KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #339

Question 1

Détente refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Easing of Cold War tensions (1970s) — SALT, arms control — Détente period (c. ‌​‍1967-79): SALT I (1972), SALT II, Helsinki Accords (1975), ping-pong diplomacy with China.

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Alliance

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War

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Trade war

Question 2

Name the plan to link rivers through a network of reservoirs and canals across India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Interlinking of Rivers Project — National River Linking Project (NRLP) connects Himalayan and peninsular rivers.‌​‍

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Flood Forecasting Plan

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Sustainable Drainage Plan

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National Conservation Plan

Question 3

Which of the following aligns with the assessment reforms suggested in NCF 2005?

Accepted Answer

B. Continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) with a focus on formative assessment — NCF 2005 advocates for CCE to reduce exam stress and promote holistic development (B). Options A, C, and D reflect outdated or punitive assessment methods that contradict its child-centered approach. Feedback and formative assessment are key components.

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A. Frequent high-stakes examinations to rank students

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C. Emphasis on absolute grading without feedback

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D. Elimination of internal assessments in favor of external board exams

Question 4

Who was India's Viceroy during most of WWII?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lord Linlithgow — Lord Linlithgow was Viceroy during 1936-1943 (most of WWII). ‌​‍He declared India at war without consulting Indian leaders.

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Lord Irwin

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Lord Wavell

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Lord Mountbatten

Question 5

Which two Kerala visual arts are on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage list?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Koodiyattam and Mudiyettu — Koodiyattam (2001) and Mudiyettu (2010) are inscribed on the UNESCO list.‌​‍

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Koodiyattam and Padayani

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Kathakali and Ottamthullal

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Theyyam and Koodiyattam

Question 6

At 25 °C, the ionic product of water (Kw) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10⁻¹⁴ — Kw = [H⁺][OH⁻] = 10⁻¹⁴ at 25 °C.‌​‍

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1

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10⁻⁷

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10⁻¹

Question 7

Synonym of SCRUTINIZE:

Accepted Answer

Examine closely — Examine carefully.

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Ignore

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Overlook

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Skim

Question 8

1st Amendment (1951) added:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Reasonable restrictions on Art 19 + 9th Schedule — Also Art 15(4) for reservation.‌​‍

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GST

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Fundamental Duties

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EWS reservation

Question 9

Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India, is located in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jammu & Kashmir — Wular Lake is in Jammu & Kashmir. ‌​‍It is the largest freshwater lake in India. Sambhar Lake (Rajasthan) is the largest salt lake.

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Rajasthan

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Manipur

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Uttarakhand

Question 10

Unstarred question answered:

Accepted Answer

In writing — Written answer, no supplementaries.

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Orally

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Not answered

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By PM

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #339