INSIGHTSIAS IA SIMPLIFYING IAS EXAM PREPARATION RTM COMPILATIONS PRELIMS 2021 June 2021 www.insightsactivelearn.com | www.insightsonindia.com Revision Through MCQs (RTM) Compilation (June 2021) Telegram: https://t.me/insightsIAStips 2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpoccbCX9GEIwaiIe4HLjwA Revision Through MCQs (RTM) Compilation (June 2021) Table of Contents RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –1st -Jun-2021 ............................................................... 4 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –2nd -Jun-2021 ............................................................... 8 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –3rd -Jun-2021 ............................................................. 14 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –4th -Jun-2021 ............................................................. 19 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –5th -Jun-2021 ............................................................. 24 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 7th -Jun-2021 ............................................................ 30 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 8th -Jun-2021 ............................................................ 34 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 9th -Jun-2021 ............................................................ 39 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 10th -Jun-2021 .......................................................... 44 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 11th -Jun-2021 .......................................................... 49 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 12th -Jun-2021 .......................................................... 55 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 14th -Jun-2021 .......................................................... 59 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 15th -Jun-2021 .......................................................... 64 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 16th -Jun-2021 .......................................................... 69 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 17th -Jun-2021 .......................................................... 74 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 18th -Jun-2021 .......................................................... 79 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 19th -Jun-2021 .......................................................... 83 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 21st -Jun-2021 ........................................................... 88 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 22nd -Jun-2021 .......................................................... 93 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 23rd-Jun-2021 ........................................................... 98 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 24th -Jun-2021 ........................................................ 104 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 24th -Jun-2021 ........................................................ 109 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 26th -Jun-2021 ........................................................ 113 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 28th -Jun-2021 ........................................................ 118 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 29th -Jun-2021 ........................................................ 123 RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 30th -Jun-2021 ........................................................ 127 Telegram: https://t.me/insightsIAStips 3 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpoccbCX9GEIwaiIe4HLjwA Revision Through MCQs (RTM) Compilation (June 2021) RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –1st -Jun-2021 1. Consider the following statements regarding Sedition Law in India. 1. Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with sedition, was drafted by Thomas Babington Macaulay. 2. Mahatma Gandhi was never held under the sedition trial during freedom movement. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Ans: (a) Explanation: Famous sedition trials during freedom movement: • The first is the trial of Jogendra Chandra Bose in 1891. Bose, the editor of the newspaper, Bangobasi, wrote an article criticizing the Age of Consent Bill for posing a threat to the religion and for its coercive relationship with Indians. • The other most well-known cases are the sedition trials of Bal Gangadhar Tilak and the trial of Mahatma Gandhi in 1922. Mahatma Gandhi for his articles published in Young India. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/01/its-time-to-define-limits-of-sedition- says-sc/ 2. Which of the following can be considered as neglected tropical diseases? 1. Chagas disease 2. Hookworm infection 3. Leprosy 4. Lymphatic filariasis Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Ans: (d) Explanation: • 13 neglected tropical diseases: ascariasis, Buruli ulcer, Chagas disease, dracunculiasis, hookworm infection, human African trypanosomiasis, Leishmaniasis, leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, trachoma, and trichuriasis. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/01/january-30-now-world-neglected- tropical-diseases-day/ 3. Bhasan Char, an Island recently in news is located in (a) Arabian Sea (b) Bay of Bengal (c) South China Sea (d) Sea of Japan Ans: (b) Explanation: Telegram: https://t.me/insightsIAStips 4 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpoccbCX9GEIwaiIe4HLjwA Revision Through MCQs (RTM) Compilation (June 2021) • Bhasan Char (Floating Island) also known as Char Piya or Thengar Char Island, is an island in Hatiya, Bangladesh. • The island was formed from a build-up of silt in the Bay of Bengal only 20 years ago, and concerns have been consistently raised about Bhasan Char’s exposure to extreme weather and distance from the mainland in emergencies. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/01/thousands-of-rohingya-protest-at- bhashan-char/ 4. With reference to 5G mobile network, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. 5G technology is meant to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-high latency, more reliability and massive network capacity. 2. 5G wireless devices will connect to the Internet and telephone network by radio waves through a local antenna. 3. At present 5G technology is available only in US, China and some European countries. Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only Ans: (c) Explanation: • S1: 5G wireless technology is meant to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-low latency, more reliability, massive network capacity, increased availability, and a more uniform user experience to more users. Higher performance and improved efficiency empower new user experiences and connects new industries. • S2: Like its predecessors, 5G networks are cellular networks, in which the service area is divided into small geographical areas called cells. All 5G wireless devices in a cell are connected to the Internet and telephone network by radio waves through a local antenna in the cell. • S3: 5G has been deployed in 35+ countries and counting. o Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/01/5g-technology/ 5. With reference to Global Biodiversity, recently discovered ‘Litoria mira’ is a/an/the (a) Bird (b) Primate (c) Reptile (d) Amphibian Telegram: https://t.me/insightsIAStips 5 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpoccbCX9GEIwaiIe4HLjwA Revision Through MCQs (RTM) Compilation (June 2021) Ans: (d) Explanation: Litoria mira: • They are new frog species discovered recently in the rainforests of New Guinea. They are chocolate coloured. • The name is inspired by the Latin adjective mirum, which means surprised or strange, stemming from the scientist’s surprise in discovering an undescribed member of the predominately Australian Litoria genus of tree frogs. • Litoria mira can be distinguished from all other Litoria by its unique combination of moderately large size, webbing on hand, relatively short and robust limbs, and small violet patch of skin on the edge of its eyes Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/01/insights-daily- current-affairs-pib-summary-1-june-2021/ 6. Consider the following statements about Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT): 1. It is a statutory body established as per the Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963. 2. It is India’s official financial action task force unit. 3. It is administered by the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance. Which of the given above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans: (a) Explanation: About CBDT: • It is a statutory body established as per the Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963. • It is India’s official financial action task force unit. • It is administered by the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance. Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/01/insights-daily- current-affairs-pib-summary-1-june-2021/ 7. With reference to Asiatic Wild Dogs (Dhole), consider the following statements: 1. It is a highly social animal. 2. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. 3. It is protected under Schedule 2 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Which of the given above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans: (d) Explanation: • S3: In India, the dhole is protected under Schedule 2 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The creation of reserves under Project Tiger provided some protection for dhole populations sympatric with tigers. In 2014, the Indian Telegram: https://t.me/insightsIAStips 6 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpoccbCX9GEIwaiIe4HLjwA Revision Through MCQs (RTM) Compilation (June 2021) government sanctioned