KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #753

Question 1

Under the 'Aarogyakiranam' scheme of Kerala, which category of patients is primarily eligible for financial assistance for organ transplant surgeries?

Accepted Answer

C. Families with an annual income below Rs. 2,00,000 — The 'Aarogyakiranam' scheme focuses on providing financial assistance for organ transplant surgeries to families with an annual income below Rs. 2,00,000, ensuring affordability for economically weaker sections. Options A and B are partially correct but do not cover the full eligibility criteria, while D is incorrect as the scheme is not universal.

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A. Below Poverty Line (BPL) families

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B. Senior citizens above 65 years

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D. All Kerala residents irrespective of income

Question 2

Article 370 was abrogated in:‌​‍

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2019 — 5 August 2019.‌​‍

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2017

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2018

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2020

Question 3

Decomposition releases inorganic nutrients via:‌​‍

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Fragmentation, leaching, catabolism, humification, mineralization — Detritivores + decomposers (bacteria, fungi). ‌​‍Temperature, moisture, O₂ affect rate.

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Absorption

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Transpiration

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Photosynthesis

Question 4

Law of Variable Proportions (short-run) states:‌​‍

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As one input varies (others constant), marginal product first rises, then falls — Three stages: Increasing returns → Diminishing returns → Negative returns. ‌​‍Operation should be in Stage II.

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No pattern

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Output constant

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Output always rises

Question 5

The antonym of 'AFFLUENT' is:‌​‍

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Poor — Affluent = wealthy. Poor is its antonym.‌​‍

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Rich

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Happy

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Sad

Question 6

Blood typing for transfusion was first established after:‌​‍

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Discovery of ABO blood groups (Landsteiner, 1901) — Before Landsteiner, transfusions often fatal due to ABO incompatibility.‌​‍

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Invention of syringes

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Discovery of DNA

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Antibiotics

Question 7

Nipah outbreak Kerala first reported:‌​‍

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2018 — Kozhikode 2018 — first Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala.‌​‍

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2015

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2022

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2020

Question 8

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, School Management Committees (SMCs) are pivotal for effective school governance. In Kerala, how do the existing structures, particularly the Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs), typically integrate with or complement the mandate of SMCs in public schools?

Accepted Answer

B. PTAs often function as the de facto SMCs, with active participation of parents and teachers, and LSGIs provide infrastructure and support. — In Kerala, Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) have a long history of strong and active involvement in school management, often fulfilling many of the roles envisioned for SMCs under the RTE Act. Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs) play a significant role in providing infrastructural development and financial support to public schools. This collaborative model ensures community participation and effective governance, leveraging existing robust local structures rather than creating entirely separate, overriding bodies.

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A. LSGIs primarily handle financial allocations, while PTAs solely focus on extracurricular activities, with minimal overlap with SMC functions.

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C. SMCs are independently constituted, and their decisions override those of PTAs and LSGIs in all academic and administrative matters.

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D. Kerala has opted out of forming SMCs, instead relying entirely on the traditional PTA system and direct LSGI oversight.

Question 9

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is:‌​‍

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Vice President of India — The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.‌​‍

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President of India

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Prime Minister

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Speaker of Lok Sabha

Question 10

Emperor Akbar's policy of 'Sulh-i-Kul' is best understood as an attempt to:

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B. Promote a policy of universal peace and tolerance among diverse religious groups within the empire. — Sulh-i-Kul, meaning "peace with all," was a cornerstone of Emperor Akbar's religious policy. It advocated for universal tolerance and harmony among all religious communities, moving away from sectarian discrimination. This principle led to policies like the abolition of Jizya and pilgrimage taxes, and fostered an environment of interfaith dialogue and mutual respect within the Mughal state.

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A. Establish Islam as the sole state religion by force across the entire Mughal Empire.

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C. Convert all non-Muslims to Din-i Ilahi, his newly formulated syncretic religion.

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D. Grant exclusive religious and political privileges solely to the Hindu Rajput nobility.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #753