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TEST-21- INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: 04 April 2019
- April 4, 2019
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INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-21
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
- Central sector schemes are 100% funded by the Union government and implemented by the CentralGovernment.
- In Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) a certain percentage of the funding is borne by the States and the implementation is by the State Governments.
- Usually Centrally Sponsored Schemes are revisited at the end of each five-year plan period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
All the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: C
All the statements are correct.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.PM-AASHA is an umbrella scheme aimed at ensuring fair wages to ASHA workers of different states.
- Price Deficiency Payment Scheme this scheme (PDPS) is the direct payment of the difference between the MSP and the selling/modal price made to pre-registered farmers selling his produce in the notified market yard.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
PM-AASHA is a new umbrella scheme aimed at ensuring remunerative prices to the farmers for their produce and is comprised of
- Price Support Scheme
2. Price Deficiency Payment Scheme
3. Pilot of Private Procurement and Stockist Scheme
Incorrect
Solution: B
PM-AASHA is a new umbrella scheme aimed at ensuring remunerative prices to the farmers for their produce and is comprised of
- Price Support Scheme
2. Price Deficiency Payment Scheme
3. Pilot of Private Procurement and Stockist Scheme
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan
1.It was launched to aid, assist and advice farmers on how to improve their farming techniques and raise their incomes.
2.Overall coordination and implementation of the scheme in the target villages of a district is being done by Krishi VigyanKendra.
- 100% coverage of bovine vaccination for Foot and Mouth Disease is one the activities carried out under this scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
All the above statements are correct
Incorrect
Solution: D
All the above statements are correct
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Small Farmer’s Agriculture-Business Consortium (SFAC)
1.SFAC is an autonomous society promoted by Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2.SFAC provides Venture Capital Assistance and Project Development Facility to supports the new ventures in agrobased industries.
3.It provides a platform for increased accessibility and cheaper availability of agricultural inputs to small and marginal farmers and in establishing forward and backward linkages in supply chain management.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) is an Autonomous Society promoted by Ministry of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India. It was registered under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 on 18th January, 1994
Incorrect
Solution: C
Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) is an Autonomous Society promoted by Ministry of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India. It was registered under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 on 18th January, 1994
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Project CHAMAN is a pioneer project aims for the strategic development of the fisheries sector.
2.Mission Fingerling is a programme aimed at achieving holistic development of horticulture sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Project CHAMAN is a pioneer project to provide strategic development to the horticulture sector, so as to increase farmer’s income. This project is being implemented by National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC) using remote sensing technology and is likely to be completed in March 2018 in all the states.
Mission Fingerling, a programme aimed at achieving the Blue Revolution by enabling holistic development and management of fisheries.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Project CHAMAN is a pioneer project to provide strategic development to the horticulture sector, so as to increase farmer’s income. This project is being implemented by National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC) using remote sensing technology and is likely to be completed in March 2018 in all the states.
Mission Fingerling, a programme aimed at achieving the Blue Revolution by enabling holistic development and management of fisheries.
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme is introduced by West Bengal government which aims to improve the status of adolescent girls from disadvantaged families through small conditional cash transfers.
2.One District One Product Summit is a scheme developed by Uttar Pradesh government to popularise products produced by MSME sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Both statements are correct.
Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme is a scheme introduced by the Government of West Bengal.
The scheme aims to improve the status of adolescent girls from disadvantaged families through small conditional cash transfers.
Through the initiative, cash will be deposited into the bank account of girls for every year they remained in school and were unmarried, until the age of 18.
One District One Product Summit is a scheme developed by U.P state government to popularise products produced by MSME sector.
Under the scheme, the government has set a goal of providing employment to 25 lakh people in 5 years through the financial assistance of Rs. 25,000 crores.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Both statements are correct.
Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme is a scheme introduced by the Government of West Bengal.
The scheme aims to improve the status of adolescent girls from disadvantaged families through small conditional cash transfers.
Through the initiative, cash will be deposited into the bank account of girls for every year they remained in school and were unmarried, until the age of 18.
One District One Product Summit is a scheme developed by U.P state government to popularise products produced by MSME sector.
Under the scheme, the government has set a goal of providing employment to 25 lakh people in 5 years through the financial assistance of Rs. 25,000 crores.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana is the direct market intervention scheme of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to make available quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all.
2.Any civil society with experience of minimum 3 years of successful operation in welfare activities can also open the Jan Aushadhi stores.
Which of the statements given above is are/correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana is a direct market intervention scheme of the Department of Pharmaceuticals. Its objective is to make available quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana is a direct market intervention scheme of the Department of Pharmaceuticals. Its objective is to make available quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.International UDAN plans to connect India’s metro cities directly to some key foreign destinations in the neighbourhood.
2.Only state governments provide the financial support for flights under international UDAN.
3.Only Indian carriers can participate in the internationalUDAN scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
International UDAN is a new international air connectivity scheme, which is an extension of the domestic UDAN scheme. The plan is to connect India’s smaller cities directly to some key foreign destinations in the neighbourhood.
Incorrect
Solution: D
International UDAN is a new international air connectivity scheme, which is an extension of the domestic UDAN scheme. The plan is to connect India’s smaller cities directly to some key foreign destinations in the neighbourhood.
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately 2/3rd of India’s population.
2.Every pregnant and lactating mother is entitled to a free meal at the local anganwadi as well as maternitybenefits of Rs.6,000 in installments under NFSA, 2013
3.NFSA also guarantees age appropriate meal, free of charge through local anganwadi for children up to 6 months and one free meal for children in age group 6-14 years in schools
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding ‘Price Stabilisation Fund Scheme’ (PSF)
1.It was set up under the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW).
2.The PSF scheme was later transferred from DAC&FW to the Department of Consumer Affairs.
3.The PSF is utilized for granting interest free advance of working capital to Central Agencies, State/UT Governments/Agencies to undertake market intervention operations.
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 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.North East Rural Livelihood Project is a central Sector scheme externally aided by World Bank and implemented in four North Eastern States namely Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
2.North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme aims to fill up the gaps in creation of infrastructure in specified sectors till March, 2020.
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 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Swajal Yojana is community owned drinking water programme for sustained piped drinking water supply powered by solar energy.
2.It ensures the availability of clean drinking water to every rural household only at drought years.
3.Swachh Bharat Mission is being implemented by the Ministry of Urban Development in urban areas
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
Swajal Yojana was launched in 115 aspirational districts in the country.
It is a community owned drinking water programme for sustained piped drinking water supply powered by solar energy. It ensures the availability of clean drinking water to every household round the year.
The scheme will train hundreds of rural technicians for operation and maintenance of Swajal units which generates employment in the rural areas.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Swajal Yojana was launched in 115 aspirational districts in the country.
It is a community owned drinking water programme for sustained piped drinking water supply powered by solar energy. It ensures the availability of clean drinking water to every household round the year.
The scheme will train hundreds of rural technicians for operation and maintenance of Swajal units which generates employment in the rural areas.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Sagar Vani is an integrated information dissemination system that primarily serves fishermen
community with advisories and alerts towards their livelihood as well as their safety at Sea.2.Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva scheme is implemented by India Meteorological Department for issuing crop and location specific weather based agro advisories for the benefit of farming community.
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 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements.
1.Stree Swabhiman is an initiative to empower the rural distressed women facing financial hurdles.
2.Stree Swabhiman is implemented by Ministry of Electronics & IT
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Common Services Centers, through its initiative for women’s health and hygiene, named ‘Stree Swabhiman’ is striving to create a sustainable model for providing affordable and accessible sanitary products close to the homes of adolescent women and girls in rural areas.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Common Services Centers, through its initiative for women’s health and hygiene, named ‘Stree Swabhiman’ is striving to create a sustainable model for providing affordable and accessible sanitary products close to the homes of adolescent women and girls in rural areas.
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance (UMANG) mobile app allow citizens to accessgovernment services on a single platform.
2.The app is developed and operated by National e-Governance Division of MeitY.
3.Cyber Shikshaa focuses on providing basic education on cyber system for rural masses.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
The Cyber Shikshaa curriculum will comprise an interactive, four-month training course with a combination of theory, case studies and practical hands on projects managed by a group of training partners led by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
The programme is open to women science graduates between the age of 20-27 years, it will also include mentoring sessions and workshops with industry leaders, soft skills training and technical sessions by Microsoft employee volunteers.
Incorrect
Solution: C
The Cyber Shikshaa curriculum will comprise an interactive, four-month training course with a combination of theory, case studies and practical hands on projects managed by a group of training partners led by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
The programme is open to women science graduates between the age of 20-27 years, it will also include mentoring sessions and workshops with industry leaders, soft skills training and technical sessions by Microsoft employee volunteers.
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Astana Declaration aims to strengthen primary healthcare and achieve universal health coverage by 2030.
2. IEA is a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organization established in the framework of the World Economic Forum.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
Astana Declaration aims to strengthen primary healthcare and achieve universal health coverage by 2030. Around 120 UN members including India have recently signed the Astana Declaration.
The declaration marked 40 years of the historic Alma Ata Declaration, which declared health a human right for all.
International Energy Agency (IEA) is a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organization established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Founded in 1974, the IEA was initially designed to help countries co-ordinate a
collective response to major disruptions in the supply of oil.Incorrect
Solution: A
Astana Declaration aims to strengthen primary healthcare and achieve universal health coverage by 2030. Around 120 UN members including India have recently signed the Astana Declaration.
The declaration marked 40 years of the historic Alma Ata Declaration, which declared health a human right for all.
International Energy Agency (IEA) is a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organization established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Founded in 1974, the IEA was initially designed to help countries co-ordinate a
collective response to major disruptions in the supply of oil. -
Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Central Water Commission (CWE) is a premier technical organization of India in the field of water resources and is presently functioning as an autonomous body under Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
2.CWE works in the domains of Water Management River Management Inter-state/International Conflict Resolution in water Related disputes
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution B
Central Water Commission is a premier Technical Organization of India in the field of Water Resources and is presently functioning as an attached office of the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India.
Functions
Commission is entrusted with the general responsibilities of initiating, coordinating and furthering in consultation of the State Governments concerned, schemes for control, conservation and utilization of water resources throughout the country, for purpose of Flood Control, Irrigation, Navigation, Drinking Water Supply and Water Power Development.
It also undertakes the investigations, construction and execution of any such schemes as required.
Incorrect
Solution B
Central Water Commission is a premier Technical Organization of India in the field of Water Resources and is presently functioning as an attached office of the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India.
Functions
Commission is entrusted with the general responsibilities of initiating, coordinating and furthering in consultation of the State Governments concerned, schemes for control, conservation and utilization of water resources throughout the country, for purpose of Flood Control, Irrigation, Navigation, Drinking Water Supply and Water Power Development.
It also undertakes the investigations, construction and execution of any such schemes as required.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Nirbhaya Fund
1.The fund is created by the Ministry of Finance, dedicated for implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and security for women in the country.
2.It is a non-lapsable corpus fund.
3.It is being administered by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Nirbhaya Fund was created by the Ministry of Finance in 2013, dedicated for implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and security for women in the country.
It is a non-lapsable corpus fund. It is being administered by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
Ministry of Women and Child Development is the nodal authority for appraising/recommending the proposals/schemes to be funded under fund.
Some of the schemes under the funds:
One Stop Centre Scheme, also known as “Sakhi Centres” aims at establishing centres to facilitate women affected by violence.
Mahila Police Volunteers (MPVs) will act as a link between police and community and help women in distress.Incorrect
Solution: C
Nirbhaya Fund was created by the Ministry of Finance in 2013, dedicated for implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and security for women in the country.
It is a non-lapsable corpus fund. It is being administered by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
Ministry of Women and Child Development is the nodal authority for appraising/recommending the proposals/schemes to be funded under fund.
Some of the schemes under the funds:
One Stop Centre Scheme, also known as “Sakhi Centres” aims at establishing centres to facilitate women affected by violence.
Mahila Police Volunteers (MPVs) will act as a link between police and community and help women in distress. -
Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.The Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) is the world’s largest international maritime exercise, hosted by U.K.
2.World Customs Organisation is a non-governmental body established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of
customs administrations.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
The Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) is the world’s largest international maritime exercise, hosted by U.S.
World Customs Organisation is an inter-governmental body established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of
customs administrations.Incorrect
Solution: D
The Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) is the world’s largest international maritime exercise, hosted by U.S.
World Customs Organisation is an inter-governmental body established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsRiver Brahmaputra flows through which of the following National Parks?
1. Kaziranga NP
2. Intanki NP
3. Balphakram NP
4. Namdapha NPSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution: B
National Parks and States
IntankiNP – Nagaland;
Balphakram NP – Meghalaya;
Namdapha NP (River Noa-Dihing, a tributary of R.Brahmaputra flows through this NP) –
Arunachal Pradesh;Incorrect
Solution: B
National Parks and States
IntankiNP – Nagaland;
Balphakram NP – Meghalaya;
Namdapha NP (River Noa-Dihing, a tributary of R.Brahmaputra flows through this NP) –
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Port Blair is closer to Kolkata than it is to Chennai.
2. Duncan passage separates Middle Andaman from South Andaman.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
Incorrect
Solution: A
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsBosporus strait connects which of the following Sea or Bays
1. Black Sea
2. Sea of Marmara
3. Azov Sea
4. Aegean SeaSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution: A
Incorrect
Solution: A
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
- AGMARK is legally backed by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986.
- The Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Ministry of Commerce and Industry is responsible for the implementation of AGMARK certification scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
AGMARK is a certification mark employed on agricultural products in India, assuring that they conform to a set of standards approved by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, an agency of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare.
The AGMARK is legally enforced in India by the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act
of 1937 (and amended in 1986).Incorrect
Solution: D
AGMARK is a certification mark employed on agricultural products in India, assuring that they conform to a set of standards approved by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, an agency of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare.
The AGMARK is legally enforced in India by the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsWhat is the implication of the recently successful ‘Pad Abort’ test (PAT)?
Correct
Solution: B
ISRO Pad Abort Test was an Indian Space Research Organisation launch escape system test of its crew module as part of Indian Human Spaceflight Programme.
Incorrect
Solution: B
ISRO Pad Abort Test was an Indian Space Research Organisation launch escape system test of its crew module as part of Indian Human Spaceflight Programme.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.National Mission for Green India aims to increase forest/tree cover to the extent of 5 million hectares (mha).
2.India BPO Promotion Scheme aims at setting up business process outsourcing (BPO) units in tier II and tier III to secure balanced regional growth of the industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?