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DAY – 33 (InstaTest-33) 2. It is a ISRO-developed Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Interceptor Missile

which successfully engaged an Indian 1. Consider the following statements regarding orbiting target satellite in Low Earth National Policy on Biofuels -2018 Orbit (LEO)

Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It envisages an indicative target of 10% correct? blending of ethanol in petrol and 5% blending of bio-diesel in diesel. (a) 1 only 2. It expands the scope of raw material for (b) 2 only ethanol production. 3. To ensure food security, the policy does (c) Both 1 and 2 not allow use of food grains for production of ethanol. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 4. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 and 2 only Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya 1. He had not served as the President of (b) 1 only the Indian National Congress. 2. He was the editor of a Hindi magazine, (c) 2 and 3 only ‘Hindosthan’. (d) 2 only 3. He was a social reformer who opposed untouchability and worked for the

temple entry of Dalits. 2. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Lala Lajpat Rai correct? 1. He founded the Indian Home Rule League of America in New York City in (a) 1 and 2 only 1917. (b) 2 and 3 only 2. He died at Lahore in 1928 after he was attacked by police during a protest rally (c) 1 and 3 only against the Simon Commission. 3. Kesari and New India were the (d) 1, 2 and 3 important works of him.

Which of the statements given above is/are 5. Periyar E. V. Ramasamy was associated with correct? which of following movements/Parties? (a) 1 and 2 only 1. Vaikom Satyagraha 2. Justice Party (b) 2 and 3 only 3. Self-Respect Movement 4. Dravidar Kazhagam (c) 1 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code given (d) 1, 2 and 3 below

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only 3. Consider the following statements regarding (b) 2, 3 and 4 only Anti-Satellite Missile in India 1. It’s essentially a missile that can destroy (c) 1, 3 and 4 only or jam an enemy country’s satellite in space. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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6. Operation Vanilla, sometime seen in the news, 9. Which of the following resolutions was/were is discussed in Surat session, which eventually led to the split of Congress? (a) To assist the population of Australia

affected by Bush fires 1. Swadeshi (b) To assist the stranded Indians in the city 2. Boycott of Wuhan 3. National Education

(c) To assist the population of Madagascar Select the correct answer using the code given affected by Cyclone Diane below

(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) (a) 1 and 2 only are correct. (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only 7. Consider the following statements regarding (d) 1, 2 and 3 Indian National Congress 1. The first session of the Indian National Congress was presided over by Womesh 10. Consider the following statements regarding Chandra Bonnerjee. Anushilan Samiti 2. The first session of the Indian National 1. It was founded by Promotha Mitter. Congress was held in Calcutta in 2. Yugantar was the weekly publication of December 1885. Anushilan Samiti 3. Kadambini Ganguly was the first woman president to address the Congress Which of the statements given above is/are session. correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only correct? (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

8. Consider the following statements regarding Chabahar port 11. Consider the following statements regarding 1. The port provides access to the Komagata Maru Incident resources and markets of landlocked 1. Komagata Maru was the name of the Afghanistan and Central Asia bypassing Japanese steamship which was carrying Pakistan. the passengers. 2. Chabahar port will be linked to 2. It was carrying passengers from India to International North-South Transport Vancouver and were turned back by Corridor (INSTC) Canadian authorities.

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

(a) 1 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only (b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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12. Consider the following statements regarding 15. Consider the following statements regarding Home Rule Movement Convalescent Plasma Therapy (CPT) 1. It was the Indian response to the First 1. It seeks to make use of the antibodies World War. developed from genetic engineering 2. Indian Home Rule Leagues were technique. organised on the lines of the Russian 2. Therapy is useful in treating the patients Home Rule Leagues. infected with corona and other type of 3. Besant got the approval from Congress viruses. to setup Home Rule Leagues and many Which of the statements given above is/are congress leaders joined the movement. correct? Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only correct? (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 16. Consider the following statements regarding

Champaran Satyagraha 13. Which of the following was/were the reforms 1. Gandhi was requested by Rajkumar under Government of India Act, 1919 Shukla to look into the problems of the 1. Women were given the right to vote. farmers in Champaran. 2. A bicameral arrangement was 2. It was a no-tax peasant struggle and introduced. demand for plague bonus. 3. The legislative councils could initiate 3. The government appointed a legislation committee to go into the matter and nominated Gandhi as a member. Select the correct answer using the code given below Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only

1. Disobeying court orders, 2. Interfering with judicial proceedings, 17. Gender Social Norms Index has been released 3. Obstructing the administration of by justice 4. Scandalizing or lowering the authority (a) World Economic Forum (WEF) of the court (b) Organisation of Economic Cooperation Select the correct answer using the code given and Development (OECD) below (c) UN Development Programme (UNDP) (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) United Nations Educational, Scientific (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

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18. Consider the following statements regarding 21. Consider the following statements regarding The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act Mudumalai Tiger Reserve 1. It was based on the recommendations 1. It shares its boundaries with the states made by the Rowlatt Commission. of Karnataka and Kerala. 2. The act allowed political activists to be 2. It is a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve tried without juries or even imprisoned Which of the statements given above is/are without trial. correct? 3. The law of habeas corpus was sought to be suspended. (a) 1 only

Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only 22. Which of the following is/are the (d) 1, 2 and 3 recommendations of Nehru Report? 1. Dominion status on lines of self-

governing dominions desired by Indians 19. Which of the following personalities was/ were 2. Rejection of separate electorates Swarajists during India’s freedom struggle? 3. Linguistic provinces 1. Rajendra Prasad 4. Complete dissociation of State from 2. C.R. Das religion 3. Motilal Nehru Select the correct answer using the code given 4. Ajmal Khan below Select the correct answer using the code given (a) 1, 2 and 3 only below (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

20. Consider the following statements regarding North East Venture Fund (NEVF) 23. Consider the following statements regarding individual satyagraha 1. It is set up by North Eastern Council in 1. The demand of the satyagraha would be association with Ministry of the freedom of speech against the war Development of North Eastern Region through an anti-war declaration. (M-DoNER). 2. It was associated with Delhi Chalo 2. It is the first dedicated venture capital Movement. fund for the North Eastern Region. 3. It aims to provide funding for the tribal Which of the statements given above is/are women entrepreneurs of North Eastern correct? region. (a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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24. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Central Pollution Control Board correct? 1. It was established under Air (Prevention (a) 1 and 2 only and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. 2. It serves as a field formation and also (b) 2 and 3 only provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (c) 1 and 3 only under the provisions of the (d) 1, 2 and 3 Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only 27. Consider the following statements regarding Ahom Revolt (b) 2 only 1. It was a revolt against the British who (c) Both 1 and 2 attempted to incorporate the Ahom’s’ territories in the Company’s dominion (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. The rebellion was organized under the leadership of Gomdhar Konwar, an

Ahom prince. 25. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Desai-Liaqat Pact correct? 1. An equal number of persons nominated by the Congress and the League in the (a) 1 only central legislature for the formation of an interim government (b) 2 only 2. Nearly 20% of the seats were reserved (c) Both 1 and 2 for minorities. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only 28. Consider the following statements regarding Kuka Movement (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. The Kuka Movement was founded by Baba Ram Singh. 2. The Kukas wanted to remove the British and restore Sikh rule over Punjab. DAY – 34 (InstaTest-34) 3. The concepts of Swadeshi and non- cooperation were propagated by the Kukas. 26. Consider the following statements regarding Sanyasi Revolt Which of the statements given above is/are 1. The famine of 1770 and the harsh correct? economic order of the British compelled (a) 1 and 2 only a group of sanyasis to fight the British. 2. The Muslims didn’t participate in this (b) 2 and 3 only revolt because of its religious character. 3. Anandamath by Bankim Chandra (c) 1 and 3 only Chattopadhyay, is based on the Sanyasi (d) 1, 2 and 3 Revolt www.insightsonindia.com 5 Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days REVISION PLAN for Prelims 2020 - InstaTests

29. Consider the following statements regarding 32. Consider the following statements regarding Faraizi Movement Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) 1. The Faraizis were the followers of a 1. It has been constituted by the Muslim sect founded by Haji Shariat- Parliament Allah 2. It is recognized as a Trust under the 2. It aimed at the eradication of social Indian Trusts Act, 1882 innovations or un-Islamic practices 3. The contributions under the PMNRF can among the Muslims be qualified as corporate social 3. The movement was merely a religious responsibility movement without political overtones. Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are correct? correct? (a) 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only 33. Consider the following statements regarding (d) 1, 2 and 3 The Santhal Rebellion 1. It was a rebellion against the zamindars

later turned into an anti-British 30. Consider the following statements regarding movement. Western Ghats 2. It was organized under the leadership of Buddho Bhagat. 1. They are older than the Himalayas Which of the statements given above is/are 2. It is one of the eight “hottest hot-spots” correct? of biological diversity in the world 3. They are spanning over five states. (a) 1 only 4. Kasturirangan Committee has proposed (b) 2 only a Western Ghats Ecology Authority to regulate these activities in this area. (c) Both 1 and 2

Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only 34. Consider the following statements regarding (b) 1 and 2 only Raja Rammohan Roy 1. He had set up the Atmiya Sabha and (c) 2 and 4 only Brahmo Sabha. (d) None of the above 2. The long-term agenda of Samaj was to purify Hinduism, to preach monotheism

and to establish a new religion. 31. The ‘United for Biodiversity’ coalition has been 3. Raja Radhakant Deb organised the launched by Dharma Sabha to propagate the ideals of Brahmo Samaj. (a) Global Environment Facility Which of the statements given above is/are (b) Conservation International correct?

(d) World Wide Fund for Nature (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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35. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Balshastri Jambhekar correct? 1. He established an orthodox society and (a) 1 only stood for the preservation of the status quo in socio-religious matters. (b) 2 only 2. He started the newspaper Darpan. (c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only 38. Consider the following statements 1. Election commission can take any action (c) Both 1 and 2 it deems fit to ensure that elections and the election process are free and fair. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Model code of conduct does not have statutory value and it is enforced by the moral and constitutional authority of 36. Consider the following statements regarding the Election commission. The Theosophical Movement 1. Madame H.P. Blavatsky and Colonel Which of the statements given above is/are M.S. Olcott founded the Theosophical correct? Society in Adyar (a) 1 only 2. The society sought to investigate the unexplained laws of nature and the (b) 2 only powers latent in man. 3. It accepted the Hindu beliefs in (c) Both 1 and 2 reincarnation and karma and drew (d) Neither 1 nor 2 inspiration from the philosophy of the Upanishads.

Which of the statements given above is/are 39. Consider the following statements regarding correct? Deccan Riots

(a) 1 and 2 only 1. The ryots of Deccan region of western (b) 2 and 3 only India suffered heavy taxation under the Ryotwari system. (c) 1 and 3 only 2. A social boycott movement organized by the ryots against the outsider (d) 1, 2 and 3 moneylenders. 3. The Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act was passed by Government as a conciliatory 37. Consider the following statements regarding measure. Collegium system 1. It is the system of appointment and Which of the statements given above is/are transfer of judges that has evolved correct? through multiple amendments to the (a) 1 and 2 only constitution. 2. Judges of the higher judiciary are (b) 2 and 3 only appointed only through the collegium system and the government has a role (c) 1 and 3 only only after names have been decided by (d) 1, 2 and 3 the collegium.

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40. Which of the following vows were taken under 43. Consider the following statements regarding Eka or the Unity Movement All India Trade Union Congress 1. Pay only the recorded rent but would pay it on time 1. The All India Trade Union Congress was 2. Give no help to criminals founded in 1920 by Lala Lajpat Rai. 3. Refuse to do forced labour 2. The AITUC was influenced by social 4. Abide by panchayat decisions democratic ideas of the British Labour Party and Gandhian philosophy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) 1 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 41. Consider the following statements regarding Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization (d) Neither 1 nor 2

1. It functions under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas 44. Which of the following are the features of The 2. It is the apex department to control and Trade Union Act, 1926 administer manufacture, storage, transport and handling of explosives, 1. Recognized trade unions as legal petroleum, compressed gases and other associations hazardous substances in India. 2. Secured immunity, both civil and criminal, for trade unions from Which of the statements given above is/are prosecution for legitimate activities correct? 3. It made the strikes in public utility (a) 1 only services illegal.

(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only

1. It is endemic to the Karnataka state. 2. It can transmit through person’s saliva 45. Nair movement was led by and body fluid. 3. There is no vaccine for KFD. (a) Shri Narayana Guru

Which of the statements given above is/are (b) Dr T.M. Nair, P. Chetti and C.N. Mudalair correct? (c) E.V. Ramaswami Naiker (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only (d) C.V. Raman Pillai, K. Rama Pillai, and M. (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Padmanabha Pillai

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46. Consider the following statements regarding 49. Consider the following statements regarding Appropriation Bill International Maritime Organisation (IMO) 1. The Rajya Sabha doesn’t have the power to recommend any amendments in this 1. It is a United Nations specialized agency Bill. with responsibility for the safety and 2. Once the Appropriation Bill has been security of shipping and the prevention passed, only President can propose amendments. of marine pollution by ships.

Which of the statements given above is/are 2. India has not ratified the treaty. correct? Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only correct? (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only

47. Consider the following statements regarding (d) Neither 1 nor 2 The Pagal Panthis 1. They are semi-religious group mainly

constituting the Hajong and Garo tribes. 2. They refused to pay rent above a certain

limit and attacked the houses of zamindars. 50. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) correct? 1. EHT project was devised by NASA in (a) 1 only 2012 to directly observe the immediate (b) 2 only environment of a black hole. (c) Both 1 and 2 2. It is a network of 10 radio telescopes on

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 four continents that collectively operate like a single instrument nearly the size of

the Earth. 48. Consider the following statements regarding The Servants of India Society Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society. correct? 2. The aim of the society was to train national missionaries for the service of (a) 1 only India 3. The Hitavada was published to project (b) 2 only the views of the society. (c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

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51. Consider the following statements 54. Which of the following rights were guaranteed 1. Sagittarius A* is believed to be a super under Karachi Resolution on Fundamental massive galaxy present in the Universe. Rights 2. The Kuiper belt a circumstellar disc in the outer Solar System, extending from 1. Free speech and free press the orbit of Neptune to approximately 2. Free and compulsory primary education 50 AU from the Sun. 3. Universal adult franchise 4. Equal legal rights irrespective of caste, Which of the statements given above is/are creed and sex correct? Select the correct answer using the code given (a) 1 only below (b) 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

55. Consider the following statements regarding 52. Consider the following statements Haripura session 1. Treaty of Sagauli was signed following First Burma War. 1. This was the session held in a village for 2. Treaty of Yandabo was signed between the first time. British and Gorkhas. 2. Subhash Chandra Bose was unanimously elected president of the Which of the statements given above is/are session. correct? 3. National Planning Committee was set up under the chairmanship of (a) 1 only Jawaharlal Nehru. (b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Both 1 and 2 correct?

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

53. Consider the following pairs regarding foreign policy with Afghanistan 56. Consider the following statements regarding 1. Forward Policy : Auckland Nilgiri Tahr

2. Policy of Masterly : John 1. It is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and Inactivity Lawrence Western Ghats 2. It has been listed as Critically 3. Policy of Proud : Lytton Reserve Endangered by IUCN. 3. It is found in open montane grassland Which of the pairs given above is/are matched habitat of rain forests eco region. correctly?

(a) 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1 and 2 only correct?

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57. Consider the following statements regarding 59. Consider the following statements regarding civil services reforms Local self-government 1. Financial decentralization was a 1. Cornwallis was the first to bring into legislative devolution inaugurated by existence and organize the civil services. the Indian Councils Act of 1861. 2. Aitchison Committee decreased the age 2. Lord Mayo is called father of local self- limit to 21. government in India.

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

(a) 1 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only (b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

58. Match the following committees with the 60. Consider the following statements regarding purpose it was setup for: Mt Aconcagua 1. It is located in Uruguay 2. It is part of the Andes mountain range 1. Hilton Young Labour Reforms Commission Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

2. Mac Donnell Police Reforms (b) 2 only Commission (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Floud Bengal Land Revenue Commission 61. Consider the following statements regarding National Organic food Festival

1. It will be jointly organized by Ministry of 4. Butler Indian States relation Food Processing Industries and Ministry Commission with British Crown of Women and Child Development. 2. It aims to strengthen the organic market and empower women entrepreneurs in the area of production and processing

of organic products. Which of the pairs given above is/are matched Which of the statements given above is/are correctly? correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 www.insightsonindia.com 11 Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days REVISION PLAN for Prelims 2020 - InstaTests

62. Which of the following was/were the 65. Consider the following statements regarding provisions of Indian Factory Act, 1891 Press reforms 1. Employment of children under 7 years 1. Indian Press Act, 1910 reversed the of age prohibited worst features of the Vernacular Press 2. It fixed maximum working hours for Act. women at 11 hours per day. 2. Indian Press Act, 1910 is popularly 3. It provided weekly holiday for all. known as Metcalfe Act.

Select the correct answer using the code given Which of the statements given above is/are below correct?

(a) 1 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

66. Consider the following statements regarding 63. Consider the following statements regarding Wood’s Despatch Siddi Tribes 1. It is known as Magna Carta of English 1. They are originated from Africa. education in India 2. They are largely living in Karnataka, 2. It advocated downward filtration Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and theory. Maharashtra states. 3. It recommended English as the medium 3. They are included in the Particularly of instruction for higher studies and at Vulnerable Tribal Groups. school level. Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are correct? correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 67. Consider the following statements regarding Saddler University Commission 1. It held the view that, for the 64. Who among the following was/were Economic improvement of university education, critic of British rule? improvement of secondary education 1. Dadabhai Naoroji was a necessary pre-condition. 2. Romesh Chandra Dutt 2. Based on its recommendations, the 3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale Indian Universities Act was passed in 4. Prithwishchandra Ray 1904.

Select the correct answer using the code given Which of the statements given above is/are below correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 only

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68. Consider the following statements regarding 71. Match the following newspaper/journal with Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) their founders 1. It is a statutory body established under 1. Sambad Kaumudi Girish Chandra Ghosh Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. 2. It functions as a nodal body for adoption of Indian children and is mandated to 2. Indian Mirror Devendra Nath Tagore monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoption. 3. Bande mataram Madam Bikaji Kama Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? 4. Indian Socialist Shyamji Krishna Varma

(a) 1 only Which of the pairs given above is/are matched (b) 2 only correctly? (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only 69. Consider the following statements regarding (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Islands Development agency 1. It was constituted in 2017 for preserving the natural eco-system and addressing the security concerns. 2. It is a statutory body constituted under 72. Which of the following events was/were took Island Development Act. place under The Lord Lytton? Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. Vernacular Press Act 2. Ilbert Bill (a) 1 only 3. 1st Delhi Durbar

(b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given below (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only 70. Consider the following statements 1. Bengal Gazette was started by James (d) 1, 2 and 3 Augustus Hicky. 2. India Gazette, First Bengali newspaper was started by Harishchandra Ray.

Which of the statements given above is/are 73. Digital Payment Index has been released by correct? (a) NITI Aayog (a) 1 only (b) National Payments Corporation of India (b) 2 only (c) Reserve Bank of India (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Ministry of Electronics and Information (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Technology

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74. Unani system of medicine was introduced to 77. Which of the following events took place under India during the rule of the Governor General Lord Curzon 1. Partition of Bengal (a) Delhi Sultanate 2. Surat Split of Congress (b) Mughals 3. Establishment of Muslim League

(b) 2 and 3 only 75. Which of the following countries shares border with Baltic Sea? (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Russia 2. Sweden 3. Belarus 78. Consider the following statements regarding 4. Norway regional kingdoms Select the correct answer using the code given 1. The founder of the independent below principality of Awadh was Saadat Khan 2. Murshid Kuli Khan was the founder of (a) 2 and 4 only the independent state of Bengal. (b) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 2, 3 and 4 only correct?

(d) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

DAY – 36 (InstaTest-36) (d) Neither 1 nor 2

76. Consider the following statements regarding 79. Consider the following statements regarding vacation bench of the Supreme Court National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) 1. It is constituted by the President of India 1. It is a quasi-judicial commission 2. President of India appoints judges for 2. There is no appellate mechanism vacation bench. against the decision of NCDRC 3. Vacation bench is only allowed to take 3. It is headed by a sitting or retired judge the cases of grave constitutional issues. of the Supreme Court of India.

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

(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 only

(d) None (d) 1, 2 and 3

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80. Chatuspathis or Tols were referred to 83. Consider the following statements regarding

(a) Village accountants Dadabhai Naoroji 1. He served as the first Indian member of (b) Nomads and herders. the British parliament. (c) Head of trade associations. 2. He was Congress president thrice. (d) Centers of higher education 3. He became a member of the royal commission on Indian expenditure.

Which of the statements given above is/are 81. Consider the following statements regarding correct? Dual Government in Bengal 1. Warren Hasting introduced the dual (a) 1 and 2 only system of government. 2. Diwani and nizamat came under the (b) 2 and 3 only control of the Company. (c) 1 and 3 only 3. The nawab was responsible for maintaining peace and order, but he (d) 1, 2 and 3 was depended on Company

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 only 84. Consider the following statements regarding (b) 2 and 3 only Wahabi Movement (c) 1 and 3 only 1. The Wahabi Movement was essentially (d) 1, 2 and 3 an Islamic revivalist movement founded by Syed Ahmed

2. Syed Ahmed condemned the western influence on Islam and advocated a 82. Consider the following statements regarding Antrix return to pure Islam 1. It is the commercial arm of Indian Space 3. The Wahabis played an important role Research Organisation in spreading Pro-British sentiments. 2. It provides launch services for customer satellites Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are correct? correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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85. Which of the following rights is/are entitled to 87. Consider the following pairs of political the farmers by Protection of Plant Variety and associations and their founders Farmers Right Act, 2001 Political Founders 1. Farmers are entitled to save, use, sow, Associations re-sow, exchange, share or sell their farm produce, including seed of 1. The Madras : M. protected varieties Mahajan Viraraghavachari, 2. Plant breeders and legal entities including farmers who provide Plant Sabha B. Subramaniya Genetic Resources (PGR) to breeders for Aiyer and P. developing new varieties shall receive a Anandacharlu fair share of benefit from the commercial gains 3. Farmers have the right to access seed of 2. The Bombay : Mahadeo Govind registered varieties at a reasonable and Presidency Ranade remunerative price. Association Select the correct answer using the code given below 3. The Poona : Badruddin Tyabji, Sarvajanik Pherozshah Mehta (a) 2 and 3 only Sabha and K.T. Telang (b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

86. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 only women organization (b) 2 and 3 only 1. Sarla Devi Chaudhurani convened the first meeting of the Bharat Stree (c) 1 and 3 only Mahamandal. 2. Mehribai Tata founded the Ladies Social (d) 1, 2 and 3 Conference. 3. Pandita Ramabai Saraswati founded the Arya Mahila Samaj. 88. B N Srikrishna committee, sometime seen in Which of the statements given above is/are the news, is related to correct?

(a) 1 only (a) Resolving Kashmir Issue

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Universal Basic Income (c) 1 and 3 only (c) Data Protection (d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above

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89. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Lucknow Session (1916) correct?

(a) 1 only 1. It was presided over by Ambika Charan Majumdar. (b) 3 only 2. Readmission of Extremists to Congress with the efforts of Annie Besant and (c) 2 and 3 only Tilak. (d) 1 and 2 only 3. Lucknow Pact between Congress and Muslim League, led to acceptance of separate electorate. 92. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Jallianwala Bagh Massacre correct? 1. Following the incident, Rabindranath Tagore renounced his knighthood in (a) 1 only protest. (b) 2 and 3 only 2. Gandhi gave up the title of Kaiser-i-Hind following the incident. (c) 1 and 3 only 3. Udham Singh assassinated Michael O’Dwyer, the Lieutenant-Governor who (d) 1, 2 and 3 presided over the brutal British suppression of the 1919 protests in Punjab.

Which of the statements given above is/are 90. Consider the following statements regarding correct? The Tolstoy Farm (a) 1 and 2 only 1. The Tolstoy Farm was the first of its kind (b) 2 and 3 only established by Gandhi. 2. It was to house the families of the (c) 1 only satyagrahis. (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only 93. Consider the following statements regarding Hindustan Republican Association (b) 2 only 1. The HRA was founded by Ramprasad (c) Both 1 and 2 Bismil, Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee and (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Sachin Sanyal. 2. Under the sole leadership of Bhagat

Singh, the name of HRA was changed to Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). 91. Consider the following statements regarding Red Panda: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. They are mainly found in the forests of (a) 1 only India, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar and China. (b) 2 only 2. It has been listed as near threatened in (c) Both 1 and 2 IUCN’s Red list. 3. It is the state animal of Meghalaya. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 www.insightsonindia.com 17 Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days REVISION PLAN for Prelims 2020 - InstaTests

94. Consider the following statements regarding 97. Consider the following pairs of the British Katchatheevu islands: officers who resisted the 1857 revolt and 1. It is located in the Palk Strait. respective revolt centres: 2. It was ceded to Sri Lanka through the Revolt Centre British Officer Indo-Sri Lanka Peace Accord in 1989. 3. St. Antony’s shrine is located on the 1. Delhi : John Nicholson island. 2. Kanpur : Sir Colin Campbell

Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Jhansi : Sir Hugh Rose correct? 4. Benaras : Colonel James Neill Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only matched? (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only 95. Consider the following statements regarding (c) 1, 3 and 4 only education reforms 1. The Calcutta Madrasah was established (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 by Jonathan Duncan 2. The Sanskrit College was established by Warren Hastings 98. Which of the following organizations releases Which of the statements given above is/are the Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI)? correct? (a) World Bank

(a) 1 only (b) World Economic Forum (WEF)

(b) 2 only (c) The United Nations Educational, (c) Both 1 and 2 Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

96. Consider the following statements regarding the Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ): 1. It is used to prevent and treat malaria in 99. Consider the following statements regarding areas where malaria remains sensitive Tebhaga Movement to chloroquine. 1. Flood Commission had recommended

2. It is listed on the World Health one-half share to the bargardars and Organization’s List of Essential share-croppers. Medicines, 3. It is used in the treatment of 2. Muslims participated in large numbers rheumatoid arthritis. in this movement.

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

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only

(b) 3 only (b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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100. Consider the following statements regarding Kurzarbeit scheme/policy: 1. It was rolled out by the Brazil government during 2008-09 global economic crisis. 2. It aims to address workers who are impacted by loss of income due to shortened work hours during economic crisis.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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