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 #1 NAVIGATING NEGATIVE MARKING

QUESTION
1. With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to:
(a) Buddhism
(b) Jainism
(c) Vaishnavism
(d) Shaivism

2. In India, legal service authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type
of citizens?
1. Person with an annual income of less than Rs 1, 00,000
2. Transgender with an annual income of less than Rs2, 00,000
3. Member of other backward classes (OBC) with an annual income of less than Rs 3, 00,000
4. All senior citizens
Select the correct answer using the given code below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
 #2 MASTERING MEMORY

QUESTION
1. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day.
Statement-II: It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation
for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

4. A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and

uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of
the following articles of the Constitution of India?
(a) Article 14
(b) Article 28
(c) Article 32
(d) Article 44
 #3 UNLOCKING THE POWER OF PYQS

QUESTION
5. Consider the following statements:
1. The president of India can summon a session of parliament at such a place as he/she thinks
fit.
2. The constitution of India provides for three sessions of the parliament in a year but it is not
mandatory to conduct all the sessions.
3. There is no minimum number of days that the parliament is required to meet in a year.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

6. With reference to the funds under Member of Parliament Local Area Development
(MPLADS) Scheme, which of the following statements are correct? (2020)
1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health,
education etc.
2. A specified portion of each MP’s fund must benefit SC/ST populations
3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on an annual basis and the unused funds cannot be carried
forward to the next year.
4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation
Select the correct answer using the given code below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
 #4 IDENTIFYING KEYWORDS IN UPSC

QUESTION
7. Consider the following statements:
1. Aadhar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months.
2. State cannot enter into any contract with private corporations for sharing of Aadhar data.
3. Aadhar is mandatory for obtaining insurance products.
4. Aadhar is mandatory for getting benefits funded out of the consolidated fund of India.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct? (2020)
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

8. With reference to India, consider the following statements:

1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner
because it becomes a matter of his/her right.
2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules.
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
 #5 SPOTTING HARSH & EXTREME LANGUAGES
USED IN UPSC
QUESTION
9. With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following
statements:
1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organization unless it is entrusted with a Public
duty.
2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company.
3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo
Warranto.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

10. If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which
one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?
(a) This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.
(b) This would create a local self-governing body in that area.
(c) This would convert that area into a Union Territory.
(d) The State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State.
 #6 KNOWING WHAT TO SKIP IN UPSC PRELIMS

QUESTION
11. In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to:
(a) Clothing
(b) Coins
(c) Ornaments
(d) Weapons

12. In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO)?
1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India.
2. It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks.
3. It hears any objection to the Government’s notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing
areas.
4. It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4
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