KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #860

Question 1

Afghanistan Taliban returned to power in:

Accepted Answer

2021 (Aug — after US withdrawal) — Taliban took Kabul 15 August 2021 as US forces withdrew after 20 years. Established Islamic Emirate. Not formally recognised by most states.

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2001

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2014

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2024

Question 2

Synonym of SCATHING:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Severe — Witheringly scornful.‌​‍

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Gentle

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Mild

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Kind

Question 3

Kudumbashree, Kerala's women empowerment programme, was launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1998 — Kudumbashree was launched in 1998 as a community-based poverty eradication programme for women.‌​‍

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1991

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2001

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2005

Question 4

Which major event was hosted by New Delhi in 2010?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Commonwealth Games — New Delhi hosted the XIX Commonwealth Games in October 2010.‌​‍

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Asian Indoor Games

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Asian Games

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World Games

Question 5

The White Revolution (milk) was led by:

Accepted Answer

Both Verghese Kurien and Amul cooperatives — Operation Flood (1970) led by Verghese Kurien ('Milkman of India') via Amul-model cooperatives. India became world's largest milk producer.

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M. S. Swaminathan

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Verghese Kurien

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Amul cooperatives under Kurien

Question 6

Political Parties registered under:

Accepted Answer

Representation of People Act 1951 — Registered under RPA 1951 Section 29A.

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RPI

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ECI Act

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Constitution directly

Question 7

Consider the implications of a Proclamation of National Emergency (under Article 352) on the powers of the Indian Parliament. Which of the following statements is accurate?

Accepted Answer

C. Parliament can confer powers and impose duties upon the Union or its officers regarding any matter, even those in the State List, to ensure effective implementation of the emergency. — During a National Emergency, Article 353(b) empowers Parliament to confer powers and impose duties on the Union or its authorities regarding any matter, including those in the State List, to effectively implement the emergency. Options A, B, and D are incorrect: Parliament can legislate on State List subjects without state consent (Art. 250), the Lok Sabha's term can be extended by one year at a time (Art. 83(2)), and a resolution for continuing the emergency requires a special majority (Art. 352(6)).

Answer

A. Parliament can make laws on subjects enumerated in the State List, but such laws require the prior consent of the concerned State Legislatures.

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B. The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended by Parliament for a maximum of two years at a time, provided the emergency is still in operation.

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D. A resolution for the continuation of a Proclamation of Emergency requires approval by a simple majority of the members present and voting in each House of Parliament.

Question 8

Out of 250 Rajya Sabha members, how many are nominated by the President?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 — Art. ‌​‍80: 12 members nominated for expertise in arts, science, literature, social service.

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2

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16

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10

Question 9

Statements about Marayoor — which are TRUE? (i) Small town in Idukki Taluk (ii) Prehistoric rock paintings (iii) Famous for sandalwood forests (iv) Scenic Pambar river

Accepted Answer

All four — All four are correct facts about Marayoor (Idukki district).

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(i), (ii), (iii)

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(ii), (iii), (iv)

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(i), (iii), (iv)

Question 10

Gravitational potential at a point is defined as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Work done to bring unit mass from infinity to that point — V = -GM/r (scalar). Field g = -dV/dr.‌​‍

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Force

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Field

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Energy

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #860