Prelims Revision Test Corrections 1 – 25
Test02
Qn07
With reference to the Periodic Table, consider the following statements:
1. Elements in the same period have the same number of atomic orbitals
2. Nihonium is the last element in the periodic table with an atomic number 118
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correction:
Elements in same period do not have same number of orbitals. They have same number of orbits.
Orbit is different from orbitals
Correct Solution: d)
Test04
Which of the following is/are objectives of Mission Indradhanush?
1. To immunize all children under the age of 2 years, as well as all pregnant women,
against seven vaccine preventable diseases
2. To provide life-saving vaccines to all children across the country free of cost to
protect them against diseases such as Tuberculosis, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus and Polio
Select the correct answer using codes below:
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correction:
In 2016, four new additions have been made namely Rubella, Japanese Encephalitis, Injectable Polio
Vaccine Bivalent and Rotavirus. 201 districts will be covered in the first phase.
Correct Solution: b)
Test06
Qn05
Which of the following is/are salient features of Gandhi - Irwin Pact?
1. The Congress would participate in the Round Table Conference.
2. The Government would release all persons undergoing sentences of imprisonment for their
activities in the civil disobedience movement.
3. Manufacture of salt by Indians will be allowed
4. The Congress would discontinue the Non- Cooperation Movement
Select the correct answer using codes below:
a) 1,3 and 4 Only
b) 2,3 and 4 Only
c) 1, 2 and 4 Only
d) 1,2 and 3 Only
Correction:
Statement 2 and 3 should be as below
2: The Government would release all persons not convicted of violence undergoing sentences of
imprisonment for their activities in the civil disobedience movement.
3: Manufacture of salt by Indians for personal consumption will be allowed
Solution: d
Test07
Qn4
With reference to provisions of the Constitution (122nd Amendment) (GST) Bill, 2014, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
1. Parliament and state legislatures will have concurrent powers to make laws on GST.
2. The Bill empowers the centre to impose an additional tax of up to 1%, on the inter-state
supply of goods for two years or more.
3. Parliament may, by law, provide compensation to states for any loss of revenue from the
introduction of GST, up to a five-year period
Select the correct answer using codes below:
a) 2 Only
b) 1 and 2 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only
d) 1,2 and 3
Correction:
The provision of 1% additional tax on interstate trade is removed according to the changes made in
2016 by Rajya Sabha on recommendation of select committee.
http://www.prsindia.org/uploads/media/Constitution%20122nd/GST%20Constitutional%20Amend
ments-Changes%20made%20by%20RS.pdf
Correct Solution: c
Qn5
With reference to Rail Development Authority (RDA), consider the following statements:
1. It will be mandated to set passenger and freight tariff
2. It will make suggestions regarding policies for private investment to ensure reasonable
safeguards to PPP investors and to resolve disputes regarding future concession agreements
3. It will make appointments to key posts in the Railway organization
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 3 Only
b) 3 Only
c) 2 and 3 Only
d) 1 and 2 Only
Correction:
RDA can only make recommendations and not set tariffs itself
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/rail-regulator-to-define-performance-
standards/article18420449.ece
Only Statement2 is correct
Qn19
With reference to the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), consider the following statements:
1. It is a 100% centrally sponsored Scheme
2. It has the objective of reducing maternal and infant mortality by promoting institutional
delivery among pregnant women
3. The scheme includes services by gynaecology specialists and physicians with support from
private sector doctors to supplement the efforts of the government sector
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only
d) 1,2 and 3
Solution: d)
Insights Module on govt schemes, Page 31
Corrections:
Support from private doctors is adopted in PMSMA Scheme , not in JSY.
https://pmsma.nhp.gov.in/about-scheme/
Correct Solution: a
Test08
Qn16
With reference to Setu Bharatam Project, consider the following statements:
1. It seeks to build world class bridges across all rivers, especially in remote regions
2. The Union Ministry of Shipping is the nodal ministry for this initiative
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correction:
Insights Module on Govt Schemes, Page 55
Ministry of Transport & Highways – Setu bharatam project
Correct Solution: d
Qn18
Under the Sovereign Gold Bond scheme, the bonds are sold at
1. Banks
2. Post Offices
3. Bombay Stock Exchange
4. Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited
Select the correct answer using codes below:
a) 1,2 and 4 Only
b) 1,2 and 3 Only
c) 2,3 and 4 Only
d) 1,2,3 and 4
Correction:
Correct Solution: d
Test10
Qn5 – Needs Clarity
Vice-President of India has formally recognised a group of 22 MPs as a consolidated block — the
United Group. WIth reference to this Group, consider the following statements:
1. This Group is formed selecting MPs from both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
2. United Group excludes independent and nominated Members of Parliament
3. For the first time such a move is taken in the Parliament
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 3 Only
b) 1 Only
c) 2 Only
d) None of the above
Correction:
it is Chairman not Vice President who has recognised United Group.
Correct Solution: remain same: d
Test11
Qn14
With reference to recent major cyclones and the regions affected by them, consider the following:
Cyclone : Major Affected Region
1. Cyclone Mathew: Fiji
2. Typhoon Lionrock: South Korea
3. Cyclone Winston: Haiti
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 3 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 2 Only
d) None of the above
Solution: c)
Insights Current Affairs, November 2016, Page 10
In total, there have been 78 tropical cyclones globally in 2016 as of October 31, close to the long-
term average. The most significant, in terms of casualties, was Hurricane Matthew affecting Haiti
and parts of the U.S. Typhoon Lionrock caused destructive flooding and heavy casualties in the
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and Cyclone Winston was the most severe tropical storm on
record to affect Fiji.
Correction:
Typhoon Lionrock: North Korea and Japan.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhoon_Lionrock_(2016)
Correct Solution: d
Test12
Qn20
Which of the following states is not a producer of coal in India?
a) Assam
b) Karnataka
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Tamil Nadu
Correction:
In Explanation
Singareni, Kothagudem and Ramagundam are all in Telangana, not Andhra Pradesh.
Correct Solution: remain same: b
Test 15
Qn19
With reference to the 123rd Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2017, consider the following
statements:
1. It seeks to grant the National Commission on Backward Classes (NCBC) constitutional status
2. This Bill was introduced by Social Justice and Empowerment
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: c)
Correction:
Statement1 could be reframed as:
Constitution of a Commission under Article 338B for socially and educationally backward classes by
name of National Commission for Backward Classes
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=161139
Correct Solution: remains same: c
Test17
Typo errors in 1, 6, 9 and 20 were rectified
Qn6
India had signed a deal with the United Arab Emirates that allows the Gulf OPEC country to fill half of an underground crude oil storage facility in India. Where is this facility located? 1. Mangalore 2. Vishakapatnam 3. Padur 4. Vadodara 5. Jamnagar
Select the correct answer using codes below:
▪ a) 1,2 and 3 Only ▪ b) 1 Only ▪ c) 2 and 4 Only ▪ d) 1,2 and 4 Only
Correction:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/india-uae-strategic-oil-reserves-deal-
10-things-to-know/listshow/56793334.cms
Correct Solution: b
Test18
Qn20
Which of these states is NOT a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?
▪ a) Saudi Arabia ▪ b) Iraq ▪ c) Iran ▪ d) Kuwait
Correction:
Correct Solution: b and c
Qn11
The government has released a revised Index of industrial production (IIP) recently. The revision has been made on which of these lines?
▪ a) Base year has been revised to 2011-12. ▪ b) It will now include technology items like smart phones and tablets. ▪ c) Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs) that were excluded earlier have been included now. ▪ d) Both (a) and (b)
Correction:
Explanation isn’t clear about who does IIP and WPI releases.
IIP released by Chief Statistician of India and Secretary, Ministry of Statistics & Programme
Implementation
WPI released by Secretary, DIPP by Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Correct Solution: remains same: d
Test19
Qn13:
With reference to the Pre-conception & Pre-natal Diagnostics Techniques (PC & PNDT) Act, 1994,
consider the following statements:
1. The main purpose of enacting the act is to ban the use of sex selection techniques before or
after conception
2. The act of sale, distribution, supply, renting etc. of any ultra sound machine or any other
equipment capable of detecting sex of the foetus is punishable under this Act
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correction:
Statement1: The act of sale, distribution, supply, renting etc. of any ultra sound machine or any
other equipment capable of detecting sex of the foetus is PUNISHABLE under this Act.
The sale of such instruments for the aforementioned purpose is ONLY PUNISHABLE if such sale of
instruments is done by/to NON-Registered Institutions/persons under the act.
Hence, the sale is NOT PUNISHABLE if it is done between registered institutions/persons under the
act.
Correct Solution: remain same: c
http://pndt.gov.in/writereaddata/mainlinkFile/File50.pdf
Qn17
Bahrain, which historically served as a gateway between East and West, is planning to enhance air
connectivity with India and other Asian countries. With reference to this news and Bahrain itself,
consider the following statements:
1. It is a monarchy
2. It is located in the Persian Gulf
3. It is an island country
4. Bahrain International Airport (BIA) is located in Manama, its capital city
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1,2 and 3 Only
b) 2,3 and 4 Only
c) 1,3 and 4 Only
d) 1,2,3 and 4
Correction:
Bahrain is constitutional monarchy
Correct Solution: remain same: a
Qn4
1) With reference to the powers of The Indian President, consider the following statements:
1. The decisions involving pardoning and other rights by the President are independent of the
opinion of the Prime Minister or the Lok Sabha majority
2. The President can ask the Attorney General to attend the parliamentary proceedings and
report to him any unlawful functioning if any
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correction:
Pardoning power of President should act according to council of minister advice
Correct Solution: remain same: c
Test 22
Qn13
With reference to Krishna-Godavari basin, consider the following statements:
1. The basin is home to Olive Ridley turtles, a vulnerable species
2. The basin has vast deposits of petroleum which can be commercially exploited
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correction:
The basin is breeding site to Olive Ridley turtles, a vulnerable species
Correct Solution: remain same: a
Qn14
The partnership between nitrogen-fixing bacteria and leguminous plants is
a) Symbiotic relationship
b) Mutualism
c) Parasitism
d) Co-adaptation
Correction:
Mutualism is a type of symbiosis where both species benefit from the interaction.
So option could be confusing.
Correct Solution: remain same: b
Test23
Qn9
The Supreme Court has reiterated the necessity to implement the Vote Verifier Paper Audit
Trail (VVPAT) in electronic voting machines (EVMs) to ensure 100% transparency in
elections. With reference to VVPAT, consider the following statements:
1. VVPAT is a method of providing feedback to voters by giving them a printout of candidate
details for whom they have voted
2. VVPAT helps in detecting possible election fraud or malfunction
3. In India, VVPAT is yet to be tried in elections conducted by the Election Commission of India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 1 Only
c) 2 and 3 Only
d) 1,2 and 3
Correction:
Statement1: The printout can be viewed by the voter and is not given to them.
The prints out, after a few seconds goes back in and gets cut into pieces and falls down in the box.
Statement 1 could be reframed as VVPAT is a method of providing feedback to voters by showing them a printout of
candidate details for whom they have voted
Correct Solution: remain same: c
Test24
Qn12
Which is the first state to implement e-Cabinet solution for the state cabinet members? a) Delhi b) Arunachal Pradesh c) Gujarat d) Tamil Nadu
Correction:
Qn was later changed to
Which among the following is the first state to implement e-Cabinet solution for the state cabinet
members?
Arunachal Pradesh has become the first north-eastern state to implement e-Cabinet solution for the
state cabinet members
Andhra Pradesh is the first state to implement e-Cabinet solution for state cabinet members
Correct Solution: remain same: b
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