KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #799

Question 1

Hottest planet:

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Venus — Venus — thick CO₂ atmosphere traps heat.

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Mercury

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Earth

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Mars

Question 2

Consider a situation where a particular State Government is perceived to be failing in implementing a critical national policy related to 'Public Order' (a State List subject), leading to significant inter-state repercussions. Which of the following constitutional provisions would most appropriately allow the Union Parliament to legislate on this matter, assuming there is no national emergency declared?

Accepted Answer

A. Article 249 (Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest). — Article 249 empowers the Parliament to legislate on a State List subject if the Rajya Sabha declares, by a 2/3rd majority, that it is necessary in the national interest. This mechanism allows for central legislative intervention without requiring state consent or the declaration of a national emergency. Article 252 requires the consent of the concerned states, Article 253 is specifically for international agreements, and Article 356 involves the imposition of President's Rule, which is a more drastic measure implying a complete breakdown of constitutional machinery, not merely legislative inte

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B. Article 252 (Power of Parliament to legislate for two or more States by consent and adoption of such legislation by any other State).

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C. Article 253 (Legislation for giving effect to international agreements).

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D. Article 356 (Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in States).

Question 3

Sugarcane #1 state:‌​‍

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UP — Uttar Pradesh.‌​‍

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Maharashtra

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Karnataka

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Tamil Nadu

Question 4

Nehru Trophy Boat Race:‌​‍

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Punnamada Lake — Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha.‌​‍

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Vembanad

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Ashtamudi

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Sasthamkotta

Question 5

The first Portuguese viceroy (1509) of Portuguese India was:‌​‍

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Francisco de Almeida — Almeida (1505-09) pursued 'Blue Water Policy' (cartaz system). ‌​‍Albuquerque (1509-15) captured Goa 1510 — became Portuguese HQ till 1961.

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Vasco da Gama

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Afonso de Albuquerque

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Pedro Alvares Cabral

Question 6

The 'Samagra Shiksha, Kerala' (SSK) initiative integrates the erstwhile Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE). A key focus of SSK in Kerala, particularly in alignment with RTE principles, is:

Accepted Answer

C. Ensuring equitable and inclusive quality education from pre-school to senior secondary levels for all children. — Samagra Shiksha is an overarching program designed to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels, from pre-primary to senior secondary. This comprehensive approach aligns perfectly with the RTE Act's goal of providing free and compulsory quality education to all children, focusing on bridging equity gaps and improving learning outcomes. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with state implementation, not about centralizing decisions, privatizing, or shifting the entire financial burden.

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A. Centralizing all educational decision-making processes at the state secretariat level for uniformity.

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B. Promoting private sector participation as the sole driver for infrastructure development in schools.

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D. Shifting the financial burden of school maintenance and operational costs entirely to local self-government institutions.

Question 7

Which metal is least reactive among these?‌​‍

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Gold — Gold (and platinum) is among the least reactive — remains free in nature.‌​‍

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Sodium

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Potassium

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Iron

Question 8

The female hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy is:‌​‍

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Progesterone — Progesterone from corpus luteum maintains the uterine lining after ovulation.‌​‍

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Estrogen

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Testosterone

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Thyroxin

Question 9

Kerala's UNESCO sites:

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Western Ghats — Part of Western Ghats inscribed 2012.

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Nilambur teak

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None individually from Kerala

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Both

Question 10

It has been a controversial topic whether ___ should be made legal or not.

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euthanasia — Euthanasia (mercy killing) is the contested legal/moral topic.

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militia

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blasphemy

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anaesthesia

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #799