KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1051

Question 1

GST (Goods and Services Tax) was introduced in India on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 July 2017 — GST was introduced on 1 July 2017 through the 101st Constitutional Amendment. ‌​‍It replaced multiple indirect taxes with a unified tax system.

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1 April 2016

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1 January 2018

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1 April 2018

Question 2

A Headmaster of a Government High School in Kerala needs to report a significant administrative issue concerning the school's day-to-day operations and seeking immediate guidance from the appropriate district-level authority. Which of the following officials is the direct administrative head for high schools at the district level to whom the Headmaster should report?

Accepted Answer

C. District Educational Officer (DEO) — The District Educational Officer (DEO) is the primary administrative authority for Government High Schools within a district. Headmasters report directly to the DEO for administrative matters and operational issues, making the DEO the appropriate district-level contact. The Deputy Director of Education (DDE) has broader oversight but the DEO is the immediate superior for high school administration.

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A. Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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B. Block Project Officer (BPO)

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D. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO)

Question 3

In Kerala's three-tier Panchayati Raj system, a Grama Sabha meeting in a particular ward strongly recommends constructing a new public health center. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the subsequent procedural steps for this proposal to be considered and potentially implemented?

Accepted Answer

C. The Grama Panchayat incorporates the proposal into its draft annual plan, which is then consolidated at the Block Panchayat level, and finally integrated into the District Plan by the District Planning Committee for resource allocation and approval. — The Grama Sabha is the foundation of the planning process, and its recommendations are crucial for the Grama Panchayat's draft plan. This plan is then consolidated at the Block Panchayat level and further integrated by the District Planning Committee (DPC) into the comprehensive District Plan. The DPC is responsible for consolidating plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities in the district and preparing a draft development plan for the entire district, ensuring a bottom-up planning approach and coordinated resource allocation. Options A, B, and D describe incorrect or incomplete procedu

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A. The Grama Panchayat must directly approve and allocate funds for the project from its own budget, as the Grama Sabha's decision is binding.

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B. The proposal is forwarded by the Grama Panchayat to the Block Panchayat, which then directly includes it in its annual plan for implementation across its jurisdiction.

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D. The Grama Panchayat sends the proposal directly to the State Planning Board for technical sanction and funding allocation, bypassing intermediate tiers.

Question 4

Qualifications for appointment as Governor: (i) Citizen of India (ii) Age ≥ 35 (iii) Should not belong to the state where appointed (iv) President must consult CM of the state‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only i & ii — Only constitutional qualifications are (i) citizenship and (ii) age 35. ‌​‍(iii) and (iv) are only conventions, not binding constitutional requirements.

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Only i

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All four

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Only i, ii & iii

Question 5

To effectively support the holistic development of adolescent students, a school counselor should prioritize interventions that:

Accepted Answer

C. Foster opportunities for critical thinking, identity exploration, and healthy peer relationships. — Holistic adolescent development requires fostering cognitive skills like critical thinking, providing safe spaces for identity formation and self-discovery, and promoting positive peer interactions which are crucial for social and emotional growth. Strict enforcement, isolation, or a singular focus on academics neglects critical aspects of their development.

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A. Strictly enforce disciplinary rules to prevent all risk-taking behaviors.

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B. Minimize peer group interactions to reduce negative influences.

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D. Focus solely on academic achievement and preparation for higher education.

Question 6

Iqta system introduced by:

Accepted Answer

Iltutmish — Iltutmish — land revenue-military grants.

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Balban

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Alauddin

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Qutbuddin

Question 7

The Portuguese sailor who first reached the Cape of Good Hope in 1488 was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bartolomeu Dias — Bartolomeu Dias rounded the southern tip of Africa in 1488 but turned back.‌​‍

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Vasco da Gama

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Pedro Cabral

Question 8

Marayoor dolmens:

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Muniyara — Idukki.

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Wayanad

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Palakkad

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Thrissur

Question 9

V.T. Bhattathiripad's famous reformist play was:

Accepted Answer

Adukkalayil Ninnu Arangathekku — Adukkalayil Ninnu Arangathekku (From Kitchen to Stage) - a landmark of Namboodiri reform.

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Kesavante Vilapangal

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Premamritham

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Kanneerum Kinavum

Question 10

Glucose exists as ring form:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pyranose (6-membered) anomers α and β — Mutarotation — equilibrium between α and β forms. Fructose as furanose.‌​‍

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No ring

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Only furanose

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Only open chain

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1051