KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #71

Question 1

CVC stands for:

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Central Vigilance Commission — Central Vigilance Commission (1964, statutory 2003).

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Central Verification Council

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Chief Vigilance Commissioner

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Central Voting Commission

Question 2

The National Ayush Mission (NAM) is a centrally sponsored scheme for the promotion of Ayush systems. Which of the following is a key strategy under NAM for strengthening human resources in the Ayush sector?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing financial support for engagement of Ayush doctors and paramedics in Ayush facilities. — NAM aims to strengthen human resources in the Ayush sector by providing financial support for engaging Ayush doctors, paramedics, and other support staff in Ayush hospitals and dispensaries. This enhances the availability of qualified personnel to deliver Ayush healthcare services to the public, which is critical for system growth and accessibility.

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A. Focusing exclusively on establishing new private medical colleges for allopathic doctors.

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C. Restricting the entry of new practitioners into the Ayush system.

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D. Shifting all Ayush education to online-only platforms without practical training.

Question 3

India's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) was launched in:‌​‍

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2013 — Mangalyaan was launched on 5 November 2013 and entered Mars orbit on 24 September 2014. ‌​‍India became the first country to reach Mars orbit on its first attempt.

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2008

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2016

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2019

Question 4

One word: Story with moral:‌​‍

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Fable — Fable.‌​‍

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Novel

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Short story

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Drama

Question 5

The Mauryan Empire's administrative manual 'Arthashastra' was written by:

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Kautilya (Chanakya) — Kautilya, minister of Chandragupta Maurya, authored the Arthashastra on statecraft.

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Megasthenes

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Vishnugupta Varahamihira

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Panini

Question 6

Test cross is between:‌​‍

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F1 hybrid × homozygous recessive — Reveals genotype of unknown. Mendel used Tt × tt → 1:1 ratio (if heterozygous).‌​‍

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Two dominants

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Two heterozygotes

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Two recessives

Question 7

The BRICS group recently underwent a significant expansion, inviting new member states to join. From a geopolitical perspective, what is the most likely strategic implication of this expansion?

Accepted Answer

C. Enhancing the collective voice of the Global South and potentially shifting the balance of global economic and political power. — The expansion of BRICS, particularly with the addition of several countries from the Global South, aims to bolster the collective influence of these nations on the global stage. This move is seen as an effort to create a more multipolar world order and challenge the existing dominance of Western-centric institutions, rather than strengthening them or forming a military bloc. While a unified currency has been discussed, it's not the primary strategic implication of the expansion itself.

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A. Strengthening the dominance of Western-led financial institutions like the IMF and World Bank.

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B. Creating a new military alliance to counter NATO's influence in Eastern Europe.

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D. Primarily focusing on establishing a unified currency for international trade among member nations.

Question 8

Who led the 1921 Malabar Rebellion from the Eranad-Valluvanad area?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji — The 1921 rebellion was led by Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji.‌​‍

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Muhammad Abdurahiman

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P. Krishna Pillai

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Moyyarath Sankaran

Question 9

A teacher in an inclusive classroom notices a student with dyslexia struggling with reading assignments. Which of the following strategies would be most appropriate to support this student's learning?

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C. Offer alternative formats like audiobooks, allow extended time, and use visual aids alongside text. — Inclusive education requires adapting teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs. Providing alternative formats (audiobooks), allowing extended time, and using multimodal resources (visual aids) directly supports students with dyslexia in accessing the curriculum without isolating them or reducing academic expectations. Options A and B are counterproductive or overly restrictive, while D shifts responsibility away from the school.

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A. Ask the student to read aloud in front of the class more frequently to improve fluency.

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B. Provide only audio materials and exempt the student from all reading tasks.

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D. Suggest that the student's parents hire a private tutor for intensive remedial reading outside school hours.

Question 10

Fuse wire melting point:‌​‍

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Very low — Low melting point alloy. Melts during overload.‌​‍

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Depends on current

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Very high

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Same as copper

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #71