Karnataka (KSP) Police Constable Mock Test - 3 - Karnataka (KSP) Police Constable MCQ

The correct answer is Tamil.
Explanation

• Tolkappiyam was written by Tolkappiyar in Tamil.
  • It is a work on Tamil Grammar.
  • It also gives an idea of the Political and Social scenario at that time.
  • The Tamil language was used in the Sangam Literature.
• Important works in the Sanskrit language are Vedas, Panchtantra, Rajatrangini, and Priyadarsika.

The correct answer is Chikkodi.
In News

• Priyanka Jarkiholi contested and won from the Chikkodi constituency in Karnataka.

Explanation

• She made history as the youngest tribal woman to win an unreserved seat in the Lok Sabha from this region.
• Her victory is notable as it marks the first time a woman from the tribal community won from an unreserved constituency in Karnataka.
• The victory was part of a broader political strategy, emphasizing the development and welfare programs she plans to implement in her constituency.
• Priyanka's achievement highlights the growing influence of young leaders in Indian politics and represents a significant milestone for tribal representation in unreserved constituencies.
• Her family background in politics, with her father being a minister, and her own educational background with a Masters from the Delhi School of Economics, were instrumental in her campaign.
• Priyanka's win also continues the political legacy of the Jarkiholi family in Karnataka, establishing a new milestone by being the first from her family to win a Lok Sabha seat.

The correct answer is 28, 12.
Key Points:

• Seats allotted for Karnataka in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are 28 and 12 respectively.
• The number of seats in the Rajya Sabha is 250.
• 238 elected directly and 12 are nominated by the President.
• Rajya Sabha Known as House of Elders.
• Number of seats in Lok Sabha is 552.
• At present Loksabha has 545 members .
• 530 members represent states, 13 represent UTs and 2 Anglo-Indian members are nominated by President.

Important Points:

• Karnataka has bicameral legislature.
• Legislative Assembly- 224 elected and 1 nominated.
• Legislative Council- 75.
• Uttar Pradesh has highest seat in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha - 80 and 31 seats respectively.
• States with bicameral legislature- Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh.

Let the present ages of man and his wife are 4x and 3x respectively.

After 4 years their ages will be 4x + 4 and 3x + 4 respectively

4x + 4/3x + 4 = 9/7

x = 8

Sum of the present age of the man and his wife = 7x = 56 year.

The ruling party in El Salvador enacted a bill that extended presidential terms from five to six years. This change is significant because it not only alters the length of presidential terms but also allows for unlimited reelection, raising concerns about the potential consolidation of power and its implications for democratic governance.

The correct answer is 2 only
Explanation

• The Cauvery River rises at a height of 1,341 m at Talakaveri in the Kodagu region of Karnataka, on the Brahmagiri Mountain.
• The river's whole length, from its source to its outfall, is 800 km.
• It flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu states before entering into the Bay of Bengal.
• It descends the Eastern Ghats in a series of massive falls as it travels 705 kilometres in a southeasterly direction through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Confusion Points

• The river Kaveri flows through only two states - Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
• However, the Cauvery River basin extends over the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala (due to the Origin of the Kabini River) and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Important Points

• A huge delta known as the "garden of southern India" is formed near the south Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu.
• The Cauvery basin drains an area of 81 thousand square kilometres and stretches through the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
• It is bordered on the west by the Western Ghats, on the east and south by the Eastern Ghats, and on the north by the hills dividing it from the Krishna basin and the Pennar basin.​

Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA)

1. It was earlier under the Ministry of Water Resources, River Department and Ganga Rejuvenation.
2. In February 2018, the apex directed the Union Water Resource Ministry which is now renamed as Jal Shakti Ministry to form CWMA, so, it was established on June 1, 2018, under section 6A of the Inter-State River Water Dispute Act,1956.
3. It was established to address the dispute over sharing of water among Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Puducherry and Kerala.

Other Related Points

• The Karnataka plateau is located in the north, and the Tamil Nadu plateau is located in the south.
• The Nilgiris, an offshore range of the Western Ghats, extends eastward to the Eastern Ghats.
• The delta region is the basin's most fertile tract.
• Black soils, red soils, laterites, alluvial soils, forest soils, and mixed soils are the main types of soil found in the basin.

The correct answer is Krishna.
Explanation

• Musi River is a tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau flowing through Telangana.
• Musi River is also known as Musinuru or moosa River or Muchukunda.
• Hyderabad is situated on the banks of the Musi river.
• Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar are dams built on it that used to act as a source of water for Hyderabad.

Other Related Points

• The following table shows the different aspects of rivers of east flowing in a tabular manner:

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The correct answer is The President can be impeached for violation of national security.
Explanation

• The President can be impeached for violation of the national security statement is wrong.
• Article 61 Procedure for impeachment of the President.
  • When a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be preferred by either House of Parliament.
  • Such resolution has been passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the House.
  • Article 61 of the Constitution of India describes the process of impeachment of the President.
  • The motion of impeachment can be presented in any House of Parliament.
  • The impeachment motion can be passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the House.

Other Related Points

• President’s Rule
  • Article 355 imposes a duty on the center to ensure that the government of every state is carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution.
  • It is this duty in the performance of which the center takes over the government of a state under Article 356 in case of failure of constitutional machinery in a state.
  • This is popularly known as ‘President’s Rule.
  • Grounds of imposition:
    • ​ The President’s rule can be proclaimed under Article 356 on two grounds: one mentioned in Article 356 itself and another in Article 365:
      • Article 356 empowers the President to issue a proclamation if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution. Notably, the president can act either on a report of the governor of the state or otherwise too (ie, even without the governor’s report).
      • Article 365 says that whenever a state fails to comply with or to give effect to any direction from the center, it will be lawful for the President to hold that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution.
  • Consequences of the President’s rule: The President acquires the following extraordinary powers when the President’s rule is imposed in a state:
    • He can take up the functions of the state government and powers vested in the governor or any other executive authority in the state.
    • He can declare that the powers of the state legislature are to be exercised by the parliament.
    • He can take all other necessary steps including the suspension of the constitutional provisions relating to anybody or authority in the state.

The Central Zoo Authority reported that the critically endangered Alpine musk deer was mistakenly replaced by the Himalayan musk deer in India's breeding programs. This misidentification highlights the importance of accurate species identification in conservation efforts to ensure the survival of endangered species like the Alpine musk deer.

The correct answer is Uttarakhand.
Explanation

• Tehri Dam
  • The tallest dam in India is the Tehri dam built across the Bhagirathi River.
  • The Tehri Dam is the highest dam in India and one of the highest in the world.
  • It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam in Uttarakhand, India

Other Related Points

• Major Dams and their location

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The correct answer is the Atlantic ocean.
Explanation
Atlantic Ocean:

• The ocean that forms the shape of the letter “S”, is the Atlantic ocean if it is looked closely on the world map.
• The Arctic Ocean is connected/ linked through the Barents Sea, Norwegian Sea, Greenland Sea, and the Denmark Strait.
• The Puerto Rico Trench, which is about 28,230 feet deep, is the deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean.
• It is also the busiest ocean in terms of Commerce and Trade

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Other Related Points
Pacific Ocean:

• It is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
• The Extension of this ocean is from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south.
• This ocean is also bounded by the continents of Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
• The Challenger Deep depth of 10,902 to 10,929 m, lies in the Mariana Trench, which is the deepest point in the world located in this ocean.

Mediterranean:

• The sea was an important and famous route for merchants and travellers of ancient times.
• It also facilitated trade and cultural exchange between peoples of the region and around the world.
• The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and it also separates Spain in Europe from Morocco in Africa.

Indian Ocean:

• It is the third-largest of the world's oceans on Earth's surface.
• It is bounded by Asia, Africa and Australia to the north, west and east respectively.
• The Southern Ocean or Antarctica bounds it to the south.
• The Indian Ocean has some regional seas such as the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, the Laccadive Sea, the Somali Sea, and the Andaman Sea.

The correct answer is Parsvanatha.
Explanation

• In Jainism, Tirthankara is a savior who has succeeded in crossing over life’s stream of rebirths and has made a path for others to follow.
• There are 24 Tirthankaras in Jainism.
• Parshwanatha was a Prince of Banaras. His 4 main teachings were -

1. Ahimsa (non - injury)
2. Satya (non - lying)
3. Asteya (non - stealing)
4. Aparigraha (non - possession)

• Mahavira was the last Tirthankara.

Additional Information
Important Tirthankaras

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The correct answer is an Excise tax.

• Tax can be divided into two categories.
• Excise Tax: Excise taxes can be used to price an externality or discourage consumption of a product that imposes costs on others.
• They can also be employed as a user fee to generate revenue from people who use particular government services, revenue which should be used to maintain that government service.
• At the moment, excise duty is charged at 12.36% but it varies based on the kind of products.
• Goods and Service Tax, on the other hand, has standard rates at 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28% depending upon the kind of product.
• GST has now subsumed a number of indirect taxes including excise duty.
• This means excise duty, technically, does not exist in India except on a few items such as liquor and petroleum.

Explanation

• First is Direct Tax such as Income tax, wealth tax, and corporation tax.
• The second is Indirect Tax such as Sales tax, Excise duty, and customs duty.
• Indirect tax means that tax that reaches the government indirectly.
• Such tax is completely opposite to direct tax.
• The tax levied by the state on consumption, import, export, production, etc. is an indirect tax.
• Excise Duty is a type of Indirect Tax which is imposed on all production or manufacturing of goods.

Other Related Points

• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed Shri J B Mohapatra as Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

Trojan is malicious programs that are often disguised as legitimate software.
Computer viruses are unwanted software programs or pieces of code that interfere with the functioning of the computer. They are self-replicating computer program that interferes with the functioning of the computer by infecting files, data, programs, etc.
Explanation
Trojan Horse:

• A Trojan is sometimes called a Trojan virus or a Trojan horse virus, but that’s a misnomer.
• Viruses can execute and replicate themselves but Trojan cannot.
• A user has to execute Trojans.
• It can't replicate like viruses and worms as a Trojan horse hides in a program.
• it is a type of malicious code or software that looks legitimate and acts as a bona fide application or file Once installed, Once you install any such program, the trojan horse enters your computer.
• It can provide unauthorized access to your computer, send your files to other computers, and may delete files or can make other unwanted changes in your computer by gathering information by monitoring.

Trojan malware example to show how it works:

• You might think you’ve received an email from someone you know and click on what looks like a legitimate attachment. But you’ve been fooled. The email is from a cybercriminal, and the file you clicked on — and downloaded and opened — has gone on to install malware on your device.
• When you execute the program, the malware can spread to other files and damage your computer

Common Types Of Computer Viruses are·-Trojan virus, File-infecting Virus, Macro Virus, Web Scripting Virus, Boot Sector Virus, etc

The correct answer is Downloading.
Explanation

• In the Downloading process, files are transferred from a computer server to your computer on the Internet.
  • ​In this process, memory is required in the user's computer.
  • The Download speed is affected by the distance between the computer and the server that is either sending or receiving data.
  • The speed is also affected if the internet connection is slow or multiple devices are using it simultaneously.
• Uploading means data is being sent from your computer to the Internet.
  • The upload speed is affected in the same way Download speed is affected.

The correct answer is Tropical deciduous forests.

• Sandalwood grows in Tropical deciduous forests.

Explanation

• The Sandalwood is a dry deciduous forest species native to China, India, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines.
  • This small tropical tree grows to 20m high with redwood and a variety of dark colors of bark (dark brown, reddish and dark grey).
  • Sandalwood occurs extensively mostly in the Eastern Ghats ranging from the Vellore district in the Northeast of Tamil Nadu to the Nilgiris in the west in the dry deciduous forests of the region.
  • In Tamilnadu, only dead and drying sandal trees are brought to depots for rough cleaning and final cleaning.
  • The final cleaned sandalwood is sold in a public auction in three sandalwood depots at Tiruppattur, Salem, and Sathyamangalam at regular intervals.

Additional Information

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The correct answer is SUM()​.
Explanation

• The SUM function in excel is an inbuilt function that is used to sum numerical values present in a range of cells.
  • It is a mathematical formula in excel which can be used by typing =SUM( keyword in the cell where we want the sum to be calculated and then we select the range of cells that are to be added.
• The Excel Math Functions perform many of the common mathematical calculations, including basic arithmetic, conditional sums & products, exponents, etc.
  • It is used to calculate values based on what is in cells, perform operations on a cell content, fetch values after an operation based on your search criteria, and much more.
  • Mathematical Formulas in Excel are used to perform various arithmetic operations like sum, average, count, max, min, etc.

Other Related Points
Other functions in Excel.

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The Correct Answer is Odisha.
Key Points

• Odisha is the largest state-produced bauxite which accounts for over half of India's total output.
• The state's gross recoverable reserves are projected to be 1,370.5 million tonnes. Odisha is the leading producer of Manganese also.
• The main bauxite belt is in the districts of Kalahandi and Koraput and spreads further to Andhra Pradesh.
• The largest bauxite bearing area in the country is this 300 km long, 40 to 100 km wide, and 950 to 1300 meter thick belt.

Other Related Points

• Gujarat is the second-largest producer and produces more than 15 percent of India's total bauxite.
• The largest coal-producing area in the country is Jharkhand.
• About 95% of total reserves of iron ore are found in the States of Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Goa, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

The correct answer is 212ºF.

Explanation

• There are three common scales to measure temperature:
  • Celsius scale (ºC)
  • Fahrenheit scale (°F)
  • Kelvin scale (K)
• K (Kelvin) is the SI unit of temperature.
• The thermometer with Celsius scale is calibrated from 0° to 100°, where 0°C is the freezing point and 100°C is the boiling point of water.
• The Fahrenheit scale is represented between 32° to 212°, where 0ºC = 32ºF and 100ºC = 212ºF which is boiling point.

Other Related Points

• The temperatures on the scales are related to each other by the following relationship:
  • Fahrenheit, ºF = (ºC) + 32.
  • Kelvin, K = °C + 273.15.

The correct answer is the Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance.

• The provision of Article 49 of the Constitution of India Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance.

Explanation

• Directive Principles of State Policy:
  • The Directive Principles of State Policy are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution from Articles 36 to 51.
  • They embody the concept of a welfare state.
  • These are fundamental in the governance of the country.
  • They are non-justifiable.
  • They apply to both Union and State Governments and all other authorities coming under the definition of ‘State’.

Other Related Points

• Article 51: To promote international peace and security and to maintain just and honourable relations between nations; to foster respect for international law and treaty obligations, and to encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
• Article 45: To provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.

The correct answer is 3.
Explanation

• In Excel MS Office- 2010, there are three worksheets present by default.
• These default worksheets are named Sheet1, Sheet2, and Sheet3.
• However, one can always add more worksheets when required.
• The maximum limit in Excel 2010
  • Open workbooks: Limited by available memory and system resources
  • Total number of rows and columns on a worksheet: 1,048,576 rows by 16,384 columns
  • Column width: 255 characters
  • Row height: 409 points
  • Page breaks: 1,026 horizontal and vertical
  • Total number of characters that a cell can contain: 32,767 characters
  • Maximum number of line feeds per cell: 253
  • Colors in a workbook: 16 million colors (32 bit with full access to 24 bit color spectrum)

The correct answer is 4.

• 4 Indian states share a border with Bhutan.

Explanation

• Bhutan shares borders with the Indian states of
  • Arunachal Pradesh in its east,
  • Sikkim in the west and
  • Assam, West Bengal in the south.
• The Himalayan kingdom also shares a border with China.
• This Bhutan-India Border is the international boundary between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Republic of India.
• This border is 699 km long.

The correct answer is 8.
Explanation

• Over 8 Indian states do the Deccan Plateau extend.
• The Deccan Plateau covers the majority of the southern part of the country.
  • It is located between three mountain ranges and extends over eight Indian states.
    • Telangana
    • Maharashtra
    • Karnataka
    • Andhra Pradesh
    • Kerala
    • Tamil Nadu
    • It also covers some parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh.
  • These mountain ranges rise from their respective nearby coastal plains and nearly meet at the southern tip of India.
  • The plateau is very big and there are many habitats :
    • different Ecosystems with different sorts of vegetation, climate, geology, and animals.
  • The plateau covers 422,000 square kilometers (163,000 sq mi), 43 percent of India's landmass.

​Other Related Points

• The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau that covers most of South India.
  • It is triangular, surrounded by three mountain ranges.
• The plateau is located between two mountain ranges, the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
  • The Western Ghats mountain range is tall and blocks the moisture from the southwest monsoon from reaching the Deccan Plateau.
  • This is the reason that the Deccan Plateau region receives very little rainfall.

Map of Deccan Plateau:

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Given:
O, T, and P can do a piece of work in 3, 4, and 6 hours respectively
Formula used:
Work done = (1/Time taken)
Explanation
The LCM of 3, 4, and 6 is 12.
Work done by O in one hour = 1/3 × 12 = 4
Work done by T in one hour = 1/4 × 12 = 3
Work done by P in one hour = 1/6 × 12 = 2
Total work done in one hour = 4 + 3 + 2 = 9
Time taken to finish the work = 1/(Total work done in one hour)
= 12/9
= 4/3
= 1 + 1/3
= 1 hour and 20 minutes
Therefore, when O, T, and P work together, they will finish the work in 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Given word: 'SOUNDBAR'
After arranged in alphabetical order:

Now,
there is One alphabet "N" will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word 'SOUNDBAR' is arranged in English alphabetical order.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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The Barda Wildlife Sanctuary was initiated as part of the 'Gir-Barda Project' to serve as a second home for the Asiatic lion, aiming to conserve this endangered species and enhance biodiversity in the region.

The DOGE initiative aims to reduce U.S. federal spending, deficit, debt, and interest burden while enhancing operational efficiency. This initiative includes significant reforms and cost-cutting measures to streamline government operations.

Option 2 is Not correct.
Explanation

• The Parliament shall meet at least twice a year. The maximum gap between two sessions of the Parliament cannot be more than six months.
• The President from time to time summons each house of the Parliament to meet.
• There are usually three sessions in a year:
  • Budget session
  • Monsoon session
  • Winter session
• A sitting of a parliament can be terminated by adjournment or adjournment sine die or prorogation or dissolution.
• Adjournment: It suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time, which may be hours, days, and weeks.
• Adjournment sine die: It means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period.
  • The power of adjournment sine die lies with the presiding officer of the House and not the president. Hence, Option 2 is correct answer of this question.

Other Related Points

• Prorogation: After the presiding officer declares the House adjourned sine die, within the next few days, the President issues a notification for the prorogation of the session.
  • However, the President can also prorogue the house while in session.
• Dissolution: It ends the very life of the existing house and a new house is constituted after general elections are held.
  • Rajya Sabha being a permanent house is not subject to dissolution, while Lok Sabha is subject to dissolution.