INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-72
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.
Once you give this test, please POST your scores in the comment box. Also post how you could tackle certain questions – like, based on what logic or skill. This will help people who have trouble eliminating wrong options get a chance to learn from your expertise.
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following is a site for ex-situ method of conservation of flora?
Correct
Solution: B
Incorrect
Solution: B
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Sacred Groves Region
1. Than : Assam
2. Kavus : Kerala
3. Devara Kadu : Andhra PradeshWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution: B
Devara Kadu = Karnataka.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Devara Kadu = Karnataka.
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following organisms are common pollinating agents in flowering
plants?
1. Bat
2. Bees
3. Wasp
4. AntsSelect the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Solution: D
Incorrect
Solution: D
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsWhat is the correct order of the level of organization of ecology?
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsRecently KATRIN Experiment was in news. Its objective is to
Correct
Solution: A
KATRIN experiment
The KATRIN experiment is currently set up and commissioned on the Campus, North of the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology.
The experiment is collaboration between national and international partners with currently more than 150 scientists, engineers, technicians and students
Incorrect
Solution: A
KATRIN experiment
The KATRIN experiment is currently set up and commissioned on the Campus, North of the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology.
The experiment is collaboration between national and international partners with currently more than 150 scientists, engineers, technicians and students
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsMiddle Income Trap, which is often seen in news, is related to
Correct
Solution: D
Incorrect
Solution: D
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Black Carbon
- Black carbon is a component of particulate matter formed by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, wood and other fuels.
- Black carbon is a long-lived climate pollutant with a lifetime of several years.
- When deposited on ice and snow, black carbon and co-emitted particles increases the surface albedo.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
Black carbon is a short-lived climate pollutant with a lifetime of only days to weeks after release in the atmosphere.
When deposited on ice and snow, black carbon and co-emitted particles reduce surface albedo (the ability to reflect sunlight) and heat the surface.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Black carbon is a short-lived climate pollutant with a lifetime of only days to weeks after release in the atmosphere.
When deposited on ice and snow, black carbon and co-emitted particles reduce surface albedo (the ability to reflect sunlight) and heat the surface.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the distribution of water on earth
- Ice caps hold more water than salt lakes and atmosphere combined.
- Groundwater is a richer source of water than both fresh water lakes and inland seas.
- Rivers hold more water than lakes.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
Correct
Solution: A
Incorrect
Solution: A
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services
1.It is funded by European Union and implemented by the United Nations Statistics Division.
2.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal agency for implementation of the project in India.
3.Project aims to advance the knowledge agenda on environmental and ecosystem accounting.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
The Social Statistics Division (SSD) of Central Statistics Office of Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is the nodal agency for implementation of the project in India.
https://seea.un.org/content/natural-capital-accounting-and-valuation-ecosystem-services-india
Incorrect
Solution: C
The Social Statistics Division (SSD) of Central Statistics Office of Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is the nodal agency for implementation of the project in India.
https://seea.un.org/content/natural-capital-accounting-and-valuation-ecosystem-services-india
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
1.IPBES is often described as the IPCC for biodiversity.
2.It is an independent intergovernmental body comprising around 130 member governments.
3. IPBES is supported by UNEP, UNESCO, FAO and UNDP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsIn India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?
- CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency.
- CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.
- Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
- While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
Incorrect
Solution: C
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements
1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
Incorrect
Solution: C
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsHow do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India?
1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country.
2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures.
3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes.
4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
Incorrect
Solution: B
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsThe increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the air is slowly raising the temperature of the atmosphere, because it absorbs
Correct
Solution: D
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
Incorrect
Solution: D
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices?
1.Meditation and control of breath
2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place
3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audienceSelect the correct answer using the codes given below
Correct
Solution: D
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
Incorrect
Solution: D
(Previous Year UPSC Question)
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsWith reference to consumers’ rights/ privileges under the provisions of law in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Consumers are empowered to take samples for food testing.
2. When a consumer files a complaint in any consumer forum, no fee is required to be paid.
3. In case of death of a consumer, his/her legal heir can file a complaint in the consumer forum on his/her behalf.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Operation Samudra Maitri is to assist the survivors of earthquake and consequent Tsunami in Central Sulawesi province of Indonesia.
2. Missile Prahaar is a surface-to-surface short-range tactical ballistic missile developed by DRDO with a strike range is 150 km
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 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Kepler space telescope is a retired space telescope launched by NASA to discover Earth-size planets orbiting other stars.
2.Dawn is a retired space probe launched by NASA for studying proto planets namely Vesta and Ceres.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution: D
Both the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Both the statements are correct.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Bisphenol-A (BPA)
1. BPA is commonly used to coat the insides of food cans, bottle tops and water supply lines
2. BPA is an endocrine system disruptor and also contributes to high blood pressure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
Bisphenol A (BPA):
BPA is commonly used to coat the insides of food cans, bottle tops and water supply lines, and was once a component of baby bottles.
Concerns: While BPA that seeps into food and drink is considered safe in low doses, prolonged exposure is suspected of affecting the health of children and contributing to high blood pressure.
Tiny spheres to trap BPA- how they function?
The micron-sized spheres developed resemble tiny flower-like collections of titanium dioxide petals.
The supple petals provide plenty of surface area for researchers to anchor cyclodextrin — a benign sugar-based molecule often used in food and drugs.
It has a two-faced structure, with a hydrophobic (water-avoiding) cavity and a hydrophilic (water-attracting) outer surface.
BPA is hydrophobic and naturally attracted to the cavity. Once trapped, reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by the spheres degrades BPA into harmless chemicals.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
Bisphenol A (BPA):
BPA is commonly used to coat the insides of food cans, bottle tops and water supply lines, and was once a component of baby bottles.
Concerns: While BPA that seeps into food and drink is considered safe in low doses, prolonged exposure is suspected of affecting the health of children and contributing to high blood pressure.
Tiny spheres to trap BPA- how they function?
The micron-sized spheres developed resemble tiny flower-like collections of titanium dioxide petals.
The supple petals provide plenty of surface area for researchers to anchor cyclodextrin — a benign sugar-based molecule often used in food and drugs.
It has a two-faced structure, with a hydrophobic (water-avoiding) cavity and a hydrophilic (water-attracting) outer surface.
BPA is hydrophobic and naturally attracted to the cavity. Once trapped, reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by the spheres degrades BPA into harmless chemicals.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP)
1.It is disease surveillance scheme under National Health Mission, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2.IDSP portal is a one stop portal which has facilities for data entry, view reports, outbreak reporting, data analysis, training modules and resources related to disease surveillance.
3.It is supported by Asian Development Bank
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
It is supported by World Bank.
Incorrect
Solution: D
It is supported by World Bank.
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
1.Atal Tinkering Labs are dedicated works spaces where postgraduate students learn innovation skills and develop ideas that will go on to transform India.
2.The labs are powered to acquaint students with state-of-the-art equipment such as 3D printers, robotics & electronics development tools, IoT & sensors etc.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Atal Tinkering Labs are dedicated works spaces where students (Class 6th to Class 12th) learn innovation skills and develop ideas that will go on to transform India.
The labs are powered to acquaint students with state-of-the-art equipment such as 3D printers, robotics & electronics development tools, IoT & sensors etc. The lab activities are designed to spur the spark of creativity, and go beyond regular curriculum and text book learning. The labs will let students explore skills of future such as design and computational thinking, adaptive learning and artificial intelligence.
http://aim.gov.in/atal-tinkering-labs.php
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
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Solution: B
Atal Tinkering Labs are dedicated works spaces where students (Class 6th to Class 12th) learn innovation skills and develop ideas that will go on to transform India.
The labs are powered to acquaint students with state-of-the-art equipment such as 3D printers, robotics & electronics development tools, IoT & sensors etc. The lab activities are designed to spur the spark of creativity, and go beyond regular curriculum and text book learning. The labs will let students explore skills of future such as design and computational thinking, adaptive learning and artificial intelligence.
http://aim.gov.in/atal-tinkering-labs.php
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding James Webb Telescope
1.It is an international collaboration between NASA, European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
2.It is a successor instrument to the Hubble Space Telescope.
3.After its launch, it will be in orbit around the Earth positioned at 800 km above earth’s surface.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
The James Webb Space Telescope will not be in orbit around the Earth, like the Hubble Space Telescope is – it will actually orbit the Sun, 1.5 million kilometers (1 million miles) away from the Earth at what is called the second Lagrange point or L2.
https://jwst.nasa.gov/comparison_about.html
https://jwst.nasa.gov/about.html
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
Incorrect
Solution: C
The James Webb Space Telescope will not be in orbit around the Earth, like the Hubble Space Telescope is – it will actually orbit the Sun, 1.5 million kilometers (1 million miles) away from the Earth at what is called the second Lagrange point or L2.
https://jwst.nasa.gov/comparison_about.html
https://jwst.nasa.gov/about.html
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Antrix Corporation Limited is the commercial arm of ISRO wholly owned by Government of India
2. The business activities of Antrix includes marketing of data from Indian remote sensing satellites.
3. Space commission of India is headed by chairman of ISRO
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
Incorrect
Solution: D
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Bharat Rang Mahotsav
1.It is organised biennially by the National School of Drama.
2.It is international festival showcasing the work of the most creative theatre workers of India and other countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Correct
Solution: A
Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM), the annual international theatre festival of India is organized by the National School of Drama (NSD), was established two decades ago to stimulate the growth and development of theatre across India. Originally a national festival showcasing the work of the most creative theatre workers in India, BRM has evolved to international scope, hosting theatre groups from around the world, and is now the largest theatre festival of Asia.
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
Incorrect
Solution: A
Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM), the annual international theatre festival of India is organized by the National School of Drama (NSD), was established two decades ago to stimulate the growth and development of theatre across India. Originally a national festival showcasing the work of the most creative theatre workers in India, BRM has evolved to international scope, hosting theatre groups from around the world, and is now the largest theatre festival of Asia.
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsISRO had recently launched ‘South Asia satellite’ with respect to this consider the following statements
1. It is a communication and meteorological satellite which will be placed in geostationary orbit.
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.
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/printrelease.aspx?relid=161611
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
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.
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/printrelease.aspx?relid=161611
(Clarification for Previous Revision Tests)
