KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #293

Question 1

Who was the first education minister of the independent India?

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A. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as India's first Education Minister from 1947 to 1958. He played a pivotal role in shaping the country's educational policies, including the establishment of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). The other options were prominent leaders but not the first education minister.

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B. C. Rajagopalachari

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C. Rajendra Prasad

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D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Question 2

Reserpine, an indole alkaloid known for its antihypertensive and sedative properties, is primarily obtained from which of the following plant sources?

Accepted Answer

C. Rauwolfia serpentina — Reserpine is a key alkaloid isolated from the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina, commonly known as Sarpagandha. Cinchona yields quinine, Papaver somniferum yields opium alkaloids like morphine, and Strychnos nux-vomica yields strychnine and brucine.

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A. Cinchona succirubra

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B. Papaver somniferum

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D. Strychnos nux-vomica

Question 3

Synonym of REPLETE:‌​‍

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Full — Filled up.‌​‍

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Half

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Partial

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Empty

Question 4

KPSC online services:‌​‍

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Thulasi portal, OTR — Thulasi is the official KPSC portal.‌​‍

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Only SMS

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Only office

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None

Question 5

Nagaland created:‌​‍

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1963 — 1963 — from Assam.‌​‍

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1987

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1956

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1972

Question 6

The anti-defection law is in which Schedule?‌​‍

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10th — 10th Schedule (52nd Amendment, 1985) = Anti-defection provisions.‌​‍

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8th

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9th

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11th

Question 7

Pazhassi Raja's most celebrated guerrilla campaigns against the British were fought in which forested region?‌​‍

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Wayanad forests — Pazhassi Raja used the Wayanad forests to wage guerrilla war; he was killed in 1805 in Mavila Thodu, Wayanad.‌​‍

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Western Ghats of Idukki

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Silent Valley

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Sahyadri near Palakkad

Question 8

A teacher notices that a student is consistently disengaged in class despite receiving frequent praise for academic achievements. Which motivational need from Maslow's hierarchy is most likely unmet in this scenario?

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B. Belongingness and love needs — Maslow's belongingness and love needs involve feeling accepted and valued by peers and teachers. While esteem needs (Option D) relate to achievement, the student's disengagement suggests a deeper issue with social connection (Option B). Physiological (Option A) and safety (Option C) needs are less likely in a typical classroom setting.

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A. Physiological needs

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C. Safety needs

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D. Esteem needs

Question 9

The famous work 'Mokshapradeepam' was written by:‌​‍

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Brahmananda Sivayogi — Brahmananda Sivayogi of Alathur authored Mokshapradeepam.‌​‍

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V.T. Bhattathiripad

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Kumaran Asan

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Dr. Palpu

Question 10

Basic Structure Doctrine was enunciated by the Supreme Court in:‌​‍

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Kesavananda Bharati case — Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala (1973) established that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure.‌​‍

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Minerva Mills vs Union of India

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Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India

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A.K. Gopalan vs State of Madras

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #293