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TEST-42- INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: 25 April 2019
- April 25, 2019
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INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-42
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 INS Arihant,
- It is an indigenously-built nuclear-propelled submarine.
- It can dive up to 3000 meters below the sea level.
- It made India the only country apart from the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to operate a homemade nuclear submarine.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
It can dive up to 300 meters below the sea level.
Incorrect
Solution: B
It can dive up to 300 meters below the sea level.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsWith reference to ‘RoboBees’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following
statements is/are correct?1. RoboBees are autonomously flying microrobots.
2. They can be used for numerous applications, from search-and-rescue operations to environmental monitoring and biological studies.
3. RoboBees were developed by Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Solution: A
RoboBee was motivated by the idea to develop autonomous micro-aerial vehicles
capable of self-contained, self-directed flight and of achieving coordinated behavior in
large groups.It is developed by a research robotics team at Harvard University.
Incorrect
Solution: A
RoboBee was motivated by the idea to develop autonomous micro-aerial vehicles
capable of self-contained, self-directed flight and of achieving coordinated behavior in
large groups.It is developed by a research robotics team at Harvard University.
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements,
1.The International Space Station is a collaboration between the U.S., Russia, Canada, Europe and China.
2. Tiangong-1 space station launched by Russia
- India is planning to build its own space station by 2022 through Gaganyaan Mission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
China is not a part of International Space Station. Tiangong-1 space station launched by China. Gaganyaan (“Orbital Vehicle”) is an Indian crewed orbital spacecraft intended to be the basis of the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme.
Incorrect
Solution: D
China is not a part of International Space Station. Tiangong-1 space station launched by China. Gaganyaan (“Orbital Vehicle”) is an Indian crewed orbital spacecraft intended to be the basis of the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme.
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsParis Call, sometime seen in the news, is related to
Correct
Solution: C
The Paris Call: A Step toward Greater Global Cybersecurity. Late last month, the French government announced that 158 new supporters had joined the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace (“Paris Call”), bringing the total to more than 400.
Incorrect
Solution: C
The Paris Call: A Step toward Greater Global Cybersecurity. Late last month, the French government announced that 158 new supporters had joined the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace (“Paris Call”), bringing the total to more than 400.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsThe term Orphan drugs sometimes seen in the news refers to?
Correct
Solution: C
An orphan drug is a pharmaceutical agent developed to treat medical conditions which,
because they are so rare, would not be profitable to produce without government
assistance. The conditions are referred to as orphan diseases.Incorrect
Solution: C
An orphan drug is a pharmaceutical agent developed to treat medical conditions which,
because they are so rare, would not be profitable to produce without government
assistance. The conditions are referred to as orphan diseases. -
Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Indian Science Congress is conducted annually by the Indian Science Congress Association under Department of Science and Technology.
2.106thedition of Science Congress was held in Jalandhar, Punjab with its theme of FUTURE INDIA – Science and Technology
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 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsWhich among the following features are considered to be the characteristic feature
of DRDO’s fearless “NIRBHAY” missile?
1. It is a short range missile
2. It can carry conventional as well as nuclear war-head.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Nirbhay is a long range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missile designed and developed in
India by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. The missile can be
launched from multiple platforms and is capable of carrying conventional and nuclear
warheads.Incorrect
Solution: B
Nirbhay is a long range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missile designed and developed in
India by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. The missile can be
launched from multiple platforms and is capable of carrying conventional and nuclear
warheads. -
Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following chemical(s) is/are used for cloud seeding?
1. Silver Iodide
2. Potassium Iodide
3. Dry IceSelect the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Solution: D
Cloud seeding is the process of combining different kinds of chemical agents —
including silver iodide, dry ice and even common table salt — with existing clouds in an
effort to thicken the clouds and increase the chance of rain or snowfall.Incorrect
Solution: D
Cloud seeding is the process of combining different kinds of chemical agents —
including silver iodide, dry ice and even common table salt — with existing clouds in an
effort to thicken the clouds and increase the chance of rain or snowfall. -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsWith reference to ‘Mirage 2000’ fighter jet, consider the following statements:
1. It is a multirole combat fighter from Dassault Aviation of France.
2. Mirage 2000 is equipped to carry a range of air-to-surface missiles and weapons
including laser-guided bombs.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
The Dassault Mirage 2000 is a French multirole, single-engine fourth-generation fighter
jet manufactured by Dassault Aviation. India inked the deal with France in 1980 and the
jet is one among the IAF’s strategic aircraft.While negotiations were on to purchase up to 150 aircraft from the French side, the final
deal was sealed for 40 aircraft. India later ordered nine Mirage 2000 aircraft in 1986.
Mirage 2000 is equipped to carry a range of air-to-surface missiles and weapons
including laser-guided bombs.Incorrect
Solution: C
The Dassault Mirage 2000 is a French multirole, single-engine fourth-generation fighter
jet manufactured by Dassault Aviation. India inked the deal with France in 1980 and the
jet is one among the IAF’s strategic aircraft.While negotiations were on to purchase up to 150 aircraft from the French side, the final
deal was sealed for 40 aircraft. India later ordered nine Mirage 2000 aircraft in 1986.
Mirage 2000 is equipped to carry a range of air-to-surface missiles and weapons
including laser-guided bombs. -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsThe term ‘GravityRAT’ was seen in news recently. What is it?
Correct
Solution: D
GravityRAT, a malware allegedly designed by Pakistani hackers, has recently been updated further and equipped with anti-malware evasion capabilites, Maharashtra cybercrime officials said. The RAT was first detected by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, CERT-In, on various computers in 2017.
It is designed to infliltrate computers and steal the data of users, and relay the stolen data to Command and Control centres in other countries. The ‘RAT’ in its name stands for Remote Access Trojan, which is a program capable of being controlled remotely and thus difficult to trace.
Incorrect
Solution: D
GravityRAT, a malware allegedly designed by Pakistani hackers, has recently been updated further and equipped with anti-malware evasion capabilites, Maharashtra cybercrime officials said. The RAT was first detected by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, CERT-In, on various computers in 2017.
It is designed to infliltrate computers and steal the data of users, and relay the stolen data to Command and Control centres in other countries. The ‘RAT’ in its name stands for Remote Access Trojan, which is a program capable of being controlled remotely and thus difficult to trace.
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding ‘West Nile Virus’
- West Nile Virus is a viral infection which typically spread by mosquitoes commonly found in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, North America and West Asia.
- It was first detected in the West Nile district of Uganda in 1930’s.
- It can cause neurological disease and death in people.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Neutrinos are one of the most abound particles in the universe.
2.Neutrinos carry no electrical charge and nearly massless.
3.India-Based Neutrino Observatory is about to come up in Ladakh, Jammu and Kasmir.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
India-Based Neutrino Observatory is about to come up in in Bodi West hills of Theni District of Tamil Nadu.
Incorrect
Solution: C
India-Based Neutrino Observatory is about to come up in in Bodi West hills of Theni District of Tamil Nadu.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsWhich is the first state to release a Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs Policy?
Correct
Solution: B
Incorrect
Solution: B
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Fields medal is awarded every four years for the achievement in the field of warfare.
2.Nobel Prize in Physics 2018 was awarded for groundbreaking inventions in the field of laser physics.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution: A
Fields medal is awarded every four years for the achievement in the field of mathematics. Indian- Australian mathematician Akshay Venkatesh was awarded Fields Medal, also known as the Nobel Prize for mathematics.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Fields medal is awarded every four years for the achievement in the field of mathematics. Indian- Australian mathematician Akshay Venkatesh was awarded Fields Medal, also known as the Nobel Prize for mathematics.
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
Space Missions Space Agencies
- Aeolus satellite European Space Agency
- Chang’e-4 spacecraft JAXA
- Soyuz Russian Space Agency
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Chang’e-4 spacecraft – It is part of the second phase of China’s lunar programme.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Chang’e-4 spacecraft – It is part of the second phase of China’s lunar programme.
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.
2.China is the largest shareholder of AIIB, followed by India and Russia.
3.AIIB will be headed by a president who will be elected by board of governors for a term of 5 year and can hold a maximum of two terms.
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 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following African countries share border with Indian Ocean.
1.Tanzania
2.Zimbabwe
3.Namibia
4.Mozambique
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
Port Located on
- Kochi Ashtamudi Lake
- Haldia Hooghly River
- Marmagoa Zauri river
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Kochi port is located on Vembanad Lake.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Kochi port is located on Vembanad Lake.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Hoolock Gibbons are native western Ghats and Sri Lanka
2.Black Necked Storks are mainly found in wetlands across south and south-east Asia and Australia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Hoolock Gibbons are native North East India and Bangladesh.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Hoolock Gibbons are native North East India and Bangladesh.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Bagasse is the fibrous matter that remains after sugarcane or sorghum stalks are crushed to extract their juice.
2.The fibre content of bagasse (cellulose) is used in cellulose industries like the pulp, paper, particle boards, cattle-feed.
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 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsWhich among the following is not a sub-index in the World Bank’s “ease of doing business”
index?Correct
Solution: A
Following are the ten indicators:
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Starting a business
2. Dealing with construction permits
3. Getting electricity
4. Registering property
5. Getting credit
6. Protecting minority investors
7. Paying taxes
8. Trading across borders
9. Enforcing contracts
10. Resolving insolvency
Incorrect
Solution: A
Following are the ten indicators:
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Starting a business
2. Dealing with construction permits
3. Getting electricity
4. Registering property
5. Getting credit
6. Protecting minority investors
7. Paying taxes
8. Trading across borders
9. Enforcing contracts
10. Resolving insolvency
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsWhich among the following plants/grasses/trees exhibit a cyclic ecological phenomenon of flowering that occurs once every 50 years or so? This phenomenon causes a dramatic increase in the local population of rats that destroy crops.
Correct
Solution: A
Called the green gold, the bamboo has been in focus for the wrong reasons in the northeast. A rat famine triggered by flowering of this grass in 1959 led to the creation of the Mizo National Front that metamorphosed into a political party. The flowering of bamboo every 50-55 years leads to dramatic increase in the population of rats that destroy crops triggering famine, also called Mautam.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Called the green gold, the bamboo has been in focus for the wrong reasons in the northeast. A rat famine triggered by flowering of this grass in 1959 led to the creation of the Mizo National Front that metamorphosed into a political party. The flowering of bamboo every 50-55 years leads to dramatic increase in the population of rats that destroy crops triggering famine, also called Mautam.
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsIn terms of density classes of forests, the area covered by which among the following is the largest in India?
Correct
Solution: B
Incorrect
Solution: B
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsThe Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) is implemented by
Correct
Solution: B
The Ministry of Human Resource Development has recruited more than 1200 highly qualified
and motivated graduates from IITs and NITs among others to teach in Engineering Colleges in
the most backward areas for the next 3 years.Incorrect
Solution: B
The Ministry of Human Resource Development has recruited more than 1200 highly qualified
and motivated graduates from IITs and NITs among others to teach in Engineering Colleges in
the most backward areas for the next 3 years. -
Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsThe Olive Branch operation sometime seen in the news was launched by
Correct
Solution: A
Turkey’s “Olive Branch” operation was launched on 20 January to drive the Kurdish YPG militia out of Afrin (Syria).
Incorrect
Solution: A
Turkey’s “Olive Branch” operation was launched on 20 January to drive the Kurdish YPG militia out of Afrin (Syria).