KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #664

Question 1

World Quantum Day is observed on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 April — 14 April is World Quantum Day. ‌​‍India's first quantum facility (AQRF) was inaugurated on this day in Amaravati.

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12 April

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16 April

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18 April

Question 2

The Chipko Movement for forest protection in the Himalayas was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sunderlal Bahuguna — Sunderlal Bahuguna led the Chipko ('embrace') movement in Uttarakhand (1973 onwards).‌​‍

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Medha Patkar

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Vandana Shiva

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Baba Amte

Question 3

Aikya Kerala movement culminated on which date with Kerala's formation?

Accepted Answer

1 November 1956 — Kerala State came into existence on 1 November 1956 under States Reorganisation Act.

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15 August 1947

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1 July 1949

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26 January 1950

Question 4

The Berlin Wall fell on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1989 (9 November) — Fall of Berlin Wall 9 November 1989 — symbolic end of Cold War. ‌​‍German reunification Oct 1990. Wall stood for 28 years.

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1945

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1961

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1991

Question 5

Who was hanged on 23 March 1931 in the Lahore Conspiracy Case?

Accepted Answer

Rajguru — Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were hanged together in Lahore Central Jail on 23 March 1931.

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Surya Sen

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Chandrashekhar Azad

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None of these

Question 6

Godavari called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dakshin Ganga — 'Southern Ganga'.‌​‍

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Ganga

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Sarayu

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Kaveri

Question 7

Art 51A was added by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42nd Amendment — 42nd Amendment — Fundamental Duties.‌​‍

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73rd

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44th

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86th

Question 8

'Vayalvaram Veedu' is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali's family home was 'Vayalvaram Veedu' in Venganoor.‌​‍

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Vallathol Narayana Menon

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Dr. Palpu

Question 9

A parent residing in Kerala, belonging to an economically weaker section, seeks admission for their child in Class I of a private unaided school under the provisions of the Right to Education Act, 2009. Which of the following is the *primary* obligation of the private unaided school in this scenario, as per the Act's implementation?

Accepted Answer

C. To provide free and compulsory elementary education to the child, within the mandated 25% reservation for disadvantaged groups/EWS, without charging any tuition fees. — The Right to Education Act, 2009, mandates all private unaided schools to reserve 25% of their entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged groups and economically weaker sections. These children must be provided free and compulsory elementary education, with the state reimbursing the schools. The Act explicitly prohibits screening procedures for admission, making options A and D incorrect, while B describes a process, not the school's primary obligation.

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A. To conduct an interview with the child and parents to assess their commitment to the school's philosophy.

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B. To direct the parent to apply through the centralized admission portal managed by the state government for EWS admissions.

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D. To admit the child only if the school infrastructure can accommodate additional students beyond its sanctioned strength.

Question 10

Which prestigious educational award is conferred annually by the Government of Kerala to recognize outstanding teachers in secondary education?

Accepted Answer

D. Kerala State Award for Outstanding Teachers — The correct answer is option D, the Kerala State Award for Outstanding Teachers, which is awarded by the Government of Kerala to honor exceptional teachers in secondary education. Options A and C are unrelated literary or national awards, while option B, though plausible, is not the official name of the award.

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A. Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award

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B. Swami Vivekananda Award for Teacher Excellence

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C. Dr. Radhakrishnan Teacher Award

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #664