INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-29
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 pointsWhich of the following statement(s) is/are true about Tawarikh?
1. These are the histories written in Persian language.
2. The authors of Tawarikh were learned men who were secretaries, administrators, poets and courtiers.
3. These authors advised rulers on the need to preserve an “ideal” social order based on birth right and gender distinctions.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution: D
The authors of Tawarikhs were usually learned men: secretaries, administrators, poets and courtiers, who both recounted events and advised rulers on governance, emphasising the importance of just rule. The authors of tawarikh lived in cities (mainly Delhi) and hardly ever in villages.
They often wrote their histories for Sultans in the hope of rich rewards. These authors advised rulers on the need to preserve an “ideal” social order based on birthright and gender distinctions. Their ideas were not shared by everybody.
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Solution: D
The authors of Tawarikhs were usually learned men: secretaries, administrators, poets and courtiers, who both recounted events and advised rulers on governance, emphasising the importance of just rule. The authors of tawarikh lived in cities (mainly Delhi) and hardly ever in villages.
They often wrote their histories for Sultans in the hope of rich rewards. These authors advised rulers on the need to preserve an “ideal” social order based on birthright and gender distinctions. Their ideas were not shared by everybody.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
Mahajanapads Capital
- Vajji Vaishali
- Chedi Potana
- Ashmaka Shuktimati
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution: A
Incorrect
Solution: A
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Bhimbetka, Kurnool are the famous sites of Old Stone Age in India.
2.Use of bows and arrows began in Neolithic age
- Koldihwa in Uttar Pradesh is well known Neolithic age site.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: D
Use of bows and arrows began in Mesolithic age.
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Solution: D
Use of bows and arrows began in Mesolithic age.
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about the Harappan civilization.
- They practiced agriculture.
- Most Harappan sites are located in semi-arid lands.
- There is evidence of use of water storage structures.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: D
While the prevalence of agriculture is indicated by finds of grain, it is more difficult to reconstruct actual agricultural practices.
Most Harappan sites are located in semi-arid lands, where irrigation was probably required for agriculture. Traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of Shortughai in Afghanistan, but not in Punjab or Sind.
It is also likely that water drawn from wells was used for irrigation. Besides, water reservoirs found in Dholavira (Gujarat) may have been used to store water for agriculture.
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Solution: D
While the prevalence of agriculture is indicated by finds of grain, it is more difficult to reconstruct actual agricultural practices.
Most Harappan sites are located in semi-arid lands, where irrigation was probably required for agriculture. Traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of Shortughai in Afghanistan, but not in Punjab or Sind.
It is also likely that water drawn from wells was used for irrigation. Besides, water reservoirs found in Dholavira (Gujarat) may have been used to store water for agriculture.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsWhich one of the following Upanishad talks about the childhood of lord Krishna for the first time?
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Solution: D
Chandogya Upanishad talks about the childhood of lord Krishna for the first time.
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Solution: D
Chandogya Upanishad talks about the childhood of lord Krishna for the first time.
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Vedic civilization
- Sabha and Samiti were legislative assemblies at tribal or territorial level.
- The king was autocratic with main responsibility of being protector of the tribe and the cattle wealth.
- Samiti was not open for women in early Vedic period.
- The Aryans travelled from Afghanistan to India through Khyber and Bolan passes.
Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
The king was also not autocratic. He had to abide by the decision of assemblies called sabha, samiti. Sabha and samiti were legislative assemblies at tribal and territorial level. The samiti was a general assembly which was open for all including women.
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Solution: C
The king was also not autocratic. He had to abide by the decision of assemblies called sabha, samiti. Sabha and samiti were legislative assemblies at tribal and territorial level. The samiti was a general assembly which was open for all including women.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsUnder Rashtrakuta Empire, Vishayapatis and bhogapatis were
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Solution: A
The Rashtrakuta Empire was divided into several provinces called rashtras under the control of rashtrapatis. They were further divided into vishayas or districts governed by vishayapatis.
The next subdivision was bhukti consisting of 50 to 70 villages under the control of bhogapatis.
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Solution: A
The Rashtrakuta Empire was divided into several provinces called rashtras under the control of rashtrapatis. They were further divided into vishayas or districts governed by vishayapatis.
The next subdivision was bhukti consisting of 50 to 70 villages under the control of bhogapatis.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsWho was the first Sanskrit scholar in Buddhism?
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Solution: D
Ashvaghosha was a Buddhist philosopher, dramatist, poet and orator from India. First Sanskrit scholar in Buddhism was Ashvaghosha. He wrote Buddha Charita, it is the first kavya in Sanskrit literature.
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Solution: D
Ashvaghosha was a Buddhist philosopher, dramatist, poet and orator from India. First Sanskrit scholar in Buddhism was Ashvaghosha. He wrote Buddha Charita, it is the first kavya in Sanskrit literature.
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Muqaddams referred to village headmen in Medieval India.
2. Khuts were smaller landlord who enjoyed a high standard of life than ordinary peasants during Sultanate period
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsFamous painter ‘Bishan Das’, ‘Murad’, and ‘Bahzad’ lived at the court of
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsIn which of the following fundamental features Jainism and Buddhism differ from each other
1.practice of strict austere life and penance
2. accepting the existence of soul
3. belief in the theory of Karma
4. accepting the existence of GodSelect the correct answer from the code given below
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Solution: A
Buddhism didn’t recognize soul and god. Jainism propagated strict austerity and penance.
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Solution: A
Buddhism didn’t recognize soul and god. Jainism propagated strict austerity and penance.
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the life events of Buddha
1.Buddha delivered his first Sermon at Sarnath.
2.Buddha passed away at a place called Kusinagar.
3.Buddha attained Nirvana at the age of 45 in Bodh Gaya
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
Buddha attained Nirvana at the age of 35.
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Solution: A
Buddha attained Nirvana at the age of 35.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsMatch List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists
List-I (Authors) List-II (Books)
A. Ashvaghosha 1. Kamasutra
B. Vatsyayana 2. Gatasaptasati
C. Hala 3. Milinda Panho
D. Nagasena 4. Buddha Charita
Codes:
A B C D
Correct
Solution: A
Incorrect
Solution: A
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsThe earliest Tamil compositions are known as ‘Sangam’. Why these texts are called ‘Sangam’?
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Solution: D
Incorrect
Solution: D
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsThe terms ‘Jataka stories’ and ‘Avadanas’ are associated with which of the following religion?
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Solution: C
The Jātaka tales are a voluminous body of literature native to India concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal form.The future Buddha may appear as a king, an outcast, a god, an elephant—but, in whatever form, he exhibits some virtue that the tale thereby inculcates.
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Solution: C
The Jātaka tales are a voluminous body of literature native to India concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal form.The future Buddha may appear as a king, an outcast, a god, an elephant—but, in whatever form, he exhibits some virtue that the tale thereby inculcates.
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) declares and includes ancient structures into the list of
monuments of national importance.2.With 506 monuments under its belt, Karnataka continues to top the list ofmonuments of national importance.
3.Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 terms any structure,
sculpture, inscription, etc., which is in existence for not less than 100 years as ancient.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
With 506 monuments under its belt, Karnataka continues to top the list in South India, followed by Tamil Nadu (413). At national level Karnataka is in the second place after Uttar Pradesh, which has 745 such monuments.
Incorrect
Solution: B
With 506 monuments under its belt, Karnataka continues to top the list in South India, followed by Tamil Nadu (413). At national level Karnataka is in the second place after Uttar Pradesh, which has 745 such monuments.
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Chajja Dance is performed on the occasion of Lohri festival in Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh.
2.Italy counts 54 UNESCO World Heritage Sites within its borders, the most of any country on the World Heritage List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Chajja Dance is performed on the occasion of Lohri festival in J&K, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Chajja Dance is performed on the occasion of Lohri festival in J&K, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Fugitive Economic Offender’s Law
1.The term ‘Fugitive Economic Offender’ is defined in Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, which lays down measures to deter economic offenders from evading the process of Indian law by remaining outside the jurisdiction of Indian courts.
2.A fugitive economic offender is an individual who has committed some specified offence(s) involving an amount of five hundred crores or more and has absconded from India or refused to come back to India to avoid or face criminal prosecution in India.
3.So far, more than 10 persons have been declared a fugitive offender under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: A
A fugitive economic offender is any individual against whom warrant for arrest is issued for his involvement in select economic offences involving amount of at least Rs 100 crore or more and has left India so as to avoid criminal prosecution.
So far, one or two persons have been declared a fugitive offender under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act.
Incorrect
Solution: A
A fugitive economic offender is any individual against whom warrant for arrest is issued for his involvement in select economic offences involving amount of at least Rs 100 crore or more and has left India so as to avoid criminal prosecution.
So far, one or two persons have been declared a fugitive offender under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following states require Inner Limit Permit to enter into its state
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Meghalaya
3. Mizoram
4. Jammu and Kashmir
5. Nagaland
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: C
The states which require the Inner Line Permit are Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland.
Incorrect
Solution: C
The states which require the Inner Line Permit are Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsMission Raksha Gyan Shakti is related to
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Solution: C
As part of the ongoing initiatives to enhance self-reliance in defence, the Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti aims to provide a boost to the IPR culture in indigenous defence industry.
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Solution: C
As part of the ongoing initiatives to enhance self-reliance in defence, the Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti aims to provide a boost to the IPR culture in indigenous defence industry.
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, commonly known as IONS, are a series of biennial meetings among the littoral states of the Indian Ocean region.
2.The IONS represented by their Navy chiefs was initiated and launched by India in 2008.
3.Pakistan, Eriteria, France are the members of
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
All the statements given above are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: D
All the statements given above are correct.
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following countries surrounds Adriatic Sea.
1.Italy
2.Croatia
3.Albania
4.Serbia
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
Tiger Reserve State
- Mukundra Hill tiger reserve Rajasthan
- Palamau tiger reserve Chhattisgarh
- Indravati tiger reserve Madhya Pradesh
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
Rajasthan – Mukundra hill tiger reserve
Chhattisgarh – Indravati tiger reserve
Madhya Pradesh – Kanha tiger reserve
Jharkhand – Palamau tiger reserve.Incorrect
Solution: A
Rajasthan – Mukundra hill tiger reserve
Chhattisgarh – Indravati tiger reserve
Madhya Pradesh – Kanha tiger reserve
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Crew Dragon 2 is a reusable spacecraft capable of carrying up to seven astronauts developed by SpaceX.
2.Boeing’s Crew Space Transportation (CSTJ-100 Starliner spacecraft is being developed in collaboration with NASA’s CCDev Program.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
About Crew Dragon 2
It is a reusable spacecraft capable of carrying up to seven astronauts developed by SpaceX. It is developed as one of the variants of SpaceX Dragon 2 programme, a class of reusable spacecraft, designed for launches atop a Falcon 9 rocket and a splashdown return.
Boeing Starliner
Boeing’s Crew Space Transportation (CST)- loo Starliner spacecraft is being developed in collaboration with NASiVs CCDev Program. It is designed to accommodate seven passengers, or a mix of crew and cargo, for missions to low-Earth orbit.
Incorrect
Solution: C
About Crew Dragon 2
It is a reusable spacecraft capable of carrying up to seven astronauts developed by SpaceX. It is developed as one of the variants of SpaceX Dragon 2 programme, a class of reusable spacecraft, designed for launches atop a Falcon 9 rocket and a splashdown return.
Boeing Starliner
Boeing’s Crew Space Transportation (CST)- loo Starliner spacecraft is being developed in collaboration with NASiVs CCDev Program. It is designed to accommodate seven passengers, or a mix of crew and cargo, for missions to low-Earth orbit.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
List I List II
- Ultima Thule Frozen relic of the early solar system
- Opportunity Rover ESA’s mission to explore Mars Surface
- Belle II Experiment Particle physics experiment
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution: B
Opportunity Rover is a NASA’s mission to explore Mars surface.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Opportunity Rover is a NASA’s mission to explore Mars surface.
