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  • Indian Geography | IAS Prelims & Mains

     

    Indian Geography

    “So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone, either by man or nature, to make India the most extraordinary country that the sun visits on his rounds. Nothing seems to have been forgotten, nothing overlooked.”

    – Mark Twain in ‘Following the Equator’

    India is a vast country with a great diversity of physical features. Certain parts of India are so fertile that they are counted amongst the most fertile regions of the world while other are so unproductive and barren that hardly anything can be grown there. Climates vary from the blazing heat of the plains to freezing point in Himalayan areas. On one hand, areas like Cherapunji in Meghalaya get more than 1000cm of rainfall per year, and on the other hand, Sindh and Rajasthan get less than 10cm of rainfall per year.

    In this article series, we make an attempt to understand the geography of this “epitome of the world” along the following lines:

    1. Geography of India: An Introduction
    2. The Geological Structure of India
    3. Physiography
    4. Drainage System
    5. The Climate
    6. Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
    7. Soils
    8. Irrigation
    9. Agriculture
    10. Miscellaneous Topics

     

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  • 27 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.

    Q.1) The Draft Digital Information in Healthcare Security Act (DISHA), recently seen in news, envisages which of the following bodies?
    1. Health information exchange
    2. State Electronic Health Authorities
    3. National Electronic Health Authority
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 2 and 3 only
    b) 1, 2 and 3
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1 and 2 only
    Inspired by: In draft digital health security law, 5-year jail term, Rs 5 lakh fine for data breach

    Q.2) With reference to the Bharat stage emission standards (BSES) which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. These standards are not applicable on internal combustion engines.
    2. The timeline for implementation of these standards are set by the Central Pollution Control Board.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) 1 only
    Inspired by: SC asks Centre to consider rolling out BS-VI fuel in 13 cities by April 2019

    Q.3) Which of the following factors are responsible for coral bleaching?
    1. Increasing of water temperature.
    2. Over fishing
    3. Increase in salinity
    Select the correct option from the codes given below:
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding Shuddhi movement:
    1. It was started by Swami Dayanand Saraswati and Swami Shraddhanand.
    2. It was aimed at abolishing the practise of untouchability.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Both 1 and 2
    b) Neither 1 nor 2
    c) 2 only
    d) 1 only

    Q.5) With reference to the INS Tarkash, consider the following statements;
    1. It is a Talwar-class frigate.
    2. It is a warship of Russian origin.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Inspired by: U.S., India hold naval training

    Q.6) In India other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose what is the importance of the office of the CAG?
    1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the parliament when the president of India declares national emergency/ financial emergency
    2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the PAC/
    3. Information form CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
    4. While dealing with audit and accounting of govt. companies. CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.
    Which of the above are correct?
    a) 1, 3 and 4 only
    b) 2 only
    c) 2 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

    Q.7) With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:
    1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
    2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.8) The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/ her appointment
    a) need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months
    b) need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months
    c) must be a member of one of the Houses of the parliament
    d) must be a member of the Lok Sabha

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  • [Interview Transcripts 2018] Mithun H N

    Board: BS Bassi sir

    Date: 16/03/18

    Session: Forenoon session

    Education: Electronics and Communications Engg.
    Optional: Sociology

    Interview Transcript

    Chairman

    1. so you worked as an instructor in an education center now if you are asked to design a curriculum from 1st to 8th standard how would it be?
      (Some related questions)

    Member 1

    1. Have you read the book by Stephen Hawkings called “A Brief History of Time”?
    2. What do you mean by hacking?
    3. What is ethical hacking?
    4. What are Cybercrimes and what are its types?
    5. Which act deals with such crimes?
    6. Is IT Act sufficient to deal with these? What are the shortcomings of IT Act? (Chairman asked about phishing and spamming)
    7. There is an ongoing cultural and societal interaction between the east and the west, explain.

    Member 2

    1. What is a UMPP?
    2. Do you know about PTC(Power Trading corporation)?
    3. What are power grids?
    4. You must have heard about MoEFCC (some related questions)
    5. Which deal did the world negotiate to combat climate change? What is India’s share in total GHG emissions?
    6. Who are the major emitters in the world?
    7. What are ESZs?
    8. Are you aware of the latest National Forest Policy?

    Member 3

    1. What is the better method to ensure that farmers get remunerative price for their produce?
    2. What exactly is price deficiency payment mechanism? Which state introduced it first? Are you aware of Telangana model?
    3. What is the ongoing issue between UK and Russia? (Some related questions)

    Member 4

    1. So you have directed 2 dramas… So tell me who said, ” All the World’s a stage…”?
    2. Rooftop gardening is one of your hobbies, tell me what are the differences between normal gardening and the rooftop gardening?
    3. You must have heard about Lord Macaulay, what are his contributions?
    4. Do you think Macaulay is one of the most misrepresented figures in the modern Indian history? Why do you think so?
    5. Let’s talk about Indian Civil service, who was the first Indian Civil Servant? Which Governor general introduced Indian Civil Services?
    6. What is EIA? What is its significance?

    Chairman

    1. Now let us go to Pakistan. Tell me something about Pakistani elections.
    2. How does peaceful and stable Afghanistan help serve Indian interests? What are the sectors in which we have greater scope for investment?

    Your interview is over. Thank you

  • [Interview Transcripts 2018] Basist Nandan

    Sujatha Mehta Board

    Date: 13.03.2018

    Session: Afternoon

    Interview Transcript

    Chairman
    1. Tell me where you did ur graduation. What you do now.
    2. You are in pipelines of IOCL. How do you secure pipelines?
    3 What is your role in securing pipelines?
    4. Which pipelines in eastern coast you are in.
    5. You seem to be interested in sports. Do u think a large event like Olympics be held where there is no income just expenditure?
    6. Will it be good for India to host Olympics?
    7. India didn’t win any gold in Olympics and also we had a bad experience of holding commonwealth games. So why should India host such events when there is poverty and all.

    Member 1
    1. You are in iocl. Why should one invest in a refinery when we are moving towards the renewable source and electric vehicle?
    2. You are a mechanical engineer. Tell me which law of physics applies when a thermal energy is converted to mechanical energy.
    3. What is critical supercritical in a power plant?

    Member 2
    1. Tell me has 73rd and 74th amendment been good.
    2. What are problems?
    3. Women representation is just for name sake in PRI. What do you say?
    4. There is a program called employment guarantee program. Should fund from that be used in empowering grass root.
    5. Other discussions mainly on PRI.

    Member 3
    1. You are from Bhagalpur. Tell about the violence of the 1980s.
    2. What is the regulatory mechanism of oil and gas sector?
    3. In spite of so many regulations, why do fires and other hazards occur?
    4. How would you inculcate safety culture?
    5. What is energy audit? How it is done ( I said something and he said it’s not correct)

    Member 4
    1. Tell me something about the green revolution.
    2. How to have a balance between population rise and food crisis.
    3. Can GM crop be helpful in solving the food crisis?
    4. What are problems of GM Crops and solutions?

    Again Chairman
    Do you want us to ask something?
    I took a pause and said, mam, if you would like to ask something from hobby.
    She said what’s your hobby.
    Then she asked about it.
    How much time you spend on the internet.
    Your view on social media. Is it helpful?

    Ok. Thank you.

  • [Interview Transcripts 2018] Ashis Sahu

    Arvind Saxena Board

    Date: 06/03/2018
    Session: Afternoon session

    2nd last to go

    Education: B.Tech (Mech) + 4 Years work experience
    Hobbies: Jogging, Meditation, and Teaching
    State: Odisha

    Interview Transcript

    Chairman:
    1. Justin Trudeau episode.PM of a state. ..With wife and kids. … was it correct on Indian part for the kind of treatment?

    2. ‎Section of Indian diaspora called ‘Republican Hindu coalition’ in the USA supported Trump during the election. Do you think it was right on their part to use the word Hindu there?… (direct hit from the boundary)

    3. How is the diaspora community helping India?
    ‎

    Member 1 (Lady)
    1. Olive Ridley turtles. ….mass nesting timing around the year? Why are numbers decreasing? What steps has the government taken?
    2. ‎you have been in so many places around the country, what difference have you found among the people and their culture?
    3. ‎Do you think regionalism is good?
    4. ‎what should be done to promote unity in diversity?

    Member 2
    1. What is stealth aircraft? (Physics+ Aero modeling club during college)
    2. ‎Govt banned the 500 and 1000 Do he high denomination note o
    3. ‎which other countries had tried demonetization and what were the effects?
    4. ‎Any other instance when the circulation of money decreases in the market?

    Member 3
    1. You were part of BAJA SAE (college activity). What did you learn?
    2. ‎Such competitions must be encouraging entrepreneurship, Should the government be promoting it?
    3. ‎what do you like about jogging?…..have you run any marathon…..what speed do you jog?

    Member 4
    1. Changing the name of places. Is it right? Why is it done? Do you support it?
    2. ‎How to develop Odisha?

    This is all I can recall.

    The board was very cordial and allowed me to present my views. Saxena sir was as poker face as it could be. Couldn’t make anything from his face. Only time will tell…

    Wishing all of you the best of luck

  • 26 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.

    Q.1) Which of the following statements regarding the Gross fixed capital formation(GFCP) is incorrect?
    1. It shows about how much of the new value added in the economy is invested rather than consumed.
    2. The land sales and purchases are not included in the GFCP.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) 1 only
    d) 2 only
    Inspired by: India’s services industries seen propping up capital investment

    Q.2) With reference to the Executive Board (EXB) of the UNESCO, consider the following statements:
    1. It has a four year term.
    2. There are 10 seats in the board.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) Both 1 and 2
    Inspired by: Ex-NCERT director J S Rajput nominated to UNESCO Executive Board

    Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Company Law Tribunal:’
    1. It is a quasi-judicial body .
    2.It was established under the Companies Act 2013.
    3. The NCLT’s principal bench is at New Delhi.
    Which of the statemens given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1, 2 and 3
    d) 1 and 3 only

    Q.4) The Nikshay Aushadi Portal, recently seen in news, is launched to counter issues related to which of the following disease?
    a) Hepatitis B
    b) Diabetes
    c) AIDS
    d) Tuberculosis
    Inspired by: Click2read

    Q.5) Which of the following statement regarding the GSAT-6A(recently seen in news) is incorrect?
    a) It is an S-band communications satellite.
    b) It is designated for the use of the Armed Forces.
    c) It is India’s heaviest satellite(till date).
    d) All of the above are correct
    Inspired by: Click2read

    Q.6) A community of people called Manganiyars is well­known for their(CSE: 2014)
    a) martial arts in North­East India
    b) musical tradition in North­West India
    c) classical vocal music in South India
    d) pietra dura tradition in Central India

    Q.7) What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)? (CSE: 2014)
    1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States
    2. To place the Indian administration under the British Crown
    3. To regulate East India Company’s trade with India
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 2 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.8) Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was(CSE: 2014)
    a) the mosque for the use of Royal Family
    b) Akbar’s private chamber prayer
    c) the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions.
    d) the room in which the nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss religious affairs

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  • 24 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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    Q.1) With reference to the Financial intelligence unit (FIU-IND), consider the following statements:

    1. It directly reports to the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC).

    2. It is a central national agency.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) 2 only

    b) Both 1 and 2

    c) 1 only

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Debunking India’s logistics myths

    Q.2) The Logistics Performance Index is launched by which of the following organisation?

    a) World Bank

    b) The International Monetary Fund

    c) Asian Development Bank

    d) European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Debunking India’s logistics myths

    Q.3) Which of the following constitute Capital Account?

    1. Foreign Loans

    2. Foreign Direct Investment

    3. Private Remittances

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 1 and 3 only

    c) 1, 2 and 3

    d) 2 and 3 only

    Q.4) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) comes under

    a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

    b) Ministry of Home Affairs

    c) Ministry of Human Resource Development

    d) Ministry of Human Resource Development

    Q.5) Which of the following institute recently hosted the ‘Commonwealth Big Lunch’?

    a) Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences

    b) Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    c) Indian Council of Social Science Research

    d) Centre for Social Research

    Inspired by: Click2read

    Q.6) Which of the following brings out the Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers?

    a) The Reserve Bank of India

    b) The Department of Economic Affairs

    c) The Labour Bureau

    d) The Department of Personnel and Training

    Q.7) In the context of modem scientific research, consider the following statements about lceCube’, a particle detector located at South Pole, which was recently in the news :

    1. It is the world’s largest neutrino detector, encompassing a cubic kilometre of ice.

    2. It is a powerful telescope to search for dark matter.

    3. It is buries deep in the ice.

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 and 3 only

    c) 1 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.8) The terms ‘Agreement on Agriculture’, ‘Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures’ and Peace Clause’ appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the

    a) Food and Agriculture Organization

    b) United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change

    c) World Trade Organization

    d) United Nations Environment Programme

     

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  • Flagship Prelims 2018 Batch 1 & 2 | TS 23 February CA discussion

    All aspirants who are giving tomorrow’s test should discuss all there doubts/queries about any question on this thread and not in the comments section of the test

    Around 20 questions of the test can be solved using Tikdam method

    Tikdams explanations in those selected questions are given in the explanation column itself

    By closely observing those questions after every test you will gradually learn the art of Tikdams which will assist you in clearing the UPSC prelims

    Highlights of tomorrow’s test:

     

    Q.1) Consider the following statement about Accessible India campaign:

    1. Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) is nationwide campaign that aims to make barrier free environment for persons with disabilities all over the country for safe, dignified life of Persons with Disabilities.

    2. The campaign is implemented by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) 1 only

    Q.2) Consider the following statement about CriSidEx:

    1. It is India’s first MSE Sentiment Index for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

    2. The index will help to indicate the current state and expected outlook on the MSME sector every quarter.

    3. It is developed by CSO.

    Which of the following statement is/are correct?

    a) 1 and 3

    b) All of the above

    c) 2 and 3

    d) 1 and 2

     

    Q.3) Consider the following statement about Green Good Deeds” campaign:

    1. It is launched to sensitize people and students, in particular about climate change and global warming.

    2. It is launched by Environment Ministry.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) Neither 1 nor 2

    b) 2 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) 1 only

     

    Q.4) Nathu-la Pass connects China with which of the following states?

    a) Arunachal Pradesh

    b) Sikkim

    c) Himachal Pradesh

    d) Uttarakhand

    Best of luck!

  • 23 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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    Q.1) Which of the following statements regarding the Preventive Detention is incorrect?
    a) If a person is arrested or detained under a law providing for preventive detention, then the protection against arrest and detention under Article 22 (1) and 22 (2) shall not be available
    b) A detainee under preventive detention can have no right of personal liberty guaranteed by Article 19 or Article 21
    c) A person may be taken to preventive custody only for 3 months at the first instance
    d) All are correct

    Q.2) In which of the following sessions of the Congress, its goal changed to attainment of Swaraj through peaceful and legitimate means?
    a) Nagpur Session 1920
    b) Banaras Session 1905
    c) Kanpur Session 1925
    d) Ahmedabad Session 1921

    Q.3) Which of the following leaders were known as ‘No Changers’ after the incidence of Gandhi’s arrest in 1922?
    1. Vallabhbhai Patel
    2. Motilal Nehru
    3. Rajendra Prasad
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 1, 2 and 3
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1 and 2 only

    Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the scientific term ‘Genome’:
    1. Genome contains all of the information needed to build and maintain that organism.
    2. The term genome was created in 1920 by Hans Winkler.
    3. It is a haploid set of chromosomes.
    Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1, 2 and 3
    b) 1 and 3 only
    c) 2 and 3 only
    d) 1 and 3 only

    Q.5) Which of the follwoing are Landlocked Countries in Asia?
    1. Armenia
    2. Azerbaijan
    3. Kazakhstan
    4. Kyrgyzstan
    5. the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 1, 2, and 3 only
    b) 2, 3 and 4 only
    c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
    d) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

    Q.6) With reference to an initiative called ‘the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity (TEEB)’which of the following statements is/are correct?(CSE: 2016)
    1.it is an initiative hosted by UNEP IMF and world economic forum
    2.it is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity
    3.it presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystem and biodiversity
    Select the correct and answer using the code given below
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 3 only
    c) 2 and 3 only
    d) 1,2 and 3

    Q.7) With reference to ‘red sanders ‘sometimes seen in the news consider the following statements:(CSE: 2016)
    1.it is tree species found in a part of south India
    2.it is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of south India
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) both 1 and 2
    d) neither 1 nor 2

    Q.8) Which one of the following best describes the main objective of ‘Seed Village Concept’?(CSE: 2017)
    a) Encouraging the farmers to use their own farm seeds and discouraging them to buy the seeds from others
    b) Involving the farmers for training in quality seed production and thereby to make available quality seeds to others at appropriate time and affordable cost
    c) Earmarking some villages exclusively for the production of certified seeds
    d) Identifying the entrepreneurs in villages and providing them technology and finance to set up seed companies

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