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1 Total 30 Tests UPSC PRELIMS TALLIED WITH OUR TEST BATCH QUESTIONS ( at the end). For Details of Fees visit our Institute or Call/Whatsapp TIME TABLE - TEST BATCH Test. No. Topics - GS PAPER 1 (In all the tests current affair orientation will be an invariable feature). 1. Dec 2, 2018 August 2018 Current Affairs + Physics & Chemistry [Basics] + World Geography(Evolution of Earth, Interior of earth, Distribution of ocean and contients,geomorphic processes,mieral and rocks, Climate) ( NCERT 6-12) 2. Dec 9, 2018 September 2018 Current Affairs + Indian Geography (Indian physiography,drainage system, Climate and Biodiversity, soils and climate) (NCERT 6-12) 3. Dec 16, 2018 October 1 15 Current Affairs + Ancient India 4. Dec 23, 2018 October Current Affairs + Medieval India 5. Dec 30, 2018 November 1 15 Current Affairs + Modern India(From first war of independence to Non cooperation movement,socio religious movements) 6. Jan 6, 2019 November Current Affairs + Indian Polity 1 Basic concepts, Constitution - Preamble, Fundamental Rights Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties, Amendments 7. Jan 13, 2019 December 1 15 Current Affairs + Indian Polity 2 Federal system,centre-state relations, Emergency provisions,central Government, State Government,Local Government 8. Jan 20, 2019 December Current Affairs + Indian Constitution Union Territories and Special Areas, Constitutional Bodies and Non Constitutional Bodies, Tribunals 9. Jan 27, 2019 Modern India 2(Non Cooperation Movement to Independece, Tribal and civil uprisings) NCERT TEXT BOOKS HISTORY Class Current Affairs June 2018 Pib.nic.in June 2018 & July

2 10. Feb 3, 2019 Indian Economy 1(National Income,Human Development, Poverty and Unemployment, Public Finance) NCERT TEXTBOOKS ECONOMY 11 th and 12 th Current Affairs July 2018 Pib.nic.in August Feb 10, 2019 Environment (Environment Ecology,Biodiversity) NCERT TEXT BOOKS Biology +1, +2 Chapters on Plant Morphology, Bio Technology, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology, Economic Biology, Health Issues Level Expected for General Studies only with more emphasis on Practical Day to Day applications. Current Affairs August 2018 Pib.nic.in September Feb 17, 2019 Science and Technology 1(Applications of latest electronic and medical devices in day to day life, latest discoveries and inventions, Relevace of Artificial Intelligence ad Robotics ) Current Affairs September 2018 Pib.nic.in October Feb 24, 2019 Indian Economy 2( Indian Financial system Money Market and Capital Market,Inflation and Deflation,External commercial borrowings and internal borrowings,trade,wto) Current Affairs October 2018 Pib.nic.in November Mar 3, 2019 Environment Science 2( Climate Change, Important Enviroment and climate summits and important biodiversity conservation areas, Agriculture) Current Affairs November 2018 Pib.nic.in December Mar 10, 2019 Evironment Full Test Environment Issues Current Affairs Latest Two years focus. Current Affairs December 2018 Pib.nic.in January Mar 17, 2019 World Geography Full test Current Affairs January 2019 with special emphasis on pib.nic.in 17. Mar 24, 2019 Indian Geography-Full test

3 IAS EXPRESS Our Issues August 2018 November Mar 31, 2019 Indian Polity Full Test Curret affairs Febrauary Apr 3, 2019 Indian Art and Culture 20. Apr 7, 2019 History (Modern India )- Full test 21. Apr 14, 2019 Indian Economy- Full Test IAS EXPRESS Our Issue March Apr 21, 2019 Economic Survey and Budget International Organisations & India s Interaction with the World. 23. Apr 28, 2019 India Year Book, Yojana, Kurukshetra 24. May 5, 2019 Current Affairs Full Test 25. May 12, 2019 May 12, May 19, May 19, May26, May26,2019 GS Mock Test 1 Csat Test 1 GS Mock Test 2 and Csat Test 2 GS Mock Test 3 and Csat Test 3 UPSC PRELIMS TALLIED WITH OUR TEST BATCH QUESTIONS UPSC PRELIMS 2018 QUESTION Q. In which of the following states is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located? (a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Manipur (c) Meghalaya (d) Nagaland Ans. A Q In the Federatio established by the Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the (a) Federal Legislature (b) Governor General OUR TEST BATCH 2017 QUESTION Our Test no:14 Qn.47 Pakke Tiger Reserve is in (a) Manipur (b) Odisha (c) Assam (d) Arunachal Pradesh Our Test no:6 Qn.32 Explanation Given in Class, IAS Express. Which of the following statements regarding the residuary powers in the constitution of India are correct?

4 (c) Provincial Legislature 1. Residuary powers are given to the Union (d) Provincial Governors government Ans. B 2. In the matter of residuary powers the constitution of India follows the constitution of Australia 3. The final authority to decide whether a particular matter falls under the residuary power or not is Parliament 4. The government of India Act 1935placed residuary powers I the hads of the Governor General. Select the correct option from codes given below: (a) 1, 2 & 3 (b) 2 & 3 (c) 1 & 4 (d) 3 and 4 Q The staple commodities of export by the English East India company from Bengal in the middle of 18 th century were (a) Raw cotton, oil seeds and opium (b) sugar, salt Zinc and lead (c) Copper, silver,gold, spices and tea (d) Cotton, silk, saltpeter and Opium Ans. D Q.Consider the following statements 1. Capital Adequacy Ratio(CAR) is the amount that banks have to maintain in th form of their own funds to offset any loss that banks incur if the accoutholders fail to repay dues 2. CAR is decided by each individual bank. Which of the following statements is/are correct (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Ans: A. Q Consider the following statements: 1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in Our Test no:24 Qn.8 - Explanation Which of the following is/are true ( a) Alburquerque was the forerunner of Lord William Bentick, who later banned sati system (b) The most important Indian commodities the Dutch traded in were silk, cotto, indigo, rice and opium. (c) neither (a) nor (b) (d) Both (a) and (b) Our Test no:7 Qn.78 If a central bank increases the CAR significantly (a) It is encouraging banks to take greater risks with their investments. (b) It mandates banks to keep a very low amount of interest rates on their deposits. (c) It means that the banks are required to keep relatively more capital with them for the investments they make (d) It signals near zero policy rates to encourage lending by banks Our Test no:6 Qn.54 Which of the following statements is/are true?

5 the ninth schedule of the constitution of India 1. No law that seeks to implement the socialistic 2.The validity of law placed in the Ninth schedule directive principles specified in article 39(b) or (c) cannot be examined by any court and no judgement shall be void on the ground of contravention of can be made on it. any of the fundamental rights. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 2.Articles 31A, 31B and 31C act asexceptions to (a) 1 only the fundamental rights. (b) 2 only (a) only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (b) only 1 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 ( c) both 1 and 2 Ans: A (d) either 1 nor 2 UPSC 2017 QUESTIONS Q Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in a) Federalism b) Democratic decentralization c) Administrative delegation d) Direct democracy Ans: B Exp: The main purpose of democratic decentralization, however, is to bring fundamental changes in the traditional outlook about the power structure of the government. Thus, democratic decentralization means decentralization of power. The source from which this power is decentralized is based on the democratic structure and hence, such decentralization is called the democratic decentralization. Our Test no:16 Qn.36 Match the following List I List II A. Panchayati Raj 1. Decentralisation B. District Collector 2. Deconcentration C. Power given to Assistant Commissioner of Police by Commissioner of Police Answer codes A B C (a) (b) (c) (d) Devolution Q. Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon 1. legislative function 2. executive function Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only Our Test no:9 Qn.56 - Explanation Assertion (A): The Directive Principles are nonjusticiable in nature. Reason (R): Any law that gives effect to Directive Principles of State Policy in Article 39(b) and Article 39(c) and in the process the law violates Article 14 or Article 19, then the law is not considered unconstitutional Select the correct answer using the code given

6 c) Both 1 and 2 below: d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Both A and R are True and R is the correct Ans: D explanation of A. Exp: DPSP does not place any limitation on legislative (b) Both A and R are True and R is not the and executive function, they are simply guidelines. correct explanation of A. (c) A is True and R is False. (d) A is False and R is True. Q In the context of mitigating the impending global warming due to anthropogenic emission of carbon dioxide, which of the following can be the potential sites for carbon sequestration? 1. Abandoned and Uneconomic coal seams 2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs 3. Subterranean deep saline formations Select the correct answer using the code given below: a) 1 and 2 only b) 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans: D Exp: Capturing CO2 from the major stationary sources and its storage into deep geological formations is considered as a potential mitigation option. Geological storage of CO 2 can be undertaken in a variety of geological settings in sedimentary basins. The options for CO 2 are as follows: Depleted oil and gas reservoirs Use of CO 2 in FOR Deep unmineable coal seams/enhanced coalbed methane (ECBM) recovery Oceans Deep unused saline water-saturated formations Other geological media are basalts, shales, and cavities Subterranean deep saline formations Q Consider the following statements: 1. India has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO. 2. TFA is a part of WTO s Bali Ministerial Package of Our Test no:19 Qn.81 What is Blue carbon?. (a) Carbon naturally present in Exosphere. (b) Carbon naturally present in Stratosphere (c) Carbon captured by the world's ocean and coastal ecosystems. (d) Carbon sequestered under Earth s Asthenosphere. Note:- Blue carbon is the carbon that is stored naturally by marine and coastal ecosystems, hence the name. Three types of coastal ecosystems mangroves, seagrasses and tidal marshes store half the blue carbon buried beneath the ocean floor. It s important because the release of carbon into the atmosphere is a major driver of climate change, and because blue carbon ecosystems hold a LOT of carbon a given area of mangrove forest, for example, can store up to 10 times as much carbon as the same area of land-based forest. UNEP s Blue Carbon Initiative aims to develop a global partnership to advance the sound management of coastal and marine ecosystems in order to ensure that their carbon sequestration and storage functions are maintained, and emissions of greenhouse gases are avoided. Our Sci & Tech Study Material for 2017 Our Test no:12 Qn.100 Explanation given in Class. Which is/are false?. (a) National Committee on Trade Facilitation

7 2013. launched has been constituted in line with the 3. TFA came into force in January World Trade Organization s Trade Facilitation Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Agreement. a) 1 and 2 only (b) India has ratified the Trade Facilitation b) 1 and 3 only Agreement of the World Trade Agreement. c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both (a) and (b) d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither (a) nor (b) Ans: a Note: Exp: WTO members concluded negotiations at the NCTF will facilitate domestic co-ordination and 2013 Bali Ministerial Conference on the landmark implementation of TFA provisions. Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), which entered into force on 22 February 2017 following its ratification by two-thirds of the WTO membership. The TFA contains provisions for expediting the movement, release and clearance of goods, including goods in transit. It also sets out measures for effective cooperation between customs and other appropriate authorities on trade facilitation and customs compliance issues. It further contains provisions for technical assistance and capacity building in this area. It came into being in Feb, Q Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites? (a) Corbett National Park (b) Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary (c) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary (d) Sariska National Park Ans: B Exp: An environment ministry s expert committee has approved Kuno Palpur in Madhya Pradesh as the second home for Asiatic lions found only in Gir national park. Q Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour Our Test no:12 Qn.77 - Explanation Identify the incorrect pair(s). (a) Kuno Tributary of Narmada (b) Nokrek World Network of Biosphere (c) Salt water Crocodile Bitar Kanika. (d) Both (a) & (b) Note: The translocation of Asiatic lions from Gir National park to Kuno Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh was in news recently. Gujarat Government refused to relocate the lions. Experts have for long been saying that Gir has become overcrowded with lions and there is need to spread them out to other locations to ensure their genetic stability and health. Our Test no:7 Qn.30 - Explanation Which of the following are envisaged as being part of the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?

8 2. Abolition of untouchability 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and 3. Protection of the interests of minorities forced labour. 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories 2. Abolition of untouchability. and mines 3. Protection of the interests of the minorities. Select the correct answer using the code given below : 4. Prohibition of employment of children in (a) 1, 2 and 4 only factories and mines. (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) 1, 3 & 4 (c) 1 and 4 only (b) 1, 2, 3 & 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) Only 1 & 4 Ans: c (d) 1 & 3 Exp: Article 23 prohibits the traffic in human beings and forced labor such as begar. Article 24 is against the child labour. Article 17 is related to untouchability. Q Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government : (a) An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all. (b) A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day. (c) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people. (d) A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline. Ans: c Q Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism? (a) There is an independent judiciary in India. (b) Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States. (c ) The federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha. (d) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units. Ans: D Our Test no:8 Qn.62 - Explanation The form of government in India is termed as Parliamentary Government due to: 1. Presence of both nominal and real executives. 2. Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature. 3. Sovereignty of the parliament. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Our Test no:9 Qn.74 - Explanation Which of the following federal principles are not found in Indian federation?. 1. Federal government can redraw the boundaries of the Indian Union by forming new states. 2. Bifurcation of the Judiciary between the Federal and the State government 3. The Union cannot be destroyed by any state seceding from the Union at its will. 4. The Federal and the State government have

9 Exp: Indian Federation is not a result of agreement their own officials to administer their respective between federating units. law and functions. (a) 2 and 4 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only Our Test no:7 Qn.22 - Explanation The secession of a state from the Indian Union has been barred by the (a) Constitution (16th Amendment) Act, 1963 (b) Constitution (22nd Amendment) Act, 1969 (c) Constitution (29th Amendment) Act,1972 (d) Constitution (35th Amendment) Act, 1974 Q With reference to Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. IOD phenomenon is characterized by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean. 2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino s impact on the monsoon. 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 Ans. B Exp: The phenomenon is concerned to temperature differentials in Western Indian Ocean and Eastern Indian Ocean Our Test no:19 Qn.41 Explanation Given in Class, IAS Express. How is the difference in the sea surface temperature between the two equatorial areas of the Indian Ocean a western pole near the Arabian Sea and an eastern pole closer to the Bay of Bengal called?. (a) ENSO (b) Indian Ocean Dipole (c) Southern Oscillation Index (d) Northern Oscillation Index Note: üpositive IOD - During the Positive IOD, the eastern equatorial Indian Ocean off Sumatra in Indonesia becomes colder than normal while the western tropical part of the Indian Ocean near the African coast becomes unusually warm. Such an event has been found to be beneficial for the monsoon. Negative IOD - In this case the opposite of the above mentioned case occurs. The eastern equatorial Indian Ocean off Sumatra in Indonesia becomes abnormally warm while the western tropical part of the ocean near the African coast becomes relatively colder. This effect obstructs the progression of monsoon over India

Q Consider the following statements: The nation-wide Soil Health Card Scheme aims at Our Test no:7 Qn.9 - Explanation 1. expanding the cultivable area under irrigation.

10 Q Consider the following statements: The nation-wide Soil Health Card Scheme aims at Our Test no:7 Qn.9 - Explanation 1. expanding the cultivable area under irrigation. Which of the following is/are true w.r.t. Soil 2. enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans Health Card Scheme?. to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality. 1. Under this scheme Soil card to farmers which 3. checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands. will carry crop-wise recommendations of Which of the above statements is/are correct? nutrients and fertilizers required for the individual (a) 1 and 2 only farms. (b) 3 only 2. Soil Health card (SHC) is a printed report card (c) 2 and 3 only issued to farmers in once in two years. (d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Soil Health card indicates the status of soil in Ans. C terms of 12 parameters. Exp: SHS will also enable the bankers to assess the (a) 1 and 3 only quantum of loans to be granted on the basis of soil (b) 1 and 2 only quality. (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 only Note:- Soil Health card (SHC) is a printed report card issued to farmers in once in three years

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