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My question is was anyone able to give the test today? Because I feel like most of us who registered were not able to give the test today.
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@Steph_Curry Congratulations?


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Same here. Crashed on submission.
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@Jack__Sparrow Submitted my test but the site can't be reached. Were my responses saved?

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@cot_ainok Yup. Results can be viewed. Thank you.


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@forumiasacademy Q 28  In solution you've given that procedure established by law has been borrowed from the British Constitution. Shouldn't it be Japanese Constitution?

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@root @curious_kid @Neyawn @forumiasacademy wrt Q 38 Shouldn't the option be D?

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@jasroopsinghwalia520 By reading the Art 38 to Art 51 holistically one can get to the conclusion that DPSP inherently promotes fraternity. Don't know why they didn't include it.


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@forumiasacademy  Please try to highlight the "not" part in the questions as it is done in UPSC. 

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@Raillife Same here :(


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@jasroopsinghwalia520 Noted. Thanks. Can't even trust Laxmikanth. :(


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@Thinker @Neyawn @curious_kid @Patrick_jane Can anyone provide me regarding the source of 2nd statement? 

Which of the following is/ are correct regarding the power and functions of Governor?

1. The Governor is empowered to increase or decrease the areas of Autonomous districts under Sixth Schedule.

2. The Governor while taking decisions pertaining to the welfare and advancement of the Scheduled Tribes acts on the aid and advice of Tribes Advisory council.

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

All I could find was:
It shall be the duty of the Tribes Advisory Council to advise on such matters pertaining to the welfare and advancement of the Scheduled Tribes in the State as may be referred to them by the Governor.

Where does it says that Governor has to act on the aid and advice of the TAC?

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@Patrick_jane So this is an implicit statement that he WILL act on the aid and advice of the TAC? Because the 5th Schedule nowhere explicitly says this.


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@Shoyo_Hinata Yes. Government of Union Territories Act 1963 provides that the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Chief Minister. But in case of J&K according to Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019 the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
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Demand for tea increased in Britain =>EIC monopoly ended in 1833=>Flowing out of money from Britain 
Export of opium from India =>Inflow of copious money since it was a contraband=>Favoring balance of trade


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@forumiasacademy @Neyawn @Thinker @Patrick_jane @root @curious_kid @Yo_Yo_Choti_Singh Can anyone suggest some tertiary source for Geography for PT? Apart from NCERT and GC Leong? Not unimaginably long like Khullar/ Majid Hussain. Also do we actually require some sources apart from NCERT & GCL or would that suffice? Thank you.

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@Patrick_jane Thanks. Appreciate it. Have read NCERTs multiple times and GC Leong once. Have not scoured through PMFIAS though.


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@sher_Shah Absolutely concise classes since focus is on PT. Recommended for those who have doubts regarding their CA preparation ( myself included :P )

His motivational anecdotes are icing on the cake. Makes you relate to that Lakshya dialogueYaar apna Tiger jis tarah baat karta hai na josh aa jata hai :)

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@sher_Shah I have joined PPC+CA+AIS as well as mains CA classes.


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@Oatmeal Similar doubt for me@forumiasacademy 


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In Q 29 

Which of the following factors affect the insolation at any point in the Earth's surface?

1. Revolution of Earth around Sun.

2. Rotation of Earth around its own axis.

3. Presence of small suspended particles in Atmosphere.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a 2 and 3 only
b 1 and 3 only
c 2 only
d 1, 2 and 3

Shouldn't 1st statement belatitudeof place rather than Revolution. The higher the latitude the less is the angle they make with the surface of the earth resulting in slant sun rays.
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@forumiasacademy  Please rectify your own answers

Q:36 Consider the following statements regarding the anti-cyclones:

1. They rotate in the anti-clockwise direction in both the northern and southern hemisphere.

2. There is low pressure at the center of an anti-cyclone.

Which of the statements given above is/arenotcorrect?

a 1 only
b 2 only
c Both 1 and 2
d Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : d

Your Answer : c


Explanation

Exp) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Anti-cyclones rotate in the clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and in the anti-clockwise direction in the southern hemisphere.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The pressure condition at the center of the anti-cyclone is high.

Answer should be C not D

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@Disciple Thanks! Probably the reason for such an answer could be the fact that the question is askingappropriate explanationrather than simply saying which statements are correct.


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@forumiasacademy Doddabetta is4th highest peak in peninsular India.

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@forumiasacademy @Thinker @curious_kid @Neyawn @root @Patrick_jane @TwoFace Can anyone give examples of river showing radial drainage pattern in peninsular plateau?

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@jack_Sparrow Image of Q:25 not visible despite refreshing. 

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@Disciple Yes that's what I read as well. But after researching a little I found this that it might not be the 2nd highest peak in South India. Need some clarity regarding the same.
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@forumiasacademy @Thinker @Neyawn @curious_kid @root @Patrick_jane @himadreeleo29208 

In Q 43

Consider the following statements regarding Estuary Ecosystem:

1. It is semi enclosed coastal body of water.

2. The wave action is dominant feature.

3. They are scarcely populated due high tidal fluctuation.

4. Salinity level is variable due to influx of fresh water.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

a 1, 2 and 3 only
b 1, 3 and 4 only
c 1 only
d 1 and 4 only

Shouldn't appropriate statement 4 would be influx ofsaline/oceanwater?

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@forumiasacademy @Thinker @Neyawn @curious_kid @Patootie @root @Patrick_jane 


Wrt Q: 39

Consider the following statements with regard to National Green Tribunal (NGT):

1. The tribunal is guided by the principles of Natural Justice.

2. The decision of the tribunal is binding in nature.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

a 1 only
b 2 only
c Both 1 and 2
d Neither 1 nor 2

The parties can appeal the order to Supreme Court so how does it makes the decisions of NGT binding?
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@Patootie Thank you for the comprehensive explanation. Appreciate it.


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@ForumIAS-Academy Got it. Thank you.


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Verbatim from Wildlife Protection Act 1972

Declaration of National Parks.—(1) Whenever it appears to the State Government that an area, whether within a sanctuary or not, is, by reason of its ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological or zoological association or importance, needed to be constituted as a National Park for the purpose of protecting, propagating or developing wild life therein or its environment, it may, by notification, declare its intention to constitute such area as a National Park.

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@jack_Sparrow  Q 44 only 2nd statement is visible. Kindly help.@forumiasacademy 

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@Thinker @forumiasacademy @Neyawn @root @Yo_Yo_Choti_Singh @Patootie @Patrick_jane 

Consider the following regarding PM-KUSUM Yojana under budget 2020-21:

1. It enables farmers to set up solar power generation capacity on their fallow lands.

2. Aims to provide setting up stand-alone solar pumps to 20 lakh farmers.

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

There's an inherent discrepancy related to data in this scheme. On website it mentions  17.50 lakh standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps whereas in Budget Speech it says scheme to provide 20 lakh farmers for setting up stand-alone solar pumps.
Kindly elucidate.
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Isn't manjira non-drum percussion instrument?
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