KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #383

Question 1

Maneka Gandhi case expanded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 21 (Right to Life) — Art 21 expanded — due process not just procedure.‌​‍

Answer

Art 32

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Art 14

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Art 19

Question 2

GST was introduced on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 Jul 2017 — 1 July 2017, 101st Amendment.‌​‍

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1 Apr 2017

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1 Oct 2017

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1 Jan 2018

Question 3

What are Kerala's physiographic zones?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Highland, Midland, Lowland — West: lowland (coast 590 km). ‌​‍Middle: midland (rice, coconut). East: highland (Western Ghats).

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Only coast

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Only hills

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Only plains

Question 4

Diamond in India from:

Accepted Answer

Both A and C — Panna is active; Golconda historic.

Answer

Panna (MP)

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Kolar

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Golconda (historic)

Question 5

The literacy rate of India (2011 Census):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

75% — 2011 Census literacy rate ~74-75%.‌​‍

Answer

80%

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50%

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61%

Question 6

Machine learning is a subset of:

Accepted Answer

AI that learns patterns from data — ML algorithms build models from data rather than being explicitly programmed.

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Robotics

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Databases

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Networking

Question 7

'Socialization' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The process by which individuals learn and internalise the norms of their society — Primary socialization (childhood, family), Secondary (school, peers, workplace), Anticipatory (preparing for future roles).‌​‍

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Becoming social

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Having parties

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Networking

Question 8

Which part of the Constitution contains provisions on citizenship?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Part II (Articles 5-11) — Part II covers citizenship at the commencement of Constitution. ‌​‍Further provisions made by Citizenship Act 1955.

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Part I

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Part III

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Part IV

Question 9

Which of the following is/are Himalayan rivers that form gorges?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra all three — All three major Himalayan rivers cut antecedent gorges across the range.‌​‍

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Brahmaputra only

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Ganga only

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Indus only

Question 10

In situations where a safe and reliable drinking water source is unavailable, boiling water is a common recommendation for purification. What is the primary mechanism by which boiling makes water safe for consumption?

Accepted Answer

C. It kills most pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. — Boiling water to a rolling boil for at least one minute is highly effective at killing most disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and parasites, thereby preventing waterborne illnesses. It does not remove chemical pollutants or heavy metals, nor does it primarily enhance mineral content or remove suspended solids (though it can help with some). Its main benefit is microbiological purification.

Answer

A. It effectively removes heavy metals and chemical pollutants.

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B. It enhances the water's mineral content, making it healthier.

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D. It improves the aesthetic qualities of water by removing suspended solids.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #383