PSI Test Series 2018

Translate the given paragraph from English to Kannada

Honesty means to be truthful for a person in all the aspects of life. It involves to not to tell lie to anybody, never hurt anyone through bad habits, activities or behavior. Honest person never gets involved in the activities that are morally wrong. Honesty is to not break any rule and regulation, be in discipline, behave well, speak truth, be punctual, and help others honestly. Being honest helps a person to get trust of all in the surrounding, lot of happiness, blessings from supreme power, and many more things. Being honest is really very beneficial in the real life. It is not a thing which one can buy or sell; it is a good habit which can be obtained through practice only.

Model translation

ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕತೆಯು ಜೀವನದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಅಂಶಗಳಲ್ಲೂ ಒಬ್ಬ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಯು ಸತ್ಯವಾಗಿ ನಡೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು ಎಂದು ಅರ್ಥ. ಯಾರಿಗೂ ಸುಳ್ಳು ಹೇಳಬಾರದು, ಕೆಟ್ಟ ಹವ್ಯಾಸಗಳು, ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗಳು ಅಥವಾ ನಡವಳಿಕೆಯ ಮೂಲಕ ಯಾರಿಗೂ ತೊಂದರೆ ಕೊಡಬಾರದು. ಅನೈತಿಕವಾಗಿ ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ ಎಂದಿಗೂ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕತೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ನಿಯಮ ಮತ್ತು ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣವನ್ನು ಮುರಿಯಬಾರದು, ಶಿಸ್ತಿನಲ್ಲಿರಬೇಕು, ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿ ವರ್ತಿಸಿಬೇಕು, ಸತ್ಯವನ್ನು ಮಾತನಾಡುವುದು, ಸಮಯಕ್ಕೆ ತಕ್ಕಂತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಇತರರಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕವಾಗಿ ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡಬೇಕು. ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕರಾಗಿರುವುದರಿಂದ ಸುತ್ತಮುತ್ತಲಿನ ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ನಂಬಿಕೆ ಇಡುವಂತೆ ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡುತ್ತದೆ, ಸಂತೋಷವಾಗಿರಲು ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡುತ್ತದೆ, ಸರ್ವೋಚ್ಚ ಶಕ್ತಿಯಿಂದ ಆಶೀರ್ವದಿಸುವಾದ ಸಿಗುತ್ತದೆ ಮತ್ತು ಇನ್ನೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ವಿಷಯಗಳು ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಗುತ್ತವೆ. ನಿಜವಾಗಿಯೂ ನಿಜ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಹಳ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನಕಾರಿ. ಇದು ಒಂದು ಖರೀದಿ ಅಥವಾ ಮಾರಾಟ ಮಾಡುವ ವಿಷಯವಲ್ಲ; ಇದು ಅಭ್ಯಾಸದ ಮೂಲಕ ಪಡೆಯಬಹುದಾದ ಉತ್ತಮ ಅಭ್ಯಾಸ.

PSI-121 Key Answers 

Q.1) The Lohit river is a tributary of the following?

1. Ganga river
2. Kaveri river
3. Krishna river
4. Brahmaputra river

Q.1) Solution (4)

The Lohit River or Zayü River is a river in India and China. It is a tributary to the Brahmaputra River. The river rises in eastern Tibet, in the Kangri Garpo range, where it is known as the Zayü River.

Q.2) Which of the following Tiger Reserve located in Karnataka?

1. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Bandipur national park
3. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
4. All of these

Q.2) Solution (4)

As per India Tiger estimate 2010 conducted by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India. The State has 5 Tiger Reserves namely, Bandipur, Bhadra, Nagarahole, Dandeli-Anshi and BRT Tiger Reserves which is headed by Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Project Tiger), Mysuru & Shivamogga.

Q.3) The Jog falls is located on which river?

1. Sharavathi
2. Cauvery
3. Krishna
4. Godawari

Q.3) Solution (1)

Jog Falls is formed by the Sharavathi River, gushing down from a height of 253 meters. The river originates at Ambuthirtha in Thirthahalli taluk, flows north-west through the Western Ghats forming the Jog Falls before joining the Arabian Sea at Honavar.

Q.4) Which day is celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava?

1. 1^st October
2. 1^st September
3. 1^st November
4. 1^st December

Q.4) Solution (1)

Karnataka Rajyotsava, also known as Karnataka Formation Day, is celebrated on 1 November of every year. This was the day in 1956 when all the Kannada language-speaking regions of South India were merged to form the state of Karnataka.

Q.5) In which year was Mysore renamed as Karnataka?

1. 1972
2. 1973
3. 1971
4. 1974

Q.5) Solution (2)

It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973. The state corresponds to the Carnatic region. The capital and largest city is Bangalore (Bengaluru).

Q.6) Gir National Park located in which of the following state?

1. Rajasthan
2. West Bengal
3. Gujarat
4. Assam

Q.6) Solution (3)

Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Sasan Gir, is a forest and wildlife sanctuary near Talala Gir in Gujarat, India. It is located 43 km (27 mi) north-east of Somnath, 65 km (40 mi) south-east of Junagadh and 60 km (37 mi) south-west of Amreli.

Q.7) Tehri Dam located in which of the following state?

1. Rajasthan
2. Uttarakhand
3. Gujarat
4. Assam

Q.7) Solution (2)

Tehri Dam located on the Bhagirathi River, Uttaranchal now become Uttarakhand. Tehri Dam is the highest dam in India, with a height of 261 meters and the eighth tallest dam in the world.

Q.8) Hirakud Dam located in which of the following state?

1. Rajasthan
2. Uttarakhand
3. Odisha
4. Assam

Q.8) Solution (3)

Hirakud dam built across the Mahanadi River in tribal state Orissa. Hirakud Dam is one of the longest dams in the world about 26 km in length. There are two observation towers on the dam one is “Gandhi Minar” and another one is “Nehru Minar”.

Q.9) Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary located in which of the following state?

1. Rajasthan
2. Uttarakhand
3. Kerala
4. Karnataka

Q.9) Solution (4)

This is one of the largest bird sanctuaries in the southern India. Located in Karnataka, this park covers 40 acres of land homing 170 species and more birds. The region holds many islets, which are richly populated with birds and small mammals.

Q.10) Chilika Lake located in which of the following state?

1. Rajasthan
2. Uttarakhand
3. Odisha
4. Assam

Q.10) Solution (3)

This sanctuary is the continent’s largest salt-water pond located in Odisha. The pond holds many islands, which serve as the breeding spot for birds.

Q.11) Sariska National Park located in which of the following state?

1. Rajasthan
2. Uttarakhand
3. Odisha
4. Assam

Q.11) Solution (1)

Sariska National Park Situated in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, “Sariska National Park”, is one of the important national parks in Rajasthan. Stretch over an area of 866 sq. kilometres, the park boasts not of variety of flora and fauna, but it is famous for ‘Tiger population’ and ‘Tiger Reserve Project’.

Q.12) Kolleru Lake wetland located in which of the following state?

1. Rajasthan
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Kerala
4. Karnataka

Q.12) Solution (2)

Kolleru Lake is located between Krishna and Godavari river deltas and a major tourist attraction in Andhra Pradesh for bird watching. Kolleru Lake Wetland and Ramsar site is an important habitat for birds like Siberian crane, painted storks and best place to see spot billed pelican birds in India.

Q.13) Lokapavani river is a tributary of the following?

1. Ganga river
2. Kaveri river
3. Krishna river
4. Brahmaputra river

Q.13) Solution (2)

The Lokapavani is a tributary of the river Kaveri. It originates from Honakere, Hobli, Mandya and flows near the Karighatta hills. The river converges with Cauvery at Srirangapatna. The place of convergence is a triveni sangama, where two other tributaries of the Cauvery join Lokapavani.

Q.14) Sardar Sarovar Dam located in which of the following state?

1. Rajasthan
2. Uttarakhand
3. Odisha
4. Gujarat

Q.14) Solution (4)

Sardar Sarovar Dam also known as Narmada Dam is the largest dam to be built, with a height of 163 meters, over the Sacred Narmada River in Gujarat. Drought prone areas of Kutch and Saurashtra will get irrigate by this project.

Q.15) Manas National Park located in which of the following state?

1. Rajasthan
2. Uttarakhand
3. Odisha
4. Assam

Q.15) Solution (4)

the Manas National Park or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam has a large number of rare and endangered species. Assam Roofed Turtle, Hispid Hare, Golden Langur and Pygmy Hod are some of the most endangered species of this park.