INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-77
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 pointsConsider the following statements
- The World Nuclear Association (WNA) is the international organization that promotes nuclear power and supports the companies that comprise the global nuclear industry
- The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited is wholly owned by the Central Government and is responsible for the generation of nuclear power for electricity.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution: D
Both the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Both the statements are correct.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)
1.It is an intergovernmental agency that is organized under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
- It assists member countries in maintaining and further developing safe, environmentally friendly and economical use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
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 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Measles.
1. It is a highly contagious bacterial disease.
2. Measles is transmitted via droplets from the nose, mouth or throat of infected persons
3. Severe measles is more likely among poorly nourished young children, especially those with insufficient vitamin A.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
It is a highly contagious viral disease.
Incorrect
Solution: B
It is a highly contagious viral disease.
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding West Nile River Virus
1. The virus was first found in a woman in the West Nile district of Uganda in 1937.
2. West Nile Virus (WNV) is a member of the flavivirus genus and belongs to the family Flaviviridae.
3. The virus is maintained in nature through mosquito-bird-mosquito transmission cycle.
Which of the statement 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 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsProject Sashakt‘, has been launched is,
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Solution: D
Project Sashakt aims to strengthen the credit capacity, credit culture and credit portfolio of public sector banks.
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Solution: D
Project Sashakt aims to strengthen the credit capacity, credit culture and credit portfolio of public sector banks.
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsThe National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the,
Correct
Solution: B
The NSAP is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Rural Development. It came into effect from 15th August, 1995.
It aims to provide financial assistance to the elderly, widows and persons with disabilities in the form of social pensions.
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Solution: B
The NSAP is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Rural Development. It came into effect from 15th August, 1995.
It aims to provide financial assistance to the elderly, widows and persons with disabilities in the form of social pensions.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements about MILAN Exercise is/ are correct?
1. It is a congregation of littoral navies conducted biennially by Indian Navy.
2. It was started in 2015 under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command.
3. In total, 16 countries participated in MILAN 2018.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution: C
It was first held in 1995. In the first edition, only four littoral navies had participated in it.
Incorrect
Solution: C
It was first held in 1995. In the first edition, only four littoral navies had participated in it.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the “One Planet One City Challenge”:
- it’s a friendly competition, organized by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to mobilize cities to deliver on the Paris Agreement.
- The logo of WWF is a Red Panda.
- Pune was selected as a National Winner in 2017-2018 edition of WWF’s “One Planet City Challenge (OPCC)”.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
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Solution: A
The black-and white panda (a Giant Panda) is the logo of World Wide Fund for Nature. Panaji, Pune, and Rajkot were the three Indian cities which were selected as national finalists in 2017-2018 edition of WWF’s One Planet City Challenge (OPCC).
However, Rajkot emerged as the National Winner in 2017-2018 edition of WWF’s One Planet City Challenge (OPCC).
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Solution: A
The black-and white panda (a Giant Panda) is the logo of World Wide Fund for Nature. Panaji, Pune, and Rajkot were the three Indian cities which were selected as national finalists in 2017-2018 edition of WWF’s One Planet City Challenge (OPCC).
However, Rajkot emerged as the National Winner in 2017-2018 edition of WWF’s One Planet City Challenge (OPCC).
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following adds / add nitrogen to the soil?
1. Excretion of urea by animals
2. Burning of coal by man
3. Death of vegetation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Correct
Solution: C
Burning of coal by man doesn’t add nitrogen to the soil.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Burning of coal by man doesn’t add nitrogen to the soil.
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).
1.It is the first legally binding international agreement to comprehensively prohibit nuclear weapons.
2.It was passed in 1974 after India conducted its first nuclear test.
3.The treaty automatically prohibits the development, testing, production, stockpiling, transfer and use of nuclear weapons for all the UN member countries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), or the Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty, is the first legally binding international agreement to comprehensively prohibit nuclear weapons, with the goal of leading towards their total elimination. It was passed on 7 July 2017.
For those nations that are party to it, the treaty prohibits the development, testing, production, stockpiling, stationing, transfer, use and threat of use of nuclear weapons, as well as assistance and encouragement to the prohibited activities.
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Solution: A
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), or the Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty, is the first legally binding international agreement to comprehensively prohibit nuclear weapons, with the goal of leading towards their total elimination. It was passed on 7 July 2017.
For those nations that are party to it, the treaty prohibits the development, testing, production, stockpiling, stationing, transfer, use and threat of use of nuclear weapons, as well as assistance and encouragement to the prohibited activities.
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP)
1.It is the largest initiative in automotive sector and a joint initiative between the Government of India, a number of State Governments and Indian Automotive Industry.
2.The project aims at creating core global competencies in automotive sector in India and facilitate integration of Indian Automotive industry with the world.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP), the largest and one of the most significant initiatives in Automotive sector so far, represents a unique joining of hands between the Government of India, a number of State Governments and Indian Automotive Industry to create a state of the art Testing, Validation and R&D infrastructure in the country.
The Project aims at creating core global competencies in Automotive sector in India and facilitate seamless integration of Indian Automotive industry with the world as also to position the country prominently on the global automotive map.
Incorrect
Solution: C
National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP), the largest and one of the most significant initiatives in Automotive sector so far, represents a unique joining of hands between the Government of India, a number of State Governments and Indian Automotive Industry to create a state of the art Testing, Validation and R&D infrastructure in the country.
The Project aims at creating core global competencies in Automotive sector in India and facilitate seamless integration of Indian Automotive industry with the world as also to position the country prominently on the global automotive map.
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
1.This is the first ever effort in the country to frame a national framework for air quality management with a time-bound reduction target.
2.The NCAP will be a five-year action plan with 2019 as the first year.
3.City specific action plans are being formulated for 102 non-attainment cities identified for implementing mitigation actions.
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 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).
1.It is a multilateral treaty that regulates the international trade in conventional weapons.
2.The treaty was negotiated under the auspices of the United Nations (UN).
3.It regulates the domestic sale or use of weapons in any country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
The treaty does not regulate the domestic sale or use of weapons in any country. It also recognizes the legitimacy of the arms trade to enable states to provide for their own security.
Incorrect
Solution: C
The treaty does not regulate the domestic sale or use of weapons in any country. It also recognizes the legitimacy of the arms trade to enable states to provide for their own security.
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:
1.A private member’s bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India.
2.Recently, a private member’s bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Incorrect
Solution: D
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsFrom the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?
Correct
Solution: A
Incorrect
Solution: A
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsThe Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
Correct
Solution: D
Incorrect
Solution: D
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsDue to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences?
1.Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected.
2.There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants.
3.It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds.
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 pointsThe main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
1.Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.
2.Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Incorrect
Solution: B
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsWhat climate change will undeniably do is cause of amplify events that hasten the reduction of resources. Competition over these diminishing resources would ensue in the form of political or even violent conflict. Resource based conflicts have rarely been overt and are thus difficult to isolate. Instead they take on veneers that appear more politically palatable. Conflicts over resources like water are often cloaked in the guise of identity or ideology.
What does the above passage imply?
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsThe man who is perpetually hesitating which of the two things he will do first, will do neither. The man who resolves, but suffers his resolution to be changed by the first counter Suggestion of a friend—who fluctuates from opinion to opinion and veers from plan to plan-can never accomplish anything. He will at best be stationary and probably retrograde in all. It is only the man who first consults wisely, then resolves firmly and then executes his purpose with inflexible perseverance, undismayed by those petty difficulties which daunt a weaker spirit—that can advance to eminence in any line.
The keynote that seems to be emerging from the passage is that
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Solution: A
Incorrect
Solution: A
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsIf second and fourth Saturdays and ,all the Sundays are taken as only holidays for an office, what would be the minimum number of possible working days of any month of any year?
Correct
Solution: B
Incorrect
Solution: B
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsFour tests—Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology are to be conducted on four consecutive days, not necessarily in the same order. The Physics test is held before the test which is conducted after Biology. Chemistry is conducted exactly after two tests are held. Which is the last test held?
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsConsider the following
Statement:
Good voice is a natural gift but one has to keep practising to improve and well in the field of music.
Conclusions:
- Natural gifts need nurturing and care.
- Even though one’s voice is not good, one can keep practising.
Which one of the following is correct, in respect of the above statement and conclusions?
Correct
Solution: A
Incorrect
Solution: A
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsConsider the following:
A+ B means A is the son of B.
A – B means A is the wife of B.
What does the expression P + R – Q mean?
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C