INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-70
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 FASTag system, consider the following statements:
- FASTag is a device that employs Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for making toll payments directly from the prepaid or savings account linked to it.
- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched two mobile Apps – MyFASTag and FASTag Partner to facilitate the availability of FASTags for Electronic Toll Collection.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
FASTag is a device that employs Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for making toll payments directly from the prepaid or savings account linked to it.
It is affixed on the windscreen of your vehicle and enables you to drive through toll plazas, without stopping for cash transactions. The tag can be purchased from Tag issuers and if it is linked to the prepaid account, then you need to recharge/ top up the tag as per your requirement.
The Government of India has mandated that new vehicles being sold with effect from 1st October, 2017 will be affixed with active FASTag. The “FASTag Partner App” will facilitate more than 6000 dealers in the country to access a single platform and activate the FASTag at the time of delivery of vehicle.
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Solution: C
FASTag is a device that employs Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for making toll payments directly from the prepaid or savings account linked to it.
It is affixed on the windscreen of your vehicle and enables you to drive through toll plazas, without stopping for cash transactions. The tag can be purchased from Tag issuers and if it is linked to the prepaid account, then you need to recharge/ top up the tag as per your requirement.
The Government of India has mandated that new vehicles being sold with effect from 1st October, 2017 will be affixed with active FASTag. The “FASTag Partner App” will facilitate more than 6000 dealers in the country to access a single platform and activate the FASTag at the time of delivery of vehicle.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.The concept of buffer stock was first introduced during the 4th Five Year Plan.
- Ministry of Agriculture fixes the minimum buffer norms on quarterly basis
- Government also maintains the buffer stock of pulses along with major food grains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: A
Buffer stock refers to a reserve of a commodity that is used to offset price fluctuations and unforeseen emergencies. Buffer stock is generally maintained for essential commodities and necessities like food grains, pulses etc.
The concept of buffer stock was first introduced during the IVth Five Year Plan (1969-74).
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs fixes the minimum buffer norms on quarterly basis: i.e as on 1st April, 1st July, 1st October and 1st January of every financial year.
The latest norms set may be seen here. On 15 December 2015, it was decided by the Government to create a buffer stock of pulses of 1.5 lakh tonnes to control fluctuation of prices of pulses.
Government has engaged National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED), Small Farmers Agri-business Consortium (SFAC) and Food Corporation of India (FCI) to procure pulses for buffer stock.
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Solution: A
Buffer stock refers to a reserve of a commodity that is used to offset price fluctuations and unforeseen emergencies. Buffer stock is generally maintained for essential commodities and necessities like food grains, pulses etc.
The concept of buffer stock was first introduced during the IVth Five Year Plan (1969-74).
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs fixes the minimum buffer norms on quarterly basis: i.e as on 1st April, 1st July, 1st October and 1st January of every financial year.
The latest norms set may be seen here. On 15 December 2015, it was decided by the Government to create a buffer stock of pulses of 1.5 lakh tonnes to control fluctuation of prices of pulses.
Government has engaged National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED), Small Farmers Agri-business Consortium (SFAC) and Food Corporation of India (FCI) to procure pulses for buffer stock.
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 provides guarantee employment of 150 days for all age grou
2.State Governments are responsible for identification of beneficiaries for Targeted Public Distribution Scheme (TPDS) and issue of ration car
- National Food Security Act also includes the provision of food- grains through Mid-Day Meal and integrated child development scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 provides guarantee employment of 100 days for adult age group (18+).
State Governments are responsible for identification of beneficiaries for Targeted Public Distribution Scheme (TPDS) and issue of ration cards. Based on the quantum of population, center will allocate the food grains to state.
National Food Security Act includes the provision of foodgrains through Mid-Day Meal and integrated child development scheme along with provision of ration for BPL and APL categories.
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Solution: B
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 provides guarantee employment of 100 days for adult age group (18+).
State Governments are responsible for identification of beneficiaries for Targeted Public Distribution Scheme (TPDS) and issue of ration cards. Based on the quantum of population, center will allocate the food grains to state.
National Food Security Act includes the provision of foodgrains through Mid-Day Meal and integrated child development scheme along with provision of ration for BPL and APL categories.
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 points‘Gobindobhog rice’ recently awarded geographical identification (GI) status. In which of the following state Gobindobhog rice is grown?
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Solution: C
Gobindobhog rice, a specialty from Burdwan district of West Bengal, has got the geographical indication (GI) status. The state government had applied for GI status for Gobindobhog rice on August 24, 2015.
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Solution: C
Gobindobhog rice, a specialty from Burdwan district of West Bengal, has got the geographical indication (GI) status. The state government had applied for GI status for Gobindobhog rice on August 24, 2015.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are the possible impacts of Floods in India?
1.Destruction of natural vegetation
2.Deposition of new soil on river banks
3.Outbreak of communicable diseases
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Solution: A
All of the above are possible impacts of Floods.
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Solution: A
All of the above are possible impacts of Floods.
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following country doesn’t share border with Afghanistan?
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Solution: D
Kazakhstan doesn’t share border with Afghanistan.
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Solution: D
Kazakhstan doesn’t share border with Afghanistan.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsDesertification of landforms is the major concern of 21st century. In this context, consider the following statements regarding UN convention to combat desertification:
1.It is legally binding framework to address problem of desertification.
2.Convention specifically address tropical and evergreen forests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: A
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification is a Convention to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought through national action programs that incorporate long-term strategies supported by international cooperation and partnership arrangements.
It is specifically address semi-arid and arid areas than tropical and evergreen forests.
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Solution: A
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification is a Convention to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought through national action programs that incorporate long-term strategies supported by international cooperation and partnership arrangements.
It is specifically address semi-arid and arid areas than tropical and evergreen forests.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL):
1.Membership of UNCITRAL is structured so as to be representative of the world’s various geographic regions and its principal economic and legal systems.
2.It works to ensure uniform interpretation and application of international conventions and uniform laws in the field of the law of international trade.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Commission_on_International_Trade_Law
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Solution: C
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Commission_on_International_Trade_Law
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsMember countries of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) are
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following ideologies is closest to the “ASEAN Way”?
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Solution: B
The ASEAN Way is defined a shared of norms, principles, and values governing the interactions of ASEAN member states. Keeping ASEAN together despite these deep cultural, economic and political differences – along with mistrust between different members – has always been an immense challenge.
Unlike other regional or international organizations, ASEAN possesses its own model of diplomatic engagement: the ASEAN Way.
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Solution: B
The ASEAN Way is defined a shared of norms, principles, and values governing the interactions of ASEAN member states. Keeping ASEAN together despite these deep cultural, economic and political differences – along with mistrust between different members – has always been an immense challenge.
Unlike other regional or international organizations, ASEAN possesses its own model of diplomatic engagement: the ASEAN Way.
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsBy a regulation in 1793, the District Collector was deprived of his judicial powers and made the collecting agent only. What was the reason for such regulation?
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Solution: C
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
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Solution: C
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsWith reference to India, consider the following
1. Nationalization of Banks
2. Formation of Regional Rural Banks
3. Adoption of villages by Bank Branches
Which of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the “financial inclusion” in India?
Correct
Solution: D
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
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Solution: D
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsA new type of EI Nino called EI Nino Modoki appeared in the news. In this context, consider the following statements
1. Normal EI Nino forms in the Central Pacific ocean whereas EI Nino Modoki forms in Eastern Pacific ocean.
2. Normal El Nino results in diminished hurricanes in the Atlantic ocean but El Nino Modoki results in a greater number of hurricanes with greater frequency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
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Solution: B
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions.
2 India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: D
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
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Solution: D
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsWhich one of the following authorities makes recommendation to the Governor of a State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular State?
Correct
Solution: B
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
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Solution: B
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.National Park can be declared by state government via notification.
2.A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.
3.In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
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Solution: C
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsWhat is iLint which was in news recently?
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Solution: A
Germany has rolled out world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train. These locomotives named iLint trains emit zero emissions, making them eco-friendly.
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Solution: A
Germany has rolled out world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train. These locomotives named iLint trains emit zero emissions, making them eco-friendly.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsGlobal Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) is released by an agency of the United Nations as a marker of
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Solution: B
It is released by the FAO. The Global Information and Early Warning System on Food and Agriculture (GIEWS) was created by the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) as a response to the generalized food crisis of the early 1970s.
Over the years, GIEWS has established itself as one of the world’s leading source of information on global food security.
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Solution: B
It is released by the FAO. The Global Information and Early Warning System on Food and Agriculture (GIEWS) was created by the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) as a response to the generalized food crisis of the early 1970s.
Over the years, GIEWS has established itself as one of the world’s leading source of information on global food security.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsThe Shakti Sthala Solar Park, one of the world’s largest solar parks is setup in which of the following states?
Correct
Solution: B
Shakti Sthala solar park – The first phase Shakti Sthala solar park having total capacity of 2,000 megawatts (MW) was inaugurated in drought-prone Pavagada region of Tumkur district, Karanataka. It is claimed to be world’s largest solar park.
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Solution: B
Shakti Sthala solar park – The first phase Shakti Sthala solar park having total capacity of 2,000 megawatts (MW) was inaugurated in drought-prone Pavagada region of Tumkur district, Karanataka. It is claimed to be world’s largest solar park.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsRecently, in which of the following state India’s first genetic bank for wildlife conservation was inaugurated?
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Solution: B
National Wildlife Genetic Resource Bank: National Wildlife Genetic Resource Bank was inaugurated at Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology’s (CCMB) Laboratory of Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES) facility in Hyderabad, Telangana.
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Solution: B
National Wildlife Genetic Resource Bank: National Wildlife Genetic Resource Bank was inaugurated at Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology’s (CCMB) Laboratory of Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES) facility in Hyderabad, Telangana.
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the Chalukya dynasty, consider the following statements
1. Vatapi was the capital of Chalukya dynasty.
2. Chinese visitor Huen Tsang visited Chalukya in the reign of Kirtivarman II.
3. Last Chalukya king Kirtivarman II was defeated by Cholas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: A
Chinese visitor Huen Tsang visited Chalukya in the reign of Pulikeshi II
Last Chalukya king Kirtivarman II was defeated by Dandti Durga of Rashtrakutas.
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
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Solution: A
Chinese visitor Huen Tsang visited Chalukya in the reign of Pulikeshi II
Last Chalukya king Kirtivarman II was defeated by Dandti Durga of Rashtrakutas.
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding UN-REDD Programme
1. It is a collaborative programme of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, UNDP and UNEP.
2. The incentives received from REDD to developing countries would be passed on to the local communities involved in the protection and management of the forest.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
All the statements are correct regarding REDD
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
Incorrect
Solution: C
All the statements are correct regarding REDD
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
1.Area of Pacific Ocean is more than all other oceans combined.
2.More diversity of landforms can be observed in oceans than continents.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Although Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean than other oceans, its area is far lesser than all other oceans area combined.
Continental slope, Guyots, Trenches and other landforms can be observed in the ocean which is far diverse than the continents.
Ocean Sq.Miles
Pacific Ocean 60,060,700
Atlantic Ocean 29,637,900
Indian Ocean 26,469,500
Southern Ocean 7,848,300
Arctic Ocean 5,427,000
https://www.infoplease.com/world/world-geography/oceans-and-seas
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
Incorrect
Solution: B
Although Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean than other oceans, its area is far lesser than all other oceans area combined.
Continental slope, Guyots, Trenches and other landforms can be observed in the ocean which is far diverse than the continents.
Ocean Sq.Miles
Pacific Ocean 60,060,700
Atlantic Ocean 29,637,900
Indian Ocean 26,469,500
Southern Ocean 7,848,300
Arctic Ocean 5,427,000
https://www.infoplease.com/world/world-geography/oceans-and-seas
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following state is the original habitat of Bru Tribes?
Correct
Solution: C
Reang or Bru are one of the 21 scheduled tribes of the Indian state of Tripura. The Bru can be found all over the Tripura state in India. However, they may also be found in Mizoram, Assam, Manipur. They speak the Reang dialect of Bru language which is of Tibeto-Burmese origin and is locally referred to as Kau Bru.
A bout of ethnic violence forced thousands of people from the Bru tribe to leave their homes in Mizoram. As many as 32,876 people belonging to 5,407 families are living in the refugee camps in the Jampui Hills of Tripura.
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
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Solution: C
Reang or Bru are one of the 21 scheduled tribes of the Indian state of Tripura. The Bru can be found all over the Tripura state in India. However, they may also be found in Mizoram, Assam, Manipur. They speak the Reang dialect of Bru language which is of Tibeto-Burmese origin and is locally referred to as Kau Bru.
A bout of ethnic violence forced thousands of people from the Bru tribe to leave their homes in Mizoram. As many as 32,876 people belonging to 5,407 families are living in the refugee camps in the Jampui Hills of Tripura.
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Right against phone tapping is implicit under Article 21
2. Freedom to form association or unions is guaranteed by Article 19
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
The Right against Phone tapping comes under Right to Freedom of speech and expression (Art 19)
Freedom to form association or unions is guaranteed by Article 19.
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
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Solution: B
The Right against Phone tapping comes under Right to Freedom of speech and expression (Art 19)
Freedom to form association or unions is guaranteed by Article 19.
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
