INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-57
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 pointsThe motive behind Shah Jahan’s Balkh campaign was to
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Solution: A
The motive behind Shah Jahan’s Balkh and Badakshan campaign in central Asia was to secure the defence of North-West India.
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Solution: A
The motive behind Shah Jahan’s Balkh and Badakshan campaign in central Asia was to secure the defence of North-West India.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsWith reference to medieval history of India, which of the following statements is/are correct about Sher Shah Suri?
1. He revived the system of Dagh and Chehra.
2. He built a road to strengthen and consolidate his empire from the Indus Valley to the Sonar Valley in Bengal.
3. He introduced a gold coin called “Dam”.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Solution: B
Sher Shah introduced a copper coin called ―Dam.
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Solution: B
Sher Shah introduced a copper coin called ―Dam.
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Question 3 of 25
3. 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
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Solution: B
Chinese visitor Huen Tsang visited Chalukya in the reign of Pulikeshi II
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Solution: B
Chinese visitor Huen Tsang visited Chalukya in the reign of Pulikeshi II
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsWith reference to Muhammad Tughlaq, consider the following statements:
1. He transferred his capital from Delhi to Bhopal.
2. He introduced ‘token currency’.
3. Jinaprabha Suri was contemporary of Muhammad Tughlaq.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
Muhammad bin Tughluq was the Sultan of Delhi from 1325 to 1351. In 1327, Tughluq passed an order to shift the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad in the Deccan region. Tughluq said that it would help him to establish control over the fertile land of the Deccan plateau and to create a more accessible capital since his empire had grown more in the south.
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Solution: C
Muhammad bin Tughluq was the Sultan of Delhi from 1325 to 1351. In 1327, Tughluq passed an order to shift the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad in the Deccan region. Tughluq said that it would help him to establish control over the fertile land of the Deccan plateau and to create a more accessible capital since his empire had grown more in the south.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following works is/are the literary works of Kalidasa?
1. Malavikagnimitram
2. Mudrarakshasam
3. Ritusamharam
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Solution: C
There are mainly seven works.
- Abhijnana shakuntalam
- Maalavikaagnimitram
- Raghuvamsha
- Meghadoota
- Vikramorvasheeyam
- Kumaarasambhava
- Ritusamhaara
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Solution: C
There are mainly seven works.
- Abhijnana shakuntalam
- Maalavikaagnimitram
- Raghuvamsha
- Meghadoota
- Vikramorvasheeyam
- Kumaarasambhava
- Ritusamhaara
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsWith reference to Delhi Sultanate, who were the bandagan?
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Solution: D
The consolidation of a kingdom as vast as the Delhi Sultanate needed reliable governors and administrators. Rather than appointing aristocrats and landed chieftains as governors, the early Delhi Sultans, especially Iltutmish, favoured their special slaves purchased for military service, called bandagan in Persian.
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Solution: D
The consolidation of a kingdom as vast as the Delhi Sultanate needed reliable governors and administrators. Rather than appointing aristocrats and landed chieftains as governors, the early Delhi Sultans, especially Iltutmish, favoured their special slaves purchased for military service, called bandagan in Persian.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsIn medieval India, takkavi loans were given in order to
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Solution: A
Takkavi loans were a measure of reprieve taken after few suppressing moves of Tughlaq. In order to overcome financial difficulties in his empire, Muhammad bin Tughlaq increased the land revenue on the farmers of Doab (land between Ganges and Yamuna rivers).
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Solution: A
Takkavi loans were a measure of reprieve taken after few suppressing moves of Tughlaq. In order to overcome financial difficulties in his empire, Muhammad bin Tughlaq increased the land revenue on the farmers of Doab (land between Ganges and Yamuna rivers).
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following about statements regarding the reign of Firoz Tughlaq.
1.He strictly followed the advice of the ulemas in running the administration.
2.The iqta system was made hereditary.
3.He was the first Sultan to impose irrigation tax.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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Solution: D
The reign of Firoz Tughlaq was more notable for his administration. He strictly followed the advice of the ulemas in running the administration. He pleased the nobles and assured hereditary succession to their properties.
Thus the iqta system was not only revived but also it was made hereditary. As per the Islamic law he levied the taxes. Jiziya was strictly imposed on non-Muslims. He was the first Sultan to impose irrigation tax. But at the same time he dug irrigation canals and wells.
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Solution: D
The reign of Firoz Tughlaq was more notable for his administration. He strictly followed the advice of the ulemas in running the administration. He pleased the nobles and assured hereditary succession to their properties.
Thus the iqta system was not only revived but also it was made hereditary. As per the Islamic law he levied the taxes. Jiziya was strictly imposed on non-Muslims. He was the first Sultan to impose irrigation tax. But at the same time he dug irrigation canals and wells.
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsUnani system of medicine was introduced to India
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Solution: B
The term Unani (Greek) means Perso-Arabic system of medicine. It was introduced to India in 13th century with the establishment of Delhi Sultanate.
Unani system of medicine is the term for Perso-Arabic traditional medicine as practiced in Mughal India and in Muslim culture in South Asia and modern day Central Asia.
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Solution: B
The term Unani (Greek) means Perso-Arabic system of medicine. It was introduced to India in 13th century with the establishment of Delhi Sultanate.
Unani system of medicine is the term for Perso-Arabic traditional medicine as practiced in Mughal India and in Muslim culture in South Asia and modern day Central Asia.
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsIn the Rashtrakuta rule, ‘hiranya-garbha’ sacrifice was done in order to
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Solution: C
These rituals were popular with subordinate samantas who later overpowered their emperors and became rulers.
One such instance was that of the Rashtrakutas in the Deccan. Initially they were subordinate to the Chalukyas of Karnataka.
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Solution: C
These rituals were popular with subordinate samantas who later overpowered their emperors and became rulers.
One such instance was that of the Rashtrakutas in the Deccan. Initially they were subordinate to the Chalukyas of Karnataka.
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Strategic Trade Authorisation-1 (STA-1)
1.India has become the first Asian country to get the STA-1.
2.It paves the way for high-technology product sales to India particularly in civil space and defence sectors.
3.Traditionally, the U.S. has placed only those countries in the STA-1 list who are members of the four export control regimes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
India has become the third Asian country after Japan and South Korea to get the Strategic Trade Authorisation-1 (STA-1) status after the U.S. issued a federal notification to this effect, paving the way for high-technology product sales to New Delhi, particularly in civil space and defence sectors.
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Solution: C
India has become the third Asian country after Japan and South Korea to get the Strategic Trade Authorisation-1 (STA-1) status after the U.S. issued a federal notification to this effect, paving the way for high-technology product sales to New Delhi, particularly in civil space and defence sectors.
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)
1.Defence Acquisition Council under the Defence Minister was constituted for overall guidance of the defence procurement planning process.
2.Chief of Army, Navy and Air staff are the members of DAC.
3.It conducts the field trial evaluation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: D
All the statements given above are correct.
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Solution: D
All the statements given above are correct.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
Place Largely Known For
- Jajmau Leather Industry
- Ilkal Silk Saree
- Moradabad Brass Handicrafts
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
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Solution: D
All the pairs given above are matched correctly.
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Solution: D
All the pairs given above are matched correctly.
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Islands Development agency
1. It was constituted in 2017 for preserving the natural eco-system and addressing the security concerns.
2. It is a statutory body constituted under Island Development Act.
3. It is headed by Defence Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: B
It is non-statutory body. It is headed by Home Minister.
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Solution: B
It is non-statutory body. It is headed by Home Minister.
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following countries shares border with Baltic Sea?
1.Russia
2.Sweden
3.United Kingdom
4.Norway
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
Incorrect
Solution: D
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
List I List II
- Kyongnosla Alpine sanctuary Assam
- Netra and Phalcon Airborne Early Warning and Control System
- Sarvamoola Granth Shankaracharya
Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly?
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Solution: B
Kyongnosla Alpine sanctuary is in Sikkim.
Sarvamoola Granth is authored by Madhvacharya.
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Solution: B
Kyongnosla Alpine sanctuary is in Sikkim.
Sarvamoola Granth is authored by Madhvacharya.
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding New Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase-1
1.It is an enzyme that makes bacteria resistant to a broad range of beta-lactam antibiotics.
2.It was first detected in New Delhi over a decade back.
3.Now, scientists have found this superbug gene in Svalbard.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: D
All the statements given above are correct.
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Solution: D
All the statements given above are correct.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsProject RIPE, often seen in news, is related to
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Space harpoon is a British led research project to test various space junk removal technologies.
2.The Prerana Project is a Farmers’ Mental Health Service Programme aims to curb farmers’ suicide.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
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Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding ‘Aero India’
1. Aero India is a biennial air show and aviation exhibition held in Bengaluru.
2.It is organised by the Indian Air Force.
3.The first edition of the air show was held in 1990’s.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
Aero India is a biennial air show and aviation exhibition held in Bengaluru, India at the Yelahanka Air Force Station. It is organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Ministry of Defence.
The logo for Aero India 2019 is inspired by the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).
The tagline for Aero India 2019, “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities” was created to communicate India’s value proposition in addressing the immense opportunities in the Aerospace and Aviation sectors in India today.
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Solution: C
Aero India is a biennial air show and aviation exhibition held in Bengaluru, India at the Yelahanka Air Force Station. It is organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Ministry of Defence.
The logo for Aero India 2019 is inspired by the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).
The tagline for Aero India 2019, “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities” was created to communicate India’s value proposition in addressing the immense opportunities in the Aerospace and Aviation sectors in India today.
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Middle East Security Alliance
1.It is a proposed U.S. sponsored alliance of Arab countries on the lines of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
2.Prospective MESA member states are Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Iran.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: A
Prospective MESA member states are Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Jordan, and Egypt. (Actually it is built against Iran). It is often referred to as the “Arab NATO”.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-new-order-in-west-asia/article26378975.ece
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Solution: A
Prospective MESA member states are Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Jordan, and Egypt. (Actually it is built against Iran). It is often referred to as the “Arab NATO”.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-new-order-in-west-asia/article26378975.ece
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsShahid Beheshti University, Farzad-B gas plant, often seen in news is located in
Correct
Solution: B
Incorrect
Solution: B
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Corporate Social Responsibility
1. Under Companies Act, 2013 any company with a net worth of the company to be Rs 500 crore or more has to spend at least 2% of last 3 years average net profits on CSR activities.
2. The provisions of CSR are not applicable to foreign companies.
3. If the company did not spend CSR, it has to disclose the reason for not spending, if not it leads to the cancellation of license.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
The provisions of CSR are applicable to foreign companies also. If the company did not spend CSR, it has to disclose the reason for not spending. There is no clause for cancellation of license.
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Solution: C
The provisions of CSR are applicable to foreign companies also. If the company did not spend CSR, it has to disclose the reason for not spending. There is no clause for cancellation of license.
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Xaxa committee had been constituted by Union government to assess the conditions of minority in India.
2. Manuratna is a high yield rice variety developed by the Agricultural Research Station (ARS) in Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: B
Xaxa committee had been constituted by Union government to assess the conditions of tribes in India.
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Solution: B
Xaxa committee had been constituted by Union government to assess the conditions of tribes in India.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following sites in India has coppers deposits?
1. Chapri Sideshwar
2. Surda and Khetri
3. Malanjkhand
4. Kolihan
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
Copper deposits can be found in all the above sites.
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/hind-copper-interview/article26358241.ece
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Solution: D
Copper deposits can be found in all the above sites.
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/hind-copper-interview/article26358241.ece
