INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-53
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
- Madhya Pradesh shares border with maximum number of states in India
- Sikkim has least population density in India
- Meghalaya shares border with Assam and West Bengal
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Uttar Pradesh shares border with maximum number of states in India.
Arunachal Pradesh has least population density in India.
Meghalaya doesn’t share border with West Bengal
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Solution: D
Uttar Pradesh shares border with maximum number of states in India.
Arunachal Pradesh has least population density in India.
Meghalaya doesn’t share border with West Bengal
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsTropic of cancer almost divides India into two halves. In this context, through which of the following states Tropic of Cancer passes through in India? 1.Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Jharkhand
- Mizoram
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Andhra Pradesh has highest reserves of Thorium in India.
2.India has one of the highest deposits of Thorium in the world
- Mining thorium is safer and more efficient than mining uranium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
All the statements given above are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: C
All the statements given above are correct.
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsIf one starts moving towards Kanyakumari to Kolkata along Eastern Ghats, Which of the following mountains he/she witness from South to North
1.Javadi Hills
2.Shevaroy Hills
3.Nayagarh Hills
- Garhjat Hills
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: B
Incorrect
Solution: B
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
Hill Station Mountain Range
- Kodaikanal Nilgiri Hills
- Mussoorie Garhwal Himalayan range
- Lonavala Ajanta Hill Range
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Kodaikanal is located in Palani Hills. Lonawala is located in Western Ghats not in Ajanta Range
Incorrect
Solution: B
Kodaikanal is located in Palani Hills. Lonawala is located in Western Ghats not in Ajanta Range
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Tamil is the most spoken language after Hindi in India.
2.No Indian languages is listed in UNESCO’s endangered languages.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Bengali is the most spoken language after Hindi in India.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Bengali is the most spoken language after Hindi in India.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding 19th Livestock Census
1.Livestock population has increased substantially in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh.
2.Total livestock population has decreased by about 3% over the previous census.
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 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
Mountain Peaks Place
- Saddle Peak 1. Great Nicobar
- Mount Diavolo 2. Middle Andaman
- Mount Koyob 3. South Andaman
- Mount Thuiller 4. North Andaman
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A B C D
Correct
Solution: D
Both the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Both the statements are correct.
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsRecently, Kurukh language has been given official status by which state?
Correct
Solution: B
Kurukh is a Dravidian language spoken by nearly two million Oraon and Kisan tribal
peoples of Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal, as well as by 65,000 in northern Bangladesh, 28,600 a dialect called Dhangar in Nepal, and about 5,000 in Bhutan.Incorrect
Solution: B
Kurukh is a Dravidian language spoken by nearly two million Oraon and Kisan tribal
peoples of Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal, as well as by 65,000 in northern Bangladesh, 28,600 a dialect called Dhangar in Nepal, and about 5,000 in Bhutan. -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following mountains are the Residual Mountains?
1.Aravallis
2.Javadi hills
3.Mikir hills
4.Palkonda ranges
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
Incorrect
Solution: D
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.The river Jhelum forms meanders even in the youth stage of river development.
2.River Jhelum forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan.
3.Lake Wular is situated on the river Jhelum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
Pass Range
- Zoji la Lesser Himalayas
- Banihal pass Pir Panjal
- Photu la Zaskar
- Khardung la Ladakh
Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly?
Correct
Solution: C
Zoji la is located on the Greater Himalayas.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Zoji la is located on the Greater Himalayas.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements are true regarding the tea plantation?
1.The physical conditions such as moderate slope, thick soil cover with high organic content, well distributed rainfall throughout the year and mild winters is good for tea plantations.
2.The Duars formations in the region of Sikkim and Darjeeling Himalayas are important for tea gardens.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: C
The British, taking advantage of the physical conditions such as moderate slope, thick soil cover with high organic content, well distributed rainfall throughout the year and mild winters, introduced tea plantations in Sikkim and Darjeeling region.
Incorrect
Solution: C
The British, taking advantage of the physical conditions such as moderate slope, thick soil cover with high organic content, well distributed rainfall throughout the year and mild winters, introduced tea plantations in Sikkim and Darjeeling region.
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsThe drainage pattern of an area is the outcome of which of the following factors
- Geological time period.
- Nature of rocks
- Structure of rocks
- Topography
- Amount of water flowing and periodicity of the flow.
Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
The flow of water through well-defined channels is known as ‘drainage’ and the network of such channels is called a ‘drainage system’. The drainage pattern of an area is the outcome of the ecological time period, nature and structure of rocks, topography, slope, amount of water flowing and the periodicity of the flow.
Incorrect
Solution: C
The flow of water through well-defined channels is known as ‘drainage’ and the network of such channels is called a ‘drainage system’. The drainage pattern of an area is the outcome of the ecological time period, nature and structure of rocks, topography, slope, amount of water flowing and the periodicity of the flow.
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsKufri, Kugti, Chail and Pin valley are located in which of the following states?
Correct
Solution: A
Incorrect
Solution: A
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following states are included in the very high risk zone of earthquake?
- Mizoram
- Jammu Kashmir
- Tripura
- Sikkim
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: A
Incorrect
Solution: A
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following forest has the following characteristics
1.These forests are found in the western slope of the Western Ghats, hills of the northeastern region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
2.They are found in warm and humid areas with an annual precipitation of over 200 cm and mean annual temperature above 22oC.
3.Forests are well stratified, with layers closer to the ground and are covered with shrubs and creepers, with short structured trees followed by tall variety of trees.
Correct
Solution: A
Incorrect
Solution: A
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsSyenite, Slate, Schist and Gneissoid are the examples of
Correct
Solution: B
Incorrect
Solution: B
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsIf one travels by air from New Delhi to Tel Aviv, capital of Israel. What is the correct
sequence of occurrence of following capitals when one passes through the countries?Correct
Answer: D
Incorrect
Answer: D
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
River Project State
- Mekedatu Karnatak
- Kalasa Banduri Goa
- UJh Jammu and Kashmir
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution: B
The Kalasa-Banduri Nala is a project undertaken by the Government of
Karnataka to improve drinking water supply to the Districts of Belagavi, Dharwad and Gadag.Incorrect
Solution: B
The Kalasa-Banduri Nala is a project undertaken by the Government of
Karnataka to improve drinking water supply to the Districts of Belagavi, Dharwad and Gadag. -
Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsThe Budapest Convention is related to which of the following matters?
Correct
Solution: D
The Convention on Cybercrime of the Council of Europe (CETS No.185), known as the Budapest Convention, is the only binding international instrument on this issue.
Incorrect
Solution: D
The Convention on Cybercrime of the Council of Europe (CETS No.185), known as the Budapest Convention, is the only binding international instrument on this issue.
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsWith reference to The National Tiger Conservation Authority, consider the following
statements1.It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
2. It was constituted under provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3. It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
The National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body under the Ministry of
Environment, Forests and Climate Change constituted under provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Environment Minister is the Chairman of the NTCA.Incorrect
Solution: A
The National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body under the Ministry of
Environment, Forests and Climate Change constituted under provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Environment Minister is the Chairman of the NTCA. -
Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsThe Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) functions under the
Correct
Solution: B
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory body under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, regulating the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory body under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, regulating the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsArrange the following states of India in the order of increasing sex ratio
1.Kerala
2.Bihar
3.Tripura
4.Haryana
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Solution: A
- Kerala – 1084
- Tripura-960
- Bihar- 918
- Haryana – 877
Incorrect
Solution: A
- Kerala – 1084
- Tripura-960
- Bihar- 918
- Haryana – 877
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following agricultural practices will help in carbon sequestration in the soil?
1.Conservation Agriculture
2.Relay cropping
3.Zero Tillage
Select the correct answer from the codes below
Correct
Solution: D
Carbon Sequestration can be possible through all the above methods.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Carbon Sequestration can be possible through all the above methods.
