KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #96

Question 1

Art 23 prohibits:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Human trafficking and forced labour — Begar and similar forced labour.‌​‍

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Untouchability

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Child labour

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Religious conversion

Question 2

A teacher notices that some students are disengaged in class despite being rewarded with stars for participation. Which theoretical perspective best explains this behavior?

Accepted Answer

C. Self-Determination Theory (lack of autonomy in learning) — Extrinsic motivation relies on external rewards, which can sometimes reduce intrinsic motivation or fail to engage students meaningfully. The teacher's approach (rewarding participation) aligns with extrinsic motivation, explaining the disengagement when rewards are perceived as controlling rather than meaningful. Options A, C, and D address different theoretical gaps.

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A. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (deficit in esteem needs)

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B. Extrinsic Motivation Theory (over-reliance on external rewards)

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D. Behaviorist Theory (insufficient reinforcement)

Question 3

All-India Services:‌​‍

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IAS, IPS, IFS (Indian Forest Service) — 3 All-India Services.‌​‍

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5 services

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IAS only

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IAS, IPS

Question 4

Which of the following infections is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route?

Accepted Answer

B. Typhoid fever — Typhoid fever is transmitted via the fecal-oral route, typically through contaminated food or water. Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood and body fluids. Tuberculosis is airborne, and malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes.

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A. Hepatitis B

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C. Tuberculosis

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D. Malaria

Question 5

Match: (1) B.R. ‌​‍Mehta Committee (2) Ashok Mehta Committee (3) PRIs (4) Article 243(I) — with (A) 73rd Amendment (B) Two tier (C) Central Finance Commission (D) Three Tier

Accepted Answer

1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C — B.R. ‌​‍Mehta proposed three-tier; Ashok Mehta proposed two-tier; 73rd Amendment covered PRIs; Art 243(I) deals with Finance Commission.

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1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D

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1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C

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1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B

Question 6

Namdapha:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

AP (Arunachal) — Arunachal Pradesh.‌​‍

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Sikkim

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Assam

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AP (Andhra)

Question 7

Taiga/Boreal latitude:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

50-70°N — Subarctic coniferous.‌​‍

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30-50°N

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70-90°N

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0-30°N

Question 8

In a rural block of Kerala, there's a significant concern regarding the enrolment and retention of children from marginalized communities in elementary schools, coupled with a lack of basic facilities like toilets and drinking water. Which government program was specifically designed to address these issues by promoting universal elementary education, improving school infrastructure, and ensuring equitable access and quality?

Accepted Answer

B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was a flagship program aimed at universalizing elementary education, focusing on enrolment, retention, quality improvement, and bridging social and gender gaps, including infrastructure development. RMSA focused on secondary education, NSDM on skill development, and MDMS on nutritional support.

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A. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

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C. National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)

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D. Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS)

Question 9

Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1961 — Operation Vijay (December 1961) integrated Goa, Daman and Diu into India.‌​‍

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1954

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1971

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1947

Question 10

The colony of Brazil was claimed by which European country?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Portugal — Portugal claimed Brazil via Pedro Álvares Cabral's 1500 landing.‌​‍

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France

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Spain

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Netherlands

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #96