KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #707

Question 1

Only doubly landlocked countries:

Accepted Answer

Uzbekistan, Liechtenstein — Only two in world.

Answer

Only UK

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Only Switzerland

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Mongolia

Question 2

A new state-level policy initiative in Kerala, such as a major infrastructure project or an educational reform, requires comprehensive inter-departmental coordination and high-level administrative oversight before being presented to the State Cabinet for approval. Which of the following officials primarily plays the pivotal role in facilitating this complex coordination and ensuring smooth administrative processing within the Kerala Secretariat?

Accepted Answer

B. Chief Secretary — The Chief Secretary is the administrative head of the Kerala Secretariat and serves as the principal advisor to the Chief Minister. This role inherently involves coordinating policy initiatives across various departments, resolving inter-departmental conflicts, and ensuring that proposals are thoroughly vetted before reaching the Cabinet. While other officials contribute, the Chief Secretary holds the ultimate responsibility for this overarching administrative facilitation.

Answer

A. Secretary of the concerned line department

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C. Additional Chief Secretary, Planning & Economic Affairs

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D. Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister

Question 3

The blind spot of the eye is where:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Optic nerve exits the retina (no photoreceptors) — Blind spot has no rods/cones because optic nerve fibres leave the eye there.‌​‍

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Only rods exist

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Vision is sharpest

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Pupil is located

Question 4

Sabarmati River flows through which major city?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ahmedabad — The Sabarmati River flows through Ahmedabad, Gujarat's largest city.‌​‍

Answer

Surat

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Vadodara

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Rajkot

Question 5

Who persuaded Gandhiji to visit Champaran in 1917?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Raj Kumar Shukla — Raj Kumar Shukla, a peasant from Champaran, persuaded Gandhi to investigate indigo farmers' exploitation.‌​‍

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Kasturba Gandhi

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Rajendra Prasad

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J.B. Kripalani

Question 6

Nobel Peace Prize awarded at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oslo — Peace Prize at Oslo, Norway. All others at Stockholm, Sweden.‌​‍

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Stockholm

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Geneva

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The Hague

Question 7

The Union Government has recently launched a new flagship program aimed at rural development, involving substantial public expenditure. Which of the following statements accurately describes the primary role of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) concerning the financial aspects of this program?

Accepted Answer

C. The CAG will audit the accounts related to the program after the expenditure has been incurred, to ensure legality, regularity, and efficiency in financial management. — The primary role of the CAG is to audit the accounts of the Union and State governments and public bodies, ensuring that expenditure is incurred legally, regularly, and efficiently. This audit is typically conducted post-expenditure, verifying how funds were utilized. The CAG does not approve budgets, primarily conduct concurrent audits for all major programs, or offer policy advice on economic feasibility.

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A. The CAG will approve the budget allocations for the program before they are presented to Parliament.

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B. The CAG will conduct a concurrent audit of the program's expenditure, providing real-time feedback to the implementing ministries.

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D. The CAG will advise the President and Parliament on the economic feasibility and policy implications of the program before its implementation.

Question 8

Unit of frequency:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hertz — Hertz (Hz) = cycles per second.‌​‍

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

Question 9

The Travancore army defeated the Dutch at Colachal in:

Accepted Answer

1741 — Battle of Colachal (31 July 1741) — Marthanda Varma's historic victory over the Dutch VOC.

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1721

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1761

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1792

Question 10

Made-in-India helicopter:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dhruv — HAL Dhruv (ALH — Advanced Light Helicopter).‌​‍

Answer

Akash

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HAL Tejas

Answer

Pinaka

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #707