KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #917

Question 1

Rabi crops such as wheat, gram and mustard are sown in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

October–December — Rabi season starts in winter; crops are harvested in March–April.‌​‍

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June–September

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February–March

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May

Question 2

A fear of heights is called:

Accepted Answer

Acrophobia — Acrophobia = fear of heights; claustrophobia = enclosed spaces; agoraphobia = open spaces.

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Claustrophobia

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Agoraphobia

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Hydrophobia

Question 3

The National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 emphasizes a paradigm shift towards achieving Universal Health Coverage. Which of the following is a key strategy outlined in NHP 2017 to ensure access to essential medicines and reduce out-of-pocket expenditure for the population?

Accepted Answer

B. Promoting the use of generic medicines and strengthening public procurement and supply chains. — NHP 2017 explicitly aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure by promoting generic medicines and strengthening public procurement and supply chains for essential drugs. This is a core component of achieving Universal Health Coverage, focusing on affordability and accessibility. Other options either increase costs or focus on tertiary care, which are not the primary strategies for universal access to essential medicines.

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A. Prioritizing the development of super-specialty hospitals in urban areas.

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C. Encouraging private sector dominance in the manufacturing and distribution of all essential drugs.

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D. Implementing a user-fee system for all essential medicines to generate funds for healthcare infrastructure.

Question 4

Make in India initiative was launched on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 September 2014 — Make in India was launched on 25 September 2014 to encourage manufacturing in India.‌​‍

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2 October 2014

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15 August 2014

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26 January 2015

Question 5

Which river system in India is primarily responsible for the formation of the fertile alluvial plains known as the 'Granary of India', and also supports extensive groundwater resources through its basin?

Accepted Answer

C. The Ganga-Brahmaputra River System — The Ganga-Brahmaputra River System is responsible for the formation of the vast Indo-Gangetic Plain, one of the most fertile regions in the world, often referred to as the 'Granary of India'. This system also recharges extensive groundwater reserves in its basin, unlike the peninsular rivers like Godavari, Kaveri, or Narmada, which have limited alluvial plains and groundwater potential.

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A. The Godavari River

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B. The Kaveri River

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D. The Narmada River

Question 6

Cropping patterns:

Accepted Answer

Intensive, extensive, commercial, subsistence — Different systems.

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Only one

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Two

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Random

Question 7

Indian National Congress founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1885 — 1885 by A.O. Hume, first session in Bombay.‌​‍

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1890

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1882

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1905

Question 8

Concerning the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (under Article 32) and the High Courts (under Article 226) in India, which of the following statements correctly highlights a key difference?

Accepted Answer

A. The Supreme Court can issue writs exclusively for the enforcement of fundamental rights, while High Courts can issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and also for any other legal right. — Article 32 grants the Supreme Court the power to issue writs only for the enforcement of fundamental rights. In contrast, Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs not only for fundamental rights but also for the enforcement of any other legal right, making their writ jurisdiction broader in scope. Options B, C, and D present inaccuracies regarding territorial jurisdiction, nature of jurisdiction, and discretionary powers, respectively.

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B. Both the Supreme Court and High Courts can issue writs against any person or authority throughout the territory of India, without any territorial limitations.

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C. The Supreme Court's power to issue writs is an appellate jurisdiction, whereas High Courts exercise original jurisdiction in writ matters.

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D. High Courts are obligated to admit every writ petition filed before them, while the Supreme Court has the discretion to refuse a petition under Article 32.

Question 9

Which is NOT a leap year?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1900 — 1900 is divisible by 100 but NOT by 400. ‌​‍Rule: ÷400 = leap, ÷100 = not leap, ÷4 = leap.

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2000

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2024

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2020

Question 10

The Dravidian Movement's ideology began with the Self-Respect Movement led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker (Periyar) — Periyar launched the Self-Respect Movement in 1925; later formed Dravida Kazhagam.‌​‍

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M.G. Ramachandran

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M. Karunanidhi

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C.N. Annadurai

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #917