KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #540

Question 1

Synonym of SAGACIOUS:‌​‍

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Wise — Having keen mental discernment.‌​‍

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Foolish

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Silly

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Ignorant

Question 2

Class system is characterised by:‌​‍

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Achieved status, mobility, economic basis — Class: socio-economic groupings based on wealth/income/occupation. ‌​‍Allows social mobility; distinguishes modern industrial societies from caste-based traditional ones.

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Religious sanction

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Birth-based

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Hereditary

Question 3

Vagbhatananda was a reformer associated with which region?

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Malabar — Vagbhatananda was a social reformer from Malabar who founded the Atmavidya Sangham.

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Travancore

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Cochin

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Kuttanad

Question 4

Globalisation's 4 dimensions (economic, political, cultural, technological) are accelerated by:‌​‍

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Trade, capital flows, migration, information (internet) — since 1980s — Post-1980s globalisation — LPG reforms, WTO 1995, internet, container shipping. ‌​‍Critics note uneven benefits + culture homogenisation.

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Only WTO

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Only imports

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Only migration

Question 5

A history teacher explains to students the significance of National Education Day in India. Which of the following statements correctly describes the primary reason for observing this day?

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B. To honor Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's birthday and highlight his contributions to education. — National Education Day is celebrated on November 11th each year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister. He was a staunch proponent of universal education and his contributions shaped India's modern education system. Option A refers to Teachers' Day, while options C and D are incorrect dates and events.

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A. To commemorate the birth of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and promote quality education.

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C. To celebrate the enactment of the Right to Education Act on August 15.

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D. To observe the International Literacy Day on September 8.

Question 6

Place for burial:‌​‍

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Cemetery — Cemetery.‌​‍

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Morgue

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Hospital

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Temple

Question 7

The COP28 in Dubai (2023) concluded with the first-ever Global Stocktake, a critical assessment of the world's progress towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Which of the following accurately reflects a key finding or recommendation from this Global Stocktake?

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C. A call for parties to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner. — The COP28 in Dubai concluded with the first Global Stocktake, which assessed the world's progress against the Paris Agreement goals. A key outcome was a call for parties to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner, as explicitly stated in the final decision text. Option A is an overstatement; a full phase-out by 2030 was not agreed upon. Option B is incorrect as the stocktake highlighted a significant gap in limiting warming to 1.5°C. Option D is also incorrect, as climate finance commitments remain a contentious issue with developed nations

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A. A definitive commitment to phase out all fossil fuel production by 2030.

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B. An acknowledgement of significant progress in limiting global warming to 1.5°C with current policies.

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D. A declaration that developed nations have fully met their climate finance commitments to developing countries.

Question 8

A walks 3m N, then 4m E. Displacement:‌​‍

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5m — North and East are perpendicular. ‌​‍Displacement is the straight-line distance from start to end = √(3² + 4²) = √25 = 5m (by Pythagoras).

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10m

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1m

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7m

Question 9

Synonym of CENSURE:‌​‍

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Criticize — Express severe disapproval.‌​‍

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Accept

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Ignore

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Praise

Question 10

'I will finish the task in no time ___?' (question tag)

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Won't I — 'I will' → negative tag 'won't I?'.

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Will I

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Would I

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Wouldn't I

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #540