KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #252

Question 1

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is a significant initiative of the Kerala Education Department. Which of the following statements accurately reflects its overarching goal and scope?

Accepted Answer

C. To integrate various pre-existing schemes like SSA and RMSA to provide comprehensive and inclusive quality education from pre-school to senior secondary levels. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is designed as an overarching program that unifies and integrates previous schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA). Its goal is to provide comprehensive, inclusive, and equitable quality education across all levels, from pre-school to senior secondary, ensuring a seamless learning continuum. The other options describe either too narrow a scope or incorrect objectives for SSK.

Answer

A. To exclusively focus on skill development and vocational training for students in secondary schools.

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B. To improve the quality of education in government-aided private schools only.

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D. To establish a new national board for curriculum development for all schools in the state.

Question 2

The Thar Desert receives annual rainfall of about:

Accepted Answer

Less than 25 cm — The Thar Desert receives less than 25 cm of annual rainfall, making it one of the driest regions in India.

Answer

25-50 cm

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50-75 cm

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75-100 cm

Question 3

Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which Part of the Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Part IV — DPSPs are in Part IV (Articles 36-51). ‌​‍Part III = Fundamental Rights. Part IVA = Fundamental Duties.

Answer

Part III

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Part IVA

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Part V

Question 4

Which social change strategy is BEST suited for addressing the problem of alcoholism in a rural community?

Accepted Answer

B. Conducting peer-led awareness programs and community support groups — Peer-led programs (Option B) foster trust and long-term behavioral change, addressing root causes like social acceptance and lack of support. Legal prohibition (A) and price hikes (D) often lead to resistance, while free treatment alone (C) does not prevent relapse.

Answer

A. Imposing legal prohibition and punitive measures

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C. Providing free treatment only to severe cases in district hospitals

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D. Increasing the price of alcohol through taxation without community engagement

Question 5

Third Buddhist Council under:

Accepted Answer

Ashoka — At Pataliputra.

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Ajatashatru

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Kalashoka

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Kanishka

Question 6

Nagarhole NP:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karnataka — Karnataka.‌​‍

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AP

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TN

Answer

Kerala

Question 7

A vote of no-confidence can be moved in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lok Sabha only — A no-confidence motion can only be moved in Lok Sabha. ‌​‍The Council of Ministers is responsible to LS, not RS.

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Rajya Sabha only

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Both Houses

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State Assembly only

Question 8

Art 49:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Heritage monuments — Protection of monuments.‌​‍

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DPSP

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Forests

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Agriculture

Question 9

Basic Structure elements (Kesavananda):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All and more — Multiple — not an exhaustive list, includes federalism, republic, democracy.‌​‍

Answer

Secular nature

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Supremacy of Constitution

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Judicial review, rule of law

Question 10

The SI unit of force is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Newton — 1 N = 1 kg·m/s²; force needed to accelerate 1 kg at 1 m/s².‌​‍

Answer

Watt

Answer

Joule

Answer

Pascal

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #252