KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #120

Question 1

Official calligrapher of the Indian Constitution:

Accepted Answer

Prem Behari Narain Raizada — Prem Behari Narain Raizada hand-wrote the Constitution in flowing italic calligraphy.

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Ram Parshad

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N.V. Gadgil

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Nand Lal Bose

Question 2

Bihar's rivers — most flow:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South to North into Ganga — Many tributaries flow north to south to Ganga.‌​‍

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East

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West

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Only West

Question 3

Which of the following statements accurately describes a key difference or characteristic feature when comparing the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats of the Indian Peninsular Plateau?

Accepted Answer

C. The Western Ghats are the primary source region for major peninsular rivers like the Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri, which flow eastward. — The Western Ghats form a continuous mountain range along the western edge of the Deccan Plateau and act as a major water divide. Consequently, most significant peninsular rivers like the Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri originate in the Western Ghats and flow eastward across the plateau. The Western Ghats are continuous and higher, receiving more rainfall, while the Eastern Ghats are discontinuous and lower. Anamudi is indeed the highest peak, but it is located in the Western Ghats (Anamalai Hills), and Mahendragiri is in the Eastern Ghats.

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A. The Western Ghats are a discontinuous chain of hills, deeply dissected by eastward-flowing rivers, whereas the Eastern Ghats form a continuous range.

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B. The Eastern Ghats are generally higher in elevation and experience higher annual rainfall compared to the Western Ghats.

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D. The highest peak of the Peninsular Plateau, Anamudi, is located in the Eastern Ghats, while Mahendragiri is in the Western Ghats.

Question 4

The power consumed by an appliance is measured in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Watt — Power (P) = V × I, measured in Watts. 1 unit of electricity = 1 kWh.‌​‍

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Volt

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Ampere

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Ohm

Question 5

India's vaccination programme uses CoWIN. CoWIN stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network — Co-WIN — digital platform for COVID vaccination registration, certification. ‌​‍Built by C-DAC.

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COVID Warriors Index

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COVID Winning

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COVID World International

Question 6

Colour blindness in humans is typically:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

X-linked recessive — Red-green colour blindness is X-linked recessive; affects more males.‌​‍

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Acquired only

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Autosomal dominant

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Viral

Question 7

India rural internet:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Growing fast — Rural penetration growing.‌​‍

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Static

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Unknown

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Declined

Question 8

Mahavira, 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, was born at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kundagrama (Vaishali), c. 599 BCE — Mahavira (Vardhamana) born 599 BCE (traditional) at Kundagrama near Vaishali (Bihar). ‌​‍Belonged to Jnatrika Kshatriya clan.

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Sarnath

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Pavapuri

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Bodh Gaya

Question 9

Partnership firm is governed by:

Accepted Answer

Indian Partnership Act 1932 — Max 50 partners (Companies Act 2013 Rule). Partnership Deed recommended. Registration optional but advisable.

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Companies Act

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IT Act

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CrPC

Question 10

Who wrote the book 'Anasthasyayude Rektha Sakshyam'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fr. Kuriakose Elias Chavara — Fr. Kuriakose Elias Chavara — Kerala saint and Malayalam writer.‌​‍

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Sr. Alphonsa

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Sr. Mary Beninja

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Vallathol Narayana Menon

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #120