KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #554

Question 1

Synonym of FASTIDIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meticulous — Attentive to detail.‌​‍

Answer

Slow

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Careless

Answer

Rough

Question 2

Zero Hour in Parliament:

Accepted Answer

After Question Hour — Immediately after Question Hour, starts 12 noon.

Answer

12 noon

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Before Question Hour

Answer

Morning

Question 3

Consider the implications of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution declaring India a 'Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic'. Which of the following statements best reflects the spirit behind the inclusion of 'Socialist' and 'Secular' by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?

Accepted Answer

C. To ensure social and economic equality, and religious freedom and impartiality of the state towards all religions. — The 42nd Amendment added 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble. 'Socialist' aims to achieve social and economic equality through democratic means, ensuring equitable distribution of wealth and opportunities. 'Secular' implies that the state has no official religion and treats all religions equally, guaranteeing religious freedom to all citizens. Options A, B, and D present interpretations contrary to the true meaning and objectives of these terms in the Indian constitutional context.

Answer

A. To establish a state religion and promote economic liberalization.

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B. To emphasize state control over all means of production and suppress religious diversity.

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D. To abolish private property and declare India as an atheist state.

Question 4

Cauvery delta in:

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu — Thanjavur region, TN.

Answer

AP

Answer

Kerala

Answer

Karnataka

Question 5

Short Duration Discussion:

Accepted Answer

2.5 hours rule — Rule 193 — up to 2.5 hours.

Answer

5 hours

Answer

Whole day

Answer

1 hour

Question 6

Saheed Diwas (Martyrs Day):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

23 March (Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev) — 23 March — Bhagat Singh hanging.‌​‍

Answer

26 Jan

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30 Jan

Answer

15 Aug

Question 7

Israel-Hamas conflict intensified:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oct 2023 — 7 October 2023 Hamas attack; war since.‌​‍

Answer

Nov 2023

Answer

2022

Answer

Jan 2024

Question 8

Synonym of HAPLESS:

Accepted Answer

Unlucky — Unfortunate.

Answer

Lucky

Answer

Wealthy

Answer

Happy

Question 9

Synonym of INUNDATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Flood — Overwhelm with water or things.‌​‍

Answer

Empty

Answer

Drain

Answer

Reduce

Question 10

RBI nationalised:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1949 — 1 January 1949.‌​‍

Answer

1969

Answer

1980

Answer

1991

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #554