KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #406

Question 1

Sabarimala temple is located in which district of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Pathanamthitta — Sabarimala temple (Lord Ayyappa) is located in Pathanamthitta district. It is one of the most visited pilgrimage centres in the world.

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Idukki

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Kottayam

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Alappuzha

Question 2

Antonym of LETHARGIC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Energetic — Lethargic = lacking energy. Antonym = energetic.‌​‍

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Lazy

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Drowsy

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Slow

Question 3

C4 plants (e.g., maize, sugarcane) have an advantage in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hot, dry conditions (reduces photorespiration) — C4 pathway (Hatch-Slack) concentrates CO₂ around RuBisCO → efficient in high temp/intense light.‌​‍

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Cold climates

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Low light

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Deep water

Question 4

Kerala Industrial Development Corporation:

Accepted Answer

KINFRA — KSIDC primary industrial dev.

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KSIDC

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Both

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KSFE

Question 5

Indirect: 'The sun rises in the east,' he said.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He said the sun rises in the east — Universal truth: tense does NOT change in indirect speech.‌​‍

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He said the sun rose in the east

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He said the sun had risen in the east

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He said the sun was rising in the east

Question 6

Uniform Civil Code is envisaged under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 44 (DPSP) — Article 44 (DPSP): 'The State shall endeavour to secure for citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.'‌​‍

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Article 25

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Article 32

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Article 51A

Question 7

What was the basis for fixing the Poverty Line in India, according to the Tendulkar Committee?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Consumption expenditure (expanded beyond calorie, including health, education, clothing) — Tendulkar Committee (2009) defined poverty using Mixed Reference Period consumption ~₹27 rural/₹33 urban per day (2011-12).‌​‍

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Housing

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Calorie intake only

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Income tax slabs

Question 8

During a state assembly election campaign, a political party's candidate is reported to have distributed cash and gifts to voters, a clear violation of the Model Code of Conduct. Which of the following actions is the Election Commission of India (ECI) most likely to take as an initial step in response to this allegation?

Accepted Answer

B. Issue a show-cause notice to the candidate, demanding an explanation for the alleged violation within a stipulated time. — The ECI's standard procedure for alleged Model Code of Conduct violations is to first issue a show-cause notice to the concerned individual or party, seeking an explanation. This allows for due process and a fair opportunity for the candidate to respond before further punitive actions are considered. Other options represent either more extreme measures or actions typically taken after an initial inquiry and establishment of facts.

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A. Direct the Chief Electoral Officer of the state to immediately register an FIR against the candidate.

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C. Recommend to the Governor to suspend the candidate's right to campaign until an inquiry is complete.

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D. Annul the elections in the constituency where the violation occurred, pending further investigation.

Question 9

Bhagat Singh was hanged on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

23 March 1931 — Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru were hanged in Lahore jail on 23 March 1931.‌​‍

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13 April 1919

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15 August 1947

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30 January 1948

Question 10

Ms. Leena, an HSA teacher, observes her students becoming increasingly restless and disengaged during a long explanation of a new concept. To proactively manage potential disruptive behavior, which of the following strategies would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

B. Pause the explanation and introduce a quick, relevant energizer activity. — Proactive strategies aim to prevent issues before they escalate. Introducing an energizer re-engages students and breaks monotony, preventing restlessness from escalating into misbehavior. Assigning silent work or issuing warnings are often reactive, and ignoring the behavior is not an effective management technique.

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A. Immediately assign individual silent work to calm them down.

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C. Warn students that any talking will result in immediate detention.

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D. Ignore the restlessness, assuming they will eventually settle down.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #406