KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1026

Question 1

Which is the first fully organic state in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sikkim — Sikkim was declared India's first fully organic state in 2016.‌​‍

Answer

Haryana

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Kerala

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Punjab

Question 2

Yamuna length:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1,376 km — 1,376 km.‌​‍

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2,000 km

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900 km

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1,800 km

Question 3

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households by 2024. What is a defining characteristic of JJM's implementation strategy that distinguishes it from previous water supply programs?

Accepted Answer

B. A community-led approach where local village communities are empowered to plan, implement, manage, and maintain their water supply systems. — The Jal Jeevan Mission adopts a highly decentralized, community-led approach, empowering local communities (particularly Pani Samitis/Village Water and Sanitation Committees) to play a crucial role in the planning, implementation, management, operation, and maintenance of their water supply systems. Options A, C, and D describe approaches that are contrary to JJM's core principles of decentralization, rural focus, and community ownership.

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A. Exclusive reliance on advanced centralized water treatment plants and large-scale infrastructure projects.

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C. Prioritizing urban areas first, with rural areas to be covered in the second phase after 2024.

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D. Complete privatization of water supply operations to ensure efficiency and reduce government expenditure.

Question 4

The Korean War was fought in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1950-53 — North Korea (backed by USSR/China) invaded South. ‌​‍UN forces (mainly US) intervened. Armistice 1953; no peace treaty yet; divided at 38th parallel.

Answer

1945-47

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1955-60

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1965-73

Question 5

Sahyadri is another name for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats — Western Ghats are also called Sahyadri.‌​‍

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Eastern Ghats

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Himalayas

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Vindhyas

Question 6

When preparing sterile intravenous admixtures in a laminar airflow workbench (LAFW), which of the following practices is crucial to maintain sterility?

Accepted Answer

C. Wiping down all surfaces with 70% isopropyl alcohol before and periodically during compounding. — Wiping surfaces with 70% isopropyl alcohol effectively disinfects the workspace, a critical step in maintaining an aseptic environment. Working at the front edge creates turbulence and placing non-sterile items downstream contaminates sterile items; blocking the HEPA filter compromises the airflow and filtration efficiency.

Answer

A. Working at the front edge of the LAFW to maximize air turbulence.

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B. Placing non-sterile items downstream of sterile items in the airflow.

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D. Blocking the HEPA filter with large items to prevent contamination.

Question 7

Largest muscle:

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus — Gluteus maximus (buttocks).

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Biceps

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Latissimus dorsi

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Quadriceps

Question 8

Kerala's Folk Dances:

Accepted Answer

Thiruvathira, Kaikottikkali, Oppana, Margamkali, Duffmuttu — Several folk forms.

Answer

Only one

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Three

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Two

Question 9

Shivaji's guerrilla tactics were known as:

Accepted Answer

Ganimi Kava — 'Guerrilla warfare' — hit-and-run in hilly Deccan terrain. Killed Afzal Khan (1659, Pratapgad) with bagh nakh (tiger claws). Escaped Aurangzeb's Agra detention 1666.

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Padshahi

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Mansab

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Jagir

Question 10

In the context of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in Kerala, a newly elected Grama Panchayat is preparing its annual development plan. To ensure genuine grassroots participation and accurate needs assessment for the plan, which of the following is the most fundamental and initial step mandated by the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act?

Accepted Answer

C. Ward Sabhas are convened in each ward to discuss local needs, identify problems, and propose solutions, which are then consolidated and approved by the Grama Sabha. — The Kerala Panchayat Raj Act emphasizes participatory planning, starting from the lowest level. Ward Sabhas are the primary forums where citizens directly articulate their needs and priorities, which are then deliberated and approved by the Grama Sabha, forming the foundation of the Grama Panchayat's development plan. Options A, B, and D represent later stages or alternative approaches that do not prioritize the initial grassroots engagement as effectively as Ward and Grama Sabhas.

Answer

A. The Grama Panchayat forms a working group of experts to conduct a survey of local resources and prepare a draft plan.

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B. The Block Panchayat convenes a joint meeting with all Grama Panchayat presidents to identify common development priorities for the block.

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D. The District Planning Committee allocates funds and issues broad guidelines, based on which the Grama Panchayat designs its specific projects.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1026