KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #720

Question 1

A reducing agent in a redox reaction is itself:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oxidised — Reducing agent donates electrons (reduces other), thus gets oxidised itself.‌​‍

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Reduced

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Neither

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Destroyed

Question 2

The NIPUN Bharat Mission, an integral part of NEP 2020, has a specific target for achieving foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN). By which grade level is it envisioned that every child should achieve the desired learning outcomes in FLN as per the mission guidelines?

Accepted Answer

C. By the end of Grade 3. — The NIPUN Bharat Mission's primary goal is to ensure that every child attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, encompassing the ability to read with comprehension and perform basic arithmetic. While the Foundational Stage covers up to Grade 2, the NIPUN target extends to the completion of Grade 3 to solidify these essential skills. Options A, B, and D represent incorrect target grade levels for the mission.

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A. By the end of Grade 1.

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B. By the end of Grade 5.

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D. Upon completion of the Foundational Stage (Grade 2).

Question 3

George Orwell's '1984' depicts:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Totalitarian dystopia with Big Brother — 'War is peace. ‌​‍Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.' Also Animal Farm (1945, allegorical).

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Utopia

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Romance

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Comedy

Question 4

Marco Polo (13th C) traveled to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

China (Kublai Khan's court) — Venetian merchant Marco Polo (1254-1324) — 24-year journey through Asia, 17 years in service of Mongol emperor Kublai Khan. ‌​‍Book 'Travels.'

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Egypt

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Japan

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India only

Question 5

Who was the woman leader of Quit India Movement?

Accepted Answer

Aruna Asaf Ali — Aruna Asaf Ali hoisted the Indian flag at Gowalia Tank Maidan during Quit India 1942.

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Annie Besant

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Sarojini Naidu

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Madame Cama

Question 6

National Education Day is celebrated annually in India on November 11th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister. Given his vision and contributions to the nascent Indian education system, which of the following initiatives would be *most consistent* with the ideals he championed?

Accepted Answer

B. Prioritizing universal primary education, adult literacy, and the development of institutions for higher and technical learning. — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was a strong proponent of universal primary education, adult literacy, and the establishment of robust institutions for higher and technical education, including the IITs and the UGC. Option B directly reflects these foundational contributions to modern Indian education. Options A, C, and D contradict his inclusive and progressive vision for national education.

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A. Establishing an education system solely focused on preserving traditional religious texts and practices.

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C. Advocating for a completely decentralized education policy with no central government oversight or funding.

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D. Limiting access to higher education to only those from specific socio-economic backgrounds to maintain exclusivity.

Question 7

Neelakurinji blooms once in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 years — Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) blooms once in 12 years in Munnar hills.‌​‍

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7 years

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14 years

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10 years

Question 8

AICTE established:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1987 — AICTE Act 1987.‌​‍

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1990

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2000

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1945

Question 9

Governor's oath by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CJI HC — Chief Justice of concerned High Court.‌​‍

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President

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PM

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CJI SC

Question 10

Proper noun is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Specific name of person/place/thing, capitalised — E.g., Kerala, Ganga, Einstein. ‌​‍Common nouns: general class (river, country). Abstract: qualities (love, honesty).

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Pronoun

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Any name

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Common

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #720