KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #410

Question 1

Which river passes through the maximum number of Indian states?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ganga — The Ganga flows through the maximum number of Indian states (Uttarakhand, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal) — 5 states.‌​‍

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Godavari

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Krishna

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Narmada

Question 2

Synonym of SUPERFLUOUS:

Accepted Answer

Unnecessary — More than enough.

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Necessary

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Vital

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Essential

Question 3

One word: Play on words:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pun — Pun.‌​‍

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Simile

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Rhyme

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Metaphor

Question 4

The first Prime Minister to lose a vote of confidence was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Vajpayee's 13-day government in 1996 resigned before the vote. ‌​‍In 1999 his government lost by 1 vote (269-270).

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Morarji Desai

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Charan Singh

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V. P. Singh

Question 5

Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes the fundamental nature and primary strategic focus of BRICS, SAARC, and ASEAN?

Accepted Answer

C. ASEAN's foundational goal is to promote regional peace, stability, and economic cooperation in Southeast Asia, while BRICS emerged as an economic grouping of major emerging economies aiming to reform the global financial architecture. — ASEAN's foundational pillars encompass promoting regional peace, stability, and economic cooperation within Southeast Asia. BRICS emerged as an economic grouping of major emerging economies, aiming to enhance their collective influence in global economic governance and advocate for a more multipolar world order. The other options inaccurately describe the core objectives or strategic priorities of these organizations.

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A. BRICS was primarily established as a military alliance to counter Western influence, while SAARC and ASEAN are solely focused on cultural exchange and tourism promotion.

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B. SAARC's main objective is to create a common currency and a single market across South Asia, whereas ASEAN prioritizes humanitarian aid and disaster relief as its core mission.

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D. BRICS emphasizes political integration and democratic governance among its members, distinct from SAARC and ASEAN which are primarily concerned with bilateral trade agreements.

Question 6

The essential principles of Gandhi's idea of Satyagraha are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All four: Self-suffering, Non-violence, Truth, Love — All four — Self-suffering (Tapasya), Non-violence (Ahimsa), Truth (Satya), and Love are core to Satyagraha.‌​‍

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Only ii & iii

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Only i, ii & iii

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Only ii, iii & iv

Question 7

'Rihla' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ibn Battuta — Ibn Battuta wrote Rihla (Travels) about his journeys including his time in Muhammad bin Tughlaq's India.‌​‍

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Al-Biruni

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Marco Polo

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Megasthenes

Question 8

TVM Science and Tech Museum:

Accepted Answer

VSSC proximity — Near VSSC in Thiruvananthapuram.

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NH-66

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Fort

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Kovalam

Question 9

The first satellite launched by Indian rocket (SLV-3) was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rohini — Rohini was the first satellite launched by India's own SLV-3 rocket on 18 July 1980.‌​‍

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Aryabhata

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INSAT-1A

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Bhaskara

Question 10

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is described under which article?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 148 — Article 148 deals with the CAG. ‌​‍The CAG is called the 'Guardian of the Public Purse' and audits all government expenditure.

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Article 76

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Article 280

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Article 324

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #410