KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #727

Question 1

Name the plan to link rivers through a network of reservoirs and canals across India:

Accepted Answer

Interlinking of Rivers Project — National River Linking Project (NRLP) connects Himalayan and peninsular rivers.

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National Conservation Plan

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Sustainable Drainage Plan

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Flood Forecasting Plan

Question 2

Pulmonary artery carries:

Accepted Answer

Deoxygenated blood — Deoxygenated blood from heart to lungs — only artery with deoxygenated blood.

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Oxygenated blood

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Mixed

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Lymph

Question 3

Mahajanapadas number:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

16 — 16 Mahajanapadas.‌​‍

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14

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18

Answer

12

Question 4

Kerala Assembly has how many seats?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

140 — 140 seats. Unicameral legislature.‌​‍

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120

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126

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150

Question 5

Which is true regarding India's Federation? ‌​‍(1) 'An indestructible Union of destructible states' (2) Term 'federation' not used in Constitution (3) Parliament can legislate on State List to implement international treaties

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3 — All three statements are correct (from SC observations and Article 253).‌​‍

Answer

2, 3

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All are correct

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1, 3

Question 6

Charges of corruption in local governments are investigated by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lokayukta — State Lokayuktas investigate corruption charges against state and local government officials.‌​‍

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Ombudsman

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Special Tribunals

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Lokpal

Question 7

Art 39A deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Free legal aid — Free legal aid — added by 42nd Amendment.‌​‍

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Environment

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UCC

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Panchayats

Question 8

Pluralism in society means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Coexistence of different groups with mutual respect — Pluralism intentionally cultivates harmony across diverse groups — distinct from mere diversity.‌​‍

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Majority rule

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Single dominant culture

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Presence of diversity alone

Question 9

Nehru Memorial Museum at:

Accepted Answer

Teen Murti Bhavan — Teen Murti Bhavan, Delhi (former PM residence).

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Red Fort

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Parliament

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Rajghat

Question 10

To foster intrinsic motivation in students for a science project, a teacher should primarily focus on:

Accepted Answer

B. Allowing students to choose their project topics based on personal interest. — Intrinsic motivation is significantly enhanced when individuals feel autonomy, competence, and when tasks are personally relevant and interesting. Allowing students to choose their project topics based on personal interest taps into their inherent curiosity and fosters a sense of ownership, which are key drivers of intrinsic motivation. Options like cash prizes, competition, or extra credit are all extrinsic motivators that can sometimes undermine intrinsic interest.

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A. Offering cash prizes for the best projects.

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C. Emphasizing the competitive aspect among students.

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D. Giving extra credit for early submission of projects.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #727