KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #19

Question 1

Agnipath scheme:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Short-term military service — Launched June 2022.‌​‍

Answer

Longer

Answer

Officers

Answer

Cancelled

Question 2

The Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936 in Travancore was a landmark social reform. Beyond its immediate impact on religious access, what broader socio-political implication did it hold for the marginalized communities in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. It significantly empowered the political movements of the marginalized communities, bolstering their demands for civil rights, education, and representation. — The Temple Entry Proclamation was a symbolic victory that, while not immediately abolishing the caste system, significantly boosted the morale and political leverage of marginalized communities. It served as a powerful catalyst, fueling further demands for equal civil rights, educational opportunities, and political representation, thereby empowering their socio-political movements rather than leading to an immediate abolition of the caste system or a mass exodus.

Answer

A. It led to the immediate and complete abolition of the caste system and all associated discriminatory practices throughout Travancore state.

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C. It resulted in the Travancore state adopting a policy of complete separation of religion from all public institutions, including schools and government offices.

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D. It prompted a mass migration of upper-caste individuals from Travancore, fearing the loss of their traditional social and economic privileges.

Question 3

First Indian Army Chief:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K.M. Cariappa — K.M. Cariappa (1949).‌​‍

Answer

Thimayya

Answer

Maneksaw

Answer

S.H.F.J. Maneksaw

Question 4

Which statement about Lok Sabha / Rajya Sabha powers is NOT correct?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only Lok Sabha has power to introduce and pass financial bills from the Consolidated Fund — Financial Bills (other than Money Bills) can be introduced in either House under Article 117.‌​‍

Answer

Both Houses have equal powers in ordinary bills

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Rajya Sabha can only discuss the budget but cannot vote on demands for grants

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A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha

Question 5

Air Force Chief 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — VR Chaudhari till Sep 2024; AP Singh after.‌​‍

Answer

VR Chaudhari

Answer

RKS Bhadauria

Answer

AP Singh

Question 6

Oommen Chandy's Solar controversy:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2013 — Solar scam allegations 2013.‌​‍

Answer

2015

Answer

2011

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2016

Question 7

Which of the following measures is most effective in addressing the issue of structural unemployment in Kerala, particularly among educated youth?

Accepted Answer

B. Expanding vocational training programs aligned with industry demand and local economic sectors — Vocational training programs aligned with industry demand (Option B) directly address structural unemployment by equipping educated youth with skills that match market needs, unlike financial assistance (Option C) which provides temporary relief without skill enhancement. Caste-based quotas (Option A) may address representation but do not resolve skill mismatches, while encouraging migration (Option D) does not resolve unemployment within Kerala.

Answer

A. Increasing the number of government job reservations through caste-based quotas

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C. Providing monthly financial assistance to unemployed graduates without skill development

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D. Encouraging migration of skilled workers to other states or countries without interventions

Question 8

Study of nervous system:

Accepted Answer

Neurology — Neurology.

Answer

Cardiology

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Psychology

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Hepatology

Question 9

Which Mauryan emperor embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ashoka — Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the bloody Kalinga War (c. 261 BCE).‌​‍

Answer

Bindusara

Answer

Dasharatha

Answer

Chandragupta Maurya

Question 10

The concept of 'Single Citizenship' in India is borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UK — Unlike USA (dual — federal + state), India has single citizenship (of India) — borrowed from UK.‌​‍

Answer

Australia

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USA

Answer

Canada

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #19