KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #705

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates Sternberg's concept of 'practical intelligence'?

Accepted Answer

B. A person adapting to a new workplace environment by learning from experience. — Sternberg's practical intelligence involves adapting to real-world environments, learning from experience, and solving practical problems. Option B describes this scenario. Options A and C relate more to analytical intelligence, while Option D illustrates creative intelligence.

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A. A student scoring high in standardized IQ tests.

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C. A child demonstrating advanced vocabulary for their age.

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D. A researcher publishing a groundbreaking study in a scientific journal.

Question 2

The President's pardoning power is under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 72 — Article 72 gives the President power to grant pardon, reprieve, respite, remission, or commutation of sentence.‌​‍

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Article 32

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Article 123

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Article 161

Question 3

Accountancy golden rules — Personal account:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Debit the receiver, credit the giver — Real account: Debit what comes in, credit what goes out. ‌​‍Nominal: Debit expenses/losses, credit gains/incomes.

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Random

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All credit

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All debit

Question 4

Kerala's agricultural sector, known for its diverse cropping patterns, faces significant vulnerabilities. Considering the broader agricultural economy, which of the following represents the most pressing long-term challenge exacerbated by climate change for the state's food security?

Accepted Answer

C. Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and unseasonal rains, severely impacting crop yields and agricultural land. — Climate change primarily manifests in Kerala through erratic rainfall patterns, more frequent and intense floods, prolonged droughts, and unseasonal rains. These extreme weather events directly harm crop production, damage agricultural infrastructure, and reduce arable land, thereby posing a severe long-term threat to food security. Options A and B present incorrect or overly optimistic scenarios, while D is a potential economic consequence but not the direct and primary climate change impact on food security.

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A. A consistent and predictable increase in the average annual rainfall, leading to enhanced irrigation facilities throughout the year.

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B. A guaranteed shift in traditional cultivation practices towards high-value, export-oriented cash crops due to changing weather patterns.

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D. A significant reduction in the cost of agricultural labor due to reduced demand for manual work in farming.

Question 5

The Swaraj Party was formed in 1923 by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C.R. Das and Motilal Jawaharlal Nehru — C.R. ‌​‍Das and Motilal Jawaharlal Nehru formed the Swaraj Party to contest legislative elections within Congress.

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Gokhale and Pherozeshah Mehta

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Tilak and Gandhi

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Subhas Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 6

Alauddin's cavalry innovation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Prevented fraud in muster.‌​‍

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Neither

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Descriptive rolls (chehra)

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Branding (dagh)

Question 7

India became ___ largest auto market:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3rd — 3rd largest (after China, USA) — overtaking Japan in 2022-23.‌​‍

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1st

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5th

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7th

Question 8

The Queen's Proclamation (1858) transferred India from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Company to Crown — After the 1857 Revolt, the Government of India Act 1858 transferred power from East India Company to the British Crown.‌​‍

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Mughals to British

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Crown to Company

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Britain to India

Question 9

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, awarded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), recognizes outstanding contributions to science and technology in India. Research leading to significant advancements in understanding human disease mechanisms and developing new therapeutic strategies would primarily fall under which of the following prize categories?

Accepted Answer

B. Medical Sciences — The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize has a specific category for 'Medical Sciences' (Option B) designed to recognize research that makes significant advancements in understanding human disease mechanisms and developing new therapeutic strategies. While Chemical Sciences (A) or Engineering Sciences (C) might contribute to aspects of drug development, the primary recognition for direct medical breakthroughs is within the Medical Sciences category. Physical Sciences (D) is less directly relevant to disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies.

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A. Chemical Sciences

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C. Engineering Sciences

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D. Physical Sciences

Question 10

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 mandates free and compulsory education for children in a specific age group. Which of the following best describes this age group?

Accepted Answer

B. 6 to 14 years — The RTE Act, 2009, specifically guarantees free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. This provision ensures access to elementary education for this core age group, making options A, C, and D incorrect ranges for the Act's primary mandate.

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A. 3 to 14 years

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C. 5 to 18 years

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D. 6 to 18 years

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #705