KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #256

Question 1

Which word does NOT have a related meaning to 'Judicious'?

Accepted Answer

Justice — Judicious means wise/prudent/discreet. Justice is a noun (concept), not a synonym for the adjective.

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Wise

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Prudent

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Discreet

Question 2

What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Join points of equal elevation — Spacing: close = steep slope; wide = gentle. ‌​‍Closed loops = hills or depressions (hachures for depression).

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Rivers

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Boundaries

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Roads

Question 3

The Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literary Award is one of the most prestigious literary awards in Kerala, instituted in memory of the renowned poet and lyricist Vayalar Ramavarma. It is presented annually to a distinguished work in which language?

Accepted Answer

C. Malayalam — The Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literary Award is a highly esteemed award specifically for Malayalam literature. It recognizes outstanding literary works published in the Malayalam language. The other languages listed are not the focus of this particular award.

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A. English

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B. Tamil

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D. Hindi

Question 4

Which of the following soil types is predominantly found in the laterite regions of Kerala and is characterized by its red color due to iron oxide accumulation?

Accepted Answer

C. Laterite soil — Laterite soil is formed due to intense leaching in high rainfall and temperature conditions, leading to the accumulation of iron and aluminum oxides, which gives it a distinct red color. Alluvial soil is found in river basins, black soil is typical of Deccan regions, and red loamy soil is less common in Kerala's lateritic zones.

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A. Alluvial soil

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B. Black soil

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D. Red loamy soil

Question 5

According to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, a child admitted to an elementary school is entitled to complete elementary education. What is a key provision related to academic progress and promotion under this Act for children up to Class 8?

Accepted Answer

B. No child admitted in a school shall be held back in any class or expelled from school till the completion of elementary education. — The RTE Act, 2009, originally stipulated a 'no detention policy' for children up to Class 8, meaning no child could be held back or expelled until the completion of elementary education. This provision aimed to reduce dropout rates and ensure continuous learning. Options A, C, and D contradict this fundamental 'no detention' principle of the original Act, which is a key aspect often tested.

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A. Schools are permitted to detain a child in the same class if their academic performance is consistently below average.

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C. Schools can conduct annual examinations and promote children based on their scores, with provisions for re-examination if they fail.

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D. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is mandatory, but schools retain the right to detain students who do not meet minimum proficiency levels.

Question 6

Most forest cover (area):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

MP — Madhya Pradesh — largest forest area.‌​‍

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Kerala

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Chhattisgarh

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Arunachal Pradesh

Question 7

Who was the first martyr in the First Indian Independence War 1857?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mangal Pandey — Mangal Pandey — first martyr (executed April 8, 1857).‌​‍

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Jhansi Rani

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None

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Savarkar

Question 8

Which of the following is a key component of the National Health Mission (NHM), specifically aimed at improving health outcomes in urban areas?

Accepted Answer

A. National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) — The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) is a sub-mission under the overarching National Health Mission (NHM), specifically designed to address the health needs of the urban poor and vulnerable populations. The RCH programme and JSSK are components primarily focused on maternal and child health across both rural and urban areas, while NVBDCP targets specific vector-borne diseases.

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B. Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Programme

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C. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK)

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D. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)

Question 9

Unit cell that has atoms at 8 corners only:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Simple cubic — Simple cubic: 1 atom/unit cell. ‌​‍BCC: 2. FCC: 4. ‌​‍HCP: 6. Packing efficiency: 52%, 68%, 74%.

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FCC

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Hexagonal

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BCC

Question 10

A watch given for repair is an example of a contract of:

Accepted Answer

Bailment — Bailment (Section 148, Indian Contract Act) — delivery of goods for a purpose with the understanding that they be returned.

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Agency

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Sale of goods

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General contract

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #256