IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan- Prelims Test 2017 Polity and Current Affairs [Day 26]

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So, here we are with the 26th Day of 60 Days Plan. It is the third edition of 60 Days program but seems like the first one because of the excitement involved everywhere, including us 🙂

We are equally excited and pumped. Our Team is working hard to make you realize your dream. Do not take it insincerely and let us down. Your faith and participation has to be in sync with the amount of hard work and effort we do.

Let us pledge to make it a big game changer (better than last year) in the next 60 days!

Importance of Self – Tracking: Learning from Last Year

Last year, aspirants used to comment their answers in the comment box on daily basis. There were huge participation in discussion. Putting answers in comment box has been very effective to self track yourself after updating the score. In the end you can cross check your performance through disqus profile.

It was highly effective in the last edition of 60 Days that propelled aspirants to monitor their performance and learn through discussion. Let you solve these questions with full honesty and write your result in the comment box. Interact with peers to know your mistakes.

The importance of this initiative stands time bound and aggressive reverse engineering to learn the concepts. Many of you must be busy with your own strategy but let us tell you honestly that in the last two months, it is very important to revise and consolidate your learning. Just reading won’t suffice.

So, take out few hours from your schedule and make it a revision exercise.

How you can make the best use of it?

Be honest to your effort and do not start competing with XYZ aspirants here just for the sake of marks. It is more important for you to introspect and check your learning than focusing on others. Try to answer the questions in 20 minutes only. 

Do not get into negative feeling that I don’t have enough knowledge to answer these questions. Feel like you are taking the real exam. What would be your response then?

The same will be replicated in UPSC exam. Here, you get marks only and nothing else matters. So make effort to know the answers of all questions. Do not cheat 😛

Baba’s Gyan for REVISION

Many of you, almost all, asks about effective revision strategy! Can there be any?

Let us tell you something Baba does 😀 

You guys study a lot and there is no issue with the hard work that has been put in. But when it comes to input-output comparison, your performance is questionable.

What to do?

Just do this for a Week: Go to bed before stipulated time of your sleep, at least 1 hour before. Close your eyes and try to relax your mind. You should attain full comfort and calmness.

Do this on the First Day: Imagine the full story of a recent movie that you have watched. Try to recollect from starting to end. See, whether you are able to depict the clear picture or not!

Now, do the same for everything you learnt from morning specially the ones you struggled with. Since it is fresh, most of the things should flow into your mind smoothly. Check what is your recollecting capacity.

For example, if you prepared Polity Day 2: Topics- Try to collect all important concepts and learning of the day.

Trust us, this exercise if done with sincerity will give you immense confidence as well as boost your performance. There is no ideal time for revision and there cannot be any specific date put for it, as commonly done.

This will always expose your weaknesses the very same day and if you tend to forget something, can always get back to consolidate and cement it.

REPEAT IT FOR A WEEK & SEE THE MAGIC 😀 

Must to Do: Read the detailed article regarding Micro Analysis Matrix and follow the guidelines- Click Here

Try to hold your nerves and learn to control the temptation. This is very important art to learn and implement!

Are you ready? Let’s start

[Day 26]: POLITY & CURRENT AFFAIRS 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements

1. An administrator of a union territory is an agent of the President similar to head of state like a Governor
2. The President can also appoint the Governor of a state as the administrator of an adjoining union territory.

Which of the above statement[s] is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2) Consider the following statements

1. The Union Territories of Puducherry, Delhi and Chandigarh are provided with a legislative assembly and a council of ministers headed by a chief minister
2. The earlier Chief commissioners provinces were constituted as Union Territories by the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act and the States Reorganisation Act

Select the correct code:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.3) According to the Constitution of India-

1. While appointing the Governor, the President is required to consult the chief minister of the state concerned.
2. It does not lay down any grounds upon which a governor may be removed by the President.

Select the correct code:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.4) Which of the following states have legislative council?

1. Jammu and Kashmir
2. Bihar
3. Telangana
4. Kerala
5. Andhra Pradesh

Select the correct code:

1. 1, 2 and 5
2. 1, 2 and 3
3. 1, 2, 3 and 5
4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q.5) Consider the following statements

1. The Governor can pardon a death sentence prescribed by a state law
2. A Governor whose term has expired may be reappointed in the same state or any other state

Which of the above statement[s] is/are incorrect?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) In Indian context, the Governor has Constitutional discretion in which of the following cases?

1. Recommendation for the imposition of the President’s Rule in the state
2. Reservation of a bill for the consideration of the President
3. Dissolution of the state legislative assembly if the council of ministers has lost its majority
4. While exercising his functions as the administrator of an adjoining union territory

Choose the correct code:

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1, 2 and 3
3. 1, 2 and 4
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.7) With regard to Legislative councils, consider the following statements

1. The creation of Legislative councils requires special majority in the Parliament.
2. The creation of Legislative councils by the Parliament is not to be deemed as an amendment to Constitution.

Choose the correct code:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.8) Consider the following statements

1. In the states of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare.
2. The Governor can nominate one member to the state legislature council from the Anglo-Indian Community.

Select the correct code:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.9) Consider the following statements

1. The Parliament can make laws on any subject of the three lists (Centre, State, Concurrent) for all the union territories.
2. The Parliament can make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands

Which of the above statement[s] is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

 Q.10) Consider the following statements

1. When the Governor reserves any bill for the consideration of the President, the Governor will not have any further role in the enactment of the bill
2. The question of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is decided by Governor and the decision is subject to judicial review.

Select the correct code:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.11) Which of the following statement is not correct?

1. Delhi is the only union territory that has a high court of its own.
2. The Governor can resign any time by addressing a resignation letter to the President
3. Constitutional provisions for the administration of union territories do not apply to the acquired territories
4. In case of any contingency, the Chief Justice of the concerned state High court may be appointed temporarily to discharge the functions of the governor of that state

Q.12) With regard to legislative procedure of an Ordinary Bill in the State legislature, which of the following statements are incorrect?

1. The Constitution provides for the mechanism of joint sitting of both the Houses to resolve the disagreement between the two Houses over a bill
2. When a bill, which has originated in the council and was sent to the assembly, is rejected by the assembly, the bill ends and becomes dead
3. The Bill can be introduced either by a minister or a private member
4. The legislative assembly can override the legislative council by passing the bill for the second time and not vice versa

Q.13) Consider the following statements w.r.t special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

1. The President has no power to declare a financial emergency in relation to the state.
2. The preventive detention laws made by the Parliament are not applicable to the state.
3. The President’s rule is not applicable to the state

Which of the above statement[s] is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.14) With regard to Money bill in the State Legislature, consider the following statements

1. A Money Bill can be introduced in either house of state legislature.
2. When the money bill is reserved (by governor) for consideration of the President, then the President cannot withhold her assent to the bill.

Select the correct code:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.15) Consider the following pairs

Union Territories                       High court jurisdiction

1. Puducherry –                         Andhra Pradesh
2. Daman and Diu –                         Gujarat
3. Lakshadweep –                             Kerala

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

1. 2 and 3 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.16) Consider the following statements about Competition Commission of India (CCI)

1. It is a statutory body
2. The Chairperson and members of CCI are appointed by the Central Government
3. Matters regarding fixation of prices of agricultural products as well as reviewing progress of activities related to rural development including those concerning small and marginal farmers are in CCI’s competence

Select the correct statements

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. All of the above

Q.17) Watal Committee is associated with

1. Digital Payments
2. Border Protection
3. Restructuring of Civil Services examination
4. Railway restructuring

Q.18) Consider the following statements about ‘Vittiya Saksharata Abhiyan’

1. It will be an online database which will carry information of student attendance and enrolment, learning outcomes, mid-day meal service and infrastructural facilities among others.
2. It was launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development
3. It is launched under Shala Asmita Yojana (SAY)

Select the correct statements

1. 1 and 2
2. Only 2
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 3

Q.19) Consider the following statements about UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) Scheme

1. It seeks to provide connectivity to both un-served and under-served airports through revival of existing air-strips and airports
2. Regional Connectivity Fund (RCF) will be created to meet the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) requirements under the scheme

Select the correct statements

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.20) State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) is released by

1. Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
2. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
3. World Economic Forum (WEF)
4. None of the above

Q.21) India Achieves 4th rank in Global Wind Power Installed Capacity Index. Which of the following states has the highest Wind Power installation in India?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Maharashtra
3. Karnataka
4. Gujarat

Q.22) China has recently launched a satellite called ‘TanSat’. The aim of this satellite is to:

1. Study the Ozone hole formation
2. Monitor Global carbon emission
3. Calculate real time loss of polar ice
4. Monitor global variability of rainfall and climate change

Q.23) With regard to International Criminal Court (ICC), consider the following statements

1. It is an international non-governmental organization
2. The Roman Statute, 2002 serves as the ICC’s foundational and governing document
3. It seeks to replace national courts of a country in crimes related to war and genocide

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.24) What causes loss of GPS signal/connection in low orbiting satellites?

1. Cumulus clouds in ionosphere
2. Thunderstorms in ionosphere
3. Both (a) and (b)
4. None of the above

Q.25) Recently ‘Imja Tsho’ a glacial lake was in news. Where is it located?

1. Jammu & Kashmir
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Meghalaya
4. None of the above

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