KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #148

Question 1

Sree Narayana Guru installed the Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in which year?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1888 — Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in 1888, defying the caste system which restricted temple rituals to Brahmins.‌​‍

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1885

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1891

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1903

Question 2

What is the primary function of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Conduct judicial proceedings for children in conflict with the law — Under the JJ Act, JJB conducts inquiries and proceedings for children in conflict with law.‌​‍

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Supervise child adoption cases

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Run educational programs for juveniles

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Manage child welfare programs

Question 3

Study of stamps:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Philately — Philately.‌​‍

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Calligraphy

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Numismatics

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Epigraphy

Question 4

Which of the following statements accurately describes a key aspect of the financial legislative procedure in the Indian Parliament?

Accepted Answer

C. The 'Vote on Account' mechanism allows the Lok Sabha to authorize government expenditure for a part of the financial year before the full budget is approved. — The 'Vote on Account' is a crucial provision under Article 116 of the Constitution, enabling the Lok Sabha to grant funds for government expenditure for a temporary period until the full Union Budget is passed. This ensures that government operations do not halt at the beginning of a new financial year. Money Bills can only be delayed by the Rajya Sabha for 14 days, not 30. Demands for Grants are voted upon in the Lok Sabha.

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A. A Money Bill, once passed by the Lok Sabha, cannot be rejected by the Rajya Sabha, but only delayed for a maximum of 30 days.

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B. Demands for Grants are voted upon exclusively in the Rajya Sabha, reflecting its role as the House of States.

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D. The Annual Financial Statement (Budget) must be approved by the Union Cabinet before its presentation in the Parliament.

Question 5

Memorandum of Procedure:

Accepted Answer

Collegium-govt agreement — Procedure for judicial appointments.

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Judges Act

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Constitutional

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None

Question 6

A teacher observes that students struggle with understanding a particular concept in science. To address this, the teacher decides to use analogies and visual aids in the next lesson. After the lesson, the teacher collects student feedback and adjusts the approach. This process best exemplifies which step in action research?

Accepted Answer

D. Reflecting and replanning — The scenario describes the teacher collecting feedback and adjusting the teaching method, which aligns with the 'reflecting and replanning' phase of action research. This step is crucial for continuous improvement, unlike the other phases (A, B, C) which are earlier stages in the process.

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A. Identifying the problem

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B. Implementing an intervention

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C. Collecting data

Question 7

Largest coal-producing state:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jharkhand — Jharkhand (Dhanbad — coal capital of India).‌​‍

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West Bengal

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Chhattisgarh

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Odisha

Question 8

The general formula of alkynes is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CₙH₂ₙ₋₂ — Alkynes have one C≡C triple bond; formula CₙH₂ₙ₋₂.‌​‍

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CₙH₂ₙ₊₂

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CₙH₂ₙ₊₁

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CₙH₂ₙ

Question 9

The river Yamuna is a tributary of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ganga — Yamuna joins Ganga at Prayagraj (Allahabad). ‌​‍It is the longest tributary of the Ganga.

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Indus

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Brahmaputra

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Godavari

Question 10

Buddha's first sermon (Dharmachakra Pravartana) was delivered at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sarnath — Sarnath (near Varanasi) is where Buddha preached to five disciples after attaining enlightenment.‌​‍

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Kushinagar

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Lumbini

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Bodh Gaya

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #148