KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #73

Question 1

Largest producer of tea:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

China — China (India second).‌​‍

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India

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Kenya

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Sri Lanka

Question 2

The Indian Constitution delineates clear boundaries for legislative powers between the Centre and States. However, there are specific circumstances where the Parliament can legislate on a matter originally enumerated in the State List. Which of the following correctly identifies one such circumstance?

Accepted Answer

B. When the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting, declaring it necessary in the national interest. — Article 249 of the Constitution empowers Parliament to legislate on a State List subject if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution with a special majority (two-thirds of members present and voting), declaring it expedient in the national interest. This is a specific provision for parliamentary intervention in state legislative domain. Options A, C, and D describe incorrect procedures or bodies for this particular legislative power.

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A. When the President, through an executive order, declares the subject to be of paramount national security interest.

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C. When the Finance Commission recommends such legislation to ensure fiscal stability across states.

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D. When the Prime Minister's Office issues a directive to address a critical national development priority.

Question 3

Acetic acid is commonly known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vinegar — Acetic acid CH₃COOH; ~5% solution is vinegar.‌​‍

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Wood alcohol

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Salt

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Spirit of salt

Question 4

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam grew up in:

Accepted Answer

Rameswaram — Kalam was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.

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Chennai

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Bangalore

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Thiruvananthapuram

Question 5

Stefan-Boltzmann law applies to:

Accepted Answer

Ideal blackbody — P/A = σT⁴. Real objects have emissivity ε < 1 → P = εσT⁴. Kirchhoff's law: absorptivity = emissivity.

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Any object

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Only gases

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Only stars

Question 6

Humayun defeated at:‌​‍

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Chausa, Kanauj — Chausa (1539) and Kanauj (1540) by Sher Shah.‌​‍

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Khanwa

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Panipat

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Haldighati

Question 7

If the Indian economy is experiencing a prolonged period of demand-pull inflation, which of the following fiscal policy measures would the government most likely adopt to curb it?

Accepted Answer

D. Increase direct tax rates and reduce government subsidies. — Demand-pull inflation is caused by excessive aggregate demand. To curb this, the government would implement contractionary fiscal policies. Increasing direct tax rates reduces disposable income, thereby dampening consumer demand. Reducing government subsidies decreases public expenditure, further contracting demand. Options A, B, and C are expansionary fiscal policies that would increase aggregate demand and exacerbate inflation.

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A. Increase public expenditure on social welfare schemes.

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B. Reduce Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates across various slabs.

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C. Decrease corporate income tax rates to stimulate investment.

Question 8

Mohenjo-Daro's 'Dancing Girl' is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bronze sculpture (c. 2500 BCE) — Bronze statuette of a nude girl, ~4 inches, found at Mohenjo-Daro 1926. ‌​‍Evidence of lost-wax casting technique in Harappan period.

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Painting

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Pottery

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Stone sculpture

Question 9

Which latitude passes through India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tropic of Cancer — Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) passes through 8 Indian states.‌​‍

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Arctic Circle

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Equator

Question 10

Normal urine colour due to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Urochrome — Urochrome pigment.‌​‍

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Bilirubin

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Haemoglobin

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Creatinine

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #73