This is the Day-20 questions of the CAF Revision plan for prelims. The questions are based on the syllabus as provided in the schedule. Aspirants are requested to go through the detailed CAF strategy to understand the need of the UPSC prelims and to prepare well for the same. Attempt the questions honestly. The key answers and explanations of this test will be live at 9.00pm. The maximum time to attempt the 20 questions is 25 minutes.
Q.1) Which of the following is used in manufacturing bleaching powder, insecticides and paints?
(a) Iron
(b) Manganese
(c) Magnesium
(d) Potash
Q.2) Consider the following statements:
- In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines.
- Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines.
- Rajasthan has iron ore mines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
Q.3) Khetri, Kolar, Sindri and Jharia are associated with
(a) Copper, gold, fertilizers and coal
(b) Copper, gold, coal and iron
(c) Copper, gold, coal and gypsum
(d) Iron, gold, coal and copper
Q.4) Suitable site of a cement plant requires proximity to
(a) Coal and iron
(b) Limestone and manganese
(c) Limestone and gypsum
(d)Coal and gypsum
Q.5) The Neyveli thermal power plant is fed by
(a) Gondwana coal
(b) Tertiary coal
(c) Quarternary coal
(d) Cambrian coal
Q.6) Iron ore mines are located in which of the following group of places ?
(a) Bokaro, Balaghat, Hazaribagh
(b) Singhbhum, Monghyr, Singareni
(c) Jharia, Raniganj, Wardha
(d) Singhbhum, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar
Q.7) Consider the following about statements about coal found in India.
- The coal blocks found in Damodar valley (West Bengal-Jharkhand), Jharia, Raniganj, Bokaro are much superior in quality than the coal found in north-eastern India.
- The coal blocks found in north-eastern India are much older than that found in Damodar valley (West Bengal-Jharkhand), Jharia, Raniganj, Bokaro.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.8) Consider the following statements.
Assertion (A): The tropical zone of India, experiences high daily and annual range of temperatures.
Reason (R): The sub-tropical zone of India is nearer to the equator.
In the context of the statements above, which of these is true?
a) A and R both are true, and R is the correct explanation for A.
b) A and R both are true, and R is the NOT the correct explanation for A.
c) A is correct, R is incorrect.
d) A and R both are incorrect
Q.9) Which of the following cities extremes of temperature and the seasonal rhythm of weather?
(a) Delhi
(b) Kanpur
(c) Amritsar
(d) All the above
Q.10) Winter monsoons do not cause rainfall as they move from land to the sea. Consider the following statements.
- During winter monsoon winds have little humidity.
- Due to anti cyclonic circulation on land, the possibility of rainfall from them reduces.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.11) Consider the following statements.
Assertion (A): In hot summer season the isotherms parallel to the coast.
Reason (R): Because temperature does not decrease from north to south rather it increases from the coast to the interior.
In the context of the statements above, which of these is true?
a) A and R both are true, and R is the correct explanation for A.
b) A and R both are true, and R is the NOT the correct explanation for A.
c) A is correct, R is incorrect.
d) A and R both are incorrect.
Q.12) Consider the following statements about Cold Weather Season (Winter).
- During this season, the northeast trade winds prevail over the country.
- Northeast trade winds blow from land to sea and hence, for each part of the country, it is a dry season.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.13) Which of the following is/are the implications of the shift of monsoon trough closer to Himalayas?
- There are longer dry spells in the North Indian plains.
- The situation of drought establishes in the North Indian plains.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.14) Consider the Climatic Regions of India According to Koppen’s Scheme.
| Type of climate | Areas |
| 1. Amw- Monsoon with short dry season | West coast of India south of Goa |
| 2. Aw – Tripical savannah | Most of the Peninsular plateaus, south of the Tropic of Cancer |
| 3. Dfc – Cold humid winter with short summer | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 4. BShw – Semi-arid steppe climate | North-western Gujarat, some parts of western Rajasthan and Punjab |
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) All the above
Q.15) With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.
- An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino’s impact on the monsoon.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.16) Which of the following statements about the monsoon in India is incorrect?
(a) South-West monsoon are on-shore winds
(b) North-East monsoon are off-shore winds
(c) The monsoons retreat gradually
(d) The onset of the monsoon is from West Bengal only
Q.17) ‘Alternative Mechanism Panel’ is in news related to
(a) Merger of Public Sector Banks
(b) Angel investments
(c) Tax reformation
(d) Security market reforms
Q.18) ‘Enhanced Access and Service Excellence’ is in news related to
(a) Banks
(b) Post office
(c) Railways
(d) Telecommunications
Q.19) Which of the following committees suggested to set up Payments Regulatory Board (PRB)?
- Subhash Chandra Garg Inter-Ministerial Committee
- Watal committee
- Nachiket Mor Committee
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
Q.20) Universal Electronic Bank Account is suggested by which committee?
(a) Subhash Chandra Garg Inter-Ministerial Committee
(b) Watal committee
(c) Nachiket Mor Committee
(d) Narasimhan Committee