Author: Prelims

So let us have some questions from the terms that keep appearing in the newspapers to find out if we did out little extra effort on them. Who knows what’s in store for the IAS Prelims 2016. Here we go!

#1.  Consider the following statements:

1. Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is released every quarter.

2. Index of  Eight Core Industries (ICI) is released every month.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

#2. Consider the following statements:

1. Central Sector Schemes are fully funded by the Central government.

2. Centrally Sponsored Schemes are implements by the respective State      governments.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

#3. Which of the following grouping of countries operates without any permanent Secretariat?

(a) ASEAN

(b) G-20

(c) APEC

(d) BIMSTEC

#4. Consider the following statements:

1. The Advocate-General of a State is appointed by the State’s Governor.

2. The Advocate-General of a State cannot be removed by the State’s Governor.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

#5. Consider the following statements:

1. Creation or abolition of a Legislative Council in a State does not involve an amendment of the Constitution.

2. Parliament has no role to play in the creation or abolition of a State’s Legislative Assembly.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

#6. Consider the following pairs:

                     Body                                     Headed by

1. National Security Council           :   Defence Minister

2. Cabinet Committee on Security :   Prime  Minister

3. Board of Approval for SEZs        :   Commerce Minister

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c)  3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

#7. Consider the following statements:

1. Geographical Indications Registry has been set up at New Delhi.

2. All aspects of GI are administered by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer key:

#1. (b)

#2. (c)

#3. (b)

#4. (a)

#5. (a)

#6. (a)

#7. (b)

Explanations shall follow in comment section.

 

We are starting a bi-weekly “7 question format a day” series to augment your IAS Prelims 2016 Prep. While we don’t really think you need to give full fledged Prelims mock tests for the CSE 2016, we believe that solving ~14 questions a week can easily fit in your weekly schedule!

Prelims 2015 had questions which were not only concept-based but a good number were fact-based. We shall follow the similar trend and frame question based on factual information as well which were more or less absent from 2011 to 2014.

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#1. The term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’ appears in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the

(a) World Trade Organization

(b) United Nations Environment Programme

(c) Food and Agriculture Organization

(d) United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change

#2. Which of the following statements regarding the proposed Sustainable Development Goals is/are correct?

1. They are intended to be universal, applying to all the countries.

2. They include specific goals on economic indicators for the first time.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

#3. Consider the following pairs:

Ancient City          Located on

1.  Ujjain          :         Saryu

2.  Amravati     :        Krishna

3.  Nashik         :         Godavari

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

(a) 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

#4. Consider the following statements:

1. Disinflation refers to a period where the inflation has been slowing.

2. Deflation is always accompanied with significant economic contraction.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

#5. Greenpeace is

(a) an agency of the United Nations to help refugees of civil wars

(b) a inter-governmental agency to cater to medical emergencies in war-torn regions

(c) a non-governmental environmental organization

(d) a global movement to protect the child rights

#6. With reference to the ‘Better Than Cash Alliance”, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is global partnership of governments, companies and international organizations.

2. It accelerates the transition from cash to digital payments in order to reduce poverty and drive inclusive growth.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

#7. Palmyra, an ancient city which was in news recently, is in

(a) Syria

(b) Jordan

(c) Israel

(d) Lebanon

Answer Key:

#1. (d)

#2. (c)

#3. (b)

#4. (a)

#5. (c)

#6. (c)

#7. (a)

Explanations shall follow in comment section!

#1. ‘Sendai Framework’, which has been in news, is

(a) a strategy to combat sea level rise in Pacific Island nations, an outcome of a  summit of the Pacific Island nations

(b) a plan of action for disaster risk reduction, an outcome of conference convened by  the United Nations

(c) a strategy to combat organised crime, an outcome of a resolution adopted by the ASEAN countries

(d) an agenda for countering the use of cyber space by the militant organisations, an outcome of a resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly

#2. ASTROSAT, is the latest instance of the revolution in X-ray astronomy. X-ray astronomy cannot be done using ground-based instruments primarily because

(a) gravity distorts the incoming X-rays

(b) X-rays from terrestrial sources interfere with observations

(c) incoming X-rays get contaminated with extraneous waves

(d) incoming X-rays get absorbed by the atoms in the atmosphere

#3. “To secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India” is a provision in the

(a) Preamble of the Constitution

(b) Fundamental Rights

(c) Directive Principles of State Policy

(d) Fundamental Duties

#4. Outside the North and South Poles, which of the following region stores  more freshwater in the form of glaciers than any other region on Earth?

(a) Eastern Himalayas

(b) Greenland

(c) Andes Range

(d) Tibetan Plateau

#5. Complete the statement:

‘India Gate was built by the British as the All India War Memorial to commemorate the sacrifices of soldiers who died in World War I and the _________.”

(a) Third Anglo-Afghan War

(b) Second Anglo-Afghan War

(c) Third Anglo-Maratha War

(d) Second Anglo-Maratha War

#6. In which of the following activities are Geostationary satellites used?

1. Telecommunication

2. Mineral Exploration

3. Weather Forecasting

Select the correct answer u sing the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

#7. Consider the following statements:

1. Global Competitive Index is brought out by International Monetary Fund(IMF).

2. Global Forest Resources Assessment report is brought out by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Go ahead! give this a shot.

Answer Key:

#1. (b)

#2. (d)

#3. (c)

#4. (d)

#5. (a)

#6. (a)

#7. (b)

Explanations and sources shall follow in comment sections.

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All news and no questions make a candidate weary and confused!

We are starting a bi-weekly “7 question format a day” series to augment your Prelims Prep. While we don’t really think you need to give full fledged Prelims mock tests for the CSE 2016, we believe that solving ~14 questions a week can easily fit in your weekly schedule!

Prelims 2015 had questions which were not only concept-based but a good number were fact-based. We shall follow the similar trend and frame question based on factual information as well which were more or less absent from 2011 to 2014.

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#1. Located on the bank of river Tungabhadra, this temple has been granted the tag of ‘Adarsh Smarak’ by the Ministry of Culture. Free WiFi facility has also been introduced in this temple complex under the Digital India Programme. Identify the temple complex.

(a) Badami Cave Temples

(b) Meenakshi Temple

(c) Mookambika Temple

(d) Virupaksha Temple

#2. With reference to Indian culture what is Kalarippayattu?

(a) It is a style of wall painting prevalent in Western India

(b) It is a martial art form popular in Southern India

(c) It is a popular theatre form of Central India

(d) It is ancient tradition of oral rendition of folklore in Eastern India

#3. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) works under the administrative control of

(a) NITI Aayog

(b) Ministry of Communication and Information Technology

(c) Prime Minister’s Office

(d) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

#4. Pattiseema Project, India’s first river linking project has been accomplished by linking which of the following rivers?

(a) Godavari and Krishna

(b) Mahanadi and Brahmani

(c) Palar and Cauvery (Kaveri)

(d) Damodar and Subarnarekha

#5. ‘Aerobic’ rice cultivation is a new method of rice cultivation which is becoming popular compared to the traditional method because

1. It increases the water use efficiency

2. It reduces the labour usage

3. It prevents the weed growth

4. It gives a yield which is almost double that obtained in traditional method

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

#6. Which of the following countries is not a member of a grouping popularly known as G4?

(a) Japan

(b) Germany

(c) Brazil

(d) South Africa

#7. Which of the following has been entrusted with the task monitoring the progress made on the implementation of proposed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

(a) NITI Aayog

(b) Ministry of Rural Development

(c) Prime Minister’s Office

(d) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

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PS: Official answers by Sunday evening.