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Exam overview

What this examination path includes.

Government recruitment is not one examination. It includes central, Meghalaya state, district, public-sector, banking, railway, police, and defence-entry pathways, each governed by its own notification.

The practical starting point is to shortlist posts by qualification and age, compare their stages and syllabus, and then build the common aptitude foundation while tracking official notices.

Eligibility

Check the exact post, year, and notification.

Posts may require Class 10, Class 12, graduation, a technical qualification, local-language ability, physical or medical standards, or relevant experience. Age limits and relaxations also differ by authority and category.

Important: This page is an orientation for students. The recruiting authority’s current notice, corrigenda, and official portal determine eligibility.

Selection process and subjects

Compare the main examination routes.

Examination or post Usual minimum qualification Selection process Main subjects
Class 10 / matriculation posts Matriculation or equivalent for many entry-level posts; post-specific standards apply. Usually a written or computer-based test, followed where notified by skill, physical, medical, document, or language checks. Arithmetic, reasoning, language, general awareness, current affairs, and post-specific content.
Class 12 / higher-secondary posts 10+2 or equivalent; typing, stenography, science, or other conditions may apply. Written or computer-based stages, then skill/typing/physical/medical/document verification as applicable. Quantitative aptitude, reasoning, English, general awareness, computer knowledge, and notified specialist areas.
Graduate and officer-level posts A recognised bachelor’s degree for many posts; some require a particular discipline or experience. One or more written stages, and possibly descriptive papers, interviews, skill tests, physical tests, or medical examination. Aptitude, reasoning, language, general studies, current affairs, data analysis, and examination-specific papers.

Previous-year papers

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Only reviewed records already published in the KSLC paper library appear below. A paper may include a question PDF, a memory-based question set, an answer key or reviewed solutions. Unavailable items are clearly marked as not published yet.

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UPSC CAPF (AC) 2024 Paper I – Series A

2024 · General Ability and Intelligence · 120 reviewed questions

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  1. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one among the following is NOT a non-procedural computer language?
    1. LISP
    2. Python
    3. Prolog
    4. ML
  2. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following: 1. MPEG 2. P*64 3. Indeo. Which of the above can be used to compress video files?
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 1 and 3 only
    3. 2 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
  3. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one among the following has largest energy per photon?
    1. X-ray
    2. Ultra-violet ray
    3. Visible-ray
    4. Infra-red ray
  4. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    In Sun-Earth system, the distance between Lagrange points L2 and L3 is about
    1. 15 lakh kilometre
    2. 30 lakh kilometre
    3. 16 crore kilometre
    4. 32 crore kilometre
  5. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one of the following statements with regard to greenhouse effect is correct?
    1. It can take place inside a glass chamber where no radiation can pass into it or pass back through it
    2. It can take place inside a glass chamber where long wavelength infrared radiation can pass through into it and short wavelength infrared radiation cannot pass back through it
    3. It can take place inside a glass chamber where short wavelength infrared radiation can pass through into it and long wavelength infrared radiation cannot pass back through it
    4. It can take place inside a glass chamber where all infrared radiation can pass into it or pass back through it
  6. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    A canon shoots a ball upwards with an initial speed of 100 m/s. The total time of flight of the ball is 20 s before it hits the ground. The ball looses 70% of its speed after hitting the ground. Which among the following is the correct height that the ball will bounce up after its first bounce? (g = 10 m/s^2)
    1. 100 m
    2. 70 m
    3. 50 m
    4. 45 m
  7. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one of the following statements correctly defines PM1 particles in air?
    1. These are suspended particles of diameter more than 10 micron
    2. These are the particles that are filtered by the nose during respiration
    3. These are extremely fine particles of diameter less than 1 micron
    4. These are coarse particles that penetrate directly through the lungs into the bloodstream
  8. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one of the following heat transfer mechanism does NOT require a medium?
    1. Conduction
    2. Convection
    3. Radiation
    4. Collision
  9. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one of the following statements about the solstices, an event that occurs when the Sun appears to reach most northerly or southerly, is correct?
    1. The winter solstice takes place on June 21 in both the northern and southern hemispheres
    2. The winter solstice takes place on December 21 in both the northern and southern hemispheres
    3. The summer solstice occurs in northern hemisphere on June 21 and on December 21 in southern hemisphere
    4. The summer solstice occurs in northern hemisphere on December 21 and on June 21 in southern hemisphere
  10. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one among the following does NOT have any linkage with the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction?
    1. Electric transformer
    2. Induction cooker
    3. Galvanometer
    4. Electron microscope
  11. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one among the following statements about matter is NOT correct?
    1. On increasing the temperature of solids, the kinetic energy of particles increases
    2. The maximum temperature at which a solid melts to become a liquid at atmospheric pressure is called its melting point
    3. Particles of steam have more energy than water at 100 degrees C
    4. Direct change of gas to solid is called deposition
  12. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    The isotope of which one among the following elements is used in the treatment of cancer?
    1. Uranium
    2. Cobalt
    3. Iodine
    4. Fluorine
  13. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Water is a good solvent for dissolving ionic compounds because
    1. It has a high specific heat
    2. It has no colour
    3. It has a high dipole moment
    4. It has a high boiling point
  14. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which among the following is correct with respect to bond formation in an ethyne molecule?
    1. Carbon-Carbon single bond
    2. Carbon-Carbon double bond
    3. Carbon-Carbon triple bond
    4. Carbon-Hydrogen double bond
  15. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which among the following are the main ingredients for manufacturing of glass?
    1. Silica, sodium carbonate, borax, alumina and cullets
    2. Iron oxide, lead, sodium bicarbonate, alumina and cullets
    3. Magnesium carbonate, alumina, silica and cullets
    4. Iron oxide, sodium, alumina, silica and cullets
  16. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one among the following statements with respect to the atomic number of an atom is correct?
    1. The number of neutrons is same as atomic number
    2. The sum of electrons and neutrons is same as atomic number
    3. The number of protons is same as atomic number
    4. The sum of protons and neutrons is same as atomic number
  17. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one among the following is an example of endothermic process?
    1. Combustion of carbon
    2. Mixing acid and alkali
    3. Photosynthesis
    4. Respiration
  18. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one among the following is used in the manufacture of ultra-violet protective glasses?
    1. Aluminium oxide
    2. Tungsten oxide
    3. Molybdenum oxide
    4. Cerium oxide
  19. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists. List I (Pigment in paint): A. Natural pigment; B. Synthetic pigment; C. Reactive pigment; D. Inert pigment. List II (Example): 1. Chalk; 2. White lead; 3. Red lead; 4. Titanium dioxide.
    1. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
    2. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
    3. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
    4. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
  20. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists. List I (Element): A. Boron; B. Nitrogen; C. Oxygen; D. Neon. List II (Unpaired electron): 1. Zero; 2. Two; 3. One; 4. Three.
    1. A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
    2. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
    3. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
    4. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
  21. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one among the following biotechnologies is applied to manufacture pharmaceutical products such as insulin, antibiotics and vaccines?
    1. White Biotechnology
    2. Red Biotechnology
    3. Green Biotechnology
    4. Blue Biotechnology
  22. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    In which organism did Gregor J. Mendel conduct the experiment to explain principles of inheritance?
    1. Groundnut
    2. Garden Pea
    3. Four O'clock plant
    4. Fruit fly
  23. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    In which layer of the plant tissue Guard cells are present?
    1. Palisade mesophyll
    2. Spongy mesophyll
    3. Epidermis
    4. Xylem
  24. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Identify the correct option from the following about the proportion of different gases in Biogas?
    1. Methane > Carbon dioxide > Nitrogen
    2. Methane > Nitrogen > Carbon dioxide
    3. Methane > Oxygen > Carbon monoxide
    4. Nitrogen > Methane > Carbon dioxide
  25. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one of the following is the audible range of hearing for humans?
    1. 20 kHz - 200 kHz
    2. 20 Hz - 20 kHz
    3. 20 Hz - 35 kHz
    4. 20 Hz - 40 kHz
  26. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    In what form excess of glucose is stored in human body?
    1. Fructose
    2. Glycogen
    3. Glucose
    4. Starch
  27. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Biotechnological research is promoted through the development of 'Biotechnology Parks'. Which of the following is/are essential to bring technology to market? 1. Development of new product 2. Entrepreneurship 3. Technology incubation. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 1 and 2 only
    3. 1, 2 and 3
    4. 2 and 3 only
  28. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one of the following is the correct chronology of invention/discovery in the field of Biotechnology?
    1. Discovery of Plasmid, Double Helical structure of DNA, DNA fingerprinting, cloning of Dolly
    2. Double Helical structure of DNA, Discovery of Plasmid, DNA fingerprinting, cloning of Dolly
    3. DNA fingerprinting, cloning of Dolly, Double Helical structure of DNA, Discovery of Plasmid
    4. Double Helical structure of DNA, DNA fingerprinting, Discovery of Plasmid, cloning of Dolly
  29. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    In an ecosystem why is the number of trophic levels of a food chain usually limited?
    1. Lower trophic level has lesser energy than the higher trophic level
    2. Because of the loss of energy at each trophic level
    3. Higher trophic level individual can control the lower ones more efficiently
    4. Limited trophic level makes a food chain less vulnerable to parasites
  30. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one of the following structure is NOT found in prokaryotes?
    1. Nuclear envelope
    2. Cell membrane
    3. Ribosome
    4. Cell wall
  31. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following statements regarding the rotation of the Earth: 1. Since the Earth rotates by 15 degrees each hour, time zones normally differ by one hour. 2. At the International Date Line, the calendar day changes - advancing a day for eastward travel, dropping back a day for westward travel. 3. Daylight saving time advances the clock by one hour. 4. The Moon rotates and revolves about the Earth in the same direction that the Earth revolves around the Sun. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 3 and 4 only
    3. 1, 3 and 4
    4. 2, 3 and 4
  32. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements regarding faunal resources of India is/are correct? 1. High degree of endemism has been noticed in the biodiversity hotspots of India. 2. Of the total biosphere reserves in India, the Sundarbans has the largest number of species and Nokrek has the smallest number of species. Select the answer using the codes given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  33. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following characteristics of a type of wind: 1. They occur at upper levels in the atmosphere. 2. They are subjected to two forces, a pressure gradient force and the Coriolis force. 3. When the forces balance, air moves at right angles to the pressure gradient, parallel to the isobars. Identify the type of wind on the basis of the given characteristics.
    1. Jet Stream
    2. Geostrophic Wind
    3. Westerlies
    4. Easterlies
  34. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Where does podsolization take place?
    1. Regions in high middle latitudes
    2. Coastal regions in lower latitudes
    3. Regions with hot and humid climate
    4. Regions having arid climate
  35. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one of the following statements with reference to the Nebular Hypothesis for the origin of Solar System is correct?
    1. The initiation of the nebular hypothesis can be considered as a diffuse, roughly spherical, slowly rotating expanding nebula
    2. As a result of rotation and expansion, a disk is formed with matter concentrated in the centre
    3. Expansion continues with the formation of the proto-Sun and the rings of material are left behind
    4. The material in the rings get condensed and form the planets that revolve in orbits around the Sun
  36. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    If it is 31st December, 2023 in New Zealand, at the same time what will be the date in the Hawaiian Islands and Alaska?
    1. Both have 01 January, 2024
    2. Both have 30 December, 2023
    3. 31 December, 2023 in Alaska and 01 January, 2024 in Hawaiian Islands
    4. 31 December, 2023 in Hawaiian Islands and 01 January, 2024 in Alaska
  37. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one of the following statement with reference to hailstones is NOT correct?
    1. Their formation usually occurs during the monsoon season
    2. They are associated with dense cumulonimbus clouds
    3. Rain that forms in the warmer, upper layer solidifies into tiny ice pellets or hailstones in the lower, subfreezing layer
    4. Hailstones have multiple, concentric layers of ice
  38. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists. List I (Ocean Current): A. Kuroshio Current; B. Agulhas Current; C. East Wind Drift; D. Antilles Current. List II (Location): 1. Antarctic Ocean; 2. Pacific Ocean; 3. Atlantic Ocean; 4. Indian Ocean.
    1. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
    2. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
    3. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
    4. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
  39. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    With reference to 'Black Tigers', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. They are also referred to as Melanistic Tigers. 2. In India they are found only in Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  40. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one among the following statements about the Singareni Collieries Company Limited is correct?
    1. Located at Kothagudem in Telangana, this is the first and the oldest coal mining company in India in the private sector
    2. It has now diversified into thermal and solar power generation, explosive manufacturing for blasting in opencast mines and consultancy works
    3. It has been conferred with 'Navratna' status since 2011
    4. It is the single largest coal producing company in the world
  41. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following processes is/are part of the Rock Cycle? 1. Lithification 2. Metamorphism 3. Solidification. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 1 and 2 only
    3. 2 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
  42. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following statements regarding the temperature of the Earth's surface: 1. The temperature of a surface is determined by net radiation. 2. Net radiation produces a radiant energy flow that can heat or cool a surface. 3. Net radiation balance is usually positive during the daytime and negative during night time. 4. Soil surface loses energy as temperature increases during the daytime. Which of the statements given above are correct?
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 3 and 4 only
    3. 1, 2 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
  43. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following statements: 1. Black soil is considered suitable for growing rain-fed crops. 2. Black soil can retain moisture for a prolonged period, aiding crops to survive even in dry seasons. With regard to the statements given above which of the following is/are correct?
    1. Both the statements are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1
    2. Both the statements are correct and statement 2 is NOT the correct explanation of statement 1
    3. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is false
    4. Statement 1 is false but statement 2 is correct
  44. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one among the following countries is NOT a part of the Arabian Peninsula?
    1. Kuwait
    2. Oman
    3. Libya
    4. Yemen
  45. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    With reference to 'South Coast of Australia' which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is situated along the Indian Ocean. 2. It experiences rain during its winter months of December and January. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  46. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    The remainder, when 1 + (1 x 2) + (1 x 2 x 3) + ... + (1 x 2 x 3 x ... x 500) is divided by 8, is
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
  47. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    The angle (in degrees) made by a sector having area one-sixth of the area of a semicircle is
    1. 15 degrees
    2. 30 degrees
    3. 45 degrees
    4. 60 degrees
  48. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one of the following is the average of first five multiples of each of the numbers from 11, 12, 13, ..., 20?
    1. 40.5
    2. 42.5
    3. 44.5
    4. 46.5
  49. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The average of four numbers 10, 15, 20 and 25 is 17.5. 2. If a, b and c are three different natural numbers such that a + b + c = abc, then the average of a, b and c is 3. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  50. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    The ratio of present ages (in years) of X to Y is equal to the ratio of present ages (in years) of Y to Z. If the present age of Y is 15 years, then which of the following can be the sum of the ages (in years) of X, Y and Z?
    1. 35
    2. 40
    3. 49
    4. 55
  51. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    If x + 1/x = 2, then which one of the following is the value of x^32 + 1/x^32?
    1. -1
    2. 0
    3. 1
    4. 2
  52. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    A shopkeeper sold a product at 30% loss. Had his selling price been Rs150 more, he would have made a profit of 10%. What was the cost price?
    1. Rs375
    2. Rs400
    3. Rs425
    4. Rs450
  53. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    A, B and C can finish a work in 20, 25 and 30 days, respectively. They start working together but B quits after working for 3 days. In how many days from the start shall the work be completed?
    1. 9 8/15 days
    2. 10 1/15 days
    3. 10 14/25 days
    4. 11 1/10 days
  54. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    A and B start at the same time to reach the same destination. B travelled at 5/7 of A's speed and reached the destination 1 hour 20 minutes after A. What was the time taken by B to reach the destination?
    1. 4 hours 40 minutes
    2. 4 hours 55 minutes
    3. 5 hours 5 minutes
    4. 5 hours 15 minutes
  55. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    There was a hike in petrol price by 12%. By how much percentage should a person decrease his petrol consumption such that there is no change in his expenditure on petrol?
    1. 8.6%
    2. 9.8%
    3. 10.7%
    4. 12%
  56. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    If 19a + 19b + 19c = 437, then what is the mean of a, b and c?
    1. 6.33
    2. 7.66
    3. 9.33
    4. 11.55
  57. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Out of the six digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, how many two digit numbers can be formed without repetition of digits?
    1. 6
    2. 15
    3. 30
    4. 40
  58. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    A train travelling at a speed of 60 km/hr crosses a platform in 20 seconds. The same train crosses a person who is walking at a speed of 6 km/hr in the same direction as that of the train in 12 seconds. What is the length of the train and that of the platform, respectively?
    1. 160 m and 153.33 m
    2. 170 m and 166.66 m
    3. 180 m and 153.33 m
    4. 180 m and 170 m
  59. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    In a partnership firm, A invests 1/6th of the total investment for 1/6th of the tenure. B invests 1/3rd of the total investment for 1/3rd of the tenure while C invests the remaining part for the full duration. Out of total profit of Rs46,00,000, what shall be C's share?
    1. Rs30,00,000
    2. Rs32,00,000
    3. Rs34,00,000
    4. Rs36,00,000
  60. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    The sum of the ages of A and B (in years) is 22. The product of their ages two years back was 77. Which one of the following is the value of the difference of their current ages?
    1. 2
    2. 3
    3. 4
    4. 5
  61. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    A shopkeeper sells two items, A and B. Item B's cost price is twice that of item A. The shopkeeper sells item A at 10% profit and item B at 20% profit. Which one of the following is the value of net profit?
    1. 15%
    2. 13.33%
    3. 18%
    4. 16.66%
  62. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Out of a class of 100 students, 25 play at least cricket and football, 15 play at least cricket and hockey, 12 play at least football and hockey and 10 play all the three sports. The number of students playing cricket, football and hockey are 50, 37 and 22, respectively. The number of students who do NOT play any of the three sports is
    1. 33
    2. 23
    3. 27
    4. 30
  63. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    A group of five people consisting of a couple are to be seated on a round table for a meeting. What is the total number of ways in which the seating arrangement can be made so that the couple do NOT sit next to each other?
    1. 24
    2. 18
    3. 12
    4. 6
  64. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    A fair coin is tossed three times and the outcomes are noted. What is the probability of getting exactly two heads?
    1. 2/3
    2. 1/2
    3. 5/8
    4. 3/8
  65. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following statements about the costumes and headgear/hairstyle in India during 4th-7th century AD: 1. There was a marked preference for stitched garment as compared to any previous age. 2. Simple plaits without any floral embellishment dominated the hairstyle of women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  66. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements are correct? 1. The Third Round Table Conference met in London in November 1932 without the participation of Congress. 2. The discussions in the Third Round Table Conference led to the passing of the Government of India Act, 1935. 3. The Government of India Act 1935 did not favor the idea of provincial autonomy. 4. The Governor was not given any power in the Act of 1935 to take over and run the administration of a province. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 3 and 4
    2. 1 and 2
    3. 2 and 3
    4. 1 and 3
  67. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following pairs of texts and their subjects: 1. Tilakmanjari - Mathematics. 2. Nighantu - Medicine. 3. Janakiharan - Logic. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. 1 and 2
    4. 2 and 3
  68. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    The Junagarh inscription goes on to tell us that during the reign of Rudradaman, in the year 72 of the Saka era, there occurred a terrible storm. What would be the time in CE of the occurrence of that terrible storm?
    1. 150 CE
    2. 181 CE
    3. 130 CE
    4. 120 CE
  69. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Abdur Razzak, the traveler to Vijayanagar, had referred to the presence of a number of flower merchants in Vijayanagar and noted a particular flower that seemed as necessary as food to the people of that part. Which variety of flower was being referred to by Abdur Razzak?
    1. Jasmine
    2. Lotus
    3. Hibiscus
    4. Rose
  70. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    In Kautilya's Arthashastra, the conqueror king is expected to establish, in the conquered territories, a social order based on
    1. varna system only
    2. dharma, varna and ashrama systems
    3. dharma only
    4. varna and ashrama systems
  71. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following eras in early India: 1. Shaka era 2. Kalachuri era 3. Vikram era 4. Harsha era 5. Gupta era. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above eras starting with the earliest?
    1. 1-2-3-4-5
    2. 3-1-5-2-4
    3. 2-3-1-4-5
    4. 3-1-2-5-4
  72. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    What is Nalayira Divyaprabandham?
    1. Compositions by the Alvars compiled in the form of an anthology
    2. Hymns composed by Nayanars
    3. Eulogies composed for Chola kings
    4. An exposition of the hymns of Rig Veda in Malayalam
  73. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    What are bhuni, pachara, and dopati mentioned frequently in the biographies of the Vaishnava reformers of medieval Assam?
    1. Vessels of metal used in religious oblation
    2. Agricultural implements
    3. Musical instruments used at the time of Bohag Bihu festival
    4. Pieces of men's clothes
  74. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following statements about Mahanavami dibba, a massive platform: 1. It is situated on one of the highest points in the city of Vijayanagara. 2. Virupaksha temple is located on it. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  75. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements about the Bundela rebellion against Aurangzeb are correct? 1. Shivaji advised Chhatrasal to promote local risings against Aurangzeb. 2. Chhatrasal levied chauth like Marathas. 3. In 1705, Aurangzeb decided to make peace with Chhatrasal and Chhatrasal was granted mansab of four-thousand. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
  76. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following statements about the Dutch trade in Mughal period: 1. The Dutch transported silk goods from Bengal through Hooghly. 2. Cloves and nutmegs were collected at Surat by the Dutch and exported to Europe. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  77. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which naval forts were erected by Shivaji? 1. Suvarnadurg. 2. Vijayadurg. 3. Sindhudurg. 4. Kolaba. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1, 2, 3 and 4
    2. 1, 2 and 4 only
    3. 3 and 4 only
    4. 2 and 3 only
  78. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements about the economy of Assam in the medieval period is/are correct? 1. Ahoms cast excellent matchlocks and made first rate gunpowder and artillery pieces. 2. Assam adopted new crafts of brass-casting and making granulated sugar during this period. 3. Sarthebari village (in Kamrup) was known for its skill in metal casting. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 1 and 2 only
    3. 2 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
  79. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following sectors have been identified as 'critical sectors' by the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre? 1. Power and Energy. 2. Industry. 3. Banking and Financial services. 4. Irrigation. 5. Education. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 3, 4 and 5
    2. 1 and 3 only
    3. 1, 2 and 4
    4. 1, 3 and 4
  80. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following statements about the emblem of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games: 1. The name of the emblem is 'Futura'. 2. The emblem of the Games was decided by a popular vote for the first time in the history of the Olympic. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  81. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one among the following statements with regard to India's maritime initiative, SAGAR, is correct?
    1. It is a platform for conducting joint naval exercises under QUAD
    2. It aimed at promoting maritime cooperation with countries of the Indian Ocean Region
    3. It is an alliance of India, USA and Japan to provide safety to merchant ships passing through the Indian Ocean Region
    4. It is the name given to India's participation in the Contact Group on Piracy set up by the UN Security Council
  82. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists. List I (Climate Conference): A. COP-26; B. COP-27; C. COP-28; D. COP-29. List II (Country): 1. Egypt; 2. Azerbaijan; 3. United Kingdom; 4. UAE.
    1. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
    2. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
    3. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
    4. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
  83. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Under which one among the following Articles of the Constitution of India, a member of a Civil Service, whether of the Union or of a State, seeks protection from unlawful dismissal from service?
    1. Article 309
    2. Article 311
    3. Article 315
    4. Article 320
  84. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)? 1. UNCLOS authorizes the UN Security Council to take a direct action in case of the disputes between States on sovereign rights over Exclusive Economic Zones. 2. UNCLOS defines contiguous zones and specifies its functions. 3. Both the US and India have ratified UNCLOS. 4. UNCLOS grants certain rights to Landlocked States. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1, 2 and 4 only
    2. 1 and 2 only
    3. 2 and 4 only
    4. 1, 3 and 4
  85. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Mudiman Committee recommended the separation of Accounts from Audit as a necessary financial reform. 2. Indian Institute of Public Administration was set up on the lines recommended by Dr. Paul H. Appleby. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  86. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one among the following reports states that the budget is seen, not as a simple balancing of tax receipts against expenditure but as a sophisticated process in which instruments of taxation and expenditure are used to influence the course of the Economy?
    1. Administrative Reforms Committee Report
    2. Hoover Commission Report
    3. Haldane Committee Report
    4. Plowden Report on Control of Expenditure
  87. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements are correct about the composition of the G20? 1. All G7 countries are members of G20. 2. All BRICS countries are members of G20. 3. All ASEAN countries are members of G20. 4. All permanent members of Security Council are members of G20. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1, 2 and 3
    2. 2 and 4 only
    3. 1 and 4
    4. 2, 3 and 4
  88. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Some Rights contained in Part-III of the Constitution of India are enforceable against the State only. 2. Some Rights contained in Part-III of the Constitution of India are enforceable in favor of citizens only. 3. Some Rights contained in Part-III of the Constitution of India are enforceable against both, the state and individuals. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 only
    3. 1 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
  89. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists. List I (Commission/Committee): A. Kothari Commission; B. Satish Chandra Committee; C. P. C. Hota Committee; D. Prof. Y. K. Alagh Committee. List II (Suggested Reform in Civil Services Examination): 1. Inclusion of Medical and Engineering subjects; 2. Entrance Examination for Civil Service after Class XII; 3. Objective methodology for personality assessment; 4. Civil Services Mains examination (Written and Interview).
    1. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
    2. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
    3. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
    4. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
  90. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Under which one among the following Articles of the Constitution of India, the seats are reserved for the Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribe in every Municipality?
    1. 243-R
    2. 243-S
    3. 243-T
    4. 243-ZA
  91. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The abolition of the Official Secrets Act, 1923 was recommended by the Second Administrative Reforms Commission. 2. The Right to Information Act was enacted in 2005. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  92. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    'Mission Shakti' (DRDO) is the name given by India to
    1. Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile
    2. Air-to-Air Missile
    3. Anti-Satellite Missile
    4. Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine
  93. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following statements: 1. The 15th Finance Commission used fiscal effort as a criterion for horizontal devolution unlike the 14th Finance Commission. 2. Both the 14th and the 15th Finance Commission used pre-2011 demographic variables as a criteria for horizontal devolution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  94. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following statements: 1. Burden of a tax on a commodity is independent of who (buyer or seller) it is explicitly imposed upon. 2. Burden of a tax on a commodity depends on the slope of the demand and supply curves. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  95. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    In recent years, which one among the following is the source of demand in the Indian economy in descending order?
    1. Private Consumption, Government Consumption, Net Exports, Gross Fixed Capital Formation
    2. Government Consumption, Private Consumption, Net Exports, Gross Fixed Capital Formation
    3. Private Consumption, Gross Fixed Capital Formation, Government Consumption, Net Exports
    4. Government Consumption, Private Consumption, Gross Fixed Capital Formation, Net Exports
  96. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    What is the percentage weightage assigned to Forest and Ecology in the devolution formula given by the Fifteenth Finance Commission of India for sharing of Union tax revenue with the States?
    1. 10%
    2. 15%
    3. 7.5%
    4. 2.5%
  97. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following statements regarding instruments of Monetary Policy: 1. The Central Bank can increase the money supply by increasing the bank rate. 2. The Central Bank can increase the money supply by purchasing securities from the public. 3. The Central Bank can decrease the money supply by increasing the cash reserve ratio. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
  98. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements with regard to National Logistics Policy (NLP) is NOT correct?
    1. NLP was launched in 2022
    2. NLP would improve the competitiveness of Indian goods
    3. NLP would enhance economic growth and increase employment opportunities
    4. NLP would provide an opportunity for deleveraging balance sheets and providing fiscal space for investment in new infrastructure assets
  99. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following statements regarding Public Goods and Externalities: 1. Non-rivalry and non-excludability are two characteristics of Public Goods. 2. Market can provide the optimal amount of a good in the presence of externalities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  100. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Population of the year 2011 was first introduced in the tax devolution formula for sharing Union tax revenue with the States by
    1. Thirteenth Finance Commission
    2. Fifteenth Finance Commission
    3. Fourteenth Finance Commission
    4. Twelfth Finance Commission
  101. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    What were the main reforms undertaken under the New Economic Policy of the early 1990s? 1. Trade liberalization. 2. Public Sector Disinvestment. 3. Poverty Alleviation. 4. Rapid industrialization. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 3 and 4
    3. 1 and 2
    4. 2 and 4
  102. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Consider the following statements: 1. National Monetisation Pipeline estimates that for the period 2022-2025, the top three sectors in terms of monetization potential are roads, railways, and oil and gas pipelines. 2. Under the National Monetisation Pipeline, the instruments to be used for asset monetization include Public-Private Partnership concessions and Infrastructure Investment Trusts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  103. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Retail core inflation is calculated excluding which of the following? 1. Food and beverages. 2. Fuel and light. 3. Transport and communication. 4. Clothing and Education. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 1, 2 and 3 only
    3. 1, 2, 3 and 4
    4. 3 and 4 only
  104. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following is a part of the capital receipt of the Government of India? 1. Disinvestment receipts. 2. Interest receipts. 3. Small savings. 4. Net market borrowing. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 and 3 only
    2. 2 and 4 only
    3. 1, 2, 3 and 4
    4. 1, 3 and 4 only
  105. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Arrange the following sources of revenue of the Central Government in ascending manner in terms of percentage contribution to the total revenues of the Central Government in 2023-24.
    1. Union Excise Duty, Custom, Corporation Tax, GST
    2. Custom, Union Excise Duty, GST, Corporation Tax
    3. Custom, Union Excise Duty, Corporation Tax, GST
    4. Custom, GST, Union Excise Duty, Corporation Tax
  106. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements with regard to the outcomes of the talks between the Prime Minister of India and the President of UAE held in February, 2024 is/are correct? 1. Both countries signed an agreement on inter-linking of domestic debit/credit cards. 2. An MoU was signed on cooperation in digital infrastructure projects. 3. Both countries agreed that a Bilateral Investment Treaty shall be signed in the next meeting at the ministerial level. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
  107. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following is NOT one of the pillars of India's Foreign Trade Policy-2023?
    1. Enlarging MFN (Most Favored Nations)
    2. Export promotion through collaboration
    3. Ease of doing business
    4. Emerging areas - streamlining SCOMET policy
  108. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements about 'Vibrant Village Programme' of the Government of India is/are correct? 1. It aims at comprehensive development of the identified villages. 2. Fairs, festivals, sports meet etc. are organized under this programme. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  109. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following countries chaired the 43rd ASEAN SUMMIT?
    1. Thailand
    2. Philippines
    3. Indonesia
    4. Cambodia
  110. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one among the following Indian PSUs has been declared as the winner at the Brandon Hall Group's Excellence in Technology Award-2023?
    1. NTPC
    2. BHEL
    3. Balmer Lawrie
    4. HPCL
  111. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following two organizations are parts of TIWB (Tax Inspectors Without Borders)?
    1. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
    2. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and ASEAN
    3. UNDP and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
    4. International Labour Organization (ILO) and ASEAN
  112. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following countries does NOT share boundary with Ukraine?
    1. Romania
    2. Moldova
    3. Poland
    4. Lithuania
  113. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    JAYWAN is the domestic Debit Card of which of the following countries?
    1. UAE
    2. Egypt
    3. Saudi Arabia
    4. Nepal
  114. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Who, amongst the following, has won International Emmy Award-2023 for 'Best Actor'?
    1. Jim Sarbh
    2. Shefali Shah
    3. Vir Das
    4. Martin Freeman
  115. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements about CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms) is/are correct? 1. These are an emerging set of trade policy tools to allow movement of carbon-intensive economic activity from a jurisdiction having less stringent climate policy to a jurisdiction having stringent climate policy. 2. These are meant to increase the environmental effectiveness of climate policies. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  116. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements about the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 is/are correct? 1. The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi. 2. Narges Mohammadi was awarded the prize for her struggle to bring peace in Afghanistan and Iran. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  117. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one among the following statements with regard to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is NOT correct?
    1. The 'Global Stocktake' is the central outcome of COP28
    2. It recognized the need to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees C
    3. It directed the developing countries to lead the transition away from fossil fuel
    4. It emphasized accelerated phase-down of coal-power
  118. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which of the following statements with regard to the Anoop Barenwal v. Union of India (2023) case is/are correct? 1. The case was heard by a Constitutional Bench. 2. According to the judgment, the grounds for removal of Election Commissioners shall be the same as the Chief Justice of India. Select the answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  119. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    The National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), which is developing Science Centres/Museums/Innovation Hubs in India, works under
    1. the Ministry of Science and Technology
    2. the Ministry of Culture
    3. the Ministry of Education
    4. the Ministry of Earth Sciences
  120. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #132
    Which one among the following cities was included as the 'City of Music' in the year 2023 in the UNESCO's Creative Cities Network?
    1. Kozhikode
    2. Chennai
    3. Varanasi
    4. Gwalior

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