KPSC KAS 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

KPSC KAS 2024 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 19 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

1. Q1 · Indian History and National Movement

   Which social reformer is credited with founding the 'Prarthana Samaj' in Bombay Presidency during the 19th century?

   • A. Atmaram Pandurang
   • B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
   • C. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
   • D. Swami Dayananda Saraswati
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Prarthana Samaj was founded by Atmaram Pandurang in 1867 in Bombay. It was a reform movement within Hinduism focusing on monotheism and social reform, influenced by the Brahmo Samaj.

2. Q2 · Karnataka Culture and Heritage

   The traditional folk dance 'Dollu Kunitha' of Karnataka is performed using which musical instrument?

   • A. Tabla
   • B. Dollu (large drum)
   • C. Harmonium
   • D. Veena
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Dollu Kunitha is a popular drum dance from Karnataka performed by the Kuruba community. Dancers carry a large drum called 'Dollu' hung around their necks and perform rhythmic movements, making it a vibrant folk tradition.

3. Q3 · Basic Numeracy and Number Relations

   A government scheme allocates ₹12,60,000 to be distributed equally among 45 villages. If each village further divides this amount equally among 7 self-help groups, how much does each self-help group receive?

   • A. ₹4,000
   • B. ₹3,800
   • C. ₹4,200
   • D. ₹4,500
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Each village gets ₹12,60,000 ÷ 45 = ₹28,000. Each self-help group gets ₹28,000 ÷ 7 = ₹4,000.

4. Q4 · English Language

   Identify the part of the sentence that contains an ERROR. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. (A) Neither the students / (B) nor the teacher / (C) were aware of / (D) the new policy / (E) No error

   • A. Part A
   • B. Part B
   • C. Part C
   • D. No error
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   When 'neither...nor' joins two subjects, the verb agrees with the subject nearest to it. Since 'teacher' is singular, the verb should be 'was' not 'were'.

5. Q5 · English Language

   Select the option that expresses the given sentence in PASSIVE voice: "The committee approved the new infrastructure project."

   • A. The new infrastructure project was approved by the committee.
   • B. The new infrastructure project is approved by the committee.
   • C. The new infrastructure project has approved by the committee.
   • D. The committee was approved the new infrastructure project.
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The correct passive voice construction uses 'was approved' to match the past tense of the original sentence, with the object becoming the subject.

6. Q6 · Geography of Karnataka

   Which one of the following river systems does NOT flow through the Malenadu region of Karnataka?

   • A. Tunga-Bhadra
   • B. Sharavathi
   • C. Vedavathi
   • D. Netravathi
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Malenadu is the hilly, high-rainfall belt covering the Western Ghats slopes in Karnataka. Rivers like Tunga-Bhadra, Sharavathi, and Netravathi originate in Malenadu, whereas the Vedavathi flows primarily through the Bayaluseeme (plains) region.

7. Q7 · Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

   In a certain code language, 'TIGER' is written as 'UJHFS' and 'BRAVE' is written as 'CSBWF'. How will 'RAPID' be written in that code?

   • A. SBQJE
   • B. SBPJE
   • C. SQBJE
   • D. SBQJD
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Each letter is replaced by the next letter in the alphabet: R→S, A→B, P→Q, I→J, D→E. Hence, RAPID is coded as SBQJE.

8. Q8 · Data Interpretation

   A pie chart shows the budget allocation of a state government (in percentage): Education: 28% Health: 18% Infrastructure: 22% Agriculture: 15% Others: 17% If the total budget is ₹500 crores, how much amount is allocated to Health and Agriculture together?

   • A. ₹155 crores
   • B. ₹165 crores
   • C. ₹175 crores
   • D. ₹185 crores
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Health (18%) + Agriculture (15%) = 33% of ₹500 crores = ₹165 crores.

9. Q9 · English Language

   Read the following passage: Historically, technological advancements have disrupted labor markets. The Industrial Revolution displaced manual workers but created new opportunities in manufacturing. Similarly, automation today threatens routine jobs while generating demand for skilled technical positions. Adaptation and reskilling are essential for workforce sustainability. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

   • A. Automation will eliminate all employment opportunities
   • B. Technological change creates both disruption and new opportunities
   • C. The Industrial Revolution was harmful to workers
   • D. Reskilling is impossible for most workers
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The passage illustrates that while technology disrupts existing jobs, it also creates new opportunities, requiring adaptation.

10. Q10 · Karnataka Culture and Heritage

    Which of the following dynasties made significant contributions to temple architecture at Aihole, Badami, and Pattadakal during the 6th-8th centuries CE?

    • A. Kadambas
    • B. Chalukyas
    • C. Rashtrakutas
    • D. Hoysalas
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The Chalukyas of Badami made pioneering contributions to Dravidian architecture at Aihole, Badami, and Pattadakal between the 6th and 8th centuries, blending Nagara and Dravidian styles.