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TEST-68- INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: 21 May 2019
- May 21, 2019
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INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-68
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 pointsBoth Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are related to investment in a country. Which one of the following statements best represents an important difference between the two?
Correct
Solution: D
Previous year question
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Solution: D
Previous year question
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsIndia has large area of arable land under rain fed agriculture which is often subjected to drought situation. In this context, consider the following statements:
1.State government is the final authority when it comes to declaring a region as a drought effected.
- Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s welfare holds complete responsibility of managing drought prone areas
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
Drought is managed by multiple authorities like NDMA etc.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Drought is managed by multiple authorities like NDMA etc.
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsWith what purpose is the Government of India promoting the concept of “Mega Food Parks”?
1.To provide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing industry.
2. To increase the processing of perishable items and reduce wastage.
3. To provide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs at free of cost.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:Correct
Solution: B
There is no such provision to provide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs at free of cost.
Incorrect
Solution: B
There is no such provision to provide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs at free of cost.
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsAsian Development Outlook is an annual publication produced by
Correct
Solution: D
The Asian Development Outlook is an annual publication produced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It offers economic analysis and forecasts, as well as an examination of social development issues, for most countries in Asia.
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Solution: D
The Asian Development Outlook is an annual publication produced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It offers economic analysis and forecasts, as well as an examination of social development issues, for most countries in Asia.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
1.It enables multiple bank accounts to be operated with a single mobile application of any participating bank, merging several banking features, seamless fund routing & merchant payments under one head.
2. It was launched by RBI.
3. Money can be transferred through mobile devices round the clock 24*7 except on public holidays.
4. It may also be used for Utility Bill Payments, Over the Counter Payments and Barcode based payments.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a payment system launched by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). It facilitates the fund transfer between two bank accounts through a smartphone.
It converts multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application (of any participating bank), merging several banking features, seamless fund routing & merchant payments under one head.
The unique feature of UPI is that it immediate money transfer through mobile devices round the clock 24*7 and 365 days. Also, a single mobile application may be used for accessing different bank accounts. It may also be used for Utility Bill Payments, Over the Counter Payments and Barcode (Scan and Pay) based payments.
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Solution: B
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a payment system launched by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). It facilitates the fund transfer between two bank accounts through a smartphone.
It converts multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application (of any participating bank), merging several banking features, seamless fund routing & merchant payments under one head.
The unique feature of UPI is that it immediate money transfer through mobile devices round the clock 24*7 and 365 days. Also, a single mobile application may be used for accessing different bank accounts. It may also be used for Utility Bill Payments, Over the Counter Payments and Barcode (Scan and Pay) based payments.
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsThe primary objective of the Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) is to
Correct
Solution: D
Govt. of India approved a new program titled Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) in Higher Education aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs, internationally to encourage their engagement with the institutes of Higher Education in India so as to augment the country’s existing academic resources, accelerate the pace of quality reform, and elevate India’s scientific and technological capacity to global excellence.
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Solution: D
Govt. of India approved a new program titled Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) in Higher Education aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs, internationally to encourage their engagement with the institutes of Higher Education in India so as to augment the country’s existing academic resources, accelerate the pace of quality reform, and elevate India’s scientific and technological capacity to global excellence.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsWhat is the objective of National Food Security Mission?
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Solution: B
National Food Security Mission (NFSM) is a Central Scheme of GOI launched in 2007 for 5 years to increase production and productivity of wheat, rice and pulses on a sustainable basis so as to ensure food security of the country.
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Solution: B
National Food Security Mission (NFSM) is a Central Scheme of GOI launched in 2007 for 5 years to increase production and productivity of wheat, rice and pulses on a sustainable basis so as to ensure food security of the country.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding “National Career Service”:
1.It is a national web portal that brings job seekers, employers, career counsellors and skill / training providers on a common platform.
2.It has provision of providing unemployment allowance to youth, if they fail to get employment through portal
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: A
It doesn’t provide unemployment allowance.
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Solution: A
It doesn’t provide unemployment allowance.
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding National Commission on Population (NCP) is/are correct?
1.It monitors and give directions for the implementation of the National Population Policy, 2000.
2. The Prime Minister is the chairperson of NCP.Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the Investment funds, consider the following statements
1. National Investment Fund (NIF) receives disinvestment proceeds of central Public Sector Enterprises (PSE)
2. 75% Earning of NIF will be used for financing social welfare schemes
3. National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) enhance the infrastructure development solely in brownfield projects.Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Solution: C
The objective of NIIF would be to maximize economic impact mainly through infrastructure development in commercially viable projects, both greenfield and brownfield, including stalled projects. It could also consider other nationally important projects, for example, in manufacturing, if commercially viable.
Incorrect
Solution: C
The objective of NIIF would be to maximize economic impact mainly through infrastructure development in commercially viable projects, both greenfield and brownfield, including stalled projects. It could also consider other nationally important projects, for example, in manufacturing, if commercially viable.
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsWho among the following gave a systematic critique of the moderate politics of the Indian National Congress in a series of articles entitled new Lamps for Old?
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Solution: A
Incorrect
Solution: A
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsUnder which one of the following Constitution Amendments Acts, four languages were added to the languages under the Eighth schedule of the Constitution of India, thereby raising their number to 22?
Correct
Solution: C
The Ninety-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act, 2003, amended the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution so as to include Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali languages, thereby raising the total number of languages listed in the schedule to 22.
Incorrect
Solution: C
The Ninety-second Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act, 2003, amended the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution so as to include Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali languages, thereby raising the total number of languages listed in the schedule to 22.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding CENSUS 2011
1. Himachal Pradesh has the highest percentage of rural population among states.
2. Maharashtra has the highest percentage of urban population among states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
Goa has the highest percentage of urban population among states (62%) whereas Maharashtra has 45%.
Previous year question (present data)
Incorrect
Solution: A
Goa has the highest percentage of urban population among states (62%) whereas Maharashtra has 45%.
Previous year question (present data)
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsDuring the Indian Freedom Struggle, who of the following raised an army called ‘Free Indian Legion’?
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding probiotic food
1. Probiotic food contains live bacteria which are considered beneficial to humans.
2. Probiotic food helps in maintaining gut flora.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Previous year question
Incorrect
Solution: C
Previous year question
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Monetary Policy Committee
1.Monetary Policy Committee is constituted under Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
2. MPC was set up consequent to the agreement reached between Government and RBI with the responsibility of inflation targeting
3.RBI deputy governor is the chairman of Monetary Policy Committee
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
The Central Government constitutes the MPC through a notification in the Official Gazette. Altogether, the MPC will have six members, – the RBI Governor (Chairperson), the RBI Deputy Governor in charge of monetary policy, one official nominated by the RBI Board and the remaining three members would represent the Government of India.
These Government of India nominees are appointed by the Central Government based on the recommendations of a search cum selection committee consisting of the cabinet secretary (Chairperson), the RBI Governor, the secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and three experts in the field of economics or banking as nominated by the central government.
http://www.arthapedia.in/index.php?title=Monetary_Policy_Committee_(MPC)
Incorrect
Solution: B
The Central Government constitutes the MPC through a notification in the Official Gazette. Altogether, the MPC will have six members, – the RBI Governor (Chairperson), the RBI Deputy Governor in charge of monetary policy, one official nominated by the RBI Board and the remaining three members would represent the Government of India.
These Government of India nominees are appointed by the Central Government based on the recommendations of a search cum selection committee consisting of the cabinet secretary (Chairperson), the RBI Governor, the secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and three experts in the field of economics or banking as nominated by the central government.
http://www.arthapedia.in/index.php?title=Monetary_Policy_Committee_(MPC)
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following country recently launched a landmark visa amnesty programme that will benefit hundreds of illegal foreign workers, including Indians?
Correct
Solution: C
The UAE launched a landmark three-month visa amnesty programme that will benefit hundreds of illegal foreign workers, including Indians, who are overstaying their permits. The programme allows the workers to leave the country without paying penalty and also gives them six months to find a job.
Incorrect
Solution: C
The UAE launched a landmark three-month visa amnesty programme that will benefit hundreds of illegal foreign workers, including Indians, who are overstaying their permits. The programme allows the workers to leave the country without paying penalty and also gives them six months to find a job.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
List I List II
- Malampuzha Dam Kerala
- Microcephaly Ebola Virus
- THAAD Israel
Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly?
Correct
Solution: C
Microcephaly – Zika Virus
THAAD – USA.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Microcephaly – Zika Virus
THAAD – USA.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Bio-Fuels
1.The first generation biofuels refer to the fuels that have been derived from sources like starch, sugar, animal fats and vegetable oil.
2.Third generation biofuels are those biofuels produced from non food crops such as cellulosic biofuels.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
Second (2nd)-generation biofuels are those biofuels produced from non food crops such as cellulosic biofuels.
The Third Generation of biofuels is based on improvements in the production of biomass. It takes advantage of specially engineered energy crops such as algae as its energy source.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Second (2nd)-generation biofuels are those biofuels produced from non food crops such as cellulosic biofuels.
The Third Generation of biofuels is based on improvements in the production of biomass. It takes advantage of specially engineered energy crops such as algae as its energy source.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsNew Southern Policy, often seen in news, is related to
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following country/grouping recently passed Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (CLOUD Act)?
Correct
Solution: D
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/sharing-data-across-borders/article23417587.ece
Incorrect
Solution: D
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/sharing-data-across-borders/article23417587.ece
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. States’ Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index is released by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Alliance for an energy efficient economy(AEEE).
2. Global Monitoring Report was jointly report by IMF and World Bank.
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 23 of 25
23. Question
2 points‘Zero Defect, Zero Effect (ZED)’, often seen in the news, is:
Correct
Solution: d)
Justification-
Zero Defect, Zero Effect-
Option (d) is correct: ZED Scheme aims to rate and handhold all MSMEs to deliver top quality products using clean technology. It will have sector-specific parameters foreach industry.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
Justification-
Zero Defect, Zero Effect-
Option (d) is correct: ZED Scheme aims to rate and handhold all MSMEs to deliver top quality products using clean technology. It will have sector-specific parameters foreach industry.
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
List I List II
- Antigua Caribbean Sea
- Gili Islands Indonesia
- Dzongu Valley Jammu and Kashmir
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Dzongu Valley is located in Sikkim.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Dzongu Valley is located in Sikkim.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following is/are invasive species in India?
1.Common water hyacinth
2. Lantana Camara
3.Eucalyptus
4. Prosopis juliflora
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
All the species given above are invasive species
Incorrect
Solution: D
All the species given above are invasive species
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