INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-34
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 pointsIn the British-French rivalry to take control of Indian trade resulted in French failure. Which of the following can be the possible causes of the failure of the French?
- Commercial and naval superiority of the British
- England’s victory in the European wars
- Lack of support from the French government
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Solution: D
The causes for the French failure are:
- Britishers were superior in commerce and naval power.
- Lack of support from the French government.
- French had support only in the Deccan but the English had a strong base in Bengal.
- English had three important ports – Calcutta, Bombay and Madras but French had only Pondicherry.
- Difference of opinion between the French Generals.
- England’s victory in the European wars decided the destiny of the French in India.
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Solution: D
The causes for the French failure are:
- Britishers were superior in commerce and naval power.
- Lack of support from the French government.
- French had support only in the Deccan but the English had a strong base in Bengal.
- English had three important ports – Calcutta, Bombay and Madras but French had only Pondicherry.
- Difference of opinion between the French Generals.
- England’s victory in the European wars decided the destiny of the French in India.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the Carnatic Wars, consider the following statements:
- The First Carnatic War(1744-48) was triggered by the War of the Austrian Succession
- The battle of Wandiwash ended the French threat to British in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
The First Carnatic War (1744-48) was triggered by the War of the Austrian Succession
The battle ended the colonial interests of French in India and their presence was limited to Puducherry.
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Solution: C
The First Carnatic War (1744-48) was triggered by the War of the Austrian Succession
The battle ended the colonial interests of French in India and their presence was limited to Puducherry.
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following events:
- First Anglo-Mysore war
- First Anglo Burmese war
- First Anglo Sikh war
- First Anglo Maratha war
Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
Correct
Solution: B
Incorrect
Solution: B
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsWho among the following Europeans were the last to come to India as traders before Indian Independence?
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Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the entry of European powers into India, which one of the following statements is not correct?
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Solution: A
The Portuguese captured Goa from rulers of Bijapur in 1510 and not in 1499.
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Solution: A
The Portuguese captured Goa from rulers of Bijapur in 1510 and not in 1499.
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsThe word Adivasi was used for the first time to refer to the tribal people by:
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Solution: B
Incorrect
Solution: B
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsWhich one of the following was not an objective of the Indian National Congress in its initial years?
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Solution: B
In the initial years, independence from the British was not an agenda for INC.
Incorrect
Solution: B
In the initial years, independence from the British was not an agenda for INC.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following changes brought in Indian Army after the revolt of 1857?
1.Indians were given opportunities in the officer corps to appease them.
2.Recruitment from Awadh, Bihar and Central India had increased.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
Indians were not given opportunities in the officer corps. British were given strategic positions in the army. Recruitment from Awadh, Bihar and Central India had decreased. Instead recruitment from other regions who were loyal to British has increased.
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Solution: D
Indians were not given opportunities in the officer corps. British were given strategic positions in the army. Recruitment from Awadh, Bihar and Central India had decreased. Instead recruitment from other regions who were loyal to British has increased.
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsAmongst the following Pre-Congress associations, the earliest to form was
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Solution: A
These were some of the early Political Associations that paved the way for organized struggle in India:
The British Indian Association – 1851
The Bombay Association — 1852 Dadabhai Naoroji
Poona Sarvojanik Sabha—1870
The Madras Mahajana Sabha—1884
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Solution: A
These were some of the early Political Associations that paved the way for organized struggle in India:
The British Indian Association – 1851
The Bombay Association — 1852 Dadabhai Naoroji
Poona Sarvojanik Sabha—1870
The Madras Mahajana Sabha—1884
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the East India Association (London), consider the following statements.
1.It was founded by Surendranath Banerjee.
2.It superseded the London Indian Society.
3.It was an extremist organization that had its main goal of organizing an armed struggle against the British in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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Solution: C
It was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866, in collaboration with Indians and retired British officials in London. This had increased to 1,000 in 1878. Female members were admitted from 1912.
It was a moderate organisation.
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Solution: C
It was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866, in collaboration with Indians and retired British officials in London. This had increased to 1,000 in 1878. Female members were admitted from 1912.
It was a moderate organisation.
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding 1857 Sepoy Mutiny
1.It was during the reign of Governor General Lord Dalhousie
2.The mutiny did not spread to South India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: B
1857 Sepoy Mutiny was occurred during Lord Canning.
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Solution: B
1857 Sepoy Mutiny was occurred during Lord Canning.
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsAfter the Battle of Buxar (1764), the East India Company appointed Residents in Indian states. They were
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Solution: C
They were political or commercial agents and their job was to serve and further the interests of the Company. Through the Residents, the Company officials began interfering in the internal affairs of Indian states.
They tried to decide who was to be the successor to the throne, and who was to be appointed in administrative posts.
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Solution: C
They were political or commercial agents and their job was to serve and further the interests of the Company. Through the Residents, the Company officials began interfering in the internal affairs of Indian states.
They tried to decide who was to be the successor to the throne, and who was to be appointed in administrative posts.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Treaty of Salbai
1.Treaty of Salbai was signed between the Marathas and the British East India Company
2.British Recognized the territorial claims of Mahadaji Shinde in west of Yamuna River.
3. Raghunath Rao was freed and a pension was fixed for him
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
All the above statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: D
All the above statements are correct.
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following could be the possible implications of the Battle of Plassey?
- It resulted in the victory of East India Company (EIC), greater powers to extract revenue and its consolidation of its presence in Bengal.
- It resulted in the EIC gaining greater military might which allowed them to push other European colonial powers away from Bengal.
Which of the 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 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Diwani Rights were the rights granted to British East India Company to collect revenues and decide civil cases.
2. Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were the titles given to military officials in the Army.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: A
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were the types of taxes collected in South India, particular in Maratha Empire.
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Solution: A
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were the types of taxes collected in South India, particular in Maratha Empire.
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsWorld Air Quality Report, recently seen in the news, is released by
Correct
Solution: C
IQAir AirVisual and Greenpeace have released World Air Quality Report 2018.
The main objective behind the report was to measure the presence of fine particulate matter known as Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5, which has been recorded in real-time in 2018.
Incorrect
Solution: C
IQAir AirVisual and Greenpeace have released World Air Quality Report 2018.
The main objective behind the report was to measure the presence of fine particulate matter known as Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5, which has been recorded in real-time in 2018.
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF)
1. It is an attached office of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
2. It aims to set standards for certifying India’s forests, their products and their sustainable management.
3. The council of Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has decided to endorse the Certification Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) developed by Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
The council of Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), a Geneva-based non-profit, has decided to endorse the Certification Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) developed by Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF), an Indian non-profit organisation.
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Solution: B
The council of Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), a Geneva-based non-profit, has decided to endorse the Certification Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) developed by Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF), an Indian non-profit organisation.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
National Park Vegetation Type
- Bandipur National Park Tropical Evergreen Forest
- Namdhapa National Park from Evergreen to Alpine Vegetation
- Sundarbans National Park Mangrove vegetation
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Bandipur National has Tropical Deciduous Forest type.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Bandipur National has Tropical Deciduous Forest type.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsWhy a plant called Lantana Camara often mentioned in news?
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Bureau of Energy Efficiency
1.Bureau of Energy Efficiency is a statutory body set up under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
2.It gives financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation
3.It prepares educational curriculum on efficient use of energy and its conservation
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Incorrect
Solution: C
All the above statements are correct.
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Global Chemical Outlook is released by Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
2.Global Environment Outlook report released by UNEP
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Global Chemical Outlook is released by UNEP.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Global Chemical Outlook is released by UNEP.
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following country recently changed the name its capital?
Correct
Solution: B
Kazakhstan has changed the name of its capital city from Astana to Nursultan. The change was made in honour of President Nursultan.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Kazakhstan has changed the name of its capital city from Astana to Nursultan. The change was made in honour of President Nursultan.
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Manipur.
2. Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: D
Government of Nagaland has declared Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary as “Singphan Elephant Reserve” with the approval of Government of India on 16th August 2018. The Singphan Elephant Reserve is the 30th Elephant reserve in the country.
A species of wood snake that wasn’t seen for 140 years has resurfaced in a survey conducted by scientists in the Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary. “The snake is a ‘point endemic’ (found only in Meghamalai). Meghamalai is a mountain range situated in the Western Ghats in Theni district, Tamil Nadu.
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Solution: D
Government of Nagaland has declared Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary as “Singphan Elephant Reserve” with the approval of Government of India on 16th August 2018. The Singphan Elephant Reserve is the 30th Elephant reserve in the country.
A species of wood snake that wasn’t seen for 140 years has resurfaced in a survey conducted by scientists in the Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary. “The snake is a ‘point endemic’ (found only in Meghamalai). Meghamalai is a mountain range situated in the Western Ghats in Theni district, Tamil Nadu.
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
1.It is also called as National Investment Fund.
2. It aims at infrastructure development in commercially viable projects, both Greenfield and brownfield, including stalled projects.
3. The NIIF is established as Alternate Investment Funds (AIF) under the SEBI Regulations.Which of the above given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is a fund created by the Government of India for enhancing infrastructure financing in the country. It is different from the National Investment Fund.
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Solution: B
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is a fund created by the Government of India for enhancing infrastructure financing in the country. It is different from the National Investment Fund.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.The African Union (AU) is a continental union consisting of around 55 member states located on the continent of Africa.
2.Last and third India–Africa Forum Summit was in held in New Delhi in 2015.
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
