KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #635

Question 1

Who was the permanent Chairman (President) of the Constituent Assembly?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajendra Prasad — Dr. ‌​‍Rajendra Prasad was elected permanent President of the Constituent Assembly on 11 December 1946.

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B. R. Ambedkar

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Sachchidananda Sinha

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 2

Synonym of LENIENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mild — Not strict.‌​‍

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Strict

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Harsh

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Severe

Question 3

Guruvayur Devaswom:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Autonomous — Autonomous body.‌​‍

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Cochin

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Travancore

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Malabar

Question 4

The Union Government aims to promote a specific national health initiative (e.g., universal vaccination program) which falls primarily under the State List. To ensure its effective implementation across all states, including those with limited financial capacity or differing priorities, the Centre seeks to provide financial assistance linked with performance metrics. Which of the following constitutional provisions would be the most appropriate mechanism for the Union to disburse such funds and issue accompanying directions?

Accepted Answer

B. Article 282 (Discretionary grants by the Union or States). — Article 282 provides for discretionary grants by the Union to States for any public purpose, allowing the Union to attach specific conditions and performance metrics for the utilization of funds. This makes it the most suitable mechanism for funding specific national initiatives under the State List while ensuring accountability and adherence to central guidelines. Article 275 grants are primarily statutory, recommended by the Finance Commission, and less flexible for conditional, scheme-specific funding. Article 293 relates to borrowing powers of states, and Article 256 deals with administrat

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A. Article 275 (Grants from the Union to certain States).

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C. Article 293 (Borrowing by States).

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D. Article 256 (Obligation of States and the Union).

Question 5

Sufism came to India around:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

11-12th century — Spread in 11-12th century.‌​‍

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16th century

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14th century

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10th century

Question 6

Under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which authority is empowered to declare any area as a 'Community Reserve' for the protection of wildlife and its habitat?

Accepted Answer

C. The Central Government in consultation with the concerned State Government — The Central Government, in consultation with the concerned State Government, is empowered under Section 33 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 to declare any area as a 'Community Reserve' for the protection of wildlife and its habitat. This provision aims to involve local communities in conservation efforts while ensuring legal protection to such areas. The State Government alone cannot declare such reserves without central approval, and NBWL or WII do not have this authority.

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A. The State Government

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B. The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)

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D. The Wildlife Institute of India

Question 7

This is ___ boy that once brought ___ dog to class.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

the, a — 'the boy' (specific) and 'a dog' (non-specific, first mention).‌​‍

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a, the

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the, the

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a, a

Question 8

The American Revolution began in:

Accepted Answer

1775 — Revolutionary War began April 1775 at Lexington-Concord. Declaration of Independence 4 July 1776. British recognition 1783 (Treaty of Paris).

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1765

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1773 (Boston Tea Party)

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1776

Question 9

Which instrument controls the resistance or current in a circuit?

Accepted Answer

Rheostat — Rheostat is a variable resistor used to control current.

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Volta cell

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Generator

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Sonometer

Question 10

In which year did the Planning Commission publish the Kerala Development Report?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2008 — 2008 report on state model.

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2000

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2013

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2018

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #635