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JKPSC KAS Previous Year Question Paper with Answer

JKPSC KAS Previous Year Question Paper with Answer 2022

JKPSC KAS Previous Year Question Paper with Answer : Comprehensive Analysis and Solutions

Aspirants preparing for the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) examination often seek reliable study materials and resources to enhance their preparation. One invaluable resource for effective preparation is previous year question papers. In this article, we provide a detailed analysis of the JKPSC KAS Previous Year Question Paper with Answers.

Question Paper Analysis:

We analyze questions from various topics such as historical figures, regulatory frameworks, endangered species, legislative changes, international agreements, conferences, trade promotion schemes, and cybersecurity.

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Q1. The comic book ‘India’s Women Unsung Heroes’ released by the Ministry of Culture depicted the stories of unsung women heroes.

Which of the following is / are NOT correctly matched?

Names State
i) Rani Abbakka – Karnataka
ii) Matangini Hazra – Gujarat
iii) Velu Nachiyar – Tamil Nadu

Explanation:

  • Rani Abbakka was a warrior queen from Karnataka, known for her resistance against the Portuguese.
  • Matangini Hazra was a freedom fighter from West Bengal, not Gujarat.
  • Velu Nachiyar was a queen from Tamil Nadu, remembered for her role in the fight against British colonization. The answer is: A) i only

Q2. Consider the following statements regards Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) in India:

  1. RBI nominates certain insurers as D-SIIs.
  2. Currently, LIC, GIC, New India Assurance Co. Ltd have been designated as D-SIIs in India.
  3. D-SIIs are perceived as insurers that are ‘too big or too important to fail’ (TBTF).

Explanation:

  • RBI does indeed nominate insurers as D-SIIs.
  • LIC, GIC, and New India Assurance Co. Ltd are designated as D-SIIs.
  • D-SIIs are indeed perceived as insurers that are ‘too big or too important to fail’ (TBTF). The correct statement/s is/are:
    B) 1 and 3 only

Q3. Consider the following statements:

  1. It is a large pale water bird classified as a Threatened species by IUCN.
  2. They live in lowland fresh water, brackish, and marine wetlands.
  3. Nematode Infestation is one of the major threats to this species.

Explanation:

  • The description fits the Spot-bellied Pelican. The above statements refer to:
    C) Spot-bellied Pelican

Q4. Consider the following statements:

  1. Oil Shale refers to hydrocarbons that are trapped in formations of shale rock.
  2. Shale Oil is a rock that contains a compound called Kerogen, which is used to make oil.
  3. Tight Oil is also known as Shale Oil.

Explanation:

  • All the statements are correct. The correct statement/s is/are:
    A) 1, 2, and 3

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding ‘e-RUPI’:

  1. e-RUPI is a voucher to facilitate cashless payment.
  2. In some special circumstances, e-RUPI can be permitted for cash out or cash back on redemption.
  3. NPCI has boarded banks that will be the issuing authority for e-RUPI voucher.

Explanation:

  • NPCI has indeed boarded banks as issuing authorities.
  • e-RUPI is not for cash out or cash back; it’s solely for cashless payments. Choose the correct statement/s:
    D) 1 and 3 only

Q6. Consider the following features of the recently enacted Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021:

  1. Enhancing the upper gestation limit from 20 to 24 weeks for special categories of women.
  2. The upper gestation limit is not to apply in cases of substantial fetal abnormalities diagnosed by the Medical Board.
  3. The ground of failure of contraceptives has been extended to women and their partners.

Explanation:

  • All the statements are correct. The correct statement/s is/are: D) 1, 2, and 3

Q7. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Global Compact for Migration’ (GCM):

  1. The Global Compact for Migration is the first-ever UN global agreement on a common approach to international migration in all its dimensions.
  2. GCM is legally binding.
  3. New York declaration is associated with GCM.

Explanation:

  • The New York Declaration was adopted in 2016, which eventually led to the Global Compact for Migration. The correct statement/s is/are: D) 1, 2, and 3

Q8. Consider the following statement with regard to Semicon India 2022 conference:

  1. The theme of the Semicon India conference is ‘Catalyzing India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem’.
  2. It was organized by India Semiconductor Mission.

Explanation:

  • Both statements are correct. The correct statement/s is/are: A) 1 only

Q9. Consider the following statement regarding RoDTEP Scheme:

  1. RoDTEP is a WTO compliant scheme that replaced the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS).
  2. This scheme reimburses currently un-refunded Central, State, and Local taxes and duties.

Explanation:

  • Both statements are correct. The correct statement/s is/are: C) Both 1 & 2

Q10. Which one of the following is not one of the functions performed by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)?

A) Collection, analysis, and dissemination of information on cyber incidents.
B) Forecast and alerts of cybersecurity incidents.
C) Coordinating with international private cyber agencies.
D) Emergency measures for handling cybersecurity incidents.

Explanation:

  • CERT-In primarily coordinates with governmental agencies and organizations, not international private cyber agencies.
The correct answer is: C) Coordinating with international private cyber agencies.


Q11. Consider the following statement regarding ‘Ways and means advances’ (WMA):

  1. It is a facility for both the Centre and States to borrow from the RBI.
  2. These borrowings are meant purely to help them to tide over long-term mismatches in cash flows of their receipts and expenditures.
  3. The interest rate on WMA is the repo rate of the RBI.

Explanation:

  • WMA is indeed a facility for both the Centre and States to borrow from the RBI.
  • These borrowings are intended to help them manage short-term mismatches in cash flows.
  • The interest rate on WMA is typically higher than the repo rate. The Correct statement is/are: D) 1, 2, and 3

  1. According to the 105th constitutional amendment, consider the following statements:
    1. This amendment seeks to restore the power of state government to identify and specify Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC).
    2. It allows states to maintain a separate ‘state list’ for SEBC reservation.
    Explanation:
    • The amendment indeed aims to empower state governments in identifying and specifying SEBCs.
    • It also allows states to maintain their own list for SEBC reservation.
    The Correct statement/s is/are:
    C) Both 1 and 2

Q12. RUAV-200, a coaxial rotor helicopter drone, to be used as a Mule Drone for high altitude logistics operations by the Indian Army, is developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, DRDO’s ADE, and an Indian Institute of Technology. Find the correct one below: A) IIT Bombay
B) IIT Kanpur
C) IIT Delhi
D) IIT Guwahati

Explanation: The correct option is IIT Kanpur.The correct answer is: B) IIT Kanpur


  1. With reference to SVAMITVA Scheme, consider the following statement:
    1. It is launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.It is a centrally sponsored scheme.It aims to allow citizens to use their property as a financial asset for taking loans and other financial benefits.
    Explanation:
    • SVAMITVA Scheme is indeed launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, not Housing and Urban Affairs.It is a centrally sponsored scheme.The aim is to provide property rights to rural households.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct? D) 3 only

  1. With reference to Open Network Digital Commerce (ONDC), consider the following statements:
    1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.It is a globally first-of-its-kind initiative that aims to democratize Digital Commerce.It is modeled around the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) project.
    Explanation:
    • ONDC is indeed an initiative of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.It aims to democratize digital commerce.It is not directly modeled around the UPI project.
    The correct answer is: A) 1 only

Q16. Shirur Mutt case judgment of 1954, which was recently in the news is related to:

A) The doctrine of colorable legislation
B) The doctrine of Basic Structure
C) The doctrine of separation of power
D) The doctrine of essential religious practices

Explanation:

  • The Shirur Mutt case is related to the doctrine of essential religious practices.
The correct answer is: D) The doctrine of essential religious practices


  1. Consider the following statements about the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC):
    1. ANC is the first and only tri-service theater command of the Indian Armed Forces, based at Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.The Commander-in-Chief of ANC is a Three-star rank officer from the three Services in rotation who reports directly to the Chief of Defence Staff (India) (CDS) in New Delhi.
    Explanation:
    • Both statements are correct.
    The correct statement/s is/are: C) Both 1 and 2

Q18. India’s first Geological Park approved by the Geological Survey of India is located at:

A) Lameta, Madhya Pradesh
B) Latur, Maharashtra
C) Shillong, Meghalaya
D) Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Explanation:

  • The correct location of India’s first Geological Park is in Latur, Maharashtra.
The correct answer is: B) Latur, Maharashtra


  1. Assertion (A): In Ashoka’s time, Bherighosa was replaced with Dhammaghosha.
    Reason (R): After Ashoka acceded to the throne, Ashoka fought a major war called the Kalinga War. Choose the correct one:
    A) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A B) Both A and R are true, R is not the correct explanation of A C) A is true but R is false D) A is false but R is true

  1. Match the following:
    1. Vellanvagai – (a) Land gifted to temples
    2. Shalabhoga – (b) Land gifts to non-brahmana peasants
    3. Devadatta – (c) Land gifted to Jaina institutions
    4. Pallichchhandam – (d) Land gifted to schools
    Correct match is:
    A) c) b) a) d)
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