KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #433

Question 1

BPCL Kochi Refinery:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ambalamugal — Ambalamugal.‌​‍

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Tripunithura

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Ernakulam city

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Willingdon

Question 2

Which port in Kerala handles the most cargo?

Accepted Answer

Kochi Port — Kochi Port (Cochin Port) is the major port in Kerala and handles the largest volume of cargo.

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Vizhinjam

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Beypore

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Azhikkal

Question 3

Antonym of OLD:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

New — Old ↔ new.‌​‍

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Ancient

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Aged

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Elderly

Question 4

Banyan:

Accepted Answer

All — Ficus benghalensis — National Tree.

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National Tree

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State

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Sacred

Question 5

Godavari originates at:

Accepted Answer

Nashik — Trimbakeshwar, Nashik. Longest peninsular river.

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Mahabaleshwar

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Amarkantak

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Talakaveri

Question 6

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes the establishment of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development). What is the primary role envisioned for PARAKH?

Accepted Answer

C. To set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation across all school boards. — PARAKH is envisioned as a National Assessment Centre with the primary role of setting norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all school boards in India. Its purpose is to shift assessment towards competency-based learning and away from rote memorization, ensuring a more holistic evaluation. It is not responsible for higher education entrance exams, financial management, or teacher recruitment.

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A. To conduct a single national entrance examination for all undergraduate admissions in India.

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B. To manage the financial allocation and auditing for all state education departments.

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D. To recruit and train teachers for all public and private schools nationwide.

Question 7

Schedule 4:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

RS allocation — Rajya Sabha seat allocation to states/UTs.‌​‍

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LS allocation

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Languages

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Salaries

Question 8

Bhakti saint Alvars were devotees of:

Accepted Answer

Vishnu — Alvars (12 in number) were Vaishnava saints of Tamil country; their hymns form Divya Prabandham.

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Shiva

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Devi

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Ganesha

Question 9

7th Schedule contains:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Union/State/Concurrent Lists — Legislative power distribution.‌​‍

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Languages

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Anti-defection

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Panchayat

Question 10

The Ahmedabad Mill Strike (1918) led by Gandhi won:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

35% wage rise via arbitration (hunger fire) — Mill owners (including Ambalal Sarabhai) wanted 20%, workers wanted 50%. ‌​‍Gandhi fasted — compromise at 35%. Formative in Gandhi's method.

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50% wage cut

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Lockout

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Nothing

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #433