Category: Prelims Daily

• Read the questions and options carefully. Read the options even if you don’t know much about the question. Solve the questions wilt open mind.
• All the questions are from previous year papers

$1. If a tropical rain forest is removed, it does not regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest. This is because(2011)

(a.) the soil of rain forest is deficient in nutrients

(b.) propagules of the trees in a rain forest have poor viability

(c.) the rain forest species are slow-growing

(d.) exotic species invade the fertile soil of rain forest

$2. With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced.(2011)

2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming.

3. In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be checked.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 and 3 only

(c.) 1 and 3 only

(d.) 1, 2 and 3

$3. The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of (2014)

a. Equatorial climate

b. Mediterranean climate

c. Monsoon climate

d. All of the above climates

 

$4. The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the- Consolidated Fund of India must come from:(2011)

(a.) The President of India

(b.) The Parliament of India

(c.) The Prime. Minister of India

(d.) The Union Finance, Minister

$5. Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?(2011)

(a.) To vote in public elections

(b.) To develop the scientific temper

(c.) To safeguard public property

(d.) To abide by me Constitution and respect its ideals

$6. Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?(2012)

1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture

2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice

3.To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry

4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

$7. What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?(2012)

1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India.

2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only.

3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote.

4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

$8. The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the(2012)

(a) Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909

(b) Montagu-Chelmsford Act, 1919

(c) Government of India Act, 1935

(d) Indian Independence Act, 1947

$9. What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’?

1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.
3. There is no application of chemical/ inorganic fertilizers at all in this.
4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a. 1 and 3 only

b. 1, 2 and 4 only

c. 2, 3 and 4 only

d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

10. Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land? (2011)

(a.) It greatly increases the crop production

(b.) It makes some soils impermeable

(c.) It raises the water table

(d.) It fills the air spaces in the soil with water

11. Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct? (2013)

1.  They are generally red in colour.

2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.

3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.

4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2, 3 and 4

(c) 1 and 4

(d) 2 and 3 only

12. Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region? (2012)

(a) Rainfall throughout the year

(b) Rainfall in winter only

(c) An extremely short dry season

(d) A definite dry and wet season

13. What is die difference between asteroids and comets? (2011)

1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.

2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury.

3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a.) 1 and 2 only

(b.) 1 and 3 only

(c.) 3 only

(d.) 1, 2 and 3

14. What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt? (2011)

1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.

2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2

(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

15. Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because: (2012)

(a) Round Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirations

(b) Congress and Muslim League had differences of opinion

(c) Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award

(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context

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SOLUTIONS

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1. a, high rain fall, leaching, washing away of nutrients

2. c, 1 and 3, statement 2, only means can not be true, micro-irrigation, fertilizers at the root zone, loss reduced, less water used hence less ground water needed for irrigation, water table receding checked

3. c, monsoon

4. b, parliament

5. a, voting

6. c, protecting the weaker sections is responsibility of state hence DPSP

7. a, statement 2 is Wahiyyat, President trmove judges, remove 2, only option left

8. c, 3 lists, provincial autonomy

9. b, statement 3, no application of chemicals can not be practical

10. b, soil becomes infertile, ions hence impermeable

11. c, no soil is rich in N, remove statement 2, only option left

12. d, definite wet and dry season

13. b

14. a, cold currents cause desiccation and desert formation, warm currents will bring rains

15. c

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1. GDP and GNP

1. Gross Domestic product (GDP) is money value of final goods and services inside the Domestic economy whether produced by nationals or foreigners
2. Gross National product (GNP) is money value of Final goods and services produced by Nationals whether they produce it within the nation or abroad
3. GDP = GNP – Net Factor Income from abroad
4. Nominal GDP (GDP at market price) is at current market prices while Real GDP (GDP at constant price) is adjusted for inflation w.r.t base year
5. Measure of that inflation is not CPI or WPI but GDP Deflator
6. GDP Deflator = Nominal GDP/Real GDP
7. Net Domestic Product = GDP – Depreciation
8. GDP at market price = GDP at factor cost + Indirect taxes – subsidies

• Discuss – Recent changes to the method of calculating GDP
• Discuss – what are these factors in factor cots

2. Fiscal Deficit, Revenue Deficit, Primary Deficit

1. Fiscal Deficit = Total expenditure – Total non debt creating  receipts ( total revenue receipt plus non debt creating capital receipt)
2. In the above formula only debt creating capital receipt is excluded which is borrowing and that is exactly the fiscal deficit
3. Revenue deficit = revenue receipt -revenue expenditure
4. Effective revenue deficit = revenue deficit-grants for creation of capital assets
5. Primary deficit = fiscal deficit -deficit due to interest paid

Note – As grants are donation, creates no liability, are not to be repaid, they come under revenue budget not capital part similarly under international transaction grants come under current account not capital account

• Discuss – FRBM act targets
• Discuss – Deficit financing and monetizing deficits

3. Current account and Capital account

1. Current account deals with current, ongoing, short term transactions like trade in goods, services (invisible)
2. It includes 1.trade in goods (BoT), 2.trade in services (invisible trade), 3.investment income,4.Unilateral transfers – GIFTS, GRANTS ,REMITTANCES
3. Capital account deals with investments (FDI, FII, FPI), loans (ECB, External Commercial Borrowings), reserves (dollar, Special Drawing Right , gold etc). <bulk transactions which create liabilities>
4. Balance of Payment is systematic record of all the transaction of a country with the world

Note – Grants, remittances etc. are in current account not capital account

Note 2- Investment income is under current account while Investments under capital account

• Discuss – Balance of Trade v/s Balance of Payment
• Discuss – Current account deficit

4. Plan v/s non plan expenditure

1. Plan expenditure simply means expenditure according to erstwhile 5 year plans (mostly for creation of capital assets)
2. all other things included in non plan -interest payment , subsidies, pensions, military expenditure etc

Discuss – Why is plan- non plan division being done away with

5. Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy

1. Monetary Policy – what RBI does i.e interest rates (Repo, reverse repo, MSF, bank rate), Open Market Operations, CRR, SLR
2. It affects money supply in the economy
3. Fiscal Policy – what govt., finance ministry does, mainly taxes and expenditure (subsidies, wages etc)
4. It mainly affects aggregated demand in the economy

Discuss – Countercyclical monetary and Fiscal Policies

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5 Questions 

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#1. Net National product at factor cost is equal to
(a) Gross Domestic product + Net factor income from abroad – depreciation
(b) Gross National product at market prices -indirect taxes + subsidies – Depreciation
(c) Gross domestic product – depreciation + Indirect taxes -subsidies
(d) National product at market prices + Indirect taxes + subsidies + Depreciation

2. The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of (2012)

• (a) all import and export transactions of a country during a given period normally a year
• (b) goods exported from a country during a year
• (c) economic transaction between the government of one country to another
• (d) capital movements from one country to another

£3. Which of the following constitute Capital Account? (2013)

• 1. Foreign Loans
• 2. Foreign Direct Investment
• 3. Private Remittances
• 4. Portfolio Investment

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• (a) 1, 2 and 3
• (b) 1, 2 and 4
• (c) 2, 3 and 4
• (d) 1, 3 and 4

£4. The national income of a country for a given period is equal to the: (2013)

• (a) total value of goods and services produced by the nationals
• (b) sum of total consumption and investment expenditure
• (c) sum of personal income of all individuals
• (d) money value of final goods and services produced

5. With reference to Union Budget, which of the following is/are covered under Non-Plan Expenditure?

• 1. Defense -expenditure
• 2. Interest payments
• 3. Salaries and pensions
• 4. Subsidies

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• a. 1 only
• b. 2 and 3 only
• c. 1, 2, 3 and 4
• d. None

 

 

We have been doing Prelims Titbits for >15 days now. This is a mini test to evaluate whether you are doing it correctly or not. Many of the Questions have been taken from past 5 years prelims papers.

1. With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges”?(2011)

• 1. Funds used to support the India Office in London.
• 2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
• 3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• (a.) 1 only
• (b.) 1 and 2 only
• (c.) 2 and 3 only
• (d.) 1, 2 and 3

2. The salaries of which of the following are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India?

• 1. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
• 2. Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
• 3. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
• 4. Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
• 5. Judges of the Supreme Court
• 6. Judges of the High Courts
• 7. Chief Election Commissioner
• 8. Chairman of the UPSC
• 9. CAG
• a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9
• b. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 ,8 and 9
• c. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6,7 and 9
• d. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9

3. Consider the following statements: (UPSC 2007 Prelims)

• 1. The mode of removal of a Judge of a High Court in India is same as that removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court.
• 2. After retirement from the office, a permanent Judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only
• (b) 2 only
• (c) Both 1 and 2
• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora? (2011)

• (a.) Biosphere Reserve
• (b.) Botanical Garden
• (c.) National Park
• (d.) Wildlife Sanctuary

5. Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats-Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity: (2011)

• 1. Species richness
• 2. Vegetation density
• 3. Endemism
• 4. Ethno-botanical importance
• 5. Threat perception
• 6. Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions

Which three of the above are correct criteria in this context?

• (a.) 1, 2 and 6
• (b.) 2, 4 and 6
• (c.) 1, 3 and 5
• (d.) 3, 4 and 6

6. A presides over the joint sitting of both the Houses. If however A is absent, B  presides. If B  is also absent, C presides. A,B and C respectively are?

• a.President, Vice President and Deputy Speaker
• b. Speaker, Vice President and Deputy Chairman
• c. Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Deputy Speaker
• d. Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairman

7. Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of (Pre 2013)

• a. algae and bacteria
• b. algae and fungi
• c. bacteria and fungi
• d. fungi and mosses

8. Nai Manzil is a government of India scheme related to development of which of the following

• a) Skill development
• b) Eucation
• c) Health
• d) Traditional heritage of minorities

9. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for:  (2013)

• (a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
• (b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land
• (c) the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom
• (d) writing off all peasant debts

10. With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report?(2011)

1. Complete Independence for India.
2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities.
3. Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the Constitution.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• (a.) 1 only
• (b.) 2 and 3 only
• (c.) 1 and 3 only
• (d.) 1, 2 and 3

11. Consider the following definitions:

• 1. Bioaccumulation is the increasing concentration of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in the tissues of organisms at successively higher levels in a food chain
• 2. Biomagnification occurs within a trophic level, and is the increase in concentration of a substance in certain tissues of organisms’ bodies due to absorption from food and the environment
• 3. Bioconcentration is defined as occurring when uptake from the water is greater than excretion

Which of the above definitions is/are INCORRECT?

• a) 1 and 2 Only
• b) 2 and 3 Only
• c) 1 and 3 Only
• d) All

12. The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because(2012)

• 1. the Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence
• 2. the rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session
• 3. a resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (a) I only
• (b) 2 and 3
• (c) 1 and 3
• (d) None of the above

13. In which of the following movements did Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death for the first time to get his demands fulfilled?

• a) Champaran Satyagraha
• b) Kheda Satyagraha
• c) Ahmadabad mill strike
• d) Non-cooperation movement

14. What is the difference between “vote-on-account” and “interim budget”?(2011)

• 1. The provision of a “vote-on-account” is used by a regular Government, while an “interim budget” is a provision used by a caretaker Government.
• 2. A “vote-on-account” only deals with the expenditure in Government’s budget, while an “interim budget” includes both expenditure and receipts.

Which of the statements; given above is/are correct?

• (a.) 1 only
• (b.) 2 only
• (c.) Both 1 and 2
• (d.) Neither 1 nor 2

15. A deadlock between the LokSabha and the RajyaSabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of(2012)

• 1. Ordinary Legislation
• 2. Money Bill
• 3. Constitution Amendment Bill

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

• (a) 1 only
• (b) 2 and 3 only
• (c) 1 and 3 only
• (d) 1, 2 and 3

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SOLUTIONS

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1. b

Home charges means money spent by Britain in Britain on behalf of India. They included

1. dividends on East India Stock
2. interest in Home debt
3. the salaries of the officer
4. establishments of the and building connected with the Home Department of Indian Government
5. furlough and retired pay to members of the Indian Military and Civil Services when at Home
6. Charges of all descriptions paid in this country connected with the British troops serving in India and
7. portion of the cost of transporting the British troops to and from India

I am not so sure about statement 3. Funds used for waging war outside India as when British fought in wars nor do I find direct mention of it in home charges. EIC donated money to them. IMO statemnt 3 is wrong

2. No option is correct. Answer is 1,2,3,4,5,8 and 9. If any option has to be marked, it would be option a

6- salary of high court judge charged on consolidated fund of states not centre, pension is charged on CFI

7- EC expenditure and salary not charged

3. a

Can practice in supreme court or other high courts

4. b

Botanical garden – ex situ

5. c , 1,3 and 5

Threat perception has to be one of the criteria, only in one option

6, d, speaker, deputy speaker, deputy chairperson

7. b, algae and fundgi

8. a, skill development of minorities

9. a

10. b, 2 and 3

It demanded dominion status, that’s why J.L.Nehru and Subhash Bose opposed and criticized the report

11. a, 1 and 2 incorrect

Definition of bioaccumulation and biomagnification has been interchanged.Bioaccumulation occurs within same trophic level.

12. a, 1 only

13. c, ahmedabad mill strike

14. b

15. a, 1only

RS can only hold back money bill for 14 days. CAB has to be passed separately by both the houses

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P.S.- Almost every question can be solved by reading tit-bit. 10 questions were from previous years UPSC papers. If you got <24/ 30 after negative, you are not doing titbits and your study properly.

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Q1. In many regions, tracts of forest are set aside, and all the trees and wildlife within are venerated and given total protection. Such sacred groves are found in

1. Meghalaya
2. Rajasthan
3. Karnataka
4. Maharashtra
5. Kerala

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 4 and 5
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q2. Consider the following statements about the AWARE project:

1. It is an intergovernmental project to study the effect of climate change on the polar region.
2. The project is located in Arctic polar region.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q3. India attracts several migratory bird species. Which of the following is/are among such species?

1. Falcated Duck
2. Amur Falcon
3. Flamingos

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Carbon Monoxide has emerged as major pollutant. Which of the following is/are among the sources of carbon monoxide?

1. Forest Fires
2. Burning of Agricultural waste
3. Vehicular emissions

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. The Net Demand and Time Liabilities of a Bank consists of

1. Demand Drafts
2. Current Deposits
3. Fixed Deposits
4. Unclaimed Deposits

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. Azolla is a water fern that fixes atmospheric nitrogen in association with Blue Green Algae.
2. It is used as a bio-fertiliser as well as a cattle feed.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q2. Which of the following is/are among the factors affecting the direction of the wind?

1. Earth’s Rotation
2. Earth’s Revolution
3. Pressure gradient

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. Which of the following statement is correct about Hand-in-Hand exercise?

(a) It is a joint military exercise between Indian and France
(b) It is a joint naval exercise between Indian and Japan
(c) It is a joint counter terrorism exercise between Indian and China
(d) It is a joint military exercise between Indian and USA

Q4. The Global Competitiveness Index is brought out by

(a) UNCTAD
(b) World Trade Organisation
(c) International Monetary Fund
(d) World Economic Forum

Q5. Consider the following statements about the Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) established by RBI:

1. FIF will support the developmental activities covered under the financial inclusion initiatives.
2. Contribution to FIF shall be from the cess collected by the Union government.
3. It shall be maintained by RBI.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q1. Consider the following statements about the River Information System (RIS) launched by the Union government:

1. RIS shall be implemented by Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change.
2. Its first phase shall cover a stretch along the Brahmaputra River.
3. The main aim of the system is to provide the flood forecast.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None

Q2. Which of the following is/are not among the member countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement?

1. Mexico
2. Chile
3. Argentina
4. China
5. Japan
6. Singapore

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2, 5 and 6
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 3, 4, 5 and 6
(d) 1, 3 and 4

Q3. Scientists from National University of Singapore have succeeded in converting paper waste into green cellulose aerogels. What are the possible applications of these ‘green aerogels’?

1. They can be used in cleaning oil spills.
2. They can serve as heat insulation materials for buildings.
3. They can be used for making biodegradable packaging material.

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Which of the following are among the pollutants whose concentration is monitored under National Air Quality Index?

1. Carbon Dioxide
2. Nitrogen Dioxide
3. Surface Ozone
4. Carbon Monoxide
5. Sulphur Dioxide

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 3
(b) 1, 2, 4 and 5
(c) 2, 4 and 5
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q5. Consider the following statements:
1. ARIES is the Asia’s largest optical telescope developed through a collaboration of India and Russia.
2. It is located in Ladakh.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Maze 15 tomorrow.

Q1. Consider the following statements about ‘Bank Mitras’:

1. They are Self Help groups which act as agents of banks in ‘un-banked’ areas.
2. They identify the potential customers and help them open their bank accounts.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q2. Nitrogen fixation is an important method by which atmospheric nitrogen enters into the terrestrial environment. Which of the following is/are among the processes that lead to fixation of atmospheric nitrogen?

1. Volcanic explosions
2. Lightning
3. Microbial action

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. Who of the following is credited with popularising the slogan of “Satyameva Jayate’ which was later adopted as the national motto?

(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(b) Lal Bahadur Shashtri

(c) Sardar Ballabhbhai Patel

(d) Madan Mohan Malaviya

Q4. With reference to the global climate change, what is ‘carbon budget’?

(a) It is sum of all exchanges (inflow and outflows) of carbon compounds by a country

(b) It is the estimated amount of carbon dioxide the world can emit still having a likely chance of limiting global temperature rise to 2°C above pre-industrial levels.

(c) It is the amount of carbon dioxide that an individual country can still emit as per the quota agreed at CoP-21

(d) It is the amount of carbon dioxide that the world has emitted into the atmosphere since the beginning of industrial revolution.

Q5. Consider the following statements about the Advanced Air Defence (AAD) missile:

1. AAD is an indigenously developed interceptor missile.
2. It has been developed by DRDO in collaboration with ISRO.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q6. Consider the following statements:

1. Biodiversity decreases from Eastern Himalayas towards the Western Himalayas.
2. Biodiversity increases from poles towards the equator.

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q7. Which of the following activities is/are completely prohibited in the Eco Sensitive Zones?

1. Felling of trees
2. Establishment of Hotels and Resorts
3. Rain water harvesting

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q8. Consider the following statements:

1. No bill restricting inter-state trade can be introduced in a state legislature without previous sanction of the Governor.
2. The Governor may reserve any bill, except a money bill, for the consideration of the President.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q9. The Plate Tectonic Theory is based on the concept of

1. Sea Floor Spreading

2. Continental Drift

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q10. ‘Aditya-1’ is the proposed

(a) supercomputer built completely using the indigenous technology

(b) mission to the sun to study the solar storms

(c) weather forecasting satellite in collaboration with France

(d) fleet of indigenously built war ships

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Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services (IPBES) is an intergovernmental body that seeks to provide scientific information about biodiversity and ecosystem services to policymakers of the member countries.

2. The IPBES, with its secretariat in Germany, is administered by the UN, including the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q2. Which of the following constitutes the highest share among the non-plan revenue expenditure of the government?

(a) Grants to States and Union Territories
(b) Subsidies
(c) Pensions
(d) Interest payments

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. The executive power of the Union is vested in the Parliament.
2. The Union executive consists of the President and the Council of Ministers.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q4. “To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor” is a provision made in the

(a) Preamble of the Constitution
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Fundamental Rights
(d) Fundamental Duties

Q5. What is the primary function of a ‘coolant’ in a nuclear reactor?

(a) to slow down the speed of neutrons
(b) to transfer the heat from the core to the generators
(c) to keep the nuclear reactor cool
(d) to prevent the meltdown of the nuclear reactor

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Q1. If a country decides to devalue its currency, which of the following shall generally follow?

1. The exports from the country become more expensive.
2. The imports into the country become less expensive.

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q2. Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) has emerged as one of the major causes of Air pollution. Which of the following release SPM in the environment?

1. Construction Sites
2. Oil Refineries
3. Thermal Power Plants

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’, which has recently been in news are associated with the functioning of

(a) United Nations Environment Programme
(b) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(c) United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
(d) Global Environment Facility

Q4. Consider the following statements about the International Solar Alliance (ISA):

1. It was launched at the Conference of Parties (CoP-21) meeting held in Paris.
2. It will seek to provide a common platform for solar energy rich countries.
3. It shall be housed in Qatar.

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. Who are Angel Investors?

(a) An investor who provides financial backing to women entrepreneurs for organising themselves into business units.
(b) An investor who provides financial backing to sick units for their revival.
(c) An investor who provides financial backing to entrepreneurs for starting their businesses.
(d) An investor who provides financial backing to small scale industries to make them more competitive.

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Q1. With reference to the culture of India, what is ‘Therukoothu’?

(a) an ancient martial art form popular in Kerala
(b) a popular style of painting prevalent in Karnataka
(c) the harvest festival of Andhra Pradesh
(d) a form folk drama popular in Tamil Nadu

Q2. Which of the following is the pair of chief nutrients that enrich a water body leading to eutrophication?

(a) carbonates and silicates
(b) nitrates and phosphates
(c) nitrates and carbonates
(d) silicates and phosphates

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. National Biodiversity Authority has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. It is a statutory body headquartered in Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

Q4. The early phase of Indian Freedom Struggle was marked by a ‘moderate’ approach. Who among the following were considered ‘moderates’?

1. Ashwini Kumar Datta
2. D E Wacha
3. S N Banarjee

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. The provisions contained in the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution of India relate to

(a) Division of power between the Union and the States
(b) Allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha
(c) Languages recognised by the Constitution
(d) Forms of oaths and affirmations for constitutional offices

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Q1. Who of the following Chalukya ruler shifted his capital from Aihole to Vatapi(Badami)?

(a) Jayasimha
(b) Pulakesin I
(c) Ravikeerti
(d) Mangalesa

Q2. Which among the following is/are the member countries of a grouping known as Sanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

1. China
2. India
3. Russia
4. Kazakhstan

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q3. Consider the following statements about a water body ‘W’:

1. It is frequented by several migratory birds.
2. It is one of the largest fresh water lakes of the country and is also a Ramsar wetland.
3. It is located between the deltas of two longest rivers of the Peninsular India.

Identify ‘W’ from among the alternatives given below.

(a) Chilka Lake
(b) Vembanad Lake
(c) Kolleru Lake
(d) Ulsoor Lake

Q4. Which one among the following have been conferred the status of classical languages in India?

1. Kannada
2. Telugu
3. Odia
4. Konkani

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 1, 3 and 4

Q5. At which of the following places did Mahatma Gandhi undertook his first fast after returning to India to support the cause of the affected class?

(a) Bardoli
(b) Kheda
(c) Champaran
(d) Ahmedabad

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Hello Everyone,

There are two winter seasons in a UPSC candidate’s life. One caused by earth’s tilt and another caused by UPSC’s notification. The former lullabies you to sleep and the later jolts you out of the slumber.

Many of you might have started getting apprehensive about the level of preparation and the thought of skipping this attempt might have crossed several hundreds of minds already. Skip the attempt if you feel you shall have any different feeling in 2017. But depend on it, if you skip this attempt and feel that you shall be better prepared and confident next year then you must be living in some utopian world.

CSE is a cycle and this apprehension is a part of it. You cannot circumvent it. And you shall have to work with it and clear the exam.

Counting from tomorrow till 07.08.2016, you have 101 days with you. And for clearing prelims, it is more than enough. Yes, it is more than enough. But only if you use them judiciously. So, what can you do to make the best out of coming days? Here is the list:
1. Sit down, read the syllabus, pick the standard books prescribed and stick to them over the coming days.
2. Make a time table and work according to it.
3. Don’t read haphazardly and kangaroo-jump from one subject to another and from one topic to another. Finish what you have started before moving to the next.
4. While you study keep referring to the previous year questions to get an inkling about the areas that engender more questions.
5. When your mind is tired and the overbearing fear of failure clouds you, take a small break. Don’t force yourself into studying when you just cannot. Relaxing and rejuvenating is as important as studying itself.
6. Do not forget to read newspaper. Do not get into the fruitless debate whether you should read newspaper till June or July. You must read at least the headlines even on 07.08.2016.
7. Get in good discussions with friends and stay clear of the ones who come uninvited for “ek cup chai”. This “ek cup chai” sometimes takes hours.
8. Reading maps is a good way of killing boredom or so I feel.
9. Try the MCQs that are posted here or from any other source you refer to.

Remember you are vying for the Ambassador to which every Benz salutes. Thodi mushkil to hogi hi! Lastly, the only advice to the late runners is that, Do another Manjhi and Make the bridges where there exist none!

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