KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #161

Question 1

The normal term of office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 years — CAG term: 6 years or up to age 65, whichever earlier.‌​‍

Answer

7 years

Answer

5 years

Answer

4 years

Question 2

A teacher wants to demonstrate a complex biological process, such as photosynthesis, with real-time animations and allow students to interactively label parts and answer questions directly on the display. Which teaching aid would be most effective for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. Smartboard (Interactive Whiteboard) — A Smartboard offers interactive multimedia capabilities, allowing for dynamic animations, real-time annotations, and direct student engagement. Traditional whiteboards, overhead projectors, and chart papers are primarily static and lack the interactivity required for such a dynamic demonstration.

Answer

A. Overhead Projector

Answer

B. Traditional Whiteboard with markers

Answer

D. Large printed chart paper

Question 3

India's 2024 General Election phases:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 phases — 7 phases, April-June 2024.‌​‍

Answer

4 phases

Answer

5 phases

Answer

6 phases

Question 4

Which state has the highest population density in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bihar — Bihar has the highest population density at 1,106 persons per sq km (Census 2011).‌​‍

Answer

West Bengal

Answer

Kerala

Answer

Uttar Pradesh

Question 5

The pH of acid rain is typically:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Below 5.6 — Normal rain pH ~5.6 (CO₂ dissolved); acid rain pH often 4–4.5 or lower.‌​‍

Answer

Exactly 7

Answer

Between 6 and 7

Answer

Above 7

Question 6

The Sachar Committee (2006) examined:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Social/economic status of Muslims in India — Justice Rajinder Sachar Committee report (2006) on socio-economic status of Muslims. ‌​‍Recommended affirmative action.

Answer

Tribal development

Answer

OBC status

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Dalit issues

Question 7

President's oath mentions:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Preserve, protect, defend Constitution — 'Preserve, protect and defend'.‌​‍

Answer

Protect Constitution

Answer

Uphold

Answer

Maintain Constitution

Question 8

Kashi Vishwanath Corridor:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2021 inauguration — 13 Dec 2021.‌​‍

Answer

2024

Answer

2019

Answer

2023

Question 9

The Harappan civilization flourished mainly along which river system?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indus and its tributaries — The Indus Valley Civilization developed along the Indus and associated rivers.‌​‍

Answer

Godavari-Krishna

Answer

Narmada-Tapti

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Ganga-Yamuna

Question 10

SEZ first in India:

Accepted Answer

Kandla (Gujarat) — Kandla Free Trade Zone (1965).

Answer

Mumbai

Answer

Chennai

Answer

Cochin

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #161