Brief Summary
Alright, so this YouTube video by Testbook is basically a quick revision session with 50 previous year questions (PYQs). The instructor also announces that from Monday, they'll be starting with subjective topics, beginning with the Preamble.
- Quick PYQ revision with 50 questions.
- Subjective topics starting Monday, beginning with the Preamble.
- Announcement of paid GS course starting from 1st of June.
Question 1: CAG of India
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is a single-member body. The CAG is the financial auditor for both the state and central governments. Currently, Sanjay Murthy is the CAG, and he submits his reports to the President. This body is established under Article 148 of the Constitution.
Question 2: Battle of Plassey
Robert Clive led the English Company in the Battle of Plassey in 1757. This war marked the beginning of the expansion of the British Empire in India.
Question 3: River Twists and Turns
When a river enters a plain and twists and turns, forming a large wind, it is called a meander. If the water collects in one place along the flow and forms a lake, it is called an oxbow lake, like those found in Bihar.
Question 4: MRTP Act Full Form
In the MRTP Act of 1969, the "M" stands for Monopolies.
Question 5: Harihara Bukka and Vijayanagar Empire
Harihara and Bukka founded an independent state in Karnataka in 1336, with its capital located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. They are considered the founders of the Vijayanagar Empire. They established their capital in Hampi, Karnataka, which is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, formed by the confluence of the Tunga and Bhadra rivers.
Question 6: Industrial Plants and Locations
The Indian Steel Factory (ISF) is located in Chennai, and BALCO (Bharat Aluminium Company) is in Korba.
Question 7: Chemical Formula for Chloroform
The correct chemical formula for chloroform is CHCl3.
Question 8: Percentage of Oxygen in Atmosphere
The atmosphere contains approximately 21% oxygen. While the Earth's crust has a higher content of oxygen, the atmosphere is predominantly nitrogen.
Question 9: Sarhul Festival in Jharkhand
Sarhul Festival in Jharkhand is celebrated in the spring season. It is a harvest festival where the Sal tree is worshipped. The Karam Festival and the Munda tribe are also associated with this region.
Question 10: Average Thickness of Continental Crust
The average thickness of the continental crust of Earth is option C. The Earth's layers include the crust, mantle, and core, with the distance from the surface to the core being approximately 6000 kilometers.
Question 11: International Yoga Day Event Name
The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, celebrated the 100-day International Yoga 2022 event as "Yoga Mahotsav." The last Yoga Mahotsav was held in Visakhapatnam. The International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21st.
Question 12: Objective Resolution and Preamble
Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objective Resolution in 1946, which was later adopted as the Preamble of the Constitution. The Preamble is also known as the Objective Resolution and forms the basic structure of the Constitution. According to B. R. Ambedkar, Article 32 is the soul of the Indian Constitution.
Question 13: Incorrect Music and Instrument Pair
The incorrect pair is Vaidyanath with the sitar. Vaidyanath is a vocalist, not a sitar player.
Question 14: First District to Cover 100% Households Under Sehat Yojana
Samba in Jammu and Kashmir is the first district in India to cover 100% of households under the Sehat Yojana, which falls under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Launched in 2018 from Ranchi, Jharkhand, this scheme provides ₹5 lakh per annum per family.
Question 15: Census Frequency
The census in India is conducted every 10 years. The last census was in 2011, and data collection for the next one is underway in 2026-2027.
Question 16: Shrestha Yojana Launch
The Shrestha Yojana, which provides residential education for students, was launched by Virendra Kumar.
Question 17: Dance Form in Arunachal Pradesh
The dance form found in Arunachal Pradesh is Baya. The Monpa and Apatani tribes, along with the Losar Festival, are also found in Arunachal Pradesh.
Question 18: Commonwealth Games 2018 Location
The Commonwealth Games in 2018 were held in Gold Coast, Australia. The first Commonwealth Games were held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada. The 2026 games will be held in Glasgow.
Question 19: Organism That Is Not Pseudocoelomate
The organism that is not a pseudocoelomate is scorpio. Pseudocoelomates are invertebrates with a false body cavity.
Question 20: Plan Revenue Expenditure
Plan revenue expenditure relates to the Five Year Plan. It is about planned expenses, not salaries or pensions.
Question 21: Language of the Word Manuscript
The word "manuscript" is derived from the Latin language. The Gyan Bharatam mission aims to digitize 1 crore manuscripts in India.
Question 22: Date of Presentation of Appropriation Bill 2022
The Appropriation Bill 2022 was presented in the Lok Sabha on May 10, 2022.
Question 23: Type of Force in Atoms
The type of force that arises from transient dipoles in atoms, inducing dipoles in nearby atoms, is London dispersion force.
Question 24: Ruler and Predecessor
The correct combination is Alauddin Khilji and his predecessor, Jalaluddin Khilji. Jalaluddin Khilji was Alauddin's uncle.
Question 25: Duration of Hornbill Festival
The Hornbill Festival is celebrated for 10 days, from December 1st to December 10th. It celebrates Nagaland's statehood, which was established in 1963 under Article 371A.
Question 26: Bimbavati Devi and Dance Form
Bimbavati Devi is associated with the Manipuri dance form. Chhau dance is from Odisha and West Bengal, Kathakali is from Kerala, and Odissi is from Odisha.
Question 27: Duty of Every Citizen
It is the duty of every citizen to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India. This duty is mentioned in the Preamble and in the Fundamental Duties under Article 51A.
Question 28: Incorrect Statement About Vice President
The incorrect statement is that the Vice President can be removed by the President with a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Actually, the Vice President can be removed from office by the members of the Rajya Sabha.
Question 29: Kuchipudi and Music Type
Kuchipudi classical dance is associated with Carnatic music. Music is of two types: Hindustani classical music in North India and Carnatic music in South India. Kuchipudi originated in the Kuchipudi village in Andhra Pradesh.
Question 30: Gender Sensitivity in Indian Budget
The Indian Budget introduced a statement highlighting the gender sensitivity of budgetary allocations in 2005-2006.
Question 31: Implementation Date for Cigarette Warning Change
The provision to change the packaging and written warnings on cigarette packets, such as "Tobacco causes painful death," was implemented from December 1, 2022.
Question 32: School Setup for Girls by Ishwar Chand Vidyasagar
The answer is missing in the transcript.
Question 33: Detention Period Under Rowlatt Act 1919
The Rowlatt Act of 1919 allowed the detention of political prisoners without trial for two years. This act was also known as the Black Act.
Question 34: Correctly Matched Wind
The correctly matched wind is Loo, which is a hot wind. Loo is called Lapat in UP.
Question 35: Vahini Scheme State
The Vahini scheme, providing 100% access to free and safe sanitary pads, was started by the state of Sikkim.
Question 36: Timeline Reduction in Competition Amendment Bill 2022
The answer is missing in the transcript.
Question 37: GT Road Location
The GT Road runs between Amritsar and Kolkata.
Question 38: Circumference of Standard Cricket Ball
The average circumference of a standard cricket ball in international cricket is 8.81 inches to 9 inches.
Question 39: Vijay Utsav Festival
Vijay Utsav is the Hampi festival, celebrated in Karnataka. Ganga Sagar Mela is in West Bengal, Pushkar Mela is in Rajasthan, and Konark Dance Festival is in Odisha.
Question 40: Forest Type in Mid-Latitude Coastal Areas
The type of forest found in mid-latitude coastal areas is temperate evergreen forest.
Question 41: Start Date of Fit India Movement
The Fit India Movement was started on September 24, 2020.
Question 42: Important Festival Celebrated as Islamic New Year
The most important festival celebrated by the Muslim community as the Islamic New Year is Muharram.
Question 43: Treaty of Salbai Signing Year
The Treaty of Salbai was signed in 1782.
Question 44: Forms of Limestone, Chalk, Marble
Limestone, chalk, and marble are different forms of calcium carbonate.
Question 45: Incorrect Statement About Harshavardhana
The incorrect statement about Harshavardhana is that his court poet was Harisena. His court poet was Banabhatta.
Question 46: Self-Reliance Objective in Five Year Plan
The objective of self-reliance was first given in the Third Five Year Plan.
Question 47: Composition of Ecosystem Productivity
The productivity of the ecosystem is composed of net primary productivity and gross primary productivity.
Question 48: Role of Hydrochloric Acid in Pepsin Action
Hydrochloric acid helps in facilitating the action of pepsin by creating an acidic medium, which is necessary for the enzyme pepsin to function.
Question 49: Nobel Prize Recipient with Georg Wittig in 1979
The Nobel Prize in 1979 was awarded to Georg Wittig and Herbert C. Brown.
Question 50: Male Literacy Rate as per Census 2011
As per the Census 2011, the male literacy rate in India is 82.14%. The overall literacy rate for India is 74%.
