KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #393

Question 1

The Kerala State Government recently introduced a new policy mandating comprehensive digital literacy training for all teachers in government and aided schools. Which state-level body is primarily responsible for the *overall execution, supervision, and administrative coordination* of this policy across all schools in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — The Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) is the primary administrative authority responsible for the overall implementation, supervision, and coordination of state-level educational policies and programs across all schools in Kerala. SCERT focuses on academic aspects, SSA on elementary education programs, and DIET on district-level teacher training.

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A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

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C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Question 2

Which type of bone tissue forms the dense, outer layer of all bones and is particularly prominent in the shafts of long bones, providing strength and protection?

Accepted Answer

C. Compact bone — Compact bone, also known as cortical bone, is a dense and strong tissue that forms the outer layer of all bones and the diaphysis (shaft) of long bones. It provides structural support and protection. Spongy bone (also known as trabecular or cancellous bone) is found inside bones, particularly at the ends of long bones, and is less dense.

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A. Spongy bone

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B. Trabecular bone

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D. Cancellous bone

Question 3

The synonym of 'BEGIN' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Commence — Commence = Begin/Start. Antonym = End/Conclude.‌​‍

Answer

End

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Stop

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Delay

Question 4

Vagbhatanandan, the Kerala reformer, established which organisation?

Accepted Answer

Atmavidya Sangham — Vagbhatanandan founded the Atmavidya Sangham to spread rationalist reform among the Thiyyas of North Kerala.

Answer

Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

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Nair Service Society

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Yogakshema Sabha

Question 5

Aryabhata stated Earth rotates:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Once a day on its axis — Revolutionary theory 499 CE.‌​‍

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Unknown

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Stationary

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Once a year

Question 6

With reference to the Union Council of Ministers in India, which of the following statements is constitutionally accurate?

Accepted Answer

B. A minister can continue in office for a maximum period of six months without being a member of either House of Parliament. — Article 75(5) of the Indian Constitution allows a non-member of Parliament to be appointed as a minister for a maximum period of six months, after which they must become a member or cease to be a minister. Option A is incorrect as the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. Option C is incorrect as the limit is 15% (91st Amendment Act, 2003). Option D is incorrect as ministers are individually responsible to the President.

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A. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the President of India.

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C. The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, cannot exceed 10% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.

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D. Ministers are individually responsible to the Prime Minister for their respective departments.

Question 7

The capital of Myanmar is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Naypyidaw — Naypyidaw has been the capital of Myanmar since 2006. ‌​‍Yangon (Rangoon) was the former capital.

Answer

Yangon

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Mandalay

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Bagan

Question 8

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2024 — Announced August 2024. Government employees.‌​‍

Answer

2025

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2023

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Not yet

Question 9

A daily wage earner in a rural area of Kerala, belonging to a family identified by the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011, is diagnosed with a severe cardiac condition requiring open-heart surgery. Which of the following statements accurately describes the support available under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) for this individual?

Accepted Answer

B. The individual can avail cashless treatment for the surgery up to ₹5 lakh per family per year in both empaneled public and private hospitals. — AB-PMJAY provides a health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization, which includes major surgical procedures like open-heart surgery. The treatment is cashless and can be availed at any empaneled public or private hospital across India. Eligibility is primarily based on deprivation criteria from the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 data, not exclusively BPL status or limited to public hospitals or only pre/post-hospitalization costs.

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A. The scheme provides a cashless benefit cover of up to ₹1 lakh per family per year, specifically for secondary care hospitalization in public hospitals.

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C. The scheme covers only pre-hospitalization and post-hospitalization expenses, requiring the patient to bear the cost of the surgery itself.

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D. Eligibility is based solely on BPL status certified by the local panchayat, and coverage is limited to government-approved critical illnesses.

Question 10

Washing soda formula:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Na₂CO₃ — Na₂CO₃ — Sodium carbonate (washing soda).‌​‍

Answer

NaHCO₃

Answer

NaOH

Answer

NaCl

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #393