KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #318

Question 1

Section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Execution of decrees passed by Courts in reciprocating territories — Section 44A CPC allows decrees of superior courts in reciprocating territories (e.g., UK, Singapore) to be executed in India as if Indian decrees.‌​‍

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Contempt of court

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Set-aside of ex parte decrees

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Temporary injunctions

Question 2

The power of judicial review of constitutional amendments was established in:

Accepted Answer

Kesavananda Bharati (1973) — Kesavananda established the 'basic structure' doctrine; Parliament cannot amend basic structure. Reaffirmed in Minerva Mills and Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain.

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Shankari Prasad (1951)

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Golak Nath (1967)

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Minerva Mills (1980)

Question 3

Why is the sky blue?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Scattering of blue light by atmosphere — Rayleigh scattering: shorter wavelength blue light is scattered more by atmospheric molecules.‌​‍

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Reflection from ocean

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Blue gases in air

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Ozone layer

Question 4

Savanna biome in:

Accepted Answer

Tropical grasslands — Africa, S America, Australia.

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Temperate

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Arctic

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Desert

Question 5

Ayyankali's 'Villuvandi Samaram' (Bullock Cart Strike) in 1893 was a landmark protest in Kerala's social reform movement. Which of the following best describes its immediate and most significant impact?

Accepted Answer

B. It successfully challenged the traditional restrictions on lower castes using public roads and thoroughfares. — The 'Villuvandi Samaram' was Ayyankali's direct challenge to the severe restrictions placed on lower castes, preventing them from using public roads. By riding a bullock cart through public spaces reserved for upper castes, he asserted their right to mobility and access, which was a crucial step towards dismantling caste-based discrimination in public life. While Ayyankali championed other causes like education and labor rights, the Villuvandi Samaram specifically targeted public road access.

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A. It led to the establishment of the Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, uniting marginalized communities politically.

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C. It compelled the Travancore government to enact legislation granting universal access to education for all castes.

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D. It triggered a large-scale land reform movement, redistributing agricultural lands to the landless poor.

Question 6

Synonym of IMPERIOUS:

Accepted Answer

Domineering — Commanding.

Answer

Humble

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Kind

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Weak

Question 7

Aldehydes are oxidised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tollen's reagent (silver mirror) and Fehling's (red Cu₂O) — Distinguishes aldehydes from ketones (which don't reduce). ‌​‍Silver mirror test — Ag⁺ → Ag on aldehyde.

Answer

Nothing

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Only water

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NaOH

Question 8

The Indira Gandhi Canal brings water to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — Indira Gandhi Canal brings Ravi-Beas water to the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. ‌​‍Longest canal in India.

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Punjab

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Gujarat

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Haryana

Question 9

Osteoporosis deficiency:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Calcium + Vitamin D — Bone density loss.‌​‍

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Iron

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B12

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Iodine

Question 10

Neither...nor takes ___ verb:

Accepted Answer

Verb agrees with nearest subject — Proximity rule.

Answer

Plural always

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Singular always

Answer

Any verb

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #318