INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-35
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 period of extremist nationalist movement in India with its spirit of Swadeshi, which one of the following statements is not correct?
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Solution: A
Khan Bahadur Hasem Ali Khan started Proja Andolon (civic movement) in Barisal on request of A. K. Fazlul Huq to preserve and protect rights of farmers.
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Solution: A
Khan Bahadur Hasem Ali Khan started Proja Andolon (civic movement) in Barisal on request of A. K. Fazlul Huq to preserve and protect rights of farmers.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following events during India’s freedom struggle:
1.Chauri-Chaura Outrage
- Minto-Morley Reforms
- Dandi March
- Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the events above?
Correct
Solution: B
Incorrect
Solution: B
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsThe Government of India Act, 1935 provided for
1.Provincial autonomy.
2.Establishment of a Federal court.
- All India Federation at the centre.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Provincial Autonomy replaced Diarchy. All India Federation was to comprise all British Indian provinces, all chief commissioner’s provinces and Indian states.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Provincial Autonomy replaced Diarchy. All India Federation was to comprise all British Indian provinces, all chief commissioner’s provinces and Indian states.
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following organizations/newspapers is/are associated with Mahatma Gandhi’s struggle in South Africa?
1.Indian Natal Organization
2.Indian Mirror
3.Indian Opinion
- Passive Resistance Organization
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: A
Indian Mirror was an English paper founded by Devendranath Tagore, at Calcutta in 1862.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Indian Mirror was an English paper founded by Devendranath Tagore, at Calcutta in 1862.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding August Offer, 1940
1.It laid down the dominion status as the objective for India
2.For the first time it recognized the right of the Indians to frame a Constitution.
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 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Delhi Proposals, 1927
1.It demanded to make Sind a separate province.
2.Muslims must have one-third representation in Central Legislature
3.The North-West Frontier Province should be treated equal as other province
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
All the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: D
All the statements are correct.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following members established the Madras Mahajan Sabha in 1884?
1. Theagaraya Chetty
2. Anandacharlu
3. Subramaniya Aiyer
Select the correct answer using codes given below.
Correct
Solution: B
- Veeraraghavachariar, G. Subramania Iyer and P. Anandacharlu established the Madras Mahajana Sabha.
Incorrect
Solution: B
- Veeraraghavachariar, G. Subramania Iyer and P. Anandacharlu established the Madras Mahajana Sabha.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following movements was not led by M.K. Gandhi?
Correct
Solution: B
Bardoli Sathyagraha was led by Sardar Vallabhai Patel
Incorrect
Solution: B
Bardoli Sathyagraha was led by Sardar Vallabhai Patel
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following act first recognized the voting rights of women in India?
Correct
Solution: B
Government of India Act, 1919 for the first time allowed women to vote.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Government of India Act, 1919 for the first time allowed women to vote.
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Khudai Khidmatgar was a violent struggle against the British Empire by the Pashtuns in North West frontier province.
2.R. Ambedkar coined the term Harijan to address the depressed classes
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Khudai Khidmatgar was nonviolent struggle against the British Empire by the Pashtuns in North West frontier province.
M K Gandhi coined the term Harijan to address the depressed classes.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Khudai Khidmatgar was nonviolent struggle against the British Empire by the Pashtuns in North West frontier province.
M K Gandhi coined the term Harijan to address the depressed classes.
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the Simon Commission, consider the following statements:
1. It recommended the replacement of dyarchy with responsible government in the provinces.2.It was boycotted by all political parties in India.
3.Rabindranath Tagore renounced his knighthood to protest against Simon commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
In November 1927 itself (i.e., 2 years before the schedule), the British Government announced
the appointment a seven-member statutory commission under the chairmanship of Sir John
Simon to report on the condition of India under its new Constitution.All the members of the commission were British and hence, almost all the parties boycotted the commission with a few exceptions like Justice Party of Madras and Unionist Party in Punjab.
Rabindranath Tagore renounced his knighthood to protest against Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Incorrect
Solution: A
In November 1927 itself (i.e., 2 years before the schedule), the British Government announced
the appointment a seven-member statutory commission under the chairmanship of Sir John
Simon to report on the condition of India under its new Constitution.All the members of the commission were British and hence, almost all the parties boycotted the commission with a few exceptions like Justice Party of Madras and Unionist Party in Punjab.
Rabindranath Tagore renounced his knighthood to protest against Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsThe Quit India Movement was started after the failure of:
Correct
Solution: C
The Quit India Movement, or the August Movement, was a movement launched at the Bombay
session of the All-India Congress Committee by Gandhiji on 8 August 1942, during World War II,
demanding an end to British Rule of India. It was started after the failure of Cripps Mission.Incorrect
Solution: C
The Quit India Movement, or the August Movement, was a movement launched at the Bombay
session of the All-India Congress Committee by Gandhiji on 8 August 1942, during World War II,
demanding an end to British Rule of India. It was started after the failure of Cripps Mission. -
Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. He got knighthood by British government.
2. He had participated in all three Round Table Conference sessions (1930-32).
3. He was also one of the main lawyers engaged to defend captured soldiers of the Indian National Army.The above statements describe which of the following historical personalities?
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Solution: D
Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru, was a prominent Indian freedom fighter, lawyer and politician. He was a
key figure in India’s struggle for independence, helping draft the Indian Constitution. He was the leader of the Liberal party in British-ruled India.He was knighted in 1922. He was a member of the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh)
Legislative Council (1913–16) and of the Imperial Legislative Council (1916–20), a law member of the Viceroy’s Council (1920–23), and a delegate to the three Round Table Conference sessions in London (1930–32) concerning the government of India.His mediation helped to bring about the Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931), by which the Indian nationalist leader Mohandas K. Gandhi terminated a civil disobedience campaign and was allowed to attend the second session of the Round Table Conference. Sapru was also in part responsible for the Poona Pact modifying the British plan for a separate electorate of Hindu untouchables.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru, was a prominent Indian freedom fighter, lawyer and politician. He was a
key figure in India’s struggle for independence, helping draft the Indian Constitution. He was the leader of the Liberal party in British-ruled India.He was knighted in 1922. He was a member of the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh)
Legislative Council (1913–16) and of the Imperial Legislative Council (1916–20), a law member of the Viceroy’s Council (1920–23), and a delegate to the three Round Table Conference sessions in London (1930–32) concerning the government of India.His mediation helped to bring about the Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931), by which the Indian nationalist leader Mohandas K. Gandhi terminated a civil disobedience campaign and was allowed to attend the second session of the Round Table Conference. Sapru was also in part responsible for the Poona Pact modifying the British plan for a separate electorate of Hindu untouchables.
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsThe Wavell Plan, arrived at the Simla Conference 1945 provided for which of the following?
- Indianization of the Viceroy’s Executive Council
- Removing any caste and religion based quota in the Executive Council
- Partition of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Solution: C
As per the Plan, all the members of the Council, except the Viceroy and the Commander-in-Chief, would be Indians.
It said, in the Council there would be equal representation of high-caste Hindus and Muslims. Other minorities including low-caste Hindus, Shudders and Sikhs would be given representation in the Council. It proposed for a future constitution of India, not its partition.
Incorrect
Solution: C
As per the Plan, all the members of the Council, except the Viceroy and the Commander-in-Chief, would be Indians.
It said, in the Council there would be equal representation of high-caste Hindus and Muslims. Other minorities including low-caste Hindus, Shudders and Sikhs would be given representation in the Council. It proposed for a future constitution of India, not its partition.
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsThe Home Rule Movement of 1916 did not emphasize
- Revival of Swadeshi
- Participation of Indians in self-governing institutions for India
- Complete erosion of British sovereignty over India
- Separate electorates for all communities of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Solution: D
Home rule Movement aimed to get self-government for India within the British Empire and not complete erosion of British sovereignty. Home rule movement believed that the freedom was the natural right of all nations. They didn’t emphasize on separate electorates.
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Solution: D
Home rule Movement aimed to get self-government for India within the British Empire and not complete erosion of British sovereignty. Home rule movement believed that the freedom was the natural right of all nations. They didn’t emphasize on separate electorates.
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsThe Moderates were called so because
1.They had rejected the idea of participating in legislative councils and instead believed in peaceful protests.
2.They relied on organized struggle against the British, something that was opposite to the extremist camp.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Moderates were called so because they adopted peaceful and constitutional means to achieve their demands. They has faith in British goodwill and justice. They organized in parties and associations, even extremists did the same, but the latter were more radical in their approach.
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Solution: D
Moderates were called so because they adopted peaceful and constitutional means to achieve their demands. They has faith in British goodwill and justice. They organized in parties and associations, even extremists did the same, but the latter were more radical in their approach.
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following were the main objectives of the Khilafat movement?
- To rouse anti-British feelings among the Muslims of India
- To reform the Muslim society
- To demand separate electorates and preserve the Khilafat
- To save the Ottoman empire and preserve the Khilafat.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
The main objective was to correct the Khilafat wrong, to save the ottoman empire and save the holy places of Muslims. Through this movement they also expressed their anti-British feelings.
Incorrect
Solution: D
The main objective was to correct the Khilafat wrong, to save the ottoman empire and save the holy places of Muslims. Through this movement they also expressed their anti-British feelings.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsThe famous Lucknow Pact between the INC and Muslim league consisted of which of the following important provisions?
- Separate electorates for the Muslims
- Reservations of seats for the minorities in the legislature.
- It demanded self-government from the British after the war.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
All the above statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: D
All the above statements are correct.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Ilbert Bill
1. The Bill was introduced by Lord Rippon.
2. It was widely opposed by the Indians as it was increasing the racial discrimination in Indian Judiciary.
3. Finally it was passed in 1884 as the Criminal Procedure Code Amendment Act.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Ilbert Bill, in the history of India, a controversial measure proposed in 1883 that sought to allow senior Indian magistrates to preside over cases involving British subjects in India. The bill, severely weakened by compromise, was enacted by the Indian Legislative Council on Jan. 25, 1884.
The bitter controversy surrounding the measure deepened antagonism between British and Indians and was a prelude to the formation of the Indian National Congress the following year.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Ilbert Bill, in the history of India, a controversial measure proposed in 1883 that sought to allow senior Indian magistrates to preside over cases involving British subjects in India. The bill, severely weakened by compromise, was enacted by the Indian Legislative Council on Jan. 25, 1884.
The bitter controversy surrounding the measure deepened antagonism between British and Indians and was a prelude to the formation of the Indian National Congress the following year.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
- The Punjab Hindu Sabha , founded in 1909 was instrumental in spreading communalism
- The first session of All-India Hindu Mahasabha was held under the president ship of the Maharaja of Travancore, in April 1915.
Which of the statements given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
The Punjab Hindu Sabha founded under the leaders U.N. Mukherji and Lal Chand, in 1909, laid the foundations of Hindu communal ideology and politics. The first session of the All-India Hindu Mahasabha was held under the presidentship of the Maharaja of Kasim Bazar, in April 1915.
Incorrect
Solution: A
The Punjab Hindu Sabha founded under the leaders U.N. Mukherji and Lal Chand, in 1909, laid the foundations of Hindu communal ideology and politics. The first session of the All-India Hindu Mahasabha was held under the presidentship of the Maharaja of Kasim Bazar, in April 1915.
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- Sagarmala is a project to promote port-led direct and indirect development and to provide infrastructure to transport goods to and from ports quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Equalisation levy was introduced to tax the income gained by foreign e-commerce companies through digital transactions from India.
Which of the statements given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS)
- It is a scheme to facilitate technology up gradation in Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) by providing subsidies.
- A capital subsidy of 50 per cent will be given on institutional finance availed by them for induction of well-established and improved technology
- It is implemented under the Ministry of Finance
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
A capital subsidy of 15 per cent will be given on institutional finance availed by them for induction of well-established and improved technology. It is implemented under the Ministry of MSME.
Incorrect
Solution: B
A capital subsidy of 15 per cent will be given on institutional finance availed by them for induction of well-established and improved technology. It is implemented under the Ministry of MSME.
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
List I List II
- Hogenakal Falls Cauvery
- Manchalapur Lake Karnataka
- Man Sagar Lake Jaipur
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
All the above pairs are matched correctly.
Incorrect
Solution: D
All the above pairs are matched correctly.
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsThe ‘Boao Forum for Asia (BFA)’ is China’s equivalent of the
Correct
Solution: C
BFA is a non-governmental and non-profit international organisation with the purpose to promote and deepen economic exchange, coordination, and cooperation within Asia and between Asia and other parts of the world.
Incorrect
Solution: C
BFA is a non-governmental and non-profit international organisation with the purpose to promote and deepen economic exchange, coordination, and cooperation within Asia and between Asia and other parts of the world.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsThe ‘Demilitarised Zone’ or ‘DMZ’, sometimes seen in the news, refers to the region that demarcates
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Solution: A
Demilitarized zone (DMZ) refers to the region on the Korean peninsula that demarcates North Korea from South Korea.
It incorporates territory on both sides of the cease-fire line as it existed at the end of the Korean War (1950–53) and was created by pulling back the respective forces 2 km along each side of the line
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Solution: A
Demilitarized zone (DMZ) refers to the region on the Korean peninsula that demarcates North Korea from South Korea.
It incorporates territory on both sides of the cease-fire line as it existed at the end of the Korean War (1950–53) and was created by pulling back the respective forces 2 km along each side of the line
