World Geography: GS Paper 1
Q.1) Why Commercial fishing industry of the world concentrated around North America, Europe, Norway & Japan only? What are the geographical factors affecting it?
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12 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Airports Authority of India’:
1. It is a Public Sector Unit(PSU).
2. It provides Air traffic management (ATM) services over Indian airspace and adjoining oceanic areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both are correct
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2Q.2) ‘Article 35A’ is in news these days. Which of the following statements regarding it is/are correct?
1. It empowers the J and K legislative assembly to specify permanent residents
2. It is also applicable to Megalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram to some extent.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) Both are correct
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2Q.3) Which of the following gas/gases is/are not toxic for Human Inhalation?
a) Carbon Monoxide
b) Sulfor Dioxide
c) Ozone
d) None of the aboveQ.4) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)’:
1. It is a statutory body.
2. It works under the aegis of Ministry of Women and Child development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2Q.5) The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined
a) the separation of power between the judiciary and the legislature
b) the jurisdiction of the central and provincial governments
c) the powers of the Secretary of State for India and the Viceroy
d) None of the aboveQ.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 TrainingQ.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 3Q.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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Toppers Testimonials | Saumya Pandey | AIR-4 CSE 2016
About:
Rank in CSE-2016
4
Number of attempts (include present one) 1
Medium (English/Hindi)
English
Optional Subject
Geography Prelims Strategy:
- Study daily, which is enough and consistency is important.
- Please remember rote learning would do no good.
- Prepare prelims and mains together, an integrated view.
- Starting taking tests on a regular basis 2 months before the prelims.
- The paper is very unpredictable, cover the basics therefore.
Preferred books:
Basic books and NCERTs.
Views about the importance of Test series:
- They are very important. For both prelims and mains.
- It helps you in time management.
Did you use CD Test series? How was it helpful?
Yes.
What to focus on for Mains Prep?
I followed a simple structure of answer writing. Introduction, main body and conclusion.
This can be followed in all the answers.
The conclusion should be forward looking and constitutionally correct.
Tips for students:
Patience, right strategy and consistency is important.
Ultimately it is all about your own efforts. A smart strategy and perseverance helped me crack the exam.
I can guarantee that others living in small cities can achieve success without having to leave their home towns if they apply themselves with diligence.
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11 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Under the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act(POSCO), Who is a child?
a) Anyone below 18 years of age
b) Anyone below 16 years of age
c) Any boy below 16 years and girl below 18 years
d) It only considers the bilogical age of an individualQ.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Right to Education Act’:
1. It requires all private schools to reserve 25% of seats for the poor.
2. The Act makes elementary education a fundamental right.
Which of the statements given aobve is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2Q.3) India is setting up power sub-stations at Doshi- Charikar in which of the following countries?
a) Bangladesh
b) Nepal
c) Bhutan
d) AfghanistanQ.4) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch a Hyperspectral Imaging Satellite or HySIS. It is a
a) Navigation Satellite
b) Earth Observation Satellite
c) Communication Satellite
d) Nano SatelliteQ.5) Which of the following statements regarding the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act is/are correct?
1. It came into force in 2013.
2. The internal complaints committee (ICC) mandated under the act must include a member of NGO, working for women’s causes,
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2Q.6) If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects, disturbed by their movement through grasses.
Which of the following is/are such bird/birds? (CSE: 2014)
1. Painted Stork
2. Common Myna
3. Blacknecked Crane
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
d) 3 onlyQ.7) With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements: (CSE: 2015)
1. It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes.
2. It wanted to establish the dictatorship of proletariat.
3. It advocated separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) NoneQ.8) Consider the following statements : (CSE: 2015)
1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote the Demands for Grants.
3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
IMPORTANT STUFF:
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10 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
GS Paper 1: World History
Q.1) Explain How Second World war gave a boost to the process of Decolonization?
NCERT
GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance
Q.2) How do you think the RTE should be amended to improve learning outcome?
https://thewire.in/121455/rte-implementation-sonipat-haryana/
GS Paper 3: Science & Technology
Q.3) Discuss the need for Human DNA profiling bill and concerns associated with this bill?
Sources: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/6wGBEP2ThTvjzT4175jVOO/Is-profiling-in-Indias-DNA.html
GS Paper 4: Ethics & Integrity
As an upright woman government officer what are the moral and professional issues that you would like to enquire during the process of enquiry against the officer charged with the allegation of molestation. Give reasons.
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10 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | You are the in charge of women welfare in a government organization. There comes a case of molestation against a very senior officer by a woman employee in your office. In view of the fact that these days molestation charges are levied against many upright officers by the instigation of peers due to rivalry or by women workers who are not allowed undue advantages with regard to punctuality, promotion and annual performance evaluation, you as a woman welfare officer need to be extra cautious in judgment.
GS Paper 4: Ethics & Integrity
Q.4) You are the in charge of women welfare in a government organization. There comes a case of molestation against a very senior officer by a woman employee in your office. In view of the fact that these days molestation charges are levied against many upright officers by the instigation of peers due to rivalry or by women workers who are not allowed undue advantages with regard to punctuality, promotion and annual performance evaluation, you as a woman welfare officer need to be extra cautious in judgment.
As an upright woman government officer what are the moral and professional issues that you would like to enquire during the process of enquiry against the officer charged with the allegation of molestation. Give reasons.
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10 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Discuss the need for Human DNA profiling bill and concerns associated with this bill?
GS Paper 3: Science & Technology
Q.3) Discuss the need for Human DNA profiling bill and concerns associated with this bill?
Sources: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/6wGBEP2ThTvjzT4175jVOO/Is-profiling-in-Indias-DNA.html
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10 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | How do you think the RTE should be amended to improve learning outcome?
GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance
Q.2) How do you think the RTE should be amended to improve learning outcome?
https://thewire.in/121455/rte-implementation-sonipat-haryana/
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10 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | Explain How Second World war gave a boost to the process of Decolonization?
GS Paper 1: World History
Q.1) Explain How Second World war gave a boost to the process of Decolonization?
NCERT