KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #687

Question 1

The Indian Patent Act was passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1970 — The Patents Act, 1970 came into force from 20 April 1972.‌​‍

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1977

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1975

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1980

Question 2

The Labrador Current is a ___ current that affects:

Accepted Answer

Cold; Northeastern Canada — Labrador Current brings cold Arctic water south along Canada's eastern coast.

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Warm; Western Europe

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Warm; California

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Cold; Australia

Question 3

Humayun (Mughal) was defeated and exiled by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sher Shah Suri (Battles of Chausa 1539 + Kannauj 1540) — Sher Shah established Sur Empire 1540-55. ‌​‍Reforms (Grand Trunk Road extension, rupee standardization, postal service) influenced later Mughals. Died in battle 1545.

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Portuguese

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Sikhs

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Rajputs

Question 4

Silent Valley National Park is located in which district?

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Silent Valley National Park is in Palakkad district. It is one of the last undisturbed tropical evergreen forests in India and is home to the Lion-tailed Macaque.

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Idukki

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Wayanad

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Thrissur

Question 5

Imperialism peaked during:‌​‍

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Late 19th C - early 20th C (Scramble for Africa 1881-1914) — Berlin Conference (1884-85) divided Africa among European powers. ‌​‍By 1914, Europeans controlled ~85% of world land area.

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Mid-20th C

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17th C

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Renaissance

Question 6

The strip of land between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea is called the:

Accepted Answer

Konkan-Malabar Coast — The western coast comprises Konkan (north) and Malabar (south) coastal plains.

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Coromandel Coast

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Northern Circars

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Utkal Plain

Question 7

Emperor Ashoka's Dhamma, often misunderstood as a new religion, was primarily a socio-ethical code. In the context of the vast and diverse Mauryan Empire, what was the most significant underlying objective behind Ashoka's propagation of Dhamma?

Accepted Answer

C. To foster social harmony, ethical conduct, and mutual respect among subjects from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. — Ashoka's Dhamma was not about establishing Buddhism as a state religion (Option A) or enforcing religious uniformity for political consolidation (Option B). Its primary goal was to promote social harmony and ethical behavior among a population diverse in religion, language, and culture, thereby ensuring peace and stability within the empire (Option C). While ethical conduct might indirectly benefit trade, it was not the main objective (Option D).

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A. To establish Buddhism as the official state religion and suppress other belief systems.

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B. To consolidate political power by enforcing a uniform administrative and religious practice across all provinces.

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D. To stimulate economic growth by standardizing trade regulations and promoting a common ethical framework for merchants.

Question 8

Election petitions filed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

High Court — Concerned High Court.‌​‍

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DC

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SC

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Election Commission

Question 9

What is the active form of: The criminal was arrested by the police?

Accepted Answer

The police arrested the criminal — Active form: subject (police) + verb (arrested) + object (criminal).

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The criminal was being arrested by the police

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The criminal is being arrested by the police

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The criminal is arrested by the police

Question 10

India G20 presidency:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2023 — India hosted G20 Summit in New Delhi, September 2023.‌​‍

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2025

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2024

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2022

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #687