KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #88

Question 1

Which social reformer is known as 'Pulaya Raja'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali, the great social reformer who fought for the rights of Dalits, was honoured as Pulaya Raja.‌​‍

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Kumaranasan

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Pandit Karuppan

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Poykayil Yohannan

Question 2

Merryland Studios:

Accepted Answer

TVM — TVM — Subramanyam Studios.

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Alappuzha

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Ernakulam

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Thrissur

Question 3

'Turn down' means:

Accepted Answer

Both B and C — Reject or decrease volume.

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Rotate

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Reject

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Lower

Question 4

Which of the following functions falls under the exclusive purview of a State Election Commission, rather than the Election Commission of India?

Accepted Answer

C. Conducting elections to Panchayats and Municipalities. — The State Election Commissions, established under Articles 243K and 243ZA of the Constitution, are exclusively responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities. The Election Commission of India, on the other hand, handles elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President, and advises the President on disqualification of MPs.

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A. Conducting elections to the Parliament.

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B. Supervising and directing the preparation of electoral rolls for State Assembly elections.

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D. Deciding on the disqualification of a sitting Member of Parliament.

Question 5

Treaty of Versailles (1919) key features:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Harsh on Germany (war guilt + reparations + territorial losses) — Article 231 'war guilt clause.' Germany lost 13% territory, reparations ~132 billion gold marks. ‌​‍Created resentment feeding WWII.

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Light on Germany

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Rewarded Germany

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No terms

Question 6

Kerala Tourism slogan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

God's Own Country — 'God's Own Country' — coined 1989.‌​‍

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Gods Own

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Kerala the Land

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Paradise

Question 7

A school principal is planning an annual event to acknowledge and appreciate the dedication of teachers in shaping young minds. Which specific day in the Indian calendar would be most appropriate for this celebration, and what is its historical significance?

Accepted Answer

C. September 5th, in honor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birthday and his dedication to teaching. — Teachers' Day in India is celebrated on September 5th, which is the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India's second President and a revered philosopher and teacher. He believed that 'teachers should be the best minds in the country' and dedicated his life to education. Options A, B, and D refer to other significant personalities or days, but not the primary reason for Indian Teachers' Day.

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A. September 5th, commemorating Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's contributions to science and education.

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B. November 11th, to remember Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's advocacy for universal education.

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D. October 15th, marking the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and his efforts in social reform.

Question 8

Total Fertility Rate (TFR) for population replacement:

Accepted Answer

~2.1 children per woman — Below 2.1: population decline (long term). India's TFR: 2.0 (2020, below replacement). Kerala 1.6.

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1

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5

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0

Question 9

Which freedom fighter founded Punjab National Bank?

Accepted Answer

Lala Lajpat Rai — Lala Lajpat Rai founded PNB in 1894 in Lahore.

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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Bipin Chandra Pal

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Chandra Shekhar Azad

Question 10

Consider a hypothetical scenario where the Union government proposes an amendment to a provision relating to the election of the President of India. Which of the following procedures would be essential for such an amendment to be validly passed?

Accepted Answer

C. A special majority in both Houses of Parliament, followed by ratification by not less than one-half of the state legislatures, and Presidential assent. — Amendments to provisions concerning the election of the President (Articles 54, 55) fall under the category of amendments that affect the federal structure of the Constitution. Such amendments require not only a special majority in both Houses of Parliament but also ratification by the legislatures of at least half of the states. Only after this, it receives Presidential assent to become law.

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A. A simple majority in both Houses of Parliament and Presidential assent.

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B. A special majority (two-thirds of members present and voting, and majority of total membership) in both Houses of Parliament, followed by Presidential assent.

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D. A special majority in the Lok Sabha only, followed by ratification by all state legislatures, and Presidential assent.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #88