Serial No. 3 TEST BOOKLET - insightsonindia.com

1 DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO Time Allowed : Two Hours Maximum Marks : 200 I N S T R U C T I O N S 1. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT THIS BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TURN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC. IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET . 2. Please note that it is the candidate s responsibility to encode and fill in the Roll number and Test BOOKLET Series A, B, C or D carefully and without any omission or discrepancy at the appropriate places in the OMR Answer Sheet. Any omission/discrepancy will render the Answer Sheet liable for rejection. 3. You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test BOOKLET in the Box provided alongside.

2 DO NOT write anything else on the Test BOOKLET . 4. This Test BOOKLET contains 100 items (Questions). Each item is printed in both Hindi and English. Each item comprises four responses (answers). You will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet. In case you feel that there is more than one correct response, mark the response which you consider the best. In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item. 5. You have to mark all your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided. See direction in the answers sheet. 6. All items carry equal marks. 7. Before you proceed to mark in the Answer sheet the response to various items in the Test BOOKLET , you have to fill in some particulars in the answer sheets as per instruction sent to you with your Admission Certificate.

3 8. After you have completed filling in all responses on the answer sheet and the examination has concluded, you should hand over to Invigilator only the answer sheet. You are permitted to take away with you the Test BOOKLET . 9. Sheet for rough work are appended in the Test BOOKLET at the end. 10. Penalty for wrong answers: THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION PAPERS. (i) There are four alternatives for the answer to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty. (ii) If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will e treated as wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.

4 (iii) If a question is left blank, , no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question. DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO TEST BOOKLET GENERAL STUDIES Paper---1 INSIGHTS REVISION tests FOR PRELIMS 2018 Serial No. 3 Days. 9-12 Insights IAS | InsightsonIndia DAYS/ (9-12) 1 Q/ BOOKLET 1. Consider the following statements in respect of Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA): 1. It ensures expeditious and transparent utilization of compensatory levies realized in lieu of forest land diverted for non-forest purpose. 2. The Funds will be primarily spent on afforestation to compensate for loss of forest cover, regeneration of forest ecosystem, wildlife protection and infrastructure development.

5 3. CAMPA act establishes the National and State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authorities to manage the National and State Funds. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Guidelines for Eco-Tourism in Protected Areas. 1. New tourist facilities can be set up on forest lands. 2. The State Forest Department should be the arbiter in case of any dispute regarding the ecological advisability of any tourism plans. Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Biodiversity Targets.

6 1. India has developed 12 national biodiversity using Aichi targets as a framework. 2. All these targets have year 2020 as a target year. Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 4. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Amur Falcon Conservation? 1. The government has successfully reduced the hunting of Migratory Amur Falcons. 2. The birds have been satellite tagged. 3. The hunting was observed in all North Eastern states. Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 5. Which of the following activities is/are prohibited within the wetlands in India? 1. Conversion for non-wetland uses including encroachment of any kind.

7 2. Setting up of any industry and expansion of existing industries. 3. Discharge of untreated wastes and effluents. Insights IAS | InsightsonIndia DAYS/ (9-12) 2 Q/ BOOKLET Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 6. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding OPERATION THUNDER BIRD ? 1. It is INTERPOL s multi-national and species specific enforcement operation. 2. Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) coordinated the operation in India. Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 7. What is Operation Wildnet? (a) It is an operation to apprehend the poachers by deployment of more forest officials. (b) It is an operation to tackle illegal wildlife trade in border areas.

8 (c) It is an operation to tackle illegal wildlife trade through internet. (d) It is an operation to prevent invasive species entering forest ecosystems. 8. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding tigers in India? 1. One third of wild tigers of the world are there in India. 2. Tiger is at the apex of the forest ecosystem. 3. Tigers are indicator species of India s jungles. Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 9. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Coral Reef Restoration in India? 1. Coral restoration in India is a successful and first of its kind attempt in the world to restore coral species at specific site where they had become extinct. 2. Degraded reefs have been restored with branching coral species belonging to family Acroporidae, which are the dominant reef contributors in all world reefs.

9 Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 10. e-Eye initiative is an example of technological intervention in the efforts towards conservation. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the initiative? 1. It uses long range, intelligent thermal and infrared cameras for surveillance. 2. It is used for surveillance only during low vision. 3. The cameras used can scan 360 degrees and track animal and human movement. Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Insights IAS | InsightsonIndia DAYS/ (9-12) 3 Q/ BOOKLET 11. Green India Mission has many goals ecosystem services. Carbon sequestration and storage is classified under which ecosystem service?

10 (a) Supporting services (b) Provisioning services (c) Regulating services (d) Cultural services 12. Deployment of artificial coral reefs near Vaan Islands was in news. How this deployment would affect the ecology near Vaan Islands? 1. It reduces the effect of currents and waves. 2. It enhances fish habitats for higher fish production. 3. It reduces fish diversity. Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 13. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC)? 1. It provides 100% central grant to the State Governments. 2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is National Implementing Entity for NAFCC Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 14.