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Subjects : General Studies
Question Bank KPSC Group A Prelims Exam Paper I - English
General Studies
Q 1 :
Which Windows interface element typically appears to display information, a warning, an error message, or a request for confirmation?
A.Window
B.Pop-up menu
C.Message box
D.Taskbar
Q 2 :
What is active desktop ?
A.a term that is synonymous with viewing your desktop as web page
B.a feature to customize your desktop to display informating you can update from the internet
C.both a and b above mentioned
D.A software
E.None of these
Q 3 :
What is meant by an active window?
A.A window that is minimized
B.The window currently receiving user input
C.Any window currently open
D.The window opened first
Q 4 :
What was America Online (AOL) primarily known for during the early popularization of consumer Internet access?
A.An online service providing Internet access and proprietary online content
B.A computer operating system
C.A spreadsheet application
D.A database management system
Q 5 :
An application is
A.word processing, accounting and engineering programs are example of application programs
B.computer program designed to enable users to perform specific job functions
C.Both a and b above mentioned
D.a document
E.None of these
Q 6 :
Which of the following programs enables you to calculate numbers related to rows and columns?
A.Window program
B.Spreadsheet program
C.Graphics program
D.Word program
E.None of these
Q 7 :
The term Briefcase is used for
A.a special folder on the windows desktop used to keep documents up to date when shared between computers
B.a window that us currently open
C.A folder which keeps deleted, files for a while and can be retrieved from it
D.All of the above
E.None of these
Q 8 :
In a graphical user interface, what is a button primarily used for?
A.Executing a command or initiating an action
B.Permanently storing data
C.Displaying the computer's IP address
D.Formatting a disk automatically
Q 9 :
A channel (in windows terminology) is
A.a widely used online service that offers access to the internet
B.a specialized web site designed to work with the windows 98 subscribing feature to automatically download information from the internet and store it on your computer for later viewing
C.an area on the computer memory where text or graphics can be temporarily stored
D.All of the above
E.None of these
Q 10 :
What does a checked checkbox generally indicate in a graphical user interface?
A.The associated option is enabled or selected
B.The application has closed
C.The file has been deleted
D.The computer is offline
Q 11 :
The term classic style implies
A.you can click on an item to select it and double click on an item to open it
B.a folder options setting that tells double click on an item to open it
C.both a and b
D.font style
E.None of these
Q 12 :
The term click implies
A.to quickly push and release the main mouse button when onscreen mouse pointer is positioned over the desired item
B.a button in a dialog box
C.to shut down or exit a dialog box
D.All of the above
E.None of these
Q 13 :
What is the primary function of the Close button marked with an X on a window?
A.Minimize the window
B.Close the associated window or application
C.Maximize the window
D.Move the window
Q 14 :
A command button
A.is a one in a dialog box such as open, close, exit OK or cancel that carries out a command
B.is a symbol that designates the position on the screen where text or codes will be inserted or deleted
C.is a sort on screen from where you can open and manages files and programs
D.is a small button with an X on it
E.None of these
Q 15 :
What is smallest unit of the information?
A.A bit
B.A byte
C.A block
D.A nibble
Q 16 :
A cursor is
A.to make a selection from the document from the document and duplicate it on the clipboard
B.a symbol that designated the position on the screen where text or codes will be inserted or deleted
C.pressing and holding the main mouse button
D.A button in a dialog box
E.None of these
Q 17 :
What is a Database Management System (DBMS)?
A.A structured collection of data only
B.Software used to create, manage, retrieve, and update data in databases
C.A physical device for storing database backups
D.A programming language used only for calculations
Q 18 :
The meaning of cut is
A.to take a selection from the document and move it to the clipboard
B.to cut a document in two unequal parts
C.to cut a document in two equal parts
D.Only b and c are correct
Q 19 :
A setting or action predetermined by the program unless changed by the user is called as
A.pre - determined setting
B.user - setting
C.default
D.setting
E.None of these
Q 20 :
The search back ground and main area of windows where you can open and manage files and programs is
A.wall paper
B.desktop
C.background
D.All of the above
E.None of these
Q 21 :
Yojna a weekly journal
A.Ministry of Finance
B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C.Ministry of Rural Development
D.Planning Commission
Q 22 :
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
A.Ministry of Finance
B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C.Ministry of Rural Development
D.Planning Commission
Q 23 :
Devaluation of a currency means
A.Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B.Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C.Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D.Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Q 24 :
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
A.1 and 3
B.2 and 3
C.1 and 2
D.1,2 and 3
Q 25 :
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
A.Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
B.Indira Mahila Yojna
C.Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
D.Mahila Samridhi Yojna
Q 26 :
What is Net National Product
A.the money value of final goods and services produced annually in the economy
B.the money value of annual service generation in the economy
C.the money value of tangible goods produced annually in the economy
D.The money value of tangible goods available in the economy
Q 27 :
National income is the
A.net national product at market price
B.net national product at factor cost
C.net domestic product at market price
D.net domestic product at factor cost
Q 28 :
Chelliah Committee of 1992 deals with the overhauling of our
A.financial system
B.tax system
C.patents and copyrights
D.Public sector undertakings
Q 29 :
During which Five Year Plan was the annual growth rate of National Income the lowest
A.2nd plan
B.3rd plan
C.5th plan
D.6th plan
Q 30 :
Which of the following taxes is a progressive tax
A.sales tax
B.custom tax
C.excise tax
D.income tax
Q 31 :
In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from
A.metastable state to any lower state
B.any higher state of lower state
C.metastable state to ground state
D.any higher state to ground state
Q 32 :
A direct current I flows along the length of an infinitely long straight thin walled pipe, then the magnetic field is
A.uniform throughout the pipe not zero
B.zero only along the axis of the pipe
C.zero at any point inside the pipe
D.maximum at the centre and minimum at the edge
Q 33 :
convex lens made of glass has focal length 0.15m in air. If the refractive index of glass is 3/2, and that of water is 4/3 the focal length of lens when immersed in water is
A.0.45 m
B.0.15 m
C.0.30 m
D.0.6 m
Q 34 :
Two sources are said to be coherent if they produce waves
A.having a constant phase difference
B.of equal wavelength
C.of equal speed
D.having same shape of wavefront
Q 35 :
Three resistors 1 รขโยฆ, 2 รขโยฆ, 3รขโยฆ resistor a 3 V battery is connected. The current through 3 รขโยฆ resistor is -
A.0.75 A
B.1 A
C.2 A
D.1.5 A
Q 36 :
In a common emitter amplifier the input signal is applied across
A.anywhere
B.emitter-collector
C.collector-base
D.base-emitter
Q 37 :
Adding detergents to water helps in removing dirty greasy stains. This is because
1. It increases greasy stains. This is because
2. It decreases the oil-water surface tension
3. It increases the viscosity of the solution
4. Dirt is held suspended surrounded by detergent molecules
A.2 and 4
B.1 only
C.3 and 4
D.4 only
Q 38 :
Choose the correct statement (a) for a cricket ball that is spinning clockwise through air
S1 : Statemlines of air are symmetric around the ball.
S2 : The velocity of air above the ball relative to it is larger than that below the ball.
S3 : The velocity of air above the ball relative to it is smaller than that below the ball.
S4 : There is a net upward force on the ball.
A.S1,S2 and S4
B.S2 and S4
C.S4 only
D.S3 only
Q 39 :
Ferromagnetic materials used in a transformer must have
A.low permeability and high hysterisis loss
B.high permeability and low hysterisis loss
C.high permeability and high hysterisis loss
D.low permeability and low hysterisis loss
Q 40 :
According to Newton’s corpuscular theory, the speed of light is
A.same in all the medium
B.lesser in rarer medium
C.lesser in denser medium
D.independent of the medium
Q 41 :
10-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is
A.between 7 and 8
B.between 5 and 6
C.between 6 and 7
D.between 10 and 11
Q 42 :
In the electrolysis of acidulated water, it is desired to obtain 1.12 cc of hydrogen per second under STP condition. The current to be passed is
A.1.93 A
B.9.65 A
C.19.3 A
D.0.965 A
Q 43 :
The one which decreases with dilution is
A.molar conductance
B.conductance
C.specific conductance
D.equivalent conductance
Q 44 :
Vapour pressure of pure ‘A’ is 70 mm of Hg at 25oC. It forms an ideal solution with ‘B’ in which mole fraction of A is 0.8. if the vapour pressure of the solution is 84 mm of Hg at 25oC, the vapour pressure of pure ‘B’ at 25oC is
A.28 mm
B.56 mm
C.70 mm
D.140 mm
Q 45 :
A 6% solution of urea is isotonic with
A.1 M solution of glucose
B.0.05 M solution of glucose
C.6% solution of glucose
D.25% solution of glucose
Q 46 :
In countries nearer to polar region, the roads are sprinkled with CaCl2. This is
A.to minimise the wear and tear of the roads
B.to minimise the snow fall
C.to minimise pollution
D.to minimise the accumulation of dust on the road
Q 47 :
A compound of ‘A’ and ‘B’ crystallises in a cubic lattice in which ‘A’ atoms occupy the lattice points at the corners of the cube. The ‘B’ atoms occupy the centre of each face of the cube. The probable empirical formula of the compound is
A.AB2
B.A2B
C.AB
D.AB3
Q 48 :
In electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction, the nitro group is meta directing because it
A.decreases electron density at ortho and para positions
B.decreases electron density at meta position
C.increases electron density at meta position
D.increases electron density at ortho and para position
Q 49 :
The best method for the conversion of an alcohol into an alkyl chloride is by treating the alcohol with
A.PCI5
B.PCI3
C.SOCl2 in presence of pyridine
D.dry HCl in the presence of anhydrous ZnCl2
Q 50 :
The carbon bond length in benzene is
A.in between C2H6 and C2H4
B.same as in C2H4
C.in between C2H6 and C2H2
D.in between C2H4 and C2H2
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General Studies
Q 51 :
The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on
A.the nature of enzymes involved
B.the nature of the substrate
C.the amount of carbon dioxide released
D.the amount of oxygen utilised
Q 52 :
Which of the following is not a green - house gas ?
A.Water vapour
B.Carbon monoxide
C.Methane
D.Oxygen
Q 53 :
Both husband and wife have normal vision though their fathers were colorblind and mothers did not have any gene for colorblindness. The probability of their daughters becoming colorblind is
A.50%
B.75%
C.0%
D.25%
Q 54 :
An animal, which has both exoskeleton and endoskeleton structures is a
A.fresh-water mussel
B.tortoise
C.frog
D.jelly fish
Q 55 :
Identify the group, which includes animals all of which give birth to young ones directly?
A.Dolphin, kangaroo, bat, cat
B.Platypus, penguin, bat, hippopotamus
C.shrew, bat, kiwi, car
D.Lion, whale, ostrich, bat
Q 56 :
Compare the statement A and B. Statement A Blood sugar level falls rapidly after hepatectomy. Statement B The glycogen of the liver is the principal source of blood sugar.
Select the correct description.
A.Both the statements A and B are correct and B is the reason for A
B.Statement A is correct and B is wrong
C.Statement A is wrong and B is correct
D.Both the statements A and B are correct and B is not the reason for A
Q 57 :
What is/are true about heart wood?
(A) It does not help in water conduction.
(B) It is also called laburnum.
(C) It is dark in colour but very soft.
(D) It has tracheary elements which are filled with tannin, resin, etc.
A.B,C and D
B.A and D
C.B and D
D.A, B and C
Q 58 :
Compare the statements A and B. Statement A Auxins promote apical dominance by suppressing the activity of lateral buds. Statement B In moriculature, periodic pruning of shoot tips is done to make mulberry plants bushy.
Select the correct description.
A.Both the statements A and B are correct and A is the reason for B
B.Statement A is correct and B is wrong
C.Statement A is wrong and B is correct
D.Both the statements A and B are correct and A is not the reason for B
Q 59 :
Bryophytes resemble algae is the following aspects
A.Filamentous body, presence of vascular tissues and autotrophic nutrition
B.Differentiation of plant body into root, stem and leaves and autotrophic nutrition
C.Thallus like plant body, presence of roots and autotrophic nutrition
D.Thallus like plant body, lack of vascular tissues and autotrophic nutrition
Q 60 :
Stoma opens, when
A.guard cells swell due to an increase in their water potential
B.guard cells swell by endosmosis duie to influx of hydrogen ions (protons)
C.guard cells swell by endosmosis due to efflux of potassium ions
D.guard cell swell due to a decrease in their water potential
Q 61 :
The state of Karnataka lies in........... region of India.
A.North east
B.South east
C.North west
D.South west
Q 62 :
. Karnataka shares its boundaries with
A.Tamil Nadu
B.Madhya Pradesh
C.Odisha
D.West Bengal
Q 63 :
The state of Karnataka took birth in
A.August 15,1927
B.November 30,1945
C.August 15,1947
D.November 1,1956
Q 64 :
Total number of districts at present is
A.30
B.40
C.50
D.60
Q 65 :
Official language of the state of Karnataka is
A.Telgu
B.English
C.Tamil
D.Karnanada and English
Q 66 :
Pick the odd one out among the following:
A.Yakshagana
B.Asian elephant
C.Indian Roller
D.Sunflower
Q 67 :
The following is state is state symbol of Karnataka
A.Lotus
B.Sunflower
C.Jasmine
D.Rose
Q 68 :
On June 5,2016 revenue minister of the following state resigned over corruption charges.
A.Karnataka
B.Maharashtra
C.Goa
D.Madhya Pradesh
Q 69 :
Along with kaveri the other major river system of Karnataka is
A.Ganga
B.Krishna
C.Mahanadi
D.Yamuna
Q 70 :
One of the following is not the tributary of Kaveri
A.Hewavati
B.Kabiri
C.Lakshuana
D.Bhima
Q 71 :
One of following is not a tributary of Keveri
A.Laleshmana
B.Vedavathi
C.Malaprabha
D.Tungbhadra
Q 72 :
Most of the rivers flow out of Krishna.
A.Eastward
B.Westward in Bay of Bengal
C.Nothward
D.Southward
Q 73 :
Kastri Viswanatha temple at Pattadakal is a UNESCO world Heritage site. It was build by kings of the
A.Chalukya Empire
B.Rashtrakuta Empire
C.Nando Empire
D.Mauryan Empire
Q 74 :
Mollikarbuna Temple in Karnataka was built by the kings of
A.Chalukya Empire
B.Rashrtrakuta Empire
C.Handa Empire
D.Mauryan Empire
Q 75 :
Prior to the 3rd century ....... most of Karnataka formed part of the
A.Chelukya Empire
B.Rashtrakutia Empire
C.Nanda Empire
D.Mauryan Empire
Q 76 :
The Leadsman Dynasty had its capital at
A.Mauryan Empire
B.Satavahna
C.Kadambas
D.Mayurshrama
Q 77 :
The State of Karnataka was originally called
A.Mysore
B.Bangalor
C.Mangalore
D.Curg
Q 78 :
Mayusharma founded this native kingdom with capital at Banavari.The kingdom is
A.Western Ganga Dynasty
B.Kadamba Dynasty
C.Ashuita Empire
D.None of the above
Q 79 :
The Western Ganga Dynasty used the following language in administration.
A.Hindi
B.Marathi
C.Telugu
D.Kannada
Q 80 :
Sola fighting the lion was the embhem of
A.Hoysala Empire
B.Badami Chalulisas
C.Rashrakuta Empire
D.Chola Empire
Q 81 :
What was launched by MoSPI on Statistics Day (July 1, 2026)?
A.New GDP series
B.Four SDG progress reports
C.Unemployment White Paper
D.Census 2026 preliminary data
Q 82 :
Which ongoing regional crisis involves the Strait of Hormuz?
A.Red Sea shipping attacks
B.South China Sea dispute
C.Fuel and shipping disruptions linked to Iran-related tensions
D.Panama Canal blockage
Q 83 :
What does e-Sushrut@Clinic HMIS target?
A.Pharmaceutical supply chain
B.Large corporate hospitals only
C.Veterinary services
D.Small clinics and healthcare facilities
Q 84 :
What chatbot was launched for PM-JAY services?
A.Jan Aushadhi Bot
B.Arogya Mitra App
C.Health Connect Portal
D.Ayushman Sarathi WhatsApp chatbot
Q 85 :
What is Project BRAHMANK associated with?
A.A new missile project
B.Border Roads Organisation (BRO) raising day in Arunachal Pradesh
C.A river-linking initiative
D.A space mission
Q 86 :
What major disaster struck northwestern Venezuela in June 2026?
A.Volcanic eruption
B.Category 5 hurricane
C.Pair of powerful earthquakes
D.Massive tsunami
Q 87 :
When and where did the FIFA World Cup 2026 begin?
A.July 1, 2026, in Europe
B.June 11, 2026, in North America
C.May 2026, in South America
D.August 2026, in Asia
Q 88 :
What notable achievement did India record in the UN SDG Index around mid-2026?
A.Dropped out of top 50
B.Lowest rank in Asia
C.No change in ranking
D.Highest-ever rank
Q 89 :
What is the primary purpose of the JANANI Digital Platform?
A.E-commerce for SHGs
B.Agricultural loan distribution
C.Digital education for rural areas
D.Maternal and Child Health tracking
Q 90 :
In which state was a new natural gas reserve discovered, as highlighted in July 2026 current affairs compilations?
A.Gujarat
B.Maharashtra
C.Rajasthan
D.Andhra Pradesh
Q 91 :
On what date did India celebrate the 9th anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation?
A.July 1, 2026
B.June 30, 2026
C.July 2, 2026
D.June 29, 2026
Q 92 :
What reform was implemented in GST 2.0 (effective from September 2025)?
A.Removal of all cesses
B.Single 12% slab
C.Primarily two tax slabs of 5% and 18%
D.Only state-level taxation
Q 93 :
Which health initiative's operational guidelines were unveiled by the Union Health Ministry around July 1, 2026?
A.Universal Health Coverage
B.Ayushman Bharat expansion only
C.TB-free India 2030
D.National Ambulance Services 2026
Q 94 :
Where was the GCC Conclave on Innovation 2026 held?
A.Bengaluru
B.New Delhi
C.Mumbai
D.Hyderabad
Q 95 :
What was the rainfall deficit in India for June 2026, described as the driest in over a century?
A.20% below average
B.39.8% below average
C.15% above average
D.Normal rainfall
Q 96 :
What significant political change occurred in South Korea on July 1, 2026?
A.New Prime Minister Han Seong-sook took office
B.Presidential elections were held
C.Parliament was dissolved
D.King was crowned
Q 97 :
Which initiative was launched at the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan 2026 for rural women SHGs?
A.Lakhpati Didi App
B.Digital India Rural Scheme
C.PM Kisan Drone Yojana
D.SARAS Shakti Collection and Coffee Table Book
Q 98 :
What major merger was approved by the boards of PFC and REC Limited on June 30, 2026?
A.Merger with SBI
B.Merger into a single power financing entity
C.Merger with NTPC
D.Merger with IREDA
Q 99 :
Who became India's 97th Chess Grandmaster in late June 2026?
A.Gukesh D
B.Praggnanandhaa R
C.Harshavardhan G.B.
D.Arjun Erigaisi
Q 100 :
Which global event is India participating in with Sweden as a partner?