INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-36
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 regarding Indian Social Conference
- It is founded by Dayananda Saraswati.
- It launched the famous “PledgeMovement” to inspire people to take an oath to prohibitalcohol consumption.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Indian (National) Social Conference, founded by M.G. Ranade and Raghunath Rao was the social reform cell of the Indian National Congress. It launched the famous “Pledge Movement” to inspire people to take an oath to prohibit child marriage.
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Solution: D
Indian (National) Social Conference, founded by M.G. Ranade and Raghunath Rao was the social reform cell of the Indian National Congress. It launched the famous “Pledge Movement” to inspire people to take an oath to prohibit child marriage.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements is correct about ‘Satnami movement’ of central India
Correct
Solution: C
The most-important Satnami group was founded in 1820 in the Chattisgarh region of middle India by Ghasidas, a farm servant and member of the Chamar caste (a Dalit caste whose hereditary occupation was leather tanning, a task regarded by Hindus as polluting).
Incorrect
Solution: C
The most-important Satnami group was founded in 1820 in the Chattisgarh region of middle India by Ghasidas, a farm servant and member of the Chamar caste (a Dalit caste whose hereditary occupation was leather tanning, a task regarded by Hindus as polluting).
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Deccan Riots
1.The main motive of riots was to destroy the account books of the moneylender.
2.The movement got support from the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha.
- Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act was passed which ensured that the farmers could not
be arrested and imprisoned if they were unable to pay their debts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
All the statements given above is/are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: D
All the statements given above is/are correct.
- Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act was passed which ensured that the farmers could not
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Nai Talim Scheme of Education was propounded by Dr Radhakrishnan.
2. Azamgarh proclamation was associated with Revolt of 1857 which aims to set out a
manifesto for what the rebels were fighting for.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Nai Talim Scheme of Education was propounded by M K Gandhi.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Nai Talim Scheme of Education was propounded by M K Gandhi.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Theosophical Society was founded by Mrs. Annie Besant
2.Nirankari Movement was founded by Baba Dayal Das
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others.
Incorrect
Solution: B
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others.
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Savitribai Phule
1.She established the Mahila Seva Mandal.
2.She largely regarded as the first female teacher of India.
3.She established Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha to support pregnant Brahmin widows and rape victims to deliver their children in a safe and secure place
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
All the above statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: C
All the above statements are correct.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsThe Lottery Committee (1817) was concerned with
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Solution: C
The Lottery Committee was set up in 1817 after the departure of Lord Wellesley. It carried on
the work of town planning with help of the government.It was named as the Lottery committee because it raised funds through public lotteries. However, it used these funds for the improvement of the town
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Solution: C
The Lottery Committee was set up in 1817 after the departure of Lord Wellesley. It carried on
the work of town planning with help of the government.It was named as the Lottery committee because it raised funds through public lotteries. However, it used these funds for the improvement of the town
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Maulana Azad established Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College.
2. Kuka movement in Punjab aimed at purifying the Sikh religion by removing all the abuses, superstitions and ill-practices
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Syed Ahmad Khan established Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Syed Ahmad Khan established Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College.
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
- Prarthana Samaj was established in 1867 in Bombay.
- Deoband Movement propagated the pure teachings of the Koran and the Hadis.
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 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Pabna agrarian leagues was established in East Bengal in 1873 to resist against Zamindar’s efforts to charge high rents and evict tenants.
2.Indigo rebellion in 1859 was caused due to acquisition of cultivable Indigo land by British industrial projects.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
The Indigo rebellion in 1859 was caused due to harsh agri-economic conditions under which Indigo cultivators were put by the British planters.
Incorrect
Solution: A
The Indigo rebellion in 1859 was caused due to harsh agri-economic conditions under which Indigo cultivators were put by the British planters.
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsAll India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was founded by which of the following personalities?
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- Joseph Baptista
- M. Joshi
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
It was founded in 1920 in Bombay by Lala Lajpat Rai, Joseph Baptista, N. M. Joshi, Diwan Chaman Lall and a few others and, until 1945 when unions became organised on party lines, it was the primary trade union organisation in India.
Incorrect
Solution: D
It was founded in 1920 in Bombay by Lala Lajpat Rai, Joseph Baptista, N. M. Joshi, Diwan Chaman Lall and a few others and, until 1945 when unions became organised on party lines, it was the primary trade union organisation in India.
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsWith respect to the ideological strands of Mahar movement, consider the following statements
- It abandoned the Hinduism altogether and decided to embrace Buddhism under the leadership of Ambedkar.
- He criticized Gandhi for his faith in Chaturvarna, which he considered the parent of the caste system.
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 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following is/are associated with the cause of women social reform movements in India?
1. All India Muslim Ladies Conference
2. Arya Samaj in Punjab
3. Pandita Ramabai
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
All are associated with women reform movement.
Incorrect
Solution: D
All are associated with women reform movement.
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
- The Young Bengal Movement organized debates against idol worship.
- Atmiya Sabha was founded by Debendranath Tagore which was later re-established and renamed as Brahmo Samaj by Raja Rammohan Roy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
Raja Rammohan Roy established the Atmiya Sabha.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Raja Rammohan Roy established the Atmiya Sabha.
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsWith reference to The National Digital Library of India (NDLI), consider the following statements:
1. The National Digital Library of India (NDLI) is a project of the Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting.2.NDL is the single window platform that collects and collates metadata from premier
learning institutions in India and abroad, as well as other relevant sources.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
National Digital Library of India (NDLI) is a project of the Ministry of Human Resource
Development under the aegis of National Mission on Education through Information
and Communication Technology (NMEICT).Incorrect
Solution: B
National Digital Library of India (NDLI) is a project of the Ministry of Human Resource
Development under the aegis of National Mission on Education through Information
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsRecently, the New Micro plate of the World known as Malpelo at which of the following area?
Correct
Solution: B
It is a new tectonic mircoplate off Ecuador’s coast in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Malpelo microplate is located west of the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador.
Incorrect
Solution: B
It is a new tectonic mircoplate off Ecuador’s coast in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Malpelo microplate is located west of the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador.
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Solar Charkha Mission
1.The mission was undertaken by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
2.The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) would implement the
programme.3.It aims ensure inclusive growth by generation of employment, especially for women
and youth, and sustainable development through solar charkha clusters in rural
areas.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
The mission was undertaken by Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME).
Incorrect
Solution: C
The mission was undertaken by Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME).
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Billion Tree Tsunami
1.It was launched by China as a response to the challenge of global warming.
2.The project aims to improving the ecosystems of classified forests, as well as privately
owned waste and farm landsWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
It was launched by Pakistan as a response to the challenge of global warming.
Incorrect
Solution: B
It was launched by Pakistan as a response to the challenge of global warming.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about fish production in India
1. Marine fish production is more than inland fish production.
2. East coast contributes to about 75 percent of marine fish production due to larger
riverine deltas.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
The west coast of India, known as the ‘Malabar coast,’ has a wider continental shelf and is known for its high primary production. It supports over 75% of India’s total fish
landingsIncorrect
Solution: D
The west coast of India, known as the ‘Malabar coast,’ has a wider continental shelf and is known for its high primary production. It supports over 75% of India’s total fish
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following organisations publishes the World Drug Report?
Correct
Solution: D
Incorrect
Solution: D
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statement is correct?
Correct
Solution: C
The Sinai Peninsula or simply Sinai is a peninsula in Egypt, and the only part of the
country located in Asia.
It is situated between the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Red Sea to the south, and is a land bridge between Asia and Africa.
Incorrect
Solution: C
The Sinai Peninsula or simply Sinai is a peninsula in Egypt, and the only part of the
country located in Asia.
It is situated between the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Red Sea to the south, and is a land bridge between Asia and Africa.
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding SAARC Development Fund
1.It was established by heads of the eight SAARC member states during the 16th SAARC summit in April 2010.
2.Its governing council comprises of prime ministers of eight countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
Its governing council comprises of finance ministers of eight countries.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Its governing council comprises of finance ministers of eight countries.
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding UN Security Council
- It is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions to member states.
- The presidency of the Council is held by each of the members in turn for one month, following the English alphabetical order of the Member States names.
- It was established in 1945 and headquartered in Geneva.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
It was established in 1945 and headquartered in New York.
Incorrect
Solution: D
It was established in 1945 and headquartered in New York.
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Group of Seven (G-7)
1.Group of Seven (G-7) is a forum of the world’s seven most industrialized economies viz. Canada, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, the UK, and the US.
2.Russia was suspended from the group after the annexation of Crimea in 2014.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Group of Seven (G-7) is a forum of the world’s seven most industrialized economies viz. Canada,France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Group of Seven (G-7) is a forum of the world’s seven most industrialized economies viz. Canada,France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. The Aral Sea is located in the countries of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
2. Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are some of the land locked countries of
Central AsiaWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
