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DAY – 65 (InstaTest-65) 3. Consider the following statements regarding Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)

1. Consider the following statements regarding 1. It begins at Dadri in Uttar Pradesh and International Treaty on Plant Genetic till the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, near Resources for Food and Agriculture Mumbai. 2. The Dedicated Freight Corridor 1. It is also known as the International Corporation of India (DFCCIL) has been Seed Treaty. established to carry out the project. 2. The Treaty helps maximize the use and 3. The project will be funded by loan from breeding of all crops and promotes World Bank. development and maintenance of

diverse farming systems. 3. This treaty recognizes and protects the Which of the statements given above is/are farmer rights. correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

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

(d) 1, 2 and 3 4. Consider the following statements regarding Jal Jeevan Mission

2. Consider the following statements regarding 1. It aims to create local infrastructure for Repco Bank rainwater harvesting, groundwater

recharge and management of 1. Repco Bank is a multi-state cooperative household waste water for reuse in society established for rehabilitation of agriculture. repatriates from Myanmar and Sri 2. The chief objective of the mission is to Lanka. provide piped water supply to all rural 2. It is controlled by Ministry of Finance. and urban households by 2024. 3. It is operated only in the South Indian 3. India has 20% of freshwater resources states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, of the entire world. Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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

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5. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are STRIPS – Separate Trading of Registered correct? Interest and Principal of Securities (a) 1 only 1. STRIPS are the securities created by way of separating the cash flows associated (b) 2 only with a regular G-Sec and the final principal payment to be received from (c) Both 1 and 2 the issuer, into separate securities. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. They are essentially Zero-Coupon Bonds (ZCBs). 3. They are created out of existing securities only and like other securities, they are issued through auctions. 8. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are National Investment and Infrastructure Fund correct? (NIIF)

(a) 1 and 2 only 1. It an investment vehicle for funding commercially viable green field, brown (b) 2 and 3 only field and stalled infrastructure projects. (c) 1 only 2. The Indian government is investing 51% and the rest of the corpus is to be raised (d) 1, 2 and 3 from third-party investors.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 6. Consider the following statements regarding Complaint Management System (CMS) (a) 1 only 1. It is a software application to facilitate RBI’s grievance redressal process. (b) 2 only 2. Customers can lodge complaints only (c) Both 1 and 2 against commercial banks. 3. The complaint would be directed to the (d) Neither 1 nor 2 appropriate office of the Ombudsman.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only 9. Consider the following statements regarding Laffer Curve (b) 2 and 3 only 1. The Laffer Curve describes the (c) 1 and 3 only relationship between tax rates and total (d) 1, 2 and 3 tax revenue. 2. If taxes are too high along the Laffer Curve, then they will increase total tax revenue. 7. Consider the following statements regarding Lymphatic filariasis Which of the statement above is/are correct?

1. It is caused by infection with parasitic (a) 1 only worms living in the lymphatic system. (b) 2 only 2. It cause abnormal enlargement of body parts, and leading to severe disability (c) Both 1 and 2 and social stigmatization of those affected. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 www.insightsonindia.com 2 Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days REVISION PLAN for Prelims 2020 - InstaTests

10. Consider the following statements regarding 12. Consider the following statements regarding Electoral bond scheme Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India 1. An electoral bond is like a promissory 1. It is an association of Scheduled note that can be bought by any Indian Commercial Banks, Public Financial citizen or company incorporated in India Institutions, Primary Dealers and from select branches of State Bank of Insurance Companies. India. 2. FIMMDA is a voluntary market body for 2. The bonds will be issued in multiples of the bond, money and derivatives Rs 1,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 100,000 and Rs 1 markets. crore (the range of a bond is between Rs Which of the statements given above is/are 1,000 to Rs 1 crore). correct? 3. The electoral bond will be valid only for thirty days. (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) 1 and 3 only

(a) Multidrug Resistance Tuberculosis

(b) Bio-chemical agent to remove oil spills

11. Consider the following statements regarding (c) Weedicide Cash Reserve Ratio (d) None of the above 1. It refers to the fraction of the total Net

Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL) of a Bank, that it has to maintain as cash 14. Consider the following statements regarding deposit with the Reserve Bank of India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) (RBI). 1. Primary Articles forms the major 2. The banks are not paid any interest on component of WPI. behalf of the RBI for parking the 2. It is measured on year-on-year basis i.e., required cash. rate of change in price level in a given 3. Regional rural banks and co-operative month vis a vis corresponding month of banks are outside the purview of CRR. last year.

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 and 3 only (b) 2 only

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

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15. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 and 2 only India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) (b) 2 only 1. It is a Trust established by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). (c) 1 and 3 only 2. Its primary objective is to promote and create international awareness of the (d) 1, 2 and 3 Made in India label.

Which of the statement above is/are correct? 18. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 only National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 1. It was prepared by Ministry of Finance. (b) 2 only 2. Every village to have access to a formal financial service provider within a (c) Both 1 and 2 reasonable distance of 15 KM radius. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

16. Consider the following pairs of Martial arts and (a) 1 only the states they are mainly associated with: (b) 2 only Martial Arts States (c) Both 1 and 2 1. Silambam : Odisha (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Gatka : Maharashtra 3. Huyen langlon : Arunachal Pradesh 19. Idu-Mishmi tribe often seen in the news, is Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly found in matched? (a) Assam (a) 1 and 3 only (b) Kashmir (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Arunachal Pradesh (c) 1 only (d) Manipur (d) None

20. Consider the following statements regarding 17. Consider the following statements regarding National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Effective Revenue deficit Ltd [NCGTC]

1. It was set up by the Department of 1. The term Effective Revenue deficit was Financial Services, Ministry of Finance introduced in the Union Budget 2011- with a paid-up capital of ₹100 crore. 12. 2. It acts as a common trustee company to 2. Effective Revenue Deficit signifies that manage and operate various credit amount of capital receipts that are guarantee trust funds. being used for actual capital expenditure of the Government. Which of the statement above is/are correct? 3. Since its inception, Year on year the effective revenue deficit is decreasing. (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

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21. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only 1. It is the only sanctuary in Telangana with a population of Asian elephants. (b) 2 and 3 only 2. It is covered by southern tropical dry deciduous and thorn forests. (c) 1 only

Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?

(a) 1 only 24. Consider the following statements regarding (b) 2 only Ways and Means Advances (WMA) 1. They are temporary loan facilities (c) Both 1 and 2 provided by RBI to the government to enable it to meet temporary (d) Neither 1 nor 2 mismatches between revenue and expenditure. 2. The rate of interest is the same as the

repo rate, while the tenure is three 22. Consider the following statements regarding months. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) Which of the statement above is/are correct?

1. It is released by Reserve Bank of India. (a) 1 only 2. It is an indicator of business activity, (b) 2 only both in the manufacturing and services sectors. (c) Both 1 and 2 3. A figure above 50 denotes expansion in business activity. Anything below 50 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 denotes contraction.

Which of the statement above is/are correct? 25. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 2 only Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

(b) 2 and 3 only 1. It is a statutory body 2. It functions under the administrative (c) 1 and 3 only control of the Ministry of Corporate (d) 1, 2 and 3 Affairs 3. It is aimed at regulating the profession

of Chartered Accountancy in the country.

23. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Interpol’s Red Notices correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only 1. It has been issued by Interpol general secretariat (b) 1 only 2. It is an international arrest warrant (c) 1 and 2 only 3. Interpol can compel any member country to arrest an individual subject to (d) 1, 2 and 3 red notice

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DAY – 66 (InstaTest-66) 28. Consider the following statements regarding exchange rate

26. Consider the following statements regarding 1. The Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). of the rupee is a weighted average of exchange rates before the currencies of 1. The Central Government, or the India’s major trading partners. Governor of the State or administrator 2. When the weight of inflation is adjusted of the Union Territory can declare the with the REER, we get the Nominal whole or part of the State or Union Effective Exchange Rate (REER) of the Territory as a disturbed area. rupee. 2. Presently, it is operational in the entire

States of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur only Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Armed can use force or even open fire correct? after giving due warning if they feel a (a) 1 only person is in contravention of the law (b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2

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

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

27. Consider the following statements regarding National Sports Development Fund (NSDF)

1. It was established in 1998 under the 29. Consider the following statements regarding Charitable Endowments Act 1890. Skills Build Platform 2. The purpose of creation is to impart

momentum and flexibility to assisting 1. It is skill building programme for migrant the cause of sports workers. 3. The Fund is managed by a Council and 2. It is launched by Ministry of Labour with Union Minister in charge of Youth active co-operation by skill ministry Affairs and Sports is the Chairperson of the Council.

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 and 3 only (b) 2 only

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

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30. Consider the following statements regarding 32. Agreement on Reciprocal Logistics Support Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) (ARLS), sometime seen in the news, is a defence agreement between which of the 1. The HAM is a mix between the existing following countries? two models – BOT Annuity and EPC. (a) India and United States 2. As per the design, the government will contribute to 60% of the project cost in (b) India and Japan the first five years through annual payments (annuity). (c) India and Russia 3. Revenue collection would be the (d) India and France responsibility of the Government.

33. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Indian Ports correct? 1. Major Ports are under the Union List (a) 1 and 2 only while the Non-Major Ports are under the State List of the Constitution of (b) 3 only India. 2. Major Ports are under the (c) 1 and 3 only administrative control of Government (d) 1, 2 and 3 of India while the Non-major ports are governed by the respective Maritime

State Governments. 3. Major ports handle more than 50% of sea-borne traffic. 31. Consider the following statements regarding Invest India Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. It is a non-profit venture under the (a) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Commerce and Industry.

2. It is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India and act 34. Consider the following statements regarding as the first point of reference for Local Area Banks (LABs) investors in India. 1. They provide services in a limited area 3. The current shareholding pattern is 49 of operation, i.e., primarily in rural and % of Industry Associations and the semi-urban areas, comprising three remaining 51% of Central and State contiguous districts. Governments. 2. LABs were required to have a minimum capital of Rs. 50 crores.

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

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35. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are National Nutrition Survey correct?

(a) 1 only 1. The survey for the first time proved the coexistence of obesity and under (b) 2 only nutrition. 2. Around 10% of children in the age group (c) Both 1 and 2 of 5 to 9 years and adolescents in the (d) Neither 1 nor 2 age group 10 to 19 years are pre – diabetic

Which of the statements given above is/are 38. Consider the following statements regarding correct? School Education Quality Index (SEQI) 1. Kerala has emerged on top among 20 (a) 1 only large states in terms of quality of school (b) 2 only education. 2. It aims to bring an ‘outcomes’ focus to (c) Both 1 and 2 education policy by providing States and UTs with a platform to identify their (d) Neither 1 nor 2 strengths and weaknesses 3. All seven union territories have shown significant decline in their overall 36. Which of the following is/are considered as performance scores minor minerals in India? Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Stones used for making household correct? utensils (a) 1 only 2. Bentonite 3. Shale when used for building material (b) 1 and 3 only 4. Mica (c) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given below: (d) 2 and 3 only

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only 39. Consider the following statements regarding Commodities transaction tax (CTT) (c) 1, 2 and 4 only 1. Commodities transaction tax (CTT) is a (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 tax similar to Securities Transaction Tax (STT), levied in India, on transactions done on the domestic commodity 37. Consider the following statements regarding derivatives exchanges. Mumbai Inter-Bank Offer Rate (MIBOR) and 2. The concept of CTT was first introduced Mumbai Inter-Bank Bid Rate (MIBID) in the Union Budget 2018-19.

3. All agricultural commodities are 1. They are the benchmark rates at which exempted from CTT. Indian banks lend and borrow money to each other. Which of the statements given above is/are 2. MIBID is the rate at which banks would correct? like to borrow from other banks and (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only MIBOR is the rate at which banks are willing to lend to other banks. (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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40. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Gini index or Gini coefficient correct?

(a) 1 only 1. It is often used as a gauge of economic inequality, measuring income (b) 2 only distribution or, less commonly, wealth distribution among a population. (c) Both 1 and 2 2. The coefficient ranges from 0 (or 0%) to (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1 (or 100%), with 0 representing perfect equality and 1 representing perfect inequality. 3. The Gini index is often represented graphically through the Lorenz curve. 43. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are CriSidEx correct? 1. It was launched by CRISIL and SIDBI. (a) 1 and 2 only 2. It is a composite index which measures business sentiment of Micro and Small (b) 2 and 3 only Enterprises. (c) 1 and 3 only 3. A scale of 0 (extremely negative) to 100 (extremely positive). (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

41. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 and 2 only Rashtriya Aavishkar Abhiyan (RAA) 1. It has been launched under Atal (b) 2 and 3 only Innovation Mission (c) 1 and 3 only 2. It will target students in the age group of 6 – 18 years. (d) 1, 2 and 3 3. It aims to encourage children towards learning Science and Mathematics.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 44. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 only Leader of Opposition

(b) 2 and 3 only 1. It is a constitutional post 2. He is leader of the largest party that has (c) 1 and 3 only not less than one-tenth of the total (d) 1, 2 and 3 strength of the house 3. He plays a crucial role in appointments of CVC, CBI, CIC, Lokpal.

42. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are National Bank for Agriculture and Rural correct? Development (NABARD) (a) 2 and 3 only 1. NABARD today is fully owned by RBI. (b) 3 only

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45. Consider the following statements regarding 2. As demand goes upward, inflation also Business Correspondent moves upward making borrowing cheaper for investors. 1. Business correspondents are bank 3. Production process expands and new representatives and help villagers to investments become attractive. open bank accounts. Select the correct answer using the code given 2. Only retired bank employees can below: become Business correspondents. 3. BC’s must be a permanent resident of (a) 1 and 2 only the area in which they propose to operate. (b) 2 and 3 only

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

(b) 2 and 3 only

(a) International Maritime Organization

46. Consider the following statements regarding (b) Maritime safety organizations International Court of Justice (c) Maritime trade unions

1. All members of the UN are parties to the (d) Maritime Anti-Corruption Network statute of the ICJ. 2. Any individuals, non-governmental organizations, corporations or any other private entities can appear before the ICJ. 49. Consider the following statements regarding 3. ICJ only has jurisdiction over any Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Minor Forest dispute, if the both concerned parties Produce (MFP) submit to the jurisdiction of ICJ. 1. MSP rate are decided by Ministry of Which of the statements given above is/are Tribal Affairs. correct? 2. The Scheme is applicable only in eight (a) 1 and 2 only States having Schedule areas as listed in the Fifth Schedule. (b) 2 and 3 only 3. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only 47. Which of following are major economy traits of Recovery cycle in the business cycle? (b) 2 and 3 only

1. An upturn in aggregate (total) demand (c) 1 and 3 only which has to be accompanied by (d) 1, 2 and 3 increase in the level of production.

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50. Consider the following statements regarding 2. The peninsular states dominate entry of Urban Haats new firms and is restricted just to a few 1. It has been launched by Ministry of metropolitan cities. Culture Which of the statements given above is/are 2. It aims to provide direct marketing correct? facilities to the craft persons and weavers. (a) 1 only

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

(c) Both 1 and 2 53. Consider the following statements regarding (d) Neither 1 nor 2 SENSEX growth and pro- business sentiments 1. The share of services sector in the total

number of companies on the Sensex has DAY – 67 (InstaTest-67) changed from being negligible in the 1980s to the dominant status today.

2. The difference between the sizes of the 51. Consider the following statements regarding largest and smallest firms is rapidly Annual study of state-level budgets released by increasing. RBI Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Except during 2016-17, state correct? governments have regularly met their fiscal deficit target of 3% of GDP (a) 1 only 2. States now have a greater role to play in (b) 2 only determining India’s GDP than the Centre. (c) Both 1 and 2 3. Most states ended up meeting the fiscal deficit target not by increasing their (d) Neither 1 nor 2 revenues but by reducing their

expenditure 54. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Information Fusion Centre (IFC) for the Indian correct? Ocean Region (IOR) 1. It was established to gather intelligence (a) 1, 2 and 3 on the movement of enemy submarines

(b) 2 only 2. It also facilitates the exchange of information on “white shipping” with (c) 1 and 2 only countries in the region to improve maritime domain awareness in the (d) 3 only Indian Ocean.

Which of the statements given above is/are 52. Consider the following statements regarding correct? entrepreneurial intensity in India (a) 1 only

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55. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Economic freedom correct? 1. The Index of Economic Freedom is (a) 1 only brought out by the Heritage Foundation. (b) 2 only 2. The Global Economic Freedom Index is brought out by the Fraser Institute. (c) Both 1 and 2

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

(a) 1 only 58. Consider the following statements regarding (b) 2 only India’s Export scenario 1. Post the 1991 reforms, India’s share in (c) Both 1 and 2 merchandise (goods) exports has decreased at around 13 per cent per (d) Neither 1 nor 2 annum. 2. On an average, Network Products accounts for about 42 per cent of world 56. Consider the following statements regarding manufactured exports. Essential Commodities Act (ECA), 1955 3. Network Products exports accounts for 1. It controls the production, supply and a very small share (10 per cent in 2018) distribution of, and trade and in India’s export basket. commerce in, certain goods such as vegetables, pulses, edible oils, sugar Which of the statements given above is/are etc., which are treated as essential correct? commodities. (a) 1 and 2 only 2. The powers to implement the provisions of the Act are delegated to the States. (b) 2 and 3 only 3. ECA interferes in agricultural marketing by disincentivizing investments in (c) 1 and 3 only warehousing and storage facilities. (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? 59. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 and 2 only Nationalization of banks (b) 2 and 3 only 1. Public sector banks (PSBs) in India were formed through two waves of (c) 1 and 3 only nationalizations, one in 1950 and the other in 1969. (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. After the nationalization, PSBs had a 91 per cent share in the national banking market. 57. Consider the following statements regarding Green Crackers Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. The chemical formulation of green (a) 1 only crackers produces water molecules, which substantially reduces emission (b) 2 only levels and absorbs dust. 2. It promises a reduction in particulate (c) Both 1 and 2 matters and harmful gases, like nitrous (d) Neither 1 nor 2 oxide and sulfur oxide, by 90% per cent. www.insightsonindia.com 12 Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days REVISION PLAN for Prelims 2020 - InstaTests

60. Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious 63. Consider the following statements regarding event, is associated with and done for whom of National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Project. the following? 1. It is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) (a) Nataraja comes under the Digital India (b) Buddha Programme. 2. The Ministry of Electronics and (c) Mahavir Information Technology (MietY) is Nodal Ministry’ for its implementation (d) Bahubali of the programme. 3. It aims to bring all the legislatures of the country together by technology. 61. Consider the following statements regarding government receipts Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Non tax revenue forms the largest share correct? in government receipts. (a) 1 only 2. In the tax revenues, GST and Corporation tax accounts for largest (b) 2 and 3 only share. (c) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 64. Consider the following statements regarding import basket (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. China continues to be the largest

exporter to India followed by USA, UAE 62. Consider the following statements regarding and Saudi Arabia. subsidies in India 2. In the import basket of 2019-20, 1. Subsidies account for around 24% of the petroleum products had the largest total expenditure by government. share. 2. The expenditure on major subsidies is 3. Between 2011-12 and 2019-20, imports around 1.4 per cent of GDP in 2019-20. of Electronics grew the fastest from a 3. Of the total subsidies, Food subsidies negligible share to 3.6 per cent of account for the largest share. import basket.

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 and 2 only

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

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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65. With which of the following countries does Which of the statements given above is/are India have trade deficit? correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only 1. China 2. Saudi Arabia (b) 2 and 3 only 3. UAE 4. Germany (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 68. Consider the following statements regarding (b) 2, 3 and 4 only Net Remittances

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only 1. The Migration Report 2019 released by the United Nations has placed India as (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 the leading country of origin of international migrants in 2019. 2. According to a report of World Bank, 66. Consider the following statements regarding India remained the top remittance Institutions of Eminence Scheme recipient country in 2018 followed by

China. 1. This has been launched by University Grants Commission (UGC). Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Under the scheme, there will be correct? financial assistance to the private (a) 1 only institutions based on their performance. (b) 2 only 3. Under the scheme, selected institutions will have greater autonomy compared (c) Both 1 and 2 to other higher education institutions. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?

(a) 1 only 69. Consider the following statements regarding (b) 2 and 3 only Price stabilization fund (c) 1 and 3 only 1. It has been launched under APMC Act (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. It is Central Sector Scheme 3. It aims to support market interventions

for price control of perishable agri- 67. Consider the following statements regarding horticultural commodities. Net Services Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? 1. An increase in service exports to GDP ratio has a net positive impact on the (a) 1 and 2 only BoP position. 2. Over the years, service imports in (b) 2 and 3 only relation to GDP has been steadily rising. (c) 1 and 3 only 3. India’s net services surplus has been steadily increasing in relation to GDP. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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70. Which of the following is/are the reasons for 3. India’s growth trajectory for achieving downward trend in yield on G-Sec? SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) and SDG 15 (Life on Land) is impressive as compared 1. Change in monetary policy stance of the to the other SDGs. U.S. Fed. Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Easing of liquidity condition of the correct? banking system. 3. Transfer of RBI surplus to the (a) 1 and 2 only Government. 4. Significant and sustained surplus (b) 2 and 3 only liquidity. (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

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only 73. The Kandangi saree recently got GI tag, belongs (c) 1, 3 and 4 only to the state of: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) Karnataka

(b) Tamil Nadu 71. Consider the following statements regarding (c) Maharashtra PRAGATI platform. (d) Andhra Pradesh 1. It has been launched by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances 2. It is multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely 74. Consider the following statements regarding Implementation of programmes and Food processing sector projects 1. The sector constituted as much as 8.83 Which of the statements given above is/are per cent and 10.66 per cent of GVA in correct? Manufacturing and Agriculture sector (a) 1 only respectively. 2. The value of processed food exports (b) 2 only during 2018-19 accounts for about 10 per cent of India’s total exports. (c) Both 1 and 2 3. The sector has been growing at an (d) Neither 1 nor 2 average annual growth rate of around 15 per cent.

72. Consider the following statements regarding India’s progress towards SDGs Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. NITI Aayog has come up with a single (a) 1 and 2 only measurable SDG index to track the progress of all the States and UTs. (b) 2 and 3 only 2. The SDG score varies from 0 to 100. A score of 100 implies that the States/UTs (c) 1 and 3 only have achieved the targets set for 2030. (d) 1, 2 and 3 www.insightsonindia.com 15 Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days REVISION PLAN for Prelims 2020 - InstaTests

75. Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs), sometime 78. Consider the following statements regarding seen in the news, is related to Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) 1. It is a defined area of 10,400 sq km (a) Taxation around the Taj Mahal to protect the (b) Allocation of spectrum and charges on monument from pollution. consumer 2. The TTZ comprises only two World Heritage Sites the Taj Mahal and Agra (c) Mine leasing agreement Fort.

(d) Solar energy purchase by DISCOMS Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

DAY – 68 (InstaTest-68) (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only 76. Consider the following statements regarding Satnami sect (c) Both 1 and 2 1. Satnami sect was founded by a saint (d) Neither 1 nor 2 named “Birbhan” in 1657 in Narnaul in Haryana. 2. The followers of this sect kept their 79. Global competitiveness index, sometime seen heads shaven and abstained from liquor in the news, is published by and meat. (a) OECD Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) World Bank

(a) 1 only (c) AIIB

(b) 2 only (d) World Economic Forum

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 80. Consider the following statements regarding Categories of biofuels

77. Consider the following statements regarding 1. First-generation biofuels are made from emission standards in India sugar, starch, vegetable oil, or animal 1. Vehicle emission norms were fats using conventional technology. introduced in India in 1991 for petrol and in 1992 for diesel vehicles. 2. Second generation biofuels are 2. Euro norms are followed in India under produced from non-food crops, such as the name Bharat Stage Emission cellulosic biofuels and waste biomass. Standards. 3. The standards and the timeline for 3. Third generation biofuels are aimed at implementation are set by the Central producing sustainable energy and also Pollution Control Board. capturing and storing carbon dioxide.

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 and 2 only

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

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81. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Gandhi Solar Park correct? 1. It has been setup at Sabarmati Ashram. (a) 2 only 2. The solar panels are powered up to reach the max of 50 KW of generation (b) 2 and 3 only power. 3. As a symbolic effort, one panel at the (c) 1 and 3 only park is dedicated each for every 193 UN (d) 1, 2 and 3 Member State.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 84. Consider the following statements regarding International Seed Treaty (a) 1 and 2 only 1. It was adopted by Conference of the (b) 2 and 3 only Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. (c) 3 only 2. It aims at guaranteeing food security through the conservation, exchange (d) 1, 2 and 3 and sustainable use of the world’s plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA). 82. Consider the following statements regarding Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Which of the statements given above is/are Programme correct? 1. It aims to address the challenge of non- (a) 1 only availability of personnel for implementation of various programmes (b) 2 only at national, state and district levels 2. It aims to increase the number of (c) Both 1 and 2 personnel available for MNREGA works (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. It is designed under the Ministry of Rural Development

Which of the statements given above is/are 85. A new type of El Nino called El Nino Modoki correct? appeared in the news. In this context, consider the following statements: (a) 1 and 2 only 1. Normal El Nino forms in the Central (b) 1 and 3 only Pacific ocean whereas El Nino Modoki forms in Eastern Pacific ocean. (c) 2 only 2. Normal El Nino results in diminished hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean but El (d) 1 only Nino Modoki results in a greater number of hurricanes with greater frequency. 83. Consider the following statements regarding Bamboonomics Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It was launched by Ministry of correct? Environment, Forest and Climate (a) 1 only Change. 2. It is one of the tribal movement, to (b) 2only promote tribal enterprise. 3. It was launched for combating (c) Both 1 and 2 desertification and the climate change (d) Neither I nor 2 at COP 14 to the UNCCD. www.insightsonindia.com 17 Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days REVISION PLAN for Prelims 2020 - InstaTests

86. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Mission 175 correct?

(a) 1 only 1. Mission 175 is a global platform to explore strategies for development and (b) 2 and 3 only deployment of renewables. 2. It is hosted by the Ministry of New and (c) 1 and 3 only Renewable Energy (MNRE). (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? 89. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 only Tropical Forest Alliance 2020 (TFA 2020) (b) 2 only 1. It is a multi-stakeholder partnership (c) Both 1 and 2 platform, initiated to support the implementation of private-sector (d) Neither 1 nor 2 commitments to remove deforestation from palm oil, beef, soy, and pulp and paper from their supply chains. 87. Consider the following statements regarding 2. It is hosted by the World Economic Bonn Convention Forum.

3. The Tropical Forest Alliance was 1. Conference of Parties (COP) 13 of the founded in 2012 at Rio+20. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Which of the statements given above is/are (CMS) was organized by India at Chilika correct? lake. (a) 1 and 2 only 2. The mascot of the event was Gibi, The Great Indian Bustard. (b) 2 and 3 only 3. The Indian sub-continent is part of the major bird flyway network, i.e, the (c) 1 and 3 only Central Asian Flyway (CAF). (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statement above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only 90. Which of the following regions have been (b) 2 and 3 only identified as bloom hotspots 1. North Eastern Arabian Sea (c) 3 only 2. Coastal waters off Kerala 3. Gulf of Mannar (d) 1, 2 and 3 4. Coastal waters of Gopalpur

Select the correct answer using the code given 88. Consider the following Statements: below: 1. The boundaries of a National Park is (a) 1, 2 and 3 only fixed by state government 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to (b) 2, 3 and 4 only conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. (c) 1, 3 and 4 only 3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 interference is permitted.

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91. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are Foreigners Tribunals correct? 1. The foreigners tribunals are quasi- (a) 1 only judicial bodies, 2. The powers to constitute foreigners (b) 2 only tribunals are vested only with the Centre. (c) Both 1 and 2

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

(a) 1 only 94. Consider the following statements regarding (b) 2 only India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX) 1. It has been launched under smart cities (c) Both 1 and 2 mission 2. It is being implemented by Ministry of (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Statistics and Programme Implementation 3. It aims to enabling cities to harness full 92. Consider the following statements regarding potential of the enormous data being Nano Mission generated in our smart cities.

1. The International Conference on Nano Which of the statements given above is/are Science and Nano Technology correct? (ICONSAT) was organized under the (a) 1 only aegis of Nano Mission. 2. Nano Mission Council chaired by Prime (b) 2 and 3 only Minister. 3. It is as an umbrella capacity-building (c) 1 and 3 only programme. (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? 95. Consider the following pairs of the Ramsar (a) 1 and 2 only wetlands and the the states they belong to: (b) 3 only Ramsar wetlands State (c) 1 and 3 only 1. Bhoj Wetlands : Madhya Pradesh (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Chandertal Wetland : Himachal Pradesh 3. Deepor Beel : Assam

93. Consider the following statements regarding 4. Surinsar-Mansar Lakes : Jammu and Kashmir Gadgil and Kasturi Rangan committees Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? 1. The Kasturi Rangan report seeks to bring 67% of the Western Ghats under the (a) 1, 2 and 3 only Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) zones. (b) 2, 3 and 4 only

2. The Gadgil report seeks to bring 37% of (c) 1, 3 and 4 only the Western Ghats under the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) zones. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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96. Houthis insurgents often seen in the news, are 99. Which of the following is/are Natural world mainly found in heritage sites of India?

(a) Kenya 1. Great Nicobar National Park (b) Saudi Arabia 2. Kaziranga National Park 3. Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers (c) Afghanistan National Parks 4. Sundarbans National Park (d) Yemen

Select the correct answer using the code given 97. Consider the following statements regarding below: Census of Marine Life 1. It is a 10-year international effort (a) 1, 2 and 3 only undertaken in to assess the diversity (how many different kinds), distribution (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (where they live), and abundance (how (c) 1, 3 and 4 only many) of marine life. 2. The census is supported by funding from (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Royal Institution in London.

3. The world’s first comprehensive Census of Marine Life was released in 2020. 100. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Which of the statements given above is/are Yojana: correct?

(a) 1 only 1. It is a voluntary and contribution based central sector scheme. (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only 2. All small shopkeepers, self-employed persons and retail traders aged (d) 1, 2 and 3 between 18-40 years and with Goods and Service Tax turnover below Rs.1.5

crore can enroll for this scheme. 98. Consider the following statements regarding Sabka Vishwas Scheme 3. Under this scheme, all beneficiaries 1. It has been launched by Ministry of eligible for a monthly pension of Rs 3000 Social Justice and Empowerment after the age of 60. 2. It aims to provide basic amenities to

vulnerable sections. 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 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2