KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1056

Question 1

The total number of members in the original Constituent Assembly was:

Accepted Answer

389 — Initially 389 (later reduced to 299 after Partition) — 296 British India + 93 Princely States.

Answer

299

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446

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552

Question 2

Mizoram statehood:

Accepted Answer

1986 — 1986.

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1980

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1990

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1972

Question 3

The Quit India Movement was in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1942 — 8 August 1942 at Gowalia Tank Maidan, Bombay. Gandhi's call: 'Do or Die'.‌​‍

Answer

1940

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1941

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1943

Question 4

Which of the following statements accurately describes the procedure for a Money Bill in the Indian Parliament?

Accepted Answer

C. If the Rajya Sabha fails to return a Money Bill within fourteen days, the Bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses in the form it was passed by the Lok Sabha. — Statement C is correct. Article 109(5) of the Constitution specifies that if the Rajya Sabha does not return a Money Bill within 14 days, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses. Statement A is incorrect because the Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations on a Money Bill, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept, and it cannot amend or reject it. Statement B is incorrect as a Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Statement D is incorrect because the President cannot return a Money Bill for reconsideration; they must either give assent or withhold assent.

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A. The Rajya Sabha can amend a Money Bill, but cannot reject it.

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B. A Money Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament, provided it is certified by the Speaker.

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D. The President can return a Money Bill for reconsideration by Parliament, similar to an Ordinary Bill.

Question 5

The Vice-President is elected by:

Accepted Answer

Electoral college of MPs only (both Houses) — VP is elected by members (elected + nominated) of both Houses of Parliament only — State legislatures do NOT participate (unlike Presidential election).

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Direct public vote

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Lok Sabha only

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Rajya Sabha only

Question 6

Synonym of ONEROUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Burdensome — Requiring much effort.‌​‍

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Easy

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Simple

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Light

Question 7

Salutation in a formal letter typically begins with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dear Sir / Dear Madam / Respected Sir — Formal salutations are respectful and gender-aware.‌​‍

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Hey

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What's up

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Hi

Question 8

Panchayat Amendment:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

73rd — 73rd Amendment (1992) = Panchayati Raj.‌​‍

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42nd

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44th

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74th

Question 9

During gas exchange in the lungs, oxygen moves from the alveoli into the pulmonary capillaries primarily due to which of the following principles?

Accepted Answer

C. Diffusion down its partial pressure gradient. — Gas exchange in the lungs, including the movement of oxygen from alveoli to capillaries, occurs primarily by simple diffusion. This process is driven by the difference in the partial pressure of oxygen between the alveoli (higher) and the pulmonary capillaries (lower). Active transport and facilitated diffusion are typically for solutes, and osmosis is for water movement.

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A. Active transport against a concentration gradient.

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B. Facilitated diffusion through protein channels.

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D. Osmosis across the alveolar-capillary membrane.

Question 10

Mussolini's paramilitary force was called the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Blackshirts — Mussolini's Blackshirts (Camicie Nere) were the Fascist Party's militia.‌​‍

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Redshirts

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Greenshirts

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Brownshirts

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1056