INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-64
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 CRISPR – CAS9 technology
- It is a gene-editing technology that can be used for the purpose of altering genetic expression or changing the genome of an organism.
- The technology can be used for targeting specific stretches of an entire genetic code or editing the DNA at particular locations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
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Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsRecently, UNESCO has launched the International Year of the Periodic Table. In this context, consider the following statements
1.Periodic table organizes all chemical elements by the number of protons in a given atom and other properties.
- The International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry is responsible for maintaining the periodic table.
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 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Aditya-L1 Mission
1.It is the first Indian dedicated scientific mission to study the Sun.
2.It will be launched into the Low Earth Orbit by the launch vehicle PSLV-XL with six payloads from Sriharikota.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
It is expected to be launched in 2019 by the launch vehicle PSLV-XL with six payloads from Sriharikota. The main aim of the solar mission is to do coronal and near UV studies. It will be launched into the halo orbit around the Lagrangian point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system.
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Solution: A
It is expected to be launched in 2019 by the launch vehicle PSLV-XL with six payloads from Sriharikota. The main aim of the solar mission is to do coronal and near UV studies. It will be launched into the halo orbit around the Lagrangian point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system.
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Project Dhoop is a unique initiative launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to encourage schools to shift their morning assembly to around noon-time to ensure maximum absorption of Vitamin D.
2.Vitamin D deficiency may cause several problems including Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis and Rickets.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Project Dhoop is a unique initiative launched by FSSAI to encourage schools to shift their morning assembly to around noon-time to ensure maximum absorption of Vitamin D.
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Solution: B
Project Dhoop is a unique initiative launched by FSSAI to encourage schools to shift their morning assembly to around noon-time to ensure maximum absorption of Vitamin D.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Space commission of India is headed by Prime Minister.
2. ISRO built India’s first satellite Aryabhata was launched by an Indian-made launch vehicle, SLV-3.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: D
Space commission of India is headed by ISRO chairman. ISRO built India’s first satellite, Aryabhata, which was launched by the Soviet Union on 19 April 1975. In 1980, Rohini became the first satellite to be placed in orbit by an Indian-made launch vehicle, SLV-3.
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Solution: D
Space commission of India is headed by ISRO chairman. ISRO built India’s first satellite, Aryabhata, which was launched by the Soviet Union on 19 April 1975. In 1980, Rohini became the first satellite to be placed in orbit by an Indian-made launch vehicle, SLV-3.
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsIn which of the following areas Nano Technology has application?
1.Food Safety Management
2.Fuel Cell
3.Sports
4.Electronics
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following criteria a celestial object must satisfy to term it as Planet?
1.It needs to be in orbit around any fully-fledged star.
2.It has cleared the neighborhood of small objects around its orbit
3.It needs to have enough gravity to pull itself into a spherical shape
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
In 2006, IAU defines three criteria to classify any object as a planet
It needs to be in orbit around any fully-fledged star. It needs to have enough gravity to pull itself into a spherical shape. It has cleared the neighborhood of small objects around its orbit.
Incorrect
Solution: D
In 2006, IAU defines three criteria to classify any object as a planet
It needs to be in orbit around any fully-fledged star. It needs to have enough gravity to pull itself into a spherical shape. It has cleared the neighborhood of small objects around its orbit.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs)
1. A FDC is a cocktail of two or more active drug ingredients in a fixed ratio of doses.
2. One of the main disadvantages of FDCs is that they are not useful in the treatment of infectious diseases like HIV, malaria and tuberculosis.
3. In India FDCs are used very minimal due to high cost of the drugs.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
An FDC is a cocktail of two or more active drug ingredients in a fixed ratio of doses. According to US healthcare provider IMS Health, almost half the drugs sold in India in 2014 were FDC, making it a world leader in combination drugs.FDCs have shown to be particularly useful in the treatment of infectious diseases like HIV, malaria and tuberculosis.
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Solution: A
An FDC is a cocktail of two or more active drug ingredients in a fixed ratio of doses. According to US healthcare provider IMS Health, almost half the drugs sold in India in 2014 were FDC, making it a world leader in combination drugs.FDCs have shown to be particularly useful in the treatment of infectious diseases like HIV, malaria and tuberculosis.
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are the advantages of Additive Manufacturing?
1. Minimal wastage of raw material.
2. Easy production of complex designs
3. Low cost of labor.
4. Customization
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
All the above are the advantages of Additive manufacturing.
Incorrect
Solution: D
All the above are the advantages of Additive manufacturing.
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsISRO had recently launched ‘South Asia satellite’ with respect to this consider the following statements
1. It is a geosynchronous communication and meteorological satellite.
2. It will be used by all the countries of SAARC
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
Pakistan did not join the project, stating that it was working on its own satellite, but did offer “monetary and technical support”. India rejected Pakistani offers, saying that it wanted the project to be a “gift” and multi-national collaboration would be time consuming.
As a result, Pakistan declined to participate in the project
Incorrect
Solution: A
Pakistan did not join the project, stating that it was working on its own satellite, but did offer “monetary and technical support”. India rejected Pakistani offers, saying that it wanted the project to be a “gift” and multi-national collaboration would be time consuming.
As a result, Pakistan declined to participate in the project
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsWith reference to ‘LED lamps’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. LEDs are extremely energy efficient and consume very less power than incandescent bulbs.
2.LED light bulbs release around 20% heat energy, making them operate at lower temperatures
3. LEDs have a longer lifetime, since they don’t have a filament and are solid.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
All the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: D
All the statements are correct.
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Question 12 of 25
12. 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
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsWhich one of the following does not border Panama?
Correct
Solution: D
Incorrect
Solution: D
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsConsider the following events
1. Fourth General election in India
2. Formation of Haryana State
3. Mysore named as Karnataka State
4. Meghalaya and Tripura become full states
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the above?
Correct
Solution: A
Formation of Haryana State – 1966
Fourth General election in India – 1967
Meghalaya and Tripura become full states – 1972
Mysore named as Karnataka State – 1973
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Solution: A
Formation of Haryana State – 1966
Fourth General election in India – 1967
Meghalaya and Tripura become full states – 1972
Mysore named as Karnataka State – 1973
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the ‘GSLV MKIII’ launch vehicle, consider the following statements:
1. It is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO.
2. GSLV Mk III is designed to carry 4 ton class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) or about 10 tons to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
3. Crew module Atmospheric Reentry Experiment was carried out in this flight.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
GSLV Mk III is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO. The vehicle has two solid strap-ons, a core liquid booster and a cryogenic upper stage.Prelims booster Science and Technology Module Solutions
GSLV Mk III is designed to carry 4 ton class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) or about 10 tons to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), which is about twice the capability of GSLV Mk II.
The two strap-on motors of GSLV Mk III are located on either side of its core liquid booster. Designated as ‘S200’, each carries 205 tons of composite solid propellant and their ignition results in vehicle lift -off . S200s function for 140 seconds.
During strap-ons functioning phase, the two clustered Vikas liquid Engines of L110 liquid core booster will ignite 114 sec after lift -off to further augment the thrust of the vehicle. These two engines continue to function after the separation of the strap-ons at about 140 seconds after lift -off.
Crew module Atmospheric Reentry Experiment was also carried out in this flight. The module reentered, deployed its parachutes as planned and splashed down in the Bay of Bengal.
Incorrect
Solution: D
GSLV Mk III is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO. The vehicle has two solid strap-ons, a core liquid booster and a cryogenic upper stage.Prelims booster Science and Technology Module Solutions
GSLV Mk III is designed to carry 4 ton class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) or about 10 tons to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), which is about twice the capability of GSLV Mk II.
The two strap-on motors of GSLV Mk III are located on either side of its core liquid booster. Designated as ‘S200’, each carries 205 tons of composite solid propellant and their ignition results in vehicle lift -off . S200s function for 140 seconds.
During strap-ons functioning phase, the two clustered Vikas liquid Engines of L110 liquid core booster will ignite 114 sec after lift -off to further augment the thrust of the vehicle. These two engines continue to function after the separation of the strap-ons at about 140 seconds after lift -off.
Crew module Atmospheric Reentry Experiment was also carried out in this flight. The module reentered, deployed its parachutes as planned and splashed down in the Bay of Bengal.
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding SPARC Scheme
1.It aims at improving the research ecosystem of India’s higher educational institutions.
2.It facilitates academic and research collaborations between Indian Institutions and the best institutions in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding ‘Zero Budget Natural Farming’ (ZBNF)
1. Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) is a farming practice that believes in natural growth of crops without adding any synthetic fertilizers and pesticides or any other foreign elements.
2.The word Zero Budget refers to the zero net cost of production of all crops.
3.The father of ZBNF is MS Swaminathan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
LIST I LIST II
- Oorakam Hills Tamil Nadu
- Banni Grasslands Assam
- Sagar Island West Bengal
Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly?
Correct
Solution: C
Oorakam Hills – Kerala
Banni Grasslands – Gujarat.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Oorakam Hills – Kerala
Banni Grasslands – Gujarat.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding District Judge
1. The appointment, posting and promotion of district judges in a state are made by the state government in consultation with the high court.
2. He should have been an advocate or a pleader for seven years
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
The appointment, posting and promotion of district judges in a state are made by the governor of the state in consultation with the high court.
Incorrect
Solution: B
The appointment, posting and promotion of district judges in a state are made by the governor of the state in consultation with the high court.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Operation Chakravyuh is a strategy where a dedicated set of officers monitor the web, tracing the activities of the youth who are in touch terror operatives.
2. Global Counterterrorism Forum is an informal, a-political, multilateral counterterrorism (CT) platform that has strengthened the international architecture for addressing 21st century terrorism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Launched in 2011, the GCTF is an informal, a-political, multilateral counterterrorism (CT) platform that has strengthened the international architecture for addressing 21st century terrorism. Central to the Forum’s overarching mission is the promotion of a strategic, long-term approach to counter terrorism and the violent extremist ideologies that underpin it.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Launched in 2011, the GCTF is an informal, a-political, multilateral counterterrorism (CT) platform that has strengthened the international architecture for addressing 21st century terrorism. Central to the Forum’s overarching mission is the promotion of a strategic, long-term approach to counter terrorism and the violent extremist ideologies that underpin it.
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsWith reference to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), consider the following statements
1. UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1964.
2. It reports to the UN General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1964. Its headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland, and have offices in New York and Addis Ababa.
UNCTAD is part of the UN Secretariat. It report to the UN General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council but have own membership, leadership, and budget. It is also part of the United Nations Development Group.
It publishes flagship reports such as Trade and Development Report, World Investment Report, The Least Developed Countries Report, Information and Economy Report, Technology and Innovation Report, Commodities and Development Report etc.
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Solution: C
UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1964. Its headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland, and have offices in New York and Addis Ababa.
UNCTAD is part of the UN Secretariat. It report to the UN General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council but have own membership, leadership, and budget. It is also part of the United Nations Development Group.
It publishes flagship reports such as Trade and Development Report, World Investment Report, The Least Developed Countries Report, Information and Economy Report, Technology and Innovation Report, Commodities and Development Report etc.
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the Higher Education Finance Agency (HEFA), consider the following statements
1. HEFA is a joint venture of Ministry of HRD, GOI and Canara Bank with an agreed equity participation in the ratio of 60% and 40% respectively.
2. HEFA is registered under Section 8 under the Companies Act, 2013 as a Union Government company and as Non–deposit taking NBFC with RBI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) is a joint venture of MHRD Government of India and Canara Bank for financing creation of capital assets in premier educational institutions in India as part of rising 2022 HEFA’s scope is greatly expanded to cover school education, educational institutes under Ministry of health etc.
HEFA is registered under Section 8 [Not-for-profit] under the Companies Act 2013 as a Union Govt company and as Non–deposit taking NBFC (NBFC-ND-Type II) with RBI.
HEFA incorporated on 31st May 2017, is a joint venture of Ministry of HRD, GOI and Canara Bank with an agreed equity participation in the ratio of 91% and 9% respectively.
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Solution: B
Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) is a joint venture of MHRD Government of India and Canara Bank for financing creation of capital assets in premier educational institutions in India as part of rising 2022 HEFA’s scope is greatly expanded to cover school education, educational institutes under Ministry of health etc.
HEFA is registered under Section 8 [Not-for-profit] under the Companies Act 2013 as a Union Govt company and as Non–deposit taking NBFC (NBFC-ND-Type II) with RBI.
HEFA incorporated on 31st May 2017, is a joint venture of Ministry of HRD, GOI and Canara Bank with an agreed equity participation in the ratio of 91% and 9% respectively.
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) aims prevent and to control the introduction and spread of pests of plants and plant products of both cultivated and natural flora.
2. The Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) reports on the status and trends of the world’s forest resources is published by FAO for every 10 years
3. Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture (GACSA) is an inclusive, voluntary and action- oriented multi-stakeholder platform initiated by FAO
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
The Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) reports on the status and trends of the world’s forest resources. It is led by the Forestry Department of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The FRA reports the extent of the world’s forest area as well as other variables, including land tenure and access rights, sustainable forest management (SFM), legal and institutional frameworks for forest conservation, and sustainable use.
First report was published in 1948 and frequency of the report is 5 years.
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Solution: B
The Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) reports on the status and trends of the world’s forest resources. It is led by the Forestry Department of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The FRA reports the extent of the world’s forest area as well as other variables, including land tenure and access rights, sustainable forest management (SFM), legal and institutional frameworks for forest conservation, and sustainable use.
First report was published in 1948 and frequency of the report is 5 years.
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
- Bhadawari, Surti and Mehsana are indigenous cow breeds in Northern parts of India.
- India has second largest poultry market in the world.
- A1 milk is largely produced by indigenous cow breeds and highly nutritious in nature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Bhadawari, Surti and Mehsana are indigenous buffalo breeds in India. India has around half of world’s buffalo population and 20% of the total livestock in India. Buffaloes thrive best in areas of warm and humid climate. Buffaloes are reared mainly milk but some buffaloes are used for draught purposes.
A1 milk is largely produced by exotic cow breeds. Studies claims that consumption of A1 milk could cause serious health issues like heart disease, Type 1 diabetes, autism, inflammatory response and digestive discomfort.
However A2 milk is produced by indigenous cow breeds, which is highly nutritious in nature.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Bhadawari, Surti and Mehsana are indigenous buffalo breeds in India. India has around half of world’s buffalo population and 20% of the total livestock in India. Buffaloes thrive best in areas of warm and humid climate. Buffaloes are reared mainly milk but some buffaloes are used for draught purposes.
A1 milk is largely produced by exotic cow breeds. Studies claims that consumption of A1 milk could cause serious health issues like heart disease, Type 1 diabetes, autism, inflammatory response and digestive discomfort.
However A2 milk is produced by indigenous cow breeds, which is highly nutritious in nature.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsGlobal Skills Park, first of its kind in India, would be established in
