KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #533

Question 1

Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth — Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.‌​‍

Answer

Religion only

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Caste only

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Economic status

Question 2

Judicial review derives from:

Accepted Answer

Art 13, 32, 226 — Art 13 (void laws), 32 (SC), 226 (HC).

Answer

Art 14

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Art 21

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Art 142

Question 3

The British PM who signed the Munich Agreement and proclaimed 'peace of our time' was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Neville Chamberlain — Chamberlain's appeasement policy at Munich has become a byword for failed diplomacy.‌​‍

Answer

Stanley Baldwin

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Winston Churchill

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Clement Attlee

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of non-electrolytes in solution?

Accepted Answer

B. They do not dissociate into ions in solution — Non-electrolytes do not dissociate into ions when dissolved in solution, unlike electrolytes. This property means they do not conduct electricity. The other options describe electrolytes or incorrect properties.

Answer

A. They dissociate into ions in solution

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C. They conduct electricity in solution

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D. They are always acidic

Question 5

Externality refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Unintended side-effect on third parties (positive or negative) — Negative externality: pollution (social cost > private cost). ‌​‍Positive: education, vaccinations (social benefit > private benefit). Market failure.

Answer

Export

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Investment

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Foreign trade

Question 6

Under which constitutional provision does the High Court exercise its power of judicial review over administrative actions?

Accepted Answer

B. Article 226 of the Constitution — The correct answer is B. Article 226 of the Constitution empowers High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for other purposes, including judicial review of administrative actions. Option A (Article 32) pertains to the Supreme Court's power, C (Article 143) deals with advisory jurisdiction, and D (Article 136) is about special leave to appeal, making them incorrect.

Answer

A. Article 32 of the Constitution

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C. Article 143 of the Constitution

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D. Article 136 of the Constitution

Question 7

Aristotle called humans:

Accepted Answer

Political animal (zoon politikon) — Aristotle in 'Politics' called man a 'zoon politikon' — naturally inclined to live in a polis (city-state).

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Rational animal

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Social animal only

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Economic animal

Question 8

Vallathol founded Kerala Kalamandalam in:

Accepted Answer

1930 — Kerala Kalamandalam founded 1930 by Mahakavi Vallathol.

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1920

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1940

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1950

Question 9

Kerala Lok Sabha seats (18th LS):

Accepted Answer

20 — 20 seats.

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25

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30

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15

Question 10

Udham Singh shot:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O'Dwyer — Michael O'Dwyer (ex-Lt Gov of Punjab) in London 1940.‌​‍

Answer

Curzon

Answer

Montagu

Answer

Dyer

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #533