INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-32
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 pairs:
Classical Dance Important Features
- Mohiniattam Lasya aspect is dominant
- Manipuri Tarangam
- Kuchipudi Pung Musical Instrument
- Odissi – Mobile sculptures
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution: C
Mohiniattam: The Lasya aspect (beauty, grace) of dance is dominant in a Mohiniattam recital. Hence, it is mainly performed by female dancers.
Manipuri Dance: The drum – pung – is an intricate element of the recital. Flute, Khartals (wood clapper), dhols etc also accompany music.
Kuchipudi: Apart from group performances, there are some popular solo elements in Kuchipudi as well. Some of them are:
- Manduk shabdam – Tells the story of a frog.
- Tarangam – The dancer performs with his/her feet on the edges of a brass plate and balancing a pot of water on the head or a set of diyas.
- Jala Chitra Nrityam – In this item, the dancer draws pictures on the floor with his or her toes .
Odissi: Odissi dance form is unique in its representation of gracefulness, sensuality and beauty. The dancers create intricate geometrical shapes and patterns with her body. Hence, it is known as ‘mobile sculpture’.
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Solution: C
Mohiniattam: The Lasya aspect (beauty, grace) of dance is dominant in a Mohiniattam recital. Hence, it is mainly performed by female dancers.
Manipuri Dance: The drum – pung – is an intricate element of the recital. Flute, Khartals (wood clapper), dhols etc also accompany music.
Kuchipudi: Apart from group performances, there are some popular solo elements in Kuchipudi as well. Some of them are:
- Manduk shabdam – Tells the story of a frog.
- Tarangam – The dancer performs with his/her feet on the edges of a brass plate and balancing a pot of water on the head or a set of diyas.
- Jala Chitra Nrityam – In this item, the dancer draws pictures on the floor with his or her toes .
Odissi: Odissi dance form is unique in its representation of gracefulness, sensuality and beauty. The dancers create intricate geometrical shapes and patterns with her body. Hence, it is known as ‘mobile sculpture’.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Folk Dance Related Community
- Bizu Dance Chakma
- Hozagiri Dance Bru
- Doregata dance Khasi
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution: D
Bizu dance – This particular form of dance is characteristic of the Chakma
community.
Hozagiri Dance – While the theme of the dance remains almost to be the same
as of other tribes, the dance form of the Reang/Bru community is quite
different from others.
Doregata: This is quite interesting dance as the Khasi women try to knock off
the turbans of their male pertnersIncorrect
Solution: D
Bizu dance – This particular form of dance is characteristic of the Chakma
community.
Hozagiri Dance – While the theme of the dance remains almost to be the same
as of other tribes, the dance form of the Reang/Bru community is quite
different from others.
Doregata: This is quite interesting dance as the Khasi women try to knock off
the turbans of their male pertners -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsYakshagana, Bhootaradhane and Bayalata are major folk theatre forms of
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Solution: A
Yakshagana, Bhootaradhane and Bayalata is a traditional theatre form, developed in Karnataka
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Solution: A
Yakshagana, Bhootaradhane and Bayalata is a traditional theatre form, developed in Karnataka
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsThe Natya Shashtra is a notable ancient treatise influencing dance, music and literary traditions in India. It is notable for its aesthetic “Rasa theory”. What does the theory assert?
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Solution: D
It asserts that entertainment is a desired effect of performance arts but not the primary goal, and that the primary goal is to transport the individual in the audience into another parallel reality, full of wonder, where he experiences the essence of his own consciousness, and reflects on spiritual and moral questions.
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Solution: D
It asserts that entertainment is a desired effect of performance arts but not the primary goal, and that the primary goal is to transport the individual in the audience into another parallel reality, full of wonder, where he experiences the essence of his own consciousness, and reflects on spiritual and moral questions.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following dances is/are not classical dance/s?
- Sattriya
- Yakshagana
- Theyyam
- Manipuri
Select the correct answer using code given below
Correct
Solution: C
There are several forms of dance-drama or folk theatre, such as the Nautanki of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the Bhavai of Gujarat, the irreverent Tamasha of Maharashtra , the Bengali Jatra, the spectacular Yakshagana of Karnataka and Theyyam of Kerala, all of which narrate legends of local heroes, kings and deities.
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Solution: C
There are several forms of dance-drama or folk theatre, such as the Nautanki of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the Bhavai of Gujarat, the irreverent Tamasha of Maharashtra , the Bengali Jatra, the spectacular Yakshagana of Karnataka and Theyyam of Kerala, all of which narrate legends of local heroes, kings and deities.
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsThe origins of this dance form can be traced back to temple dancers or devadasis?
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Solution: D
The origins of Bharatanatyam can be traced back to ‘Sadir’ – the solo dance performance of the temple dancers or ‘devadasis’ in Tamil Nadu. It was also referred to as ‘Dashiattam’.
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Solution: D
The origins of Bharatanatyam can be traced back to ‘Sadir’ – the solo dance performance of the temple dancers or ‘devadasis’ in Tamil Nadu. It was also referred to as ‘Dashiattam’.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsHow does the Mohiniyattam classical dance form differ from Kathakali
- The body movement is abrupt and involves sudden jerks in Mohiniyattam unlike Kathakali.
- The characters in a Kathakali performance are divided into satvika, rajasika and tamasika types, unlike in Mohiniyattam.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Mohiniyattam is characterized by graceful, swaying body movements with no abrupt jerks or sudden leaps.
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Solution: B
Mohiniyattam is characterized by graceful, swaying body movements with no abrupt jerks or sudden leaps.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following best describes ‘Gatka’?
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Solution: A
Gatka is the name of an Indian martial art associated with the Sikhs of the Punjab region, and with the Tanoli and Gujjar communities residing in mountainous regions of northern Pakistan who practice an early variant of the martial art.
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Solution: A
Gatka is the name of an Indian martial art associated with the Sikhs of the Punjab region, and with the Tanoli and Gujjar communities residing in mountainous regions of northern Pakistan who practice an early variant of the martial art.
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Mrichchakatikam – Shudraka
2. Buddhacharita – Vasuvandhu
3. Mudrarakshasha – Vishakadatta
4. Harshacharita – BanabhattaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below
Correct
Solution: B
Buddhacharita was written by Ashvaghosh
Incorrect
Solution: B
Buddhacharita was written by Ashvaghosh
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct?
1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by 1st century AD.
2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of 3rd century AD.
3. The concept of sine of an angle was known in 5th century AD.
4. The concept of cyclic quadrilaterals was known in 7th century AD.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following introduced silver tanka on which modern rupee is based
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Solution: A
Iltutmish introduced the Arabic coinage into India and the silver tanka weighing 175 grams became a standard coin in medieval India. The silver tanka remained the basis of the modern rupee.
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Solution: A
Iltutmish introduced the Arabic coinage into India and the silver tanka weighing 175 grams became a standard coin in medieval India. The silver tanka remained the basis of the modern rupee.
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
List I List II
- Tabo Monastery Himachal Pradesh
- Kardang Monastery Southern India
- Rumtek Monastery Himachal Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
Correct
Solution: C
It is located in the Tabo village of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh. It was founded in 996 CE in the Tibetan year of the Fire Ape.
Kardang Monastery or Gompa is a famous Drukpa Lineage monastery, and is the most important monastery the Lahaul valley, India. The monastery is a huge white building bedecked with prayer flags.
Rumtek Monastery is currently the largest in Sikkim. It is home to the community of monks and where they perform the rituals and practices of the Karma Kagyu lineage.
Incorrect
Solution: C
It is located in the Tabo village of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh. It was founded in 996 CE in the Tibetan year of the Fire Ape.
Kardang Monastery or Gompa is a famous Drukpa Lineage monastery, and is the most important monastery the Lahaul valley, India. The monastery is a huge white building bedecked with prayer flags.
Rumtek Monastery is currently the largest in Sikkim. It is home to the community of monks and where they perform the rituals and practices of the Karma Kagyu lineage.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
- There were no evidence of musical instruments found at the sites of Indus valley civilization.
- Jaimini Brahmana speaks collectively of dance and music
- In Hindustani music, Dhrupad is the pure music without distraction of words.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Musical instruments like seven-holed flute and Ravanahatha, have been recovered from the sites of Indus Valley Civilization. The Jaimini Brahmana speaks collectively of dance and music. Dhrupad is pure music without distraction of words.
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Solution: B
Musical instruments like seven-holed flute and Ravanahatha, have been recovered from the sites of Indus Valley Civilization. The Jaimini Brahmana speaks collectively of dance and music. Dhrupad is pure music without distraction of words.
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsThe advent of Purandaradasa, in the year 1484, marked a very important landmark in the development of
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Solution: A
The advent of Purandaradasa, in the year 1484, marked a very important landmark in the development of Carnatic music.
He effected such a thorough systematisation and refinement in the art, that, up to the present day, it has remained the same. He has been justly termed as “Carnatic Sangeeta Pitamaha”.
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Solution: A
The advent of Purandaradasa, in the year 1484, marked a very important landmark in the development of Carnatic music.
He effected such a thorough systematisation and refinement in the art, that, up to the present day, it has remained the same. He has been justly termed as “Carnatic Sangeeta Pitamaha”.
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Sangeet Natak Akademi
1.It is an autonomous body of the Ministry of Culture
2.It promotes research in the fields of Indian music, dance and drama and for this purpose, to establish a library and museum, etc.
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 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsIndira Gandhi Prize for peace, disarmament and development for 2018 has been awarded to
Correct
Solution: C
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), the New Delhi (India)-based independent research and advocacy think tank, was awarded the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for the year 2018.
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Solution: C
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), the New Delhi (India)-based independent research and advocacy think tank, was awarded the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for the year 2018.
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX 19) is an inter-service military exercise involving the participation of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy and the Coast Guard.
2. AFINDEX-19 is a Joint Field Training Exercise between the Indian Army and 16 African nations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX) is an inter-service military exercise involving the participation of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy and the Coast Guard. The exercise generally commences at the beginning of each year and lasts a month.
AFINDEX-19 is a Joint Field Training Exercise between the Indian Army and 16 African nations. The 2019 edition will be conducted in Pune from March 18 to 27. It aims to train the participating contingents in Humanitarian Mine Assistance (HMA) and Peace Keeping Operations (PKO) under the United Nations Charter through practical and comprehensive discussions and tactical exercises.
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Solution: C
Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX) is an inter-service military exercise involving the participation of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy and the Coast Guard. The exercise generally commences at the beginning of each year and lasts a month.
AFINDEX-19 is a Joint Field Training Exercise between the Indian Army and 16 African nations. The 2019 edition will be conducted in Pune from March 18 to 27. It aims to train the participating contingents in Humanitarian Mine Assistance (HMA) and Peace Keeping Operations (PKO) under the United Nations Charter through practical and comprehensive discussions and tactical exercises.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.The Project 75I Kalvari class is a class of diesel-electric attack submarines based on the Scorpène class submarine being built for the Indian Navy
2.INS Karanj is the third of the six Scorpene-class submarines being built by Mazagon Dock Limited under the Project 75I programme of Indian navy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Project 75I
- The Project 75I Kalvari class is a class of diesel-electric attack submarines based on the Scorpène class submarine being built for the Indian Navy. Under Project-75I, French Company DCNS will provide design and technology to public sector Mazagon Docks to make six Scorpene diesel submarines by 2022.
- The first one, INS Kalvari, a diesel-electric attack submarine was commissioned by Prime Minister on December 2016. The second one, INS Khandari, was launched on January 2017 is currently undergoing sea trials.
- INS Karanj is the third of the six Scorpene-class submarines being built by MDL under the Project 75I programme of Indian navy.
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Solution: C
Project 75I
- The Project 75I Kalvari class is a class of diesel-electric attack submarines based on the Scorpène class submarine being built for the Indian Navy. Under Project-75I, French Company DCNS will provide design and technology to public sector Mazagon Docks to make six Scorpene diesel submarines by 2022.
- The first one, INS Kalvari, a diesel-electric attack submarine was commissioned by Prime Minister on December 2016. The second one, INS Khandari, was launched on January 2017 is currently undergoing sea trials.
- INS Karanj is the third of the six Scorpene-class submarines being built by MDL under the Project 75I programme of Indian navy.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Operation MUSKAAN
1.It is an initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2.It is a dedicated campaign for a month where several activities are taken up by the State Police personnel to trace and rescue the missing children and reunite them with their families.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
It is an initiative of Ministry of Home Affairs.
Incorrect
Solution: B
It is an initiative of Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Miyako strait is located between Paracel Islands and Okinawa Island
2. Nalbana Bird Sanctury is located in Telangana
3. Betla National Park is located in Jharkhand
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Miyako strait is located between Miyako Island and Okinawa Island.
Nalbana Bird Sanctuary is the core area of the Ramsar designated wetlands of Chilika Lake, Odisha
Incorrect
Solution: C
Miyako strait is located between Miyako Island and Okinawa Island.
Nalbana Bird Sanctuary is the core area of the Ramsar designated wetlands of Chilika Lake, Odisha
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Hongyun project aims to build a space-based communications network to provide broadband internet connectivity to users around the world.
2.China launched the world’s first quantum satellite known as Quantum Experiments at Space Scaler (QUESS) satellite.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Both statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Both statements are correct.
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Gaganyaan
1. It is India’s first manned space mission.
2. This mission will make India third nation in the world after USA and Russia to launch human spaceflight mission.
3. India is planning to send three humans into space in low earth orbit (LEO) by 2022.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
This mission will make India fourth nation in the world after USA, Russia and China to launch human spaceflight mission.
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Solution: B
This mission will make India fourth nation in the world after USA, Russia and China to launch human spaceflight mission.
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about West Nile Virus.
1. Mosquitoes are the natural hosts of West Nile virus.
2. West Nile virus is mainly transmitted to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
3. Human infections occur through organ transplant, blood transfusions and breast milk.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Birds are the natural hosts of West Nile virus.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/west-nile-virus
Incorrect
Solution: B
Birds are the natural hosts of West Nile virus.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/west-nile-virus
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsWHO’s REPLACE campaign, recently seen in news, is related to
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Solution: D
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding INS Arihant
1. INS Arihant is India’s first indigenously-designed, developed and manufactured nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine.
2. Its design is based on the Russian Akula-1 class submarine.
3. With INS Arihant, India completed its survivable nuclear triad by adding maritime strike capability to land and air-based delivery platforms for nuclear weapons.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Incorrect
Solution: D
