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The object of the Butler Committee of 1927
was to
(a) Define the jurisdiction of the Central and The Indian States committee appointed a
Provincial Governments. committee under the chairmanship of Sir Harcourt There are around 10
Butler which was popularly known as the Butler Indian National committees and commissions
(b) Define the powers of the Secretary of d Committee to investigate and clarify the History Movement- 1915- Static Low during British Rule. Make
State for India. relationship between the paramount power and 1947 short notes of those and
Princes of Princely States in 1927 AD. Committee memorize them regularly.
(c) Impose Censorship on national press. visited 16 states and submitted its report in 1929.
(d) Improve the relationship between the

Government of India and the Indian States.
The policy of Domestic Content Requirement is
with intent to promote the local manufacturing of
the components of solar generation equipment
which includes the cells and modules.
2. The term ‘Domestic Content Requirement’
is sometimes seen in the news with reference Generally
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Launched
to Domestic
its National Solar Policy in 2010 named as
Content
Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission
(a) Developing solar power production in our requirement
(JNNSM). Phase 1 of the National policy was
country. criterion is Current based question and
composed of 2 parts.
related to was in news frequently about
(b) Granting licenses to foreign T.V. channels a Economics Infrastructure Dynamic Low production of case against India in WTO
Batch 1 of policy implementation: India required
in our country. goods. It filed by USA for India's
developers of solar photovoltaic projects
eliminates the National Solar MIssion.
employing crystalline silicon technology to use
(c) Exporting our food products to other other options as
solar modules manufacture in India
countries. they are not
about producing
Batch 2 India expanded this domestic sourcing
(d) Permitting foreign educational institutions goods.
requirement to crystalline silicon solar cells as
to set up their campuses in our country.
well.
http://www.civilsdaily.com/story/solar-panel-
dispute-india-and-wto/
Who among the following can join the
National Pension System (NPS)? The Central Government had introduced the
National Pension System (NPS) with effect from
In option (b) age
(a) Resident Indian citizens only January 1, 2004 (except for armed forces).
21 - 55 cannot
be true because
(b) Persons of age from 21 to 55 only Subsequently, various State Governments
India allows
adopted this architecture and implemented NPS
labour force
(c) All State Government employees joining with effect from different dates. Create a list of important
even before 21
the services after the date of notification by schemes where basic details
c Polity Govt. Schemes Dynamic High years age. This
the Eligibility – Any citizen of India, whether resident like benefeciary, nodal
eliminates this
or non-resident, subject to the following conditions: ministry, targets etc.
option. NPS is
respective State Governments
not for armed
Individuals who are aged between 18 – 60 years,
forces which
(d) All Central Governments Employees including NRIs.
eliminates option
including those of Armed Forces joining the
(d)
services www.civilsdaily.com/learn-about-national-pension-
system/
on or after 1st April, 2004
The Teesta River originates from the Pahunri
glacier above 7,068 metres and flows southward
through gorges and rapids in the Sikkim Himalaya.
Pauhunri is a mountain in the Eastern Himalayas
With reference to river Teesta, consider the
located on the border of Sikkim, India and Tibet,
following statements:
China, and is situated about 75 km northeast of
Kangchenjunga.
1. The source of river Teesta is the same as
that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Prove statement
Teesta River is a tributary of the Jamuna River
Sikkim. 3 wrong through
(Brahmaputra), flowing through India and If you have only one
any of the fact -
Bangladesh. Brahmaputra finally merges into Bay information that Teesta
2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is River Teesta
of Bengal. River joins Bhramputra
a tributary of river Teesta. cannot flow into Draw important rivers on
River in Bangladesh i.e.
Bay as it is blank maps. Mark their
The Rangeet is a tributary of the Teesta river, Teesta is a tributary of
3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on Indian tributary of sources, tributaries. List down
which is the largest river in the Indian state of Bhramputra, then it is
the border of India and Bangladesh. b Geography Geography- Low Brahmaputra. states through which they
Sikkim. The Rangeet river originates in the obvious that both rivers
Rivers And, It flows passes. Put special emphasis
Himalayan mountains in West Sikkim district. The can’t have the same
Which of the statements given above is/are completely into on those rivers which are in
river also forms the boundary between Sikkim and source. So, statement 1
correct? Bangladesh, not news.
Darjeeling district. is wrong and options (a)
on the border.
and (b) can be easily
(a) 1 and 3 only This leaves only
www.civilsdaily.com/blog/drainage-system-part-4/ eliminated.
option (b)
(b) 2 only
www.civilsdaily.com/story/foreign-policy-watch-
india-bangladesh/
(c) 2 and 3 only
http://www.civilsdaily.com/topic/10-jan-2017-gs-2-
(d) 1, 2 and 3
india-not-only-shares-its-boundary-with-
bangladesh-but-rather-covers-it-from-three-sides-
however-recently-some-socio-economic-issues-
have-come-up-list-these-problems-and-comme/
What is/are the advantage/advantages of
implementing the `National Agriculture
Market’ scheme?
National Agriculture Market (NAM) is a pan-India
1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for electronic trading portal which networks the
agricultural commodities. existing APMC (Agricultural produce market
Committee) mandis to create a unified national
2. It provides the farmers access to market for agricultural commodities.
nationwide market, with prices commensurate
with the NAM created a unified market through online
It is one of the most important
trading platform, both, at State and National level Agriculture-
project of the Government of
quality of their produce. c and promotes uniformity, streamlining of Economics Irrigation, Dynamic Low
India. So, one must know it in
procedures across the integrated markets and fertilizers etc.
detail.
Select the correct answer using the code access to a nationwide market for the farmer, with
given below: prices commensurate with quality of his produce.
(a) 1 only www.civilsdaily.com/what-is-e-nam/
(b) 2 only www.civilsdaily.com/story/agricultural-marketing-

reforms/
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Only vermins
According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, The Government of India has accorded the
declared under
1972, which of the following highest level of protection to Gharial by bringing it
the Act 1972 can
animals cannot be hunted by any person under Schedule I of the Wild Life Protection Act, Wildlife Protection Act is one
be hunted by
except under some provisions provided 1972. of the most important
any person.
by law? legislation in India. Further,
None of the
1. Gharial The Indian wild ass is a subspecies of the onager the issue was too much in
Important mentioned
2. Indian wild ass native to Southern Asia. As of 2016, it is listed as news when some state
d E&B articles/schedule Dynamic Low animals are
3. Wild buffalo Near Threatened by IUCN. governments declared
s vermin. Also,
Select the correct answer using the code Vermin under the act. The
there is project
given below: Wild Buffalo is also listed under the Schedule I of kind of animals and process
to increase
(a) 1 only the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. providing vermin status
Gharial in India.
(b) 2 and 3 only should have been analysed.
Further, Wild
(c) 1 and 3 only www.civilsdaily.com/culling-vermins-schedules-
Water Buffallo is
(d) 1, 2and3 wildlife-protection-act-1972/
Endangered.
Which of the following statements is/are true
of the Fundamental Duties of
an Indian citizen?
Think how one
1. A legislative process has been provided to
of the duties like
enforce these duties. Fundamental duties are neither enforceable, nor
promoting
2. They are, correlative to legal duties. have legal recognition. Functions of One must know the basics of
d Polity Static Low common
Select the correct answer using the code Legislature Indian polity
brotherhood be
given below: www.civilsdaily.com/category/polity/constitution/
enforceable or
(a) only 1
be a legal duty.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
was to

The aspirant must memorize
LIberty of our Preamble and its
Which one of the following objectives is not thought, meaning. Along with that one
embodied in the Preamble to the expression and must know about Beruberi
Line 3 of the Preamble mentions, LIBERTY of
Constitution of India? Important belief are part of case judgement, Kesavnanda
thought, expression, belief, faith and worship.
(a) Liberty of thought b Polity articles/schedule Static Low our fundamental Bharti Case, Objective
(b) Economic liberty s rights. This Resolution, 42nd
www.civilsdaily.com/category/polity/constitution/
(c) Liberty of expression eliminates Constitutional amendment.
(d) Liberty of belief options other Also, one must be careful of
than (b). word 'NOT' in prelims
questions
Formed in 1997, the Quality Council of India was
set-up by the Confederation of Indian Industry, the
With reference to `Quality Council of India
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and
(QCI)’, consider the following
Industry, and the Associated Chambers of
statements: Read 'About Us' webpage
Commerce and Industry.
1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government from official website and
of India and the Indian Industry. make their short notes for
QCI is governed by a Council comprising of 38
2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime prelims. Also, carefully
members including the Chairman and Secretary Organizations
Minister on the recommendations of the c Polity Dynamic High observe in newspaper when
General. The Council has an equal representation involved
industry to the Government. a new appointment is made
of Government, Industry and other Stakeholders.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? to any government agency.
The Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime
(a) 1 only The QCI was in news related
Minister on recommendation of the industry to the
(b) 2 only to Swachch Bharat Mission.
government.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
www.civilsdaily.com/learn-about-swachh-
survekshan-survey/
With reference to Àsia Pacific’ Ministerial
Conference on Housing and Urban
Development (APMCHUD)’, consider the
It is highly
unlikely that
1. The first APMCHUD was held in India in
India hosts all
2006 on the theme Èmerging Urban Forms –
the conference
Policy Responses and Governance Structure’. Make list of recent important
of an
2. India hosts all the Annual Ministerial The first conference was held in New Delhi in conferences hosted by India.
Important Intl. international
Conferences in partnership with ADB, APEC d 2006, but its theme was, A vision for sustainable World Dynamic High Know theme, Declarations,
Organizations organisation
and urbanisation in the Asia-Pacific by 2020. host city etc. about these
spanning Asia
ASEAN. conferences.
and Pacific. So,
Which of the statements given above is/are
it eliminates
correct?
options (b) and
(a) 1 only
(c)
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2i
‘Democracy’s superior virtue lies in the fact
that it calls into activity Option (b) and The question required clarity
(a) the intelligence and character ordinary A democracy is superior, because it allows a right (c) are in fundamentals of polity and
men and women. to every adult citizen, without any educational and eliminated as careful and patient reading of
Fundamental
(b) the methods for strengthening executive a wealth criterion. Polity Static High this could be options.To make clarity in
Rights/DPSP
leadership true for polity, read some good polity
(c) a superior individual with dynamism and www.civilsdaily.com/category/polity/constitution/ monarchy and books like NCERT, Subhash
vision. dictatorship. Kashyap
(d) a band of dedicated party workers.
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a system that
powers multiple bank accounts into a single
mobile application (of any participating bank),
Which of the following is a most likely
merging several banking features, seamless fund
consequence of implementing the
routing & merchant payments into one hood. OPtion (b) and
Ùnified Payments Interface (UPI)’?
(c) can be
(a) Mobile wallets will not be necessary for Whenever new initiative is
The key objective of a unified system is to offer an New Tech/ distant indirect
online payments. taken by any government
a architecture to facilitate next generation online Economics Innovation in Dynamic Low consequences
(b) Digital currency will totally replace the agency, read all the possible
immediate payments. news of UPI. So, they
physical currency in about two decades. implications of the initiative.
can be easily
(c) FDI inflows will drastically increase.
UPI is expected to further propel easy instant eliminated
(d) Direct transfer of subsidies to poor people
payments via mobile, web, and other applications.
will become very effective.
www.civilsdaily.com/upcoming-e-payment-
method-upi/
The terns Èvent Horizon’, ‘Singularity’,
`String Theory’ and `Standard
Model’ are sometimes seen in the news in the All these terms come from theoretical physics
context of branch, which investigates into state of matter and
New Tech/
(a) Observation and understanding of the composition, origin, and extent of universe.
a S&T Innovation in Dynamic Low
Universe
news
(b) Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses www.civilsdaily.com/belle-ii-rolls-in-to-collision-
(c) Placing satellites in the orbit of the Earth point/
(d) Origin and evolution of living organisms on
the Earth
With reference to agriculture in India, how can
the technique of `genome A complete and accurate description of the plant
sequencing’, often seen in the news, be used genome will allow for the quick identification of
in the immediate future? critical genes that code for everything from
1. Genome sequencing can be used to drought resistance to stress resistance.
identify genetic markers far disease
resistance and This genomics resource has made thousands of
drought tolerance in various crop plants. markers available to plant researchers which will
2. This technique helps in reducing the time facilitate mapping and cloning of genes of New Tech/ Know all possible
required to develop new varieties of crop c agronomic importance in much lesser time and S&T Innovation in Dynamic High applications of new
plants. cheaper cost than was available earlier. news technologies and innovations
3. It can be used to decipher the host-
pathogen relationships in crops. Decoding plant genome will facilitate our
Select the correct- answer using the code understanding of gene function which will enable
given below: develop new genetic gains of plant.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only http://www.civilsdaily.com/tulsi-genome-
(c) 1 and 3 only sequencing-completed/
(d) 1, 2 and 3
The main advantage of the parliamentary
Executive branch is directly responsible to the
form of government is that
legislature. Options (a) and
(a) the executive and legislature work
(d) are more true
independently.
A parliamentary system is a system of democratic in Presidential
(b) it provides continuity of policy and is more Functions of Fundamentals of Polity must
c governance of a state where the executive branch Polity Static Low form of
efficient. Legislature be understood.
derives its democratic legitimacy from its ability to government
(c) the executive remains responsible to the
command the confidence of the legislative branch. which eliminates
legislature.
these options.
(d) the head of the government cannot be
changed without election.
Rights and duties are two phases of the same
thing. Rights are considered to be essential for the
expansion of human personality. They offer to the Rights are not
In the context of India, which one of the
individual a sufficient scope for free action and only personal,
following is the correct relationship
thus prepare ground for self-development. so option (b) is
between Rights and Duties?
Although rights arc of great significance in a eliminated.
(a) Rights are correlative with Duties.
democratic stale yet they become meaningless in Rights and
(b) Rights are personal and hence Fundamental Fundamentals of Polity must
a the absence of duties. Polity Dynamic High duties both are
independent of society and Duties. Rights/DPSP be understood.
important for
(c) Rights, not Duties, are important for the
Rights can be enjoyed only in the world of duties. personality
advancement of the personality of the citizen.
For every right there is corresponding duty. When development
(d) Duties, not Rights, are important for the
the people fail to discharge their duties properly, which eliminates
stability of the State.
the rights all become meaningless. option (c).
was to

(d) can't be the correct
option as Fundamental
duties were added by
the 42nd Amendment
Act in 1976(decades
after the making of the
Preamble is the key to open the mind of the Indian Constitution).
makers. Option (c) directive
principles of state policy
The Preamble to a Constitution embodies the are non justiciable , it is
The mind of the makers of the Constitution of
fundamental values and the philosophy, on which not possible that an
India is reflected in which of the following?
the Constitution is based, and the aims and important part of
(a) The Preamble Fundamental
a objectives, which the founding fathers of the Polity Static Low constitution which shows
(b) The Fundamental Rights Rights/DPSP
Constitution enjoined the polity to strive to the minds of makers of
(c) The Directive Principles of State Policy
achieve. The importance and utility of the the Indian Constitution is
(d) The Fundamental Duties
Preamble has been pointed out in several non justiciable. DPSPs
decisions of the Supreme Court of India. are non justiciable only
because makers of the
www.civilsdaily.com/category/polity/constitution/ Indian didn’t find them
necessary(or India was
not capable of enforcing
them, as mentioned by
BR Ambedkar) at that
time. So, option (c) and
(d) can be eliminated.
The Parliament keeps a day-to-day watch over the
activities of the Executive. As ours is a
parliamentary system of Government, the
The Parliament of India exercises control over
Executive is responsible to the Parliament for all
the functions of the Council of
acts.
Ministers through
1. Adjournment motion
Members of the Parliament have a right to ask
2. Question hour For prelims, Parliament
questions and supplementary question to the
3. Supplementary questions Functions of chapter is very important.
d Ministers. Any lapses or mishandling on the part of Polity Static Low
Select the correct answer using the code Legislature One must know basic terms
the Government can be exposed in the
given below: in Parliamentary proceedings.
Parliament.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
Adjournment motions may be moved to discuss
(c) 1 and 3 only
serious administrative lapses. Through
(d) 1, 2and3
adjournment motions, matters of public importance
can be brought to the notice of the Government by
the members of the Parliament.
Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger
Reserve is a protected area and tiger reserve If one knows the
From the ecological point of view, which one along the Western Ghats in the Indian state of location of these
of the following assumes Tamil Nadu. forests, then
importance in being a good link between the Nallamala and Mark important protected
Eastern Ghats and the Western Sathyamangalam forest range is a significant Indian Seshachalam areas on blank maps. Along
Ghats? a wildlife corridor in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve Geography Geography- Static High cannot be the with that, know about
(a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve between the Western Ghats and the rest of the Forests link between the important species in those
(b) Nallamala Forest Eastern Ghats. two ghats. This areas. Revise them regularly.
(c) Nagarhole National Park eliminates
(d) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve http://www.civilsdaily.com/topic/15-nov-2016- options (b) and
prelims-daily-with-previous-year-questions- (d)
tikdams/
Ideology and
restraints are
independent of
equality which
eliminates
options (b) and
(d). Option (c) is
One of the implications of equality in society is
Equality in society is The Absence of Special wrong because
the absence of Fundamentals of polity and
Privileges. Thus no person, family or class or inequality
(a) Privileges Fundamental society must be clear. One
a group or persons in a society can be granted Polity Static Low reduces
(b) Restraints Rights/DPSP must read good books for
special privileges if we have to achieve Equality competition in
(c) Competition that.
and liberty in a society. society. This
(d) Ideology
leaves option (a)
only. Further,
one must know
priveleges are
the indicators of
social inequality
in society
Which principle among the following was
42nd amendment act added participation of
added to the Directive Principles of
workers in the management of industries.
State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the
New directives was added by new articles 39A, Read DPSPs category wise
constitution?
43A, 48A which, respectively, provide for equal especially Gandhian
a) Equal pay for equal work for both men and
justice and free legal aid to economically principles. Also, know
women Amendments to
b backward classes, participation of workers in the Polity Static Low important constitutional
b) Participation of workers in the management constitution
management of industries, and protection and amendments especially 42nd
of industries
improvement of environment and safeguarding of amendment which is also
c) Right to work, education and public
forests and wildlife. known as 'Mini-Constitution'
assistance
d) Securing living wage and human conditions
of work to workers
Rights are claims of citizen of India against the
Which one of the following statements is
states. They prevent the establishment of an
correct?
authoritarian and despotic rule in the country, and
(a) Right are claims of the State against the
protect the liberties and freedoms of the people
citizens.
against the invasion by the State. They operate as Important Fundamentals of polity
(b) Rights are privileges which are
c limitations on the tyranny of the executive and Polity articles/schedule Static Low should be carefully read and
incorporated in the Constitution of a State.
arbitrary laws of the legislature. In short, they aim s understood
(c) Rights are claims of the citizens against
at establishing ‘a government of laws and not of
the State.
men’.
(d) Rights are privileges of a few citizens
against the many
The Global Gender Gap Report was first published
Which of the following gives ‘Global Gender in 2006 by the World Economic Forum.
Make list of around 15-20
Gap Index’ ranking to the
improtant indicies and revise
countries of the world? The Global Gender Gap Index is an index
Important Intl. them regularly. In some
(a) World Economic Forum a designed to measure gender equality. World Static Low
Organizations indicies, like HDI, one must
(b) UN Human Rights Council
know abow the parameters
(c) UN Women http://www.civilsdaily.com/blog/important-world-
also for prelims.
(d) World Health Organization reports-their-organisations-important-for-ias-
prelims/
The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
a) the participation of workers in the
management of industries.
Indian National
b) arbitrary powers to the management to It provided for the participation of workers in the
a History Movement- 1915- Static High
quell industrial disputes. management of industries
1947
c) an intervention by the British Court in the
event of a trade dispute.
d) a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.
The term ‘Digital Single Market Strategy’ For prelims, make notes of
seen in the news refers to The Digital Single Market strategy aims to open up such catchy phrases. Just get
a) ASEAN digital opportunities for people and business and Important Intl. into the basics of such
c World Static High
b) BRICS enhance Europe’s position as a world leader in the Organizations initiative such as the
c) EU digital economy. objectives, implementing
d) G20 agency etc.
was to

At one of the places in India, if you stand on
the seashore and watch the
sea, you will find that the sea water recedes
from the shore line a few kilometers
and comes back to the shore, twice a day,
The beach is unique in that the water recedes up Indian
and you can actually walk on the sea
c to 5 kilometers during the ebb tide. When the tide Geography Geography- Static High
floor when the water recedes. This unique
is in, locals trawl for small fish along the coast. Places
phenomenon is seen at
a) Bhavnagar
b) Bheemunipatnam
c) Chandipur
d) Nagapattinam
With reference to the ‘Prohibition of Benami Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 is an
Property Transactions Act, 1988 Act of the Parliament of India that prohibits certain
(PBPT Act)’, consider the following types of financial transactions. The act defines a
statements: ‘benami’ transaction as any transaction in which
1. A property transaction is not treated as a property is transferred to one person for a Statement 1
benami transaction if the owner of the consideration paid by another person. Such seems absurd
property transactions were a feature of the Indian economy, which eliminates
The Act was recently
is not aware of the transaction. usually relating to the purchase of property (real options (a) and
amended and was major
2. Properties held benami are liable for estate), and were thought to contribute to the (c). Since Act
Functions of instrument in government's
confiscation by the Government. b Indian black money problem. The act bans all Polity Static High specifically
Legislature battle against black money.
3. The Act provides for three authorities for benami transactions and gives the government the provides
Such legislations must be
investigations but does not provide for any right to recover property held benami without appellate
thoroughly studied.
appellate mechanism. paying any compensation. authority,
Which of the statements given above is/are statement 3 is
correct? www.civilsdaily.com/new-benami-law-to-come- also wrong.
a) 1 only into-effect-from-november-1/
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only www.civilsdaily.com/lok-sabha-passes-benami-
d) 2 and 3 only transactions-bill/
Narayan Meghaji Lokhande (1848-1897) was a
Consider the following statements: pioneer of the labour movement in India.
1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a During Lord Ripon’s time, the first Factories Act
Statement 1 is
view to fix the wages of industrial workers and was adopted in 1881. Following this act , a Factory Make shortnotes of important
wrong as First
to allow the workers to form trade unions. Commission was appointed in 1885. There was legislations passed by British
factory Act was
2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing another Factories Act in 1891, and a Royal government. Arrange them
Modern India- mainly for
the labour movement in British India. b Commission on Labor was appointed in 1892. The History Static High into separate categories such
1857-1915 women and
Which of the above statements is/are correct? result of these enactments was the limitation on as social legislations etc.
children. This
a) 1 only the factory working hours. This was an answer of which will help in Mains also
eliminates
b) 2 only the Government to the pathetic conditions of the to frame better answers
options a and c
c) Both 1 and 2 workers in the factory, wherein, only when a
d) Neither 1 nor 2 laborer exhausted, new laborer was to take his /
her place.
Which of the following has/have occurred in
India after its liberalization of economic
policies in 1991?
Since Statement
1. Share of agriculture in GDP increased 1 is wrong, Make notes of the
enormously. Share of agriculture in GDP is decreasing as it is. Options a and d implications of 1991
2. Share of India’s exports in world trade are eliminated. liberlization on various
increased. http://www.civilsdaily.com/forex-reserves-hit-all- Now just check sectors and indicators of
3. FDI inflows increased. time-high-of-372-7-bln/#post-93862 statement 4 Indian economy. In addition
Sectors of
4. India’s foreign exchange reserves b Economics Static Low which is true. to that, the trends of various
Economy
increased enormously. http://www.civilsdaily.com/india-will-remain- So, one can get indicators like foreign
among-top-3-investment-destinations-till-19/ the right answer exchange, sectoral
Select the correct answer using the codes ie option b even contributions in economy
given below: if one does not since independence can be
know about analysed and noted down
a) 1 and 4 only statement 2
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
What is the application of Somatic Cell
Nuclear Transfer Technology? Somatic cell cloning is a technique in which
thenucleus (DNA) of a somatic cell is transferred New Tech/
a) Production of biolarvicides c into an enucleated metaphase-II oocyte for the S&T Innovation in Static High
b) Manufacture of biodegradable plastics generation of a new individual, genetically identical news
c) Reproductive cloning of animals to the somatic celldonor
d) Production of organisms free of diseases
Consider the following statements:
RuPay is an Indian domestic card scheme NPCI organisation was in
1. National Payments Corporation of India
conceived and launched by the National Payments news recently for launching
(NPCI) helps in promoting the financial
Corporation of India (NPCI). It was created to fulfil BHIM app. It is important to
inclusion in the country.
the Reserve Bank of India’s desire to have a read 'About Us' page of these
2. NCPI has launched RuPay, a card
domestic, open loop, and multilateral system of important oganisations'
Payment scheme.
c payments in India. National Payments Corporation Economics Misc. Static Low official website. For prelims,
of India (NPCI) helps in promoting the financial their parent ministry, goals,
inclusion in the country. mode of creation (statutory or
correct?
constitutional), and recent
a) 1 only
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b) 2 only
digital-payments/ down
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
The full form of M-STrIPES is Monitoring System Here, Option c
The term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in
for Tigers’-Intensive Protection and Ecological can be
the news in the context of
Status. It’s a software monitoring system launched eliminated by
by the Indian Government in 2010 in some tiger Organizations the fact that
a) Captive breeding of Wild Fauna b E&B Static High
reserves. The aim is to reduce vulnerability of involved NAVIC is the
b) Maintenance of Tiger Reserves
Tigers. The system would enable field managers India's
c) Indigenous Satellite Navigation System
to assist intensity and spatial coverage of patrols navigation
d) Security of National Highways
in a geographic information system (GIS) domain. system.
What is/are the most likely advantages of
implementing ‘Goods and Services Tax
(GST)’?
1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by

multiple authorities and will thus create a
single market in India.
2. It will drastically reduce the ‘Current
Since statement
Account Deficit’ of India and will enable it to Statements 2 and 3 are probable but not
3 is not correct,
increase its foreign exchange reserves. deterministic. Budget, Fiscal
a Economics Static Low it leaves only
3. It will enormously increase the growth and Policy
option a
size of economy of India and will enable it to www.civilsdaily.com/story/goods-and-services-tax/
overtake China in the near future.
Select the correct answer using the code

given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
‘Broad-based Trade and Investment
Make short notes of such
Agreement (BTIA)’ is sometimes seen in the
important international
news in the context of negotiations held The EU and India have negotiated an ambitious
agreements of which India is
between India and Broad-based Trade and Investment
a party. For prelims, main
Agreement since 2007. Important
a Economics Static Low focus should be on the
a) European Union treaties/ protocols
parties involved in
b) Gulf Cooperation Council http://www.civilsdaily.com/story/foreign-policy-
agreement, year of
c) Organization for Economic Cooperation watch-india-germany/#post-95562
agreement, number of parties
and Development
and area of agreement.
d) Shanghai Cooperation Organization
was to

The port will make way for India to bypass
Pakistan in transporting goods to Afghanistan
using a sea-land route. At present, Pakistan does
not allow India to transport through its territory to
What is the importance of developing Afghanistan. It has, however, recently allowed
Chabahar Port by India? some Afghan shipments to come to India. This will
also give momentum to the International North-
a) India’s trade with African countries will South Transport Corridor of which both are initial Chabahar is India's one of
enormously increase. signatories along with Russia. Iran is the key the most strategic project. For
b) India’s relations with oil-producing Arab gateway in this project. It entails the ship, rail, and prelims, one must know the
c Geography World Geography Static Low
countries will be strengthened. road routes for moving freight between India, significance, its location and
c) India will not depend on Pakistan for Russia, Iran, Europe and Central Asia. The route other associated projects like
access to Afghanistan and Central Asia. primarily involves moving freight from India, Iran, Garland Higway.
d) Pakistan will facilitate and protect the Azerbaijan and Russia. The objective of the
installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and corridor is to increase trade connectivity between
India. major cities such as Mumbai, Moscow, Tehran,
Baku, Astrakhan etc.
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port/
Since Right to
In India, the right to vote is provided by the Vote is given in
Constitution and the Representation of People’s Constitution, it is
Right to vote and to be elected in India is a
Act, 1951, subject to certain disqualifications. Constitutional
Article 326 of the Constitution guarantees the right right. The
a) Fundamental Right Fundamental
c to vote to every citizen above the age of 18. Polity Static Low correct answer
b) Natural Right Rights/DPSP
Further “ to be elected” is also a constitutional becomes option
c) Constitutional Right
right. (c) even if one
d) Legal Right
does not know
www.civilsdaily.com/category/polity/constitution/ about right to be
elected.
LIGO stands for
What is the purpose of ‘evolved Laser eLISA’s primary objective is the detection and Laser
LIGO is an important scietific
Interferometer Space Antenna (ELISA)’ examination of gravitational waves emitted by the Inferometer
topic where India is also
project? super-massive black holes that reside in the Gravitational
planning to invest. So, UPSC
centres of many galaxies. In addition, eLISA will Observatory.
New Tech/ aspirant must keep tap on the
a) To detect neutrinos measure the signals of thousands of compact Since, the given
b S&T Innovation in Static High minute details that come in
b) To detect gravitational waves binary star systems in the Milky Way. project (eLISA)
news newspaper about LIGO. The
c) To detect the effectiveness of missile seems similar to
eLISA project came in The
defence system www.civilsdaily.com/story/gravitational-waves- LIGO in manes,
HIndu newspaper in June
d) To study the effect of solar flares on our detected-by-ligo-complete-coverage/ one can make
2016.
communication systems guess for option
(b)
What is the aim of the programme ‘Unnat
Bharat Abhiyan’ ?
The objectives of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan are
a) Achieving 100% literacy by promoting
broadly two-fold:
collaboration between voluntary organizations
and government’s education system and local
i) Building institutional capacity in Institutes of
communities.
higher education in research & training relevant to
b) Connecting institutions of higher education For prelims, one must know
the needs of rural India.
with local communities to address recent schemes in details -
ii) Provide rural India with professional resource
development challenges through appropriate b Polity Govt. Schemes Static Low their purpose, beneficiery,
support from institutes of higher education,
techhologies. nodal agency, funds (centre :
especially those which have acquired academic
c) Strengthening India’s scientific research state)
excellence in the field of Science, Engineering &
institutions in order to make India a scientific
Technology and Management.
and technological Power.
d) Developing human capital by allocating
http://www.civilsdaily.com/government-asks-
special funds for health- care and education
varsities-iits-to-adopt-villages/#post-7032
of rural and urban poor, and organizing skill
development programmes and vocational
training for them.
Originally in 1950, the commission had only a
Chief Election Commissioner. The Election
Commissioner Amendment Act, 1989 made the
Commission a multi-member body. The concept of
1. The Election Commission of India is a ‘
a 3-member Commission has been in operation
five-member body.
since then. Home Ministry is consulted for that,
2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the Recently, MHA recommeded
schedule is not decided by them. Splits, mergers
election schedule for the conduct of both ECI that it should not hold
and alliances have frequently disrupted the
general elections and bye-elections. election in some
compositions of political parties. This has led to a
3. Election Commission resolves the disputes Statement 2 is constituencies due to law and
number of disputes over which section of a divided
relating to splits/mergers of recognized Elections- LS, wrong which order problem. Probably, the
d party gets to keep the party symbol, and how to Polity Static Low
political parties. RS, States leaves only statment 2 came from that
classify the resulting parties in terms of national
option d issue. The aspirant must
and state parties. The Election Commission has to
Which of the statements given above is/are observe such news carefully,
resolve these disputes, although its decisions can
correct ? relate them with the theory
be challenged in the courts.
(a) 1 and 2 only and clear their basic concepts
(b) 2 only
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(c) 2 and 3 only
india/
(d) 3 only
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party-symbol-row/
In India, if a species of tortoise is declared
Schedule 1 of
protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife
the Act accords
(Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ?
highest level of
protection of Wildlife Protection Act is
a. It enjoys the same level of protection as the
listed animals important legislation and it
tiger. Important
www.civilsdaily.com/culling-vermins-schedules- and Tigers are was also in news recently.
b. It no longer exists in the wild, a few a E&B articles/schedule Static Low
wildlife-protection-act-1972/ also accorded So, for prelims, one should
individuals are under captive protection; and s
highest level of have read baout the act and
how it
protection under its schedules.
is impossible to prevent its extinction.
the Act. This
c. It is endemic to a particular region of India.
makes option (a)
d. Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct in
correct.
this context.
In India, Judicial Review implies Option (c) is
wrong as bill
(a) the power of the Judiciary to pronounce Judicial Review refers to the power of the judiciary cannot become
upon the constitutionality of laws and to interpret the constitution and to declare any law before it
executive orders. such law or order of the legislature and executive recieve assent
(b) the power of the Judiciary to question the void, if it finds them in conflict the Constitution of of President.
wisdom of the laws enacted by the India. Functions of Also, JUdicial The basics of Polity must be
a Polity Static Low
Legislatures. Judiciary Review spans clear
(c) the power of the Judiciary to review- all the www.civilsdaily.com/type/sc-judgements/ actions of both -
legislative enactments before they – are legislature and
assented to by the President. www.civilsdaily.com/sc-widens-boundaries-of- executive. This
(d) the power of the Judiciary to review its judicial-review-of-ordinance/ makes option (a)
own judgements given earlier in similar or correct.
different cases
With reference to Indian freedom struggle,
consider the following events :
1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy
2. Quit India Movement launched Mutiny was the For prelims, make chronology
3. Second Round Table Conference What is last event of events between WW2 and
Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy: 18 February 1946,
the correct chronological sequence of the Sectors of among them. Independence to avoid
c Quit India Movement: 8 August 1942, Second History Static Low
above events ? Economy This leaves only confusion. Many important
Round Conference: 1931.
option (c) as events happened during this
(a) 1-2-3 correct answer period.
(b) 2-1-3
(c) 3-2-1
(d) 3-1-2
was to

Consider the following statements :
1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India
has steadily increased in the last decade.
2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of India
has steadily increased in the last decade. Fiscal Deficit has decreased in the last decade.
Read Economic survey and
Sectors of
a Economics Static High make short notes to tackle
Which of the statements given- above is/are www.civilsdaily.com/blog/discussing-budget-2016- Economy
such questions
correct ? 17-fiscal-discipline/
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) either 1 nor 2
Recently there was a proposal to translocate
some of the lions from their natural habitat in
Read newspaper regularly
Gujarat to which one of the following sites? An environment ministry’s expert committee has
Indian and make short notes of such
approved Kuno Palpur in Madhya Pradesh as the
b E&B Geography- Static High news. Further, mark such
(a) Corbett National Park second home for Asiatic lions found only in Gir
Places places on map which will help
(b) Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary national park.
recalling it during the exam.
(c) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Sariska National Park
During President’s rule, the Council of Ministers
stands dissolved. According to Article 365, if a
state government fails to exercise its executive
powers in compliance with the directions given by
the Union government, the responsibility shifts to
Which of the following are not necessarily the
the governor of the state to assess the situation
consequences of the proclamation of the
and recommend the dissolution of state Assembly
President’s rule in a State?
to the Union cabinet. This proclamation is made by
the President only when the governor is convinced
1. Dissolution of the State Legislative
that the state cannot function in accordance with
Assembly
the provisions of the Constitution. Although the Statement 2 is Read and differentiate among
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the
power of dissolution of state Assembly is vested Powers of right which Emergency, President Rule
State
b with the Governor, yet such a power can be Polity different Static Low eliminates and Financial emergency.
3. Dissolution of the local bodies
exercised only after both Houses of Parliament authorities options a, c and Also, one must know their
approve the decision. If the proclamation made by d. implications.
the President under Article 356 to dissolve the
given below:
Assembly is approved by both the Houses within
(a) 1 and 2 only
two months, the government does not revive on
(b) 1 and 3 only
the expiry of period of dissolution. It is not related
(c) 2 and 3 only
to the dissolution of the local bodies.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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rule/
Which of the following are envisaged by the
Right against Exploitation in the Constitution
of India?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and

forced labour
Article 23 prohibits the traffic in human beings and Abolition of
2. Abolition of untouchability
forced labor such as begar. Untouchability is
3. Protection of the interests of minorities For prelims, one must know
Article 24 is against the child labour. Fundamental provided under
4. Prohibition of employment of children in c Polity Static Low each fundamental right and
Article 17 is related to untouchability. Rights/DPSP Article 17 which
factories and mines its meaning.
makes options
www.civilsdaily.com/category/polity/constitution/ a, b, d incorrect
given below :
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the following is geographically
closest to Great Nicobar ?
In world map, mark the
important channels such as
(a) Sumatra a Geography World Geography Static Low
Six degree channel, Coco
(b) Borneo
channel etc.
(c) Java
(d) Sri Lanka
Which one of the following is not a feature of
Indian federalism ?
For prelims, one must know
(a) There is an independent judiciary in India. about basic terms like
(b) Powers have been clearly divided between There is no Equality of State Representation in federalism, republic in context
c Polity Misc. Static Low
the Centre and the States. Rajya Sabha. of India. Also, one should
(c ) The federating units have been given know the evolution of Indian
unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha. constitution
(d) It is the result of an agreement among the
federating units.
Which one of the following was a very
important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ?
(a) Kakinada d History Art and Culture Static High

(b) Motupalli
(c) Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
(d) Nelluru
The Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) is an
initiative of the European Union. Its overall
objective is to build a new alliance on climate
change between the European Union and the poor
developing countries that are most affected and
that have the least capacity to deal with climate
change. The GCCA does not intend to set up a
new fund or governance structure, but is working
With, reference to ‘Global Climate Change
through the European Commission’s established
Alliance’ which of the following statements
channels for political dialogue and cooperation at
is/are correct?
national and international level. The GCCA+ aim is
to boost the efficiency of its response to the needs
1. It is an initiative of the European Union.
of vulnerable countries and groups. Using
2. It provides technical and financial support
ambitious and innovative approaches, it will
to targeted developing countries to integrate
achieve its goals by building on its two mutually
climate change into their development policies
reinforcing pillars:
and budgets.
Important
3. It is coordinated by World Resources a E&B Static High
• Under the first pillar, the GCCA+ serves as a treaties/ protocols
Institute (WRI) and World Business Council
platform for dialogue and exchange of experience
for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
between the EU and developing countries,
focusing on climate policy and bringing renewed
attention to the issue of international climate
given below :
finance. The results feed into negotiations for a
(a) 1 and 2 only
new climate deal under the United Nations
(b) 3 only
Framework Convention on Climate Change
(c) 2 and 3 only
(UNFCCC).
(d) 1, 2 and 3
• Under the second pillar, the GCCA+ acts as a
source of technical and financial support for the
world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, whose
populations need climate finance the most. Extra
efforts will be made to strengthen the strategically
important issues of ecosystems-based adaptation,
migration and gender equality.
was to

With reference to the religious history of India,
consider the following statements :
1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects
of Jainism.
2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of
phenomena were not wholly momentary, but
The two major sects include – Digambar and
existed forever in a latent form.
b Shwetambar. 95% of the practices followed are History Art and Culture Static High
same in both the sects.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination
For contesting an election as a candidate a person
paper can be filed by
must be registered as a voter. Sec 4 (d) of
Representation People Act, 1951 precludes a
(a) Anyone residing in India.
person from contesting unless he is an elector in Elections- LS, Read Parliament chapter
(b) A resident of the constituency from which c Polity Static Low
any parliamentary constituency. RS, States careefully
the election is to be contested.
(c) Any citizen of India whose name appears
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in the electoral roll of a constituency.
india/
(d) GI any citizen of India.
• Western Ghats – A chain of mountains running
1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five
parallel to India’s western coast, approximately 30-
States only.
50 km inland, the Ghats traverse the States of
2. Western Ghats are spread over five States
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra
only. Statement 1 is
and Gujarat. Indian
3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only. wrong which
b • Pulicat Lake is the second largest brackish water Geography Geography- Static High
eliminates
lake or lagoon in India, after Chilka Lake. It Places
Which of the statements given above is/are options a and d
straddles the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil
correct ?
Nadu states.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
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(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
• Biochemical Oxygen Demand is an important
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a
water quality parameter which provides an index
standard criterion for
to assess the effect discharged wastewater will
have on the receiving environment.
(a) Measuring oxygen levels in blood
• The higher the BOD value, the greater the Basic terms
(b) Computing oxygen levels in forest c E&B Static Low
amount of organic matter or food available for related to E&B
ecosystems
oxygen consuming bacteria.
(c) Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems
(d) Assessing oxygen levels in high altitude
http://www.civilsdaily.com/pib-rivers-under-
regions
national-river-conservation-programme-whats-that/
With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the
United Nations programme working towards a
better urban future, which of the statements
is/are correct ?
• UN-Habitat, the United Nations Human
1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the
Settlements Programme, is mandated by the UN
United Nations General Assembly to promote Make notes of such
General Assembly to promote socially and
socially and environmentally sustainable programmes of which India
environmentally sustainable towns and cities. It is
towns and cities to provide adequate shelter gets leadership role. In UN-
the focal point for all urbanization and human
for all. Habitat, India has been
settlement matters within the UN system. Statement 2 is
2. Its partners are either governments or local elected Chairman. For
• UN-Habitat envisions well-planned, well- Organizations wrong which
urban authorities only. b World Static High prelims, prepare the goal of
governed, and efficient cities and other human involved eliminates
3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall the programme, pareant
settlements, with adequate housing, infrastructure, options a and c
objective of the United Nations system to organisations, parties
and universal access to employment and basic
reduce poverty and to promote access-to safe involved, agreements,
services such as water, energy, and sanitation.
drinking water and bask sanitation. initiatiatives under the
program
www.civilsdaily.com/india-elected-president-of-un-
habitat/
given below :
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
In the context of Indian history, the-principle of
‘Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to
The question
(a) Division of the central legislature into two Make notes of various terms
can be
houses. Pre involved in India's history of
www.civilsdaily.com/topic/prelims-tit-bits-history- attempted by
(b) Introduction of double government i.e.; d History Independence - Static Low freedom struggle such as
part-2/ recalling the
Central and State governments. Charters etc. Dyarchy, Dominion status,
Government of
(c) Having two sets of rulers; one in London Doctrine of Lapse etc.
INdia Act 1919
and another in Delhi.
(d) Division of the subjects delegated to the
provinces into two categories.
Which of the following statements best
describes the- term ‘Scheme for Sustainable
Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)’,
recently seen in the news?
In order to strengthen the lenders’ ability to deal
(a) It is a procedure for considering ecological with stressed assets and to put real assets back
costs of developmental schemes formulated on track by providing an avenue for reworking the
The scheme To solve NPA problem, RBI
by the Government. financial structure of entities facing genuine
was in news to launched many initiatiative.
(b) It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the b difficulties, the Reserve Bank of India has issued Economics Banking, Finance Dynamic Low
solve the For prelims, one must know
financial structure of big corporate entities guidelines on a ‘Scheme for Sustainable
problem of NPA. briefly about these initiatives.
facing genuine difficulties. Structuring of Stressed Assets’.
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Undertakings.
(d) It is an important provision in ‘The
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code’ recently
implemented by the Government.
Consider the following statements :
1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to
Since it is 4 - 5 years old
Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a
news and India is not party to
unique initiative of G20 group of countries; The Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce
this coalition, It becomes very
2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (CCAC) was
difficult to know about such
carbon and hydrofluorocarbons. launched by the United Nations Environment
Important question. In prelims, one
b Programme (UNEP) and six countries— E&B Static High
treaties/ protocols must also know which
Which of the statements given above is/are Bangladesh, Canada, Ghana, Mexico, Sweden,
questions to leave because
correct ? and the United States—on 16 February 2012. It
there are negative marks too.
(a) 1 only focuses on O3, CH4, Black Carbon, and HFCs.
One should not make total
(b) 2 only
blind guesses.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
If you want to see gharials in their natural
habitat, which one of the following is the best
National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary is For prelims, protected areas
place to visit ?
one of the dedicated sanctuary for Gharials. Indian and wetlands are important.
b E&B Geography- Static Low Their location and famous
(a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves
www.civilsdaily.com/agra-to-host-first-ever- Places species residing in them are
(b) Chambal River
international-bird-fete/ important.
(c) Pulicat Lake
(d) DeeporBeel
was to

The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one
of the most famous and oft illustrated
Ellora caves do Rock painitngs are properly
paintings at
not have dealt in Introduction to Art
a www.civilsdaily.com/blog/ajanta-ellora-caves/ History Art and Culture Static Low painting which (NCERT). It should be
(a) Ajanta
eliminates option properly read for preparing
(b) Badami
(d) art and culture.
(c) Bagh
(d) Ellora
Consider the following pairs :
Traditions Communities
1. Chaliha Sahib Festival — Sindhis
2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra — Gonds Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra is a festival of Gharwali
3. Wari-Warkari — Santhals and kumauoni people in Uttarakhand. Wari
a Warkari or Varkari(Pandharpur Wari) is a History Art and Culture Static High
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly Maharashtrian festival celebrated by
matched? Marathas.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
The scheme is
The nation-wide ‘Soil Health Card Scheme’
not linked with
aims at
bank loans
1. Expanding the cultivable area under
which makes The question was easy but
irrigation.
statement 2 options are framed such that
2. Enabling the banks to assess the quantum
wrong and it shake confidence and
of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis
Agriculture- eliminates create self doubt in appearing
of soil quality. www.civilsdaily.com/soil-health-card-aims-
b E&B Irrigation, Static Low options a, c and candidate. To avoid such
3. Checking the overuse of fertilizers in objectives/
fertilizers etc. d. The statement situation, one must revise
farmlands.
2 seems logical own notes and have
and could confidence on oneself during
Which of the above statements is/are correct
confuse even a the exam.
?
candidate who
(a) 1 and 2 only
has read the
(b) 3 only
scheme.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are
used to create digital display in many devices.
What are the advantages of OLED displays
over Liquid Crystal displays?
1. OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible

plastic substrates.
There are various display
2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can
New Tech/ technologies like LCD, LED,
be made using OLEDs. www.civilsdaily.com/story/innovation-in-sciences-
c S&T Innovation in Static High OLED, QDLED. For prelims,
3. Transparent/displays are possible using and-technology/
news the basics of these
OLEDs
technologies must be known.
givenbelow :
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the above statements is correct
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun
temples?
1. Arasavalli
2. Amarakantak
3. Omkareshwar
a History Art and Culture Static High
given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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1. Prelims 2017 got over on 18th and it took us ~12 more days to get this analysis acros you - today is 30th June 2017
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3. We are not here just to offer you another set of explanations with some conflicting view points/ anwer keys. That is an exercise in futility.
4. The cutoff for GEN category (we checked in with Dr. Vipin Garg, IAS) would be somewhere around 105
Why should you trust his judgement?
a) The concept of "Tikdams/ Smart Hacks" was mastered by CD under his tutelege
https://www.instamojo.com/civilsdaily/the-art-of-tikdams-by-dr-v-air-20-cse-2015/
b) His answer keys for Prelims 2016 matched UPSC's logic. This is a rare feat. Read the blog & comments written by him
http://www.civilsdaily.com/collection/ias-pre-2016/
5. Moving on - What went on behind the scenes of making this analysis excel for Prelims 2017?
a) We analysed each question internally on 2 parameters:
Difficulty Level Solvability (via a CD student)
High N = Solvable via Newscards [includes all content published on CD - newstrails, blogs, prelims listicles, prelims tidbits, daily FREE quizzes etc.]
Medium T = Solvable via Tikdams [an intelligent way of arriving at answers via eliminations + some basic knowledge]
Low F = Civilsdaily's Flagship TS [our test series questions which happened to have an overlap with Prelims 2017 keywords OR same themes]
OR a combination of these 3
b) Overall Distribution of Questions: 82/100 questions had some overlap with 1 or more of Civilsdaily's 3 initiatives (Flagship TS + Tikdams
@Flagship TS + Daily Newscards & Blogs)
Difficulty Level (@ IAS 2017)
Solvability Matrix High Low Medium Grand Total Description
You are on your CD did not capture these themes. Most of these were static
8 3 7 18
own! subjects and we will work on them for IAS 2018 students.
Part of Flagship TS 3 1 4 Definitely doable by CD students
Solvable via Complete smart intelligent guesswork - If you pulled these off,
2 1 2 5
Tikdams Dr. V might just treat you a pizza.
Tikdams + Flaghip
abcd 1 1 Definitely doable by CD students
TS
We realised that while our daily newscards, blogs, listicles and
Solvable via tidbits do help collate UPSC relevant information at one place -
9 6 20
Newscards they are not very effective if the student does not religiously
revise them.
Newscards + Newscards + Flagship TS = Double reinforcement. Doable in
2 2 4
Flagship TS case students revises those 3200 questions with concepts
Newscards + Tikdams is a unique combo which CD specialises
Newscards + in. You may tend to miss out on these questions with just
5 14 16 35
Tikdams newscard level revision but our Flagship TS enforces the basics
of Tikdams which come handy here with basic knowledge.
Newscards +
No CD student worth his/ her salt should have missed these
Tikdams + 3 7 3 13
question.
Flagship TS
Grand Total 26 38 36 100
6. Takeaways from this analysis

Read the detailed question by question inputs on the next tab - Prelims 2017 Detailed Analysis by CD
Read the comments given by K Siddhartha Sir in his wisdom of changing UPSC patterns
We will be releasing subject wise study blogs for categories building upon his and Vipin Garg's inputs
7. Test Series Links (IAS 2018)

This year's TS registration is open at http://prelims.civilsdaily.com/
If you have any queries, please feel free to mail us at hello@civilsdaily.com
8. If you have comments over this analysis, please write in here:

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Tikdams Advantage CD TS' Match Type Why this question?
Difficulty CD Flagship TS Advantage Approach for IAS 2018 & beyond
S. No. Question Answer Standard Explanation (with links) Subject Sub-Subject Static or CA @Flagship TS (Keyword or Theme (via Praveen Verma - AIR
Level (Questions Overlap with TS Reference) (K Siddhatha Sir)
(via Dr. Vipin Garg, IAS) Match) 264)
With reference to .the difference between the culture Indus people were basically peace loving. Their
of Rigvedic Aryans and arms (swords, daggers, arrow-heads, and spears)
TS 11, Q. 39
Indus Valley people, which of the following were primitive in nature. No evidence of armour,
statements is/are correct? helmet, body armour or shield is available. The
Q.39) Consider the following statements about the economy in the Rig Vedic period: The answer to this topic
1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet Aryans, on the contrary, were warlike people and
1. It was sustained by a combination of pastoralism and agriculture. required an intensive
in warfare whereas the people of Indus were conversant with all kinds of traditional arms
There is famous bronze statue of 2. Gold coins were major mode of exchange. If one read options carefully, knowledge, and a very close
Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using and armour and had devised a full-fledged
Dancing girl that means Indus Valley 3. War booty was a major source of wealth. few options can be passionate observation about
them. ‘science of war’.
people knew about Bronze metal. Which of the statements given above are correct? eliminated. For example, here both civilizations. This
2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper
This makes statement 2 wrong and 1 and 2 statement 1 was difficult, but requires taking pride in our
27 whereas Indus Valley people knew only c The horse, which played a decisive role in the History Ancient India Static Medium
eliminates (b) and (d). This leaves 2 and 3 by eliminating options (b) and country that is India. Its now
copper and iron. Aryan system of warfare, was not known to the
option (a) and (c) where statement 1 1 and 3 (d), checking correctness of an essential prerequisite.
3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse Indus people. A few bones of horse and terracotta
is common. So, judge only Statement All of the above Statement 1 becomes There are going to be good
whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley figure of a ‘horse-like animal’ have been unearthed
3. Answer:(c) irrelevant. number of questions that can
people having been aware of this animal. from Surkotada (Gujarat) and still it has not been
Explanation: There is no indication of the use of coins. Statement 2 is incorrect. be deciphered only when one
Select the correct answer using the code given below: convincingly proved that the horse was employed
Tikdam: Indo Greeks were the first to bring gold coins. They are not known to have is in love with their country.
(a) 1 only by the Harappans.
existed in Vedic period.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only The Indus valley people knew the use of copper,
(d) 1, 2 and 3 bronze, silver, gold but not iron.
Manipuri Sankirtana is a form of performing art
With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the
involving ritual singing, drumming and dancing
performed in the temples and domestic spaces in
1. It is a song and dance performance.
Manipur State in India. Through the performances Statement 2 is wrong as cymbal are
2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in Make notes of Classical
which exhibit unparalleled religious devotion and not the only instruments used in Deep involvement topics.
the performance. Dances of India. One can
energy, the performers narrate the many stories of performance. One should read (DIT) Generally such topics
3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord gain indepth understanding
37 b Krishna often moving the spectators to tears. Misc. Art and Culture Static Medium statements carefully. Generally, the are treated as factual. The
Krishna. and clarity by watching dance
Dances are very much based upon the cymbals statements with word 'only' are very concept of a question
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? videos on youtube. It helps in
(kartal or manjira) and the cylindrical drum known wrong. One can use it as last resort being Factual is wrong.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 memorizing also.
as Manipuri mridang or pung. in guess making.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
www.civilsdaily.com/the-3-dance-forms-of-
(d) 1 only
manipuri-in-detail/
Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the
population of species of
The question is a wonderful
butterflies, what could be its likely
example of observation base,
consequence/consequences?
interest base, and application
1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely
base topic. Such type of
affected.
questions increase more and
2. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal
more in the coming years.
46 infections of some cultivated plants. c S&T Misc. Static Medium
UPSC asks, How cant a
3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some
student be interested in
species of wasps, spiders and birds.
nature &surrounding.As it is
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
this surrounding that
a) 1 only
determines its future.This is
b) 2 and 3 only
what this question is about.
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
RuPay is an Indian domestic card scheme
NPCI organisation was in
conceived and launched by the National
1. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) news recently for launching
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). It was
helps in promoting the financial inclusion in the BHIM app. It is important to
created to fulfil the Reserve Bank of India’s
country. read 'About Us' page of these
desire to have a domestic, open loop, and
2. NCPI has launched RuPay, a card Payment important oganisations'
multilateral system of payments in India.
54 scheme. c Economics Misc. Static Low official website. For prelims, (EIBQ)
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
their parent ministry, goals,
helps in promoting the financial inclusion in
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? mode of creation (statutory or
the country.
a) 1 only constitutional), and recent
b) 2 only initiatives must be noted
www.civilsdaily.com/npci-schemes-will-
c) Both 1 and 2 down
reward-digital-payments/
d) Neither 1 nor 2
TS 9, Q.25
Q.25) Which of the following are features of Federal government?

1. Dual Government
2. Written Constitution
3. Supremacy of the parliament
4. Rigid Constitution
Select the correct code
Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian 1, 2 and 3
federalism ? 1, 2 and 4
Although this question was
2, 3 and 4 For prelims, one must know
simple. Simple to ask, simple
(a) There is an independent judiciary in India. 1, 2, 3 and 4 about basic terms like
to answer and simple to think
(b) Powers have been clearly divided between the There is no Equality of State Representation in Ans (b) federalism, republic in context
75 c Polity Misc. Static Low Keyword Match there were overtones to make
Centre and the States. Rajya Sabha. Explanation of India. Also, one should
it complicated. The options
(c ) The federating units have been given unequal -Features of Federal Government know the evolution of Indian
could have been even more
representation in the Rajya Sabha. 1. Dual Government (that is, national government and regional government) constitution
complicated.
(d) It is the result of an agreement among the 2. Written Constitution
federating units. 3. Division of powers between the national and regional government
4. Supremacy of the constitution and not parliament
5. Rigid Constitution
6. Independent judiciary
7. Bicameral legislature
Tikdam: If Parliament was supreme then it could override all other authorities such
as courts and regional govts, thus there has to be some check on the power of
Parliament so that scenario doesn’t come about. Hence option 3 is wrong.
Which one of the following was a very important

seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ?
76 (a) Kakinada d History Art and Culture Static High (EIBQ)

(b) Motupalli
(c) Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
(d) Nelluru
With reference to the religious history of India,
consider the following statements :
1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of
Jainism.
2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of
phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed The two major sects include – Digambar and
78 forever in a latent form. b Shwetambar. 95% of the practices followed are History Art and Culture Static High (EIBQ)
same in both the sects.
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.7) Consider the following Statements about Ajanta caves:
1. Ajanta caves have paintings of all 3 major religious denominations i.e.

Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.
2. The themes of the Ajanta paintings are the events from the life of the
Buddha, the Jatakas and the Avadanas.
3. The images of Bodhisattva Vajrapani and Padmapani are the most
common Painting in Ajanta Caves.
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below: The psyche expected out of
most famous and oft illustrated paintings at Rock painitngs are properly
a) 1 and 2 candidates. Student must
dealt in Introduction to Art
Ellora caves do not have painting b) 2 and 3 read the rich heritage of our
94 (a) Ajanta a www.civilsdaily.com/blog/ajanta-ellora-caves/ History Art and Culture Static Low Keyword Match (NCERT). It should be
which eliminates option (d) c) 1 and 3 country with pride to
(b) Badami properly read for preparing
d) 1,2 and 3 remember the beauty
(c) Bagh art and culture.
preserved in our country.
(d) Ellora
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Statement 2 and 3 are correct
-Ajanta caves have Paintings belonging to only Buddhist denomination. Thus
Statement 1 is incorrect.
[Source: Chapter 4 NCERT Fine arts Class XI]
Traditions Communities
1. Chaliha Sahib Festival — Sindhis
2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra — Gonds Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra is a festival of Gharwali
3. Wari-Warkari — Santhals and kumauoni people in Uttarakhand. Wari
95 a Warkari or Varkari(Pandharpur Wari) is a History Art and Culture Static High
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly Maharashtrian festival celebrated by
matched? Marathas.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
Commonly used / Unwanted or consumed materials

Even if one does not know about lead
controversial chemicals likely to be found in them This is a test of student
in lipstick, the question can be
1. Lipstick — Lead awareness about eco-
Brominated vegetable oils are not used in soft correctly attempted using basic
2. Soft drinks — Brominated vegetable oils friendliness of the product
drink manufacturing. knowledge. The soft drinks do not
3. Chinese fast food — Monosodiumglutamate they use in their everyday life.
98 c S&T Misc. Static Medium have oil which makes statement 2
It’s the best example of a
www.civilsdaily.com/the-curious-case-of-mono- wrong. It eliminates options (b) and
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly question asked from
sodium-glutamate/msg-trivia/ (d). Further, MSG is present in fast
matched ? everywhere around the
food (Maggie issue) which makes
(a) 1 only environment.
statement 3 correct.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?
1. Arasavalli
2. Amarakantak
3. Omkareshwar
100 Select the correct answer using the code given below a History Art and Culture Static High (EIBQU)
:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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2/14/2018 11:32:52 kishansaralaya@gmail.com
Kishan Saralaya 38 Tyfone CDI Pvt Ltd Skoda 2012 2011 In 2018
2/14/2018 12:26:44 sarathcs1989@gmail.comSarath Chandran S 28 ATOS India Pvt Ltd Hyundai Grand i10 2017 In 2018
2/14/2018 12:30:09 shashankshet@yahoo.comshashankshet@yahoo.com 22 Applied Materials Maruti Suzuki Alto LX 2005 2019 or later
2/14/2018 12:28:53 Pavikeethu@gmail.com Pavithra Bangera 26 ATOS India Pvt Limited No Car Owned NIL 2018 In 2018
2/14/2018 12:45:06 mightyselva@gmail.com Selva Kumar M 37 IncRev India Solutions PvtHonda
Ltd Jazz 2015 2019 or later
Shruti Ekanath 30 IPsoft I do not own any car NA 2000 In 2018
2/14/2018 13:35:51 mvdrangasesh@gmail.com
Rangasesh Mallena 34 IPsoft Global Services Hyundai i20 Sportz 2012 Within 2 months
Shruti Ekanath 30 IPsoft Global Services Hyundai i20 Sportz 2012 In 2018
2/14/2018 13:37:24 Ashwini.Manjunath@ipsoft.com
Ashwini 25 IPsoft Global Services Hyundai i20 Sportz 2012 In 2018
2/14/2018 13:45:37 parandsri@gmail.com Srinivasan P 39 Omens Animation Studios Maruti
Pvt. Ltd.
Suzuki Swift 2012 2019 or later
2/14/2018 13:48:19 srini.omens@gmail.com Srinivasan 40 Omens Animation Maruti Suzuki Swift 2014 Within 2 months
2/14/2018 22:55:16 anuanushreekgreen@gmail.com
Anushree K 19 Applied Materials Maruti Suzuki Swift 2017 2019 or later
2/15/2018 5:26:52 sahil.adin@gmail.com Mohammed Sahil Adeen 25 Aegis Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo 2011 2019 or later
2/15/2018 5:27:57 kshivu299@gmail.com Shivu 21 Aegis Skoda RAPID 2017 2019 or later
2/15/2018 13:39:40 godwinjms009@gmail.comGodwin James 27 Tata Communications Limited
Maruti Suzuki Celerio VXI AMT 2014 2019 or later
2/15/2018 13:43:10 hssandeepshekhar@yahoo.com
Sandeep H S 36 Dimension Data India Cloud
Maruti
Business
Suzuki
Unit Baleno - Sedan 2006 In 2018
2/15/2018 14:19:32 raklak54@gmail.com Rakesh Kumar B K 38 A C S S P L Mahindra XUV500 W10 2017 In 2018
2/15/2018 14:47:45 vedantbhat@gmail.com Vedant Bhat 24 Mu Sigma Business Solutions
Maruti Suzuki Celerio 2016 2019 or later
2/15/2018 14:47:45 vedantbhat@gmail.com Vedant Bhat 24 Mu Sigma Business Solutions
Maruti Suzuki Celerio 2016 2019 or later
2/15/2018 14:48:35 vedantbhat@outlook.com Vedant Bhat 24 Mu Sigma Maruti Suzuki Celerio VXI AMT 2016 In 2018
2/15/2018 17:23:36 personltoalex@gmail.comAlex Devaraj 32 1861-GalaxE Solutions Hyundai I20 elite 2015 2019 or later
2/15/2018 17:23:46 sathiad345@gmail.com sathiyan 35 GalaxE solutions Hyundai santro 2009 2019 or later
2/15/2018 17:26:59 brajendran@galaxe.com Bervin R 25 2092*(galaxy solution ind pvt
Honda
limited) 2015 2015 2019 or later
2/15/2018 17:27:41 veeramaninaren1@gmail.com
Veeramani 31 GalaxeSolutionIndiaPvtLtdMaruti Suzuki Wagnor 2014 In 2018
2/15/2018 19:14:17 kumarvittoba@yahoo.comKumar 41 Scientific Games India Pvt.Honda
Ltd. City ZX 2008 In 2018
2/15/2018 22:22:41 personltoalex@gmail.comAlex devaraj 32 1861-GalaxE Solutions Hyundai I20 elite 2015 2019 or later
Shruti Ekanath 30 IPsoft I do not have cat NA 2000 In 2018
2/16/2018 11:32:44 t.kanagarajan@gmail.comKanagarajan 38 Applied Materials India Private
Maruti
LtdSuzuki New Dzire VXI 2017 2019 or later
2/16/2018 13:48:41 bharath2610@gmail.com Bharath M 27 AEGIS Limited Tata Indica v2 2016 Within 2 months
2/16/2018 15:24:56 mithunk32@gmail.com Mithun K 33 TCS Limited Maruti Suzuki SWIFT 2007 Within 2 months
2/16/2018 15:37:23 sbaiju@gmail.com Baiju Sundaresan 43 Technicolor Maruti Suzuki Ritz 2015 2019 or later
2/16/2018 15:46:28 personltoalex@gmail.comAlex Devaraj 32 1861-Alex Devaraj Hyundai I20 elite 2015 In 2018
2/16/2018 17:03:18 harish.g9@gmail.com Harish Gadhamsetty 31 Scientific Games Hyundai Tiago 2016 2019 or later
2/20/2018 23:16:39 intellyguy@gmail.com Sher Ali Mohamed 33 General Motors Hyundai Eon Era 2013 In 2018
Subject COUNTA of Question
E&B 12
Economics 16
Geography 10
History 13
Misc. 2
Polity 32
S&T 10
World 5
Grand Total 100
000 18 High Low Medium Grand Total
00F 4 000 8 3 7 18
0T0 5 00F 3 1 4
0TF 1 0T0 2 1 2 5
N00 20 0TF 1 1
N0F 4 N00 5 9 6 20
NT0 35 N0F 2 2 4
NTF 13 NT0 5 14 16 35
Grand Total 100 NTF 3 7 3 13
Grand Total 26 38 36 100

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