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The Hindu News Analysis – 09th January 2020 – Shankar IAS Academy

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News Articles
No C D T B H

1 The Indian Constitution’s unitary tilt (OPED) 11 11 9 9

2 Jagan to launch Amma Vodi scheme today 8 8 6 6

3 ‘2019 was 7th warmest year since 1901’ - 9 - -

4 Cabinet nod for FDI in coal mining 1, 1, 1,

12 12 10
1, 10

5 Re-grassing is mandatory after mining, rules SC 9 9 7 7

6 NHP: State improves ranking - - 2 -

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Federal scheme under the Constitution – An example

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Reference Question - Mains 2015

GS-II
Q. The concept of cooperative federalism has been
increasingly emphasised in recent years. Highlight
the drawbacks in the existing structure and extent
to which cooperative federalism would answer the
shortcomings.
(12.5 marks, not more than 200 words)
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Practice Question – Prelims

Practice Question – Mains Q. Which article of the Constitution of
GS-II India obligates the executive power of
every State to ensure compliance with
Q. What do you mean by Electoral the laws made by Parliament?
Federalism? Discuss the trend of
electoral federalism in India. a) Article 356
(10 marks, 150 words) b) Article 365
c) Article 351
d) Article 256

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Q. Which of the following statements regarding
the “Amma Vodi programme” of Andhra
Pradesh is incorrect?
a) The programme is in line with the objective
of Article 21A of Indian Constitution.
b) It would help children from socially and
educationally poor background to achieve
basic education.
c) It would help in the elimination of child
labour.
d) It would enhance the quality food provided
through midday meal scheme by providing
nutritious meals.
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Position (Since 1901) Seven warmest years

Warmest since 1901 2016
2nd Warmest year 2009
3rd Warmest year 2017
4th Warmest year 2010
5th Warmest year 2015
6th Warmest year 2018
7th Warmest year 2019
Source: Indian Meteorological Department (as on 6th January 2020)

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Practice Question – Prelims

Practice Question – Prelims
Q. Consider the following statements with reference
Q. Consider the following statements. to the ‘Statement on Climate on India during
1. Weather refers to the day to day state of 2019’, released by the Indian Meteorological
atmosphere and is aggregate effect of Department.
various atmospheric parameters like
temperature, pressure, humidity,
1. The year 2016 is the warmest year on record
precipitation, cloudiness, sun radiation, since 1901.
visibility and wind. 2. In 2019 more cyclones were witnessed in Bay
2. Climate refers to the weather of a locality of Bengal than the normal number of cyclones
or region averaged over a long period of contributed by Bay of Bengal per year.
at least 30 years.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are Which of the above statement(s) is/are
correct? incorrect?
a) 1 only a) 1 only
b) 2 only b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2 c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Source : trukky.com
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Previous Year Question – Prelims 2019
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Coal sector was nationalized by the
Government of India under Indira Gandhi.
2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on lottery
basis.
3. Till recently, India imported coal to meet
the shortages of domestic supply, but now
India is self-sufficient in coal product.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only (Correct Answer)
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Practice Question – Prelims
Q. What is common to the places known as
Karanpura, Singareni and Makum?
(a) Recently discovered uranium deposits
(b) Tropical moist deciduous forests
(c) Underground cave systems
(d) Coal mines
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Previous Year Question – Prelims 2018
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. In India, State Governments do not
have the power to auction non-coal
mines.
2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do no
have gold mines.
3. 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 (Correct answer)
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Practice Question – Prelims

Q. Consider the following statements with reference
to “National Hydrology Project (NHP)”.
1. Its objective is to improve the extent, quality
and accessibility of water resources
information, and to strengthen the capacity
of water resources management institutions
in India.
2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme under the
Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Practice Question – Prelims

Q1. Which of the following statements regarding
the “Amma Vodi programme” of Andhra
Pradesh is incorrect?
a) The programme is in line with the objective
of Article 21A of Indian Constitution.
b) It would help children from socially and
educationally poor background to achieve
basic education.
c) It would help in the elimination of child
labour.
d) It would enhance the quality food provided
through midday meal scheme by providing
nutritious meals.
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Q2. Consider the following statements.
1. Weather refers to the day to day state of
atmosphere and is aggregate effect of various
atmospheric parameters like temperature,
pressure, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness,
sun radiation, visibility and wind.
2. Climate refers to the weather of a locality or
region averaged over a long period of at least
30 years.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q3. What is common to the places known as
Karanpura, Singareni and Makum?
(a) Recently discovered uranium deposits
(b) Tropical moist deciduous forests
(c) Underground cave systems
(d) Coal mines

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Position (Since Seven warmest
Q4. Consider the following statements with
reference to the ‘Statement on Climate on India 1901) years
during 2019’, released by the Indian Warmest since
Meteorological Department. 2016
1901
1. The year 2016 is the warmest year on record
2nd Warmest year 2009
since 1901.
3rd Warmest year 2017
2. In 2019 more cyclones were witnessed in Bay
of Bengal than the normal number of cyclones 4th Warmest year 2010
contributed by Bay of Bengal per year. 5th Warmest year 2015
Which of the above statement(s) is/are 6th Warmest year 2018
incorrect?
a) 1 only 7th Warmest year 2019
b) 2 only Source: Indian Meteorological
c) Both 1 and 2
Department
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q5. Consider the following statements with
reference to “National Hydrology Project (NHP)”.
1. Its objective is to improve the extent, quality
and accessibility of water resources
information, and to strengthen the capacity of
water resources management institutions in
India.
2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme under the
Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q6. Which article of the Constitution of India
obligates the executive power of every
State to ensure compliance with the laws
made by Parliament?
a) Article 356
b) Article 365
c) Article 351
d) Article 256

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Practice Question – Mains

GS-II
Q. What do you mean by Electoral
Federalism? Discuss the trend of
electoral federalism in India.
(10 marks, 150 words)

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Answers
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1. Option – ‘d’
2. Option – ‘c’
3. Option – ‘d’
4. Option – ‘b’
5. Option – ‘a’
6. Option – ‘d’

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