KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #542

Question 1

During Emergency, Lok Sabha term can be extended by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 year at a time — During Emergency, Parliament can extend Lok Sabha term by 1 year at a time (but not beyond 6 months after Emergency ends).‌​‍

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6 months at a time

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No extension possible

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Indefinitely

Question 2

The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram was built by the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pallavas — Shore Temple (8th century) was built under Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha) of the Pallavas.‌​‍

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Cholas

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Pandyas

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Cheras

Question 3

Creamy layer exclusion in OBC reservation was ruled in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indra Sawhney v. Union of India (1992) — 9-judge SC bench upheld 27% OBC reservation but capped total reservation at 50% and excluded the creamy layer.‌​‍

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Mandal Commission

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Kesavananda Bharati

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Golak Nath

Question 4

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, significantly expanded the scope of disability recognition. It increased the number of specified categories of disabilities from 7 (in the PwD Act, 1995) to how many categories?

Accepted Answer

C. 21 — The RPwD Act, 2016, broadened the definition of 'person with disability' by recognizing 21 categories of disabilities, a substantial increase from the 7 specified in the earlier PwD Act, 1995. This expansion ensures that a wider range of individuals receive legal recognition and protection under the Act.

Answer

A. 15

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B. 18

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D. 24

Question 5

Antonym of OPEN:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Closed — Open ↔ closed.‌​‍

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Wide

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Clear

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Ajar

Question 6

Synonym of BRAVE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Courageous — Courageous.‌​‍

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Timid

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Weak

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Cowardly

Question 7

Synonym of CANDID:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Frank/Honest — Candid = straightforward.‌​‍

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Sweet

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Hidden

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Decorated

Question 8

PM Kisan gives:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

₹6,000/yr — ₹6,000/year in 3 instalments.‌​‍

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₹2,000/yr

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₹4,000/yr

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₹10,000/yr

Question 9

Prophet Muhammad was born in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

570 CE at Mecca — Muhammad born c. ‌​‍570 CE in Mecca. Migration to Medina (Hijra) 622 CE — Year 1 of Islamic calendar. ‌​‍Died 632 CE.

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610 CE

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632 CE

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622 CE

Question 10

Deviance, per sociological view, is:

Accepted Answer

Behaviour that violates social norms of a group (definition varies by context) — Deviance is socially defined — what's deviant varies by culture, time, group. Labelling theory (Becker): deviance is created by society labelling someone as deviant.

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Inherently bad

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Only crime

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Only religion

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #542