KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #412

Question 1

The "Kerala Model of Development" is most accurately defined by its distinctive approach, characterized by a unique combination of factors. Which of the following statements best encapsulates this defining characteristic?

Accepted Answer

B. Achieving exceptional human development indicators through extensive public action and social investments, even with moderate economic growth. — The Kerala Model is renowned for its remarkable achievements in human development, such as high literacy rates, low infant mortality, and high life expectancy, achieved primarily through strong public action, land reforms, and significant social investments, often predating substantial economic growth. This distinguishes it from models that prioritize economic growth first to fund social welfare.

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A. Prioritizing rapid industrialization and high per capita income growth to fund social welfare programs.

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C. Eliminating poverty and unemployment entirely through a self-reliant agrarian economy, independent of external remittances.

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D. Relying primarily on private sector investments and market forces to drive improvements in health and education outcomes.

Question 2

Which modernist novelists are known for pioneering the stream of consciousness technique?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

James Joyce (Ulysses), Virginia Woolf — Interior monologue technique. ‌​‍Also Faulkner ('The Sound and the Fury'). Early 20th century modernism.

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Dickens

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Shakespeare

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Hemingway

Question 3

The Neelam (Indigo) Peasant Revolt of 1859 in Bengal was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Digambar and Vishnu Biswas — Brothers Digambar Biswas and Vishnu Biswas led the 1859 Indigo Revolt against forced Amari cultivation.‌​‍

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Sidhu and Kanhu

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Birsa Munda

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Kunwar Singh

Question 4

One who loves books is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bibliophile — Bibliophile = lover of books. Bibliophobe = one who fears books.‌​‍

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Bibliophobe

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Philanthropist

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Misanthrope

Question 5

The partition of Bengal (1905) was done by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lord Curzon — Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal on 16 October 1905. ‌​‍It was revoked in 1911 by Lord Hardinge.

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Lord Ripon

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Lord Hardinge

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Lord Chelmsford

Question 6

Who is also known as Muthukutty Swami?

Accepted Answer

Vaikunda Swami — Ayya Vaikundar's birth name was Muthukutty.

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Chattampi Swami

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Narayana Guru Swami

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Vagbhatananda Swami

Question 7

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) establishes which innovation labs in schools?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Atal Tinkering Labs — AIM establishes Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in schools to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among students.‌​‍

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Smart Labs

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DRDO Labs

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ISRO Labs

Question 8

Limestone (CaCO₃) in the blast furnace acts as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Flux to remove silica impurity — CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂; CaO + SiO₂ → CaSiO₃ (slag).‌​‍

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Main fuel

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Oxidising agent

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Reducing agent

Question 9

What is the primary function of the diaphragm in the human respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

D. To contract and relax, causing inhalation and exhalation — The diaphragm is the primary muscle of respiration. When it contracts, it flattens, increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity and causing inhalation. When it relaxes, it moves upwards, decreasing the volume and causing exhalation. Filtering air occurs in the upper respiratory tract, gas exchange in alveoli, and breathing rate is regulated by the brainstem.

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A. To filter inhaled air

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B. To facilitate gas exchange in the alveoli

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C. To regulate the rate of breathing

Question 10

When is World Refugee Day observed?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20 June — World Refugee Day 20 June (UN). ‌​‍Coincides with African Refugee Day. Highlights plight of 100+ million displaced people globally.

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24 October

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8 March

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10 December

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #412