanded council.
In 1862, Lord Canning, the then viceroy, nominated three Indians to his legislative council—the Raja of Benaras, the Maharaja of Patiala and Sir Dinkar Rao.
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Article 368 of Indian Constitution
1. If an Indian territory is to be ceded to a foreign nation then it requires a formal amendment process under article 3682. The settlement of boundary disputes also requires a formal amendment process under Article 368.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: A
According to Supreme Court’s 1969 ruling any settlement of a boundary dispute between India and another country does not require a constitutional amendment
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Solution: A
According to Supreme Court’s 1969 ruling any settlement of a boundary dispute between India and another country does not require a constitutional amendment
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway will connect Moreh in Manipur to Mae Sot in Thailand.
2. U.S and Israel have formally withdrew from the UNESCO recently.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
The India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway is a highway under construction under India’s Look East policy that will connect Moreh, India with Mae Sot, Thailand via Myanmar.
The United States and Israel officially quit the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) with the close of 2018.
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Solution: C
The India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway is a highway under construction under India’s Look East policy that will connect Moreh, India with Mae Sot, Thailand via Myanmar.
The United States and Israel officially quit the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) with the close of 2018.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered species endemic to Nilgiri Hills only.
2.Eravikulam National Park present in Tamil Nadu is home to largest population of Nilgiri Tahr.
3.The Periyar and Pamba rivers flows through Periyar National Park.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered species not only endemic to Nilgiri Hills, it is present in southern parts of Western Ghats.
Eravikulam National Park present in Kerala is home to largest population of Nilgiri Tahr.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered species not only endemic to Nilgiri Hills, it is present in southern parts of Western Ghats.
Eravikulam National Park present in Kerala is home to largest population of Nilgiri Tahr.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Sangai is the state animal of Mizoram and largely found in Keibul Lamjao National Park
2.Leptospirosis is a viral infection in rodents and other wild and domesticated species, and humans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Sangai is the state animal of Manipur and largely found in Keibul Lamjao National Park.
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection in rodents and other wild and domesticated species, and humans.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Sangai is the state animal of Manipur and largely found in Keibul Lamjao National Park.
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection in rodents and other wild and domesticated species, and humans.
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
- The Ocean Cleanup is a non-profit organization, developing advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic.
- The Great Pacific Garbage Patch(GPGP) is the largest of the five offshore plastic accumulation zones in the world’s oceans is located halfway between Hawaii and California.
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 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding “The International Whaling Commission”
1.The International Whaling Commission is the global body charged with the conservation of whales and the management of whaling.
2.India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are the members of International Whaling Commission.
3.IWC is a voluntary international organization and is not backed up by treaty, therefore, the IWC has substantial practical limitations on its authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are not the members of International Whaling Commission.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are not the members of International Whaling Commission.
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Hornbill Watch initiative is an interactive web interface that allows a person to report on hornbills anywhere in India.
2.North-eastern region has the highest diversity of Hornbill species.
3.GreatIndian Hornbillis the state bird of Arunachal Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
All the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: C
All the statements are correct.
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following Indian sites have been designated as Wetlands of International importance under the Ramsar Convention?
1.Sasthamkotta Lake
2. Surinsar-Mansar Lake
3. Vembanad-Kol wetland
4. Rangdum wetlandsSelect the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: A
Rangdum Wetlands is not a Ramsar site.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Rangdum Wetlands is not a Ramsar site.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.BASIC countries are bloc of four large newly industrialized countries – Brazil, South Africa, Mexico and China.
2.Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established under Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
BASIC countries are bloc of four large newly industrialized countries – Brazil, South Africa, India and China.
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Incorrect
Solution: D
BASIC countries are bloc of four large newly industrialized countries – Brazil, South Africa, India and China.
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
