KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1043

Question 1

According to the Indian Constitution, what is the mandatory requirement for an individual appointed as a Union Minister who is not a member of either House of Parliament at the time of their appointment?

Accepted Answer

B. They must become a member of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha within six months. — Article 75(5) of the Indian Constitution states that a minister who is not a member of either House of Parliament for any period of six consecutive months shall, at the expiration of that period, cease to be a minister. Options A, C, and D present incorrect timeframes, specific houses, or methods of becoming a member, making them inaccurate.

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A. They must secure a seat in the Lok Sabha through an election within three months.

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C. They are required to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President within six months.

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D. They can serve as a minister for a maximum period of one year without becoming a Member of Parliament.

Question 2

In the context of 'flipped classroom' methodology, what is the primary role of ICT for students BEFORE coming to the physical classroom?

Accepted Answer

C. To access and learn new content (e.g., through videos, readings) independently. — In a flipped classroom, the primary role of ICT for students before class (Option C) is to independently access and learn new content, typically through pre-recorded video lectures, readings, or online resources. This allows classroom time to be used for interactive activities, problem-solving, and deeper engagement with the material, rather than direct content delivery. Group projects (A), advanced problem-solving (B), and live discussions (D) are typically activities reserved for the in-class session.

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A. To complete group projects and collaborative assignments.

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B. To engage in advanced problem-solving sessions with the teacher.

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D. To participate in live online discussions and debates with peers.

Question 3

The Gram Sabha consists of:

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All registered voters of the village — Gram Sabha is the assembly of all adult registered voters in the village.

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Elected panchayat members

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Only village elders

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Government officials

Question 4

A group of individuals who share intimate, face-to-face association and cooperation, and exert a profound influence on an individual's attitudes, beliefs, and health behaviors, such as family and close friends, is best described as a:

Accepted Answer

B. Primary group — Primary groups, like family and close friends, are characterized by intimate, face-to-face association and cooperation, profoundly shaping an individual's personality, attitudes, and behaviors, including health practices. Secondary groups are larger, more impersonal, and goal-oriented. Reference groups are those an individual uses for self-evaluation, and formal organizations are structured for specific purposes.

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A. Secondary group

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C. Reference group

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D. Formal organization

Question 5

Pendulum clock invented by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Huygens — Christiaan Huygens (1656).‌​‍

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Galileo

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Newton

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Edison

Question 6

Sundarbans National Park is a UNESCO site in which state?‌​‍

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West Bengal — Sundarbans in West Bengal is the largest mangrove forest in the world and home to the Royal Bengal Tiger.‌​‍

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Odisha

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Jharkhand

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Andhra Pradesh

Question 7

'He works harder than his brother ___.'‌​‍

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does — Subject 'brother' is singular → 'does'.‌​‍

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did

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do

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doing

Question 8

Which Indian state launched the first 'Mid-Day Meal Programme' in the country?

Accepted Answer

A. Tamil Nadu — Tamil Nadu pioneered the Mid-Day Meal Programme in 1925 under the leadership of Chief Minister K. Kamaraj. While Kerala and other states later adopted similar schemes, Tamil Nadu's initiative predates them. Gujarat and Maharashtra were not the first to implement this programme.

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B. Kerala

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C. Maharashtra

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D. Gujarat

Question 9

RCC Thiruvananthapuram:

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Regional Cancer Centre — Regional Cancer Centre.

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Research

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Both

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Hospital

Question 10

Synonym of PROFUSE:‌​‍

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Plentiful — Abundant.‌​‍

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Few

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Scarce

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Limited

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1043