INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-41
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
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is an autonomous organisation works under Ministry of Science and Technology.
- Prime minister is the president of CSIR
- CSIR research area covers a wide spectrum of science and technology – from radio and space physics, oceanography, geophysics
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 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
GI Products State
- Channapatna Toys & Dolls Karnataka
- Narayanpet Handloom Sarees Tamil Nadu
- Muga Silk Assam
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution: D
Narayanpet Handloom Sarees – Telangana
Incorrect
Solution: D
Narayanpet Handloom Sarees – Telangana
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Nano Technology
1.Physical and chemical properties exhibited by a material changes at nano scale/level.
2.Application of Nano technology can be found in combating climate change, cleaning water, solid waste management 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 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Graphene
1.It is the thinnest and lightest material known to man.
2.It is the strongest material and excellent conductor of electricity.
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 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Innovation Foundation
1.National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India is an autonomous body of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
2.It is India’s national initiative to strengthen the grassroots technological innovations and outstanding traditional knowledge.
3.NIF is mandated to build a national register of ideas, innovations and traditional knowledge (TK) practices related to agriculture, plants, animal health and human health.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
National Innovation Foundation – India is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Incorrect
Solution: B
National Innovation Foundation – India is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Cold Fusion is a hypothesized type of nuclear reaction that would occur at near room temperature.
2.Thermonuclear reaction occurs between various nuclei of the light elements at a very high temperature.
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 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsP5+1 nuclear deal often seen in news is related to
Correct
Solution: A
Incorrect
Solution: A
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Jigayasa
1.It is a student-scientist connect programme to inculcate the culture of inquisitiveness and scientific temper among students.
2.It is implemented by CSIR and Kendriya Vidalaya Sangathan
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 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Visiting Advanced Joint Research (VAJRA) Faculty Scheme tries to connect the Indian academic and research and development systems to the best of global science and scientists for a sustained international collaborative research.
2. GIAN aims to improving the quality of higher education in the country through international collaboration and facilitating participation of high quality international academicians.
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:
- A breeder reactor is a nuclear reactor that generates more fissile material
than it consumes. - India’s first indigenously developed 500-megawatt (mw) Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kakrapar, Gujarat.
- Indigenously produced Mixed Uranium and Plutonium Oxide will be used as the fuel in the India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Breeder reactor. Breeder reactor, nuclear reactor that produces more fissionable material than it consumes to generate energy. This special type of reactor is designed to extend the nuclear fuel supply for electric power generation. Conventional reactors, in contrast, can extract less than one percent of its energy.
The design of the country’s first fast breeder reactor was done by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research. The country’s first indigenously developed 500-megawatt (mw) prototype fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu.
This PFBR uses MOX fuel, which is a combination of plutonium and uranium oxide.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Breeder reactor. Breeder reactor, nuclear reactor that produces more fissionable material than it consumes to generate energy. This special type of reactor is designed to extend the nuclear fuel supply for electric power generation. Conventional reactors, in contrast, can extract less than one percent of its energy.
The design of the country’s first fast breeder reactor was done by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research. The country’s first indigenously developed 500-megawatt (mw) prototype fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu.
This PFBR uses MOX fuel, which is a combination of plutonium and uranium oxide.
- A breeder reactor is a nuclear reactor that generates more fissile material
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsThe ‘Eye-ROV TUNA’, recently seen in the news refers to
Correct
Solution: D
India’s first underwater robotic drone which can send real-time videos of ships and other underwater structures to help with their repair and maintenance, was launched on September 14, 2018 and handed over to the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO.
Incorrect
Solution: D
India’s first underwater robotic drone which can send real-time videos of ships and other underwater structures to help with their repair and maintenance, was launched on September 14, 2018 and handed over to the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO.
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsWhat is the objective of ‘Breakthrough Listen Project’, which was in the news in the recent past?
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Solution: A
Breakthrough Listen is a science-based program to search for intelligent extraterrestrial communications in the Universe. With $100 million in funding and thousands of hours of dedicated telescope time on state-of-the-art facilities, it is the most comprehensive search for alien communications to date.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Breakthrough Listen is a science-based program to search for intelligent extraterrestrial communications in the Universe. With $100 million in funding and thousands of hours of dedicated telescope time on state-of-the-art facilities, it is the most comprehensive search for alien communications to date.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following organizations launched a new mass media campaign, known as ‘Heart Attack Rewind’?
Correct
Solution: A
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a new mass media campaign calling for the elimination of industrially produced trans-fat in the food supply.
Incorrect
Solution: A
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a new mass media campaign calling for the elimination of industrially produced trans-fat in the food supply.
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following nuclear reactors is the Asia’s first Research reactor?
Correct
Solution: C
Apsara, Asia’s oldest research reactor, is active again nine years after it was shut down. Located within India’s nuclear weapons facility at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) in Mumbai, the reactor has been recommissioned with double its previous capacity.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Apsara, Asia’s oldest research reactor, is active again nine years after it was shut down. Located within India’s nuclear weapons facility at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) in Mumbai, the reactor has been recommissioned with double its previous capacity.
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following is/are advantages Li – ion battery over Nickel Cadmium battery?
- The energy density of lithium-ion battery is typically twice that of the standard nickel cadmium.
- The self-discharge of lithium-ion is more than two times compared to nickel-cadmium.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: A
A lithium ion battery is smaller in size and lighter in weight than a nickel cadmium (NiCd) or nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. In addition, lithium ion has virtually no self-discharge. This allows a lithium ion battery to be stored for months without losing charge.
When compared to Ni-Cd, the self-discharge in lithium-ion is less than half.
Incorrect
Solution: A
A lithium ion battery is smaller in size and lighter in weight than a nickel cadmium (NiCd) or nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. In addition, lithium ion has virtually no self-discharge. This allows a lithium ion battery to be stored for months without losing charge.
When compared to Ni-Cd, the self-discharge in lithium-ion is less than half.
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Rules of origin refers to the criteria needed to determine the national source of a product for purposes like imposing duties and restrictions depending upon the source of imports.
2.A cartel is a group of independent producers comes together to increase their collective profits by means of price fixing, limiting supply, or other restrictive practices.
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 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Competition Commission of India (CCI)
1.It was established under The Competition Act, 2002.
2.Members of CCI are appointed by President.
3.Appeals against orders passed by CCI is heard by National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Members of CCI are appointed by Centre government.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Members of CCI are appointed by Centre government.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding White Label ATM (WLA)
1.Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) set up, owned and operated by non-bank entities are called White Label ATMs
2.Non-bank entities incorporated in India under the Companies Act 1956 are allowed to operate WLAs.
3.White label ATMs accept cash deposits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
White label ATMs do not accept cash deposits
Incorrect
Solution: A
White label ATMs do not accept cash deposits
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Pink Bollworm
1.It is an insect known for being a pest in tobacco farming.
2.It is widespread in Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
It is an insect known for being a pest in cotton farming.
Incorrect
Solution: B
It is an insect known for being a pest in cotton farming.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding GI Tag
1.It is a geographical indication of an item which is specific to a particular place
2.Maharashtra has highest number of GI tags in India
3.Civil and criminal proceedings can be initiated against those using the logo in unauthorized manner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Karnataka has highest number of GI tags in India
Incorrect
Solution: C
Karnataka has highest number of GI tags in India
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsPerform Achieve and Trade, often seen in news, is related to
Correct
Solution: A
Perform Achieve and Trade is a governmental scheme to improve energy efficiency in industries by trading in energy efficiency certificates in energy-intensive sectors.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Perform Achieve and Trade is a governmental scheme to improve energy efficiency in industries by trading in energy efficiency certificates in energy-intensive sectors.
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
- The e-Pashuhaat portal aims at connecting breeders and farmers of indigenous breeds.
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission is an initiative to establish Integrated Indigenous Cattle Centres or Gokul Grams in the breeding tracts of indigenous breeds.
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 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Repurpose Used Cooking Oil
1.It is an initiative that will enable collection and conversion of used cooking oil to bio-diesel.
2.It is an initiative by Ministry of Commerce.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil) initiative.
Incorrect
Solution: A
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil) initiative.
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)
1.IWT is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan brokered by the World Bank in 1960.
2.As per treaty, control over three eastern rivers Ravi, Beas and Sutlej were given to India.
3.It allows India to use only 20% of the water of Indus River
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
IWT is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan brokered by the World Bank. It deals with sharing of water of Indus water system having six rivers — Beas, Ravi, Sutlej, Indus, Chenab and Jhelum between the two countries.
It was signed by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and President of Pakistan Ayub Khan in Karachi on September 19, 1960.
As per treaty, control over three eastern rivers Ravi, Beas and Sutlej were given to India. While control over three western rivers Indus, Jhelum and Chenab was given to Pakistan.
It allows India to use only 20% of the water of Indus River, which flows through it first, for irrigation, power generation and transport.
Incorrect
Solution: D
IWT is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan brokered by the World Bank. It deals with sharing of water of Indus water system having six rivers — Beas, Ravi, Sutlej, Indus, Chenab and Jhelum between the two countries.
It was signed by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and President of Pakistan Ayub Khan in Karachi on September 19, 1960.
As per treaty, control over three eastern rivers Ravi, Beas and Sutlej were given to India. While control over three western rivers Indus, Jhelum and Chenab was given to Pakistan.
It allows India to use only 20% of the water of Indus River, which flows through it first, for irrigation, power generation and transport.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Earth Overshoot Day
1.Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year.
2.It is hosted and calculated by an international think tank Global Footprint Network (GFN).
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
