KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #808

Question 1

The term 'Parliamentary Democracy' signifies that:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The executive is elected by and responsible to the legislature — In parliamentary democracy, the Council of Ministers is accountable to the legislature (Lok Sabha at Centre).‌​‍

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Judiciary is supreme

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Only Parliament can amend laws

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The people elect the President directly

Question 2

Who will be the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) in 2025?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gyanesh Kumar — Gyanesh Kumar from Feb 2025.‌​‍

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Rajiv Kumar

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Anup Chandra

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Sanjay Mishra

Question 3

To which court can one appeal decisions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court (on law) — Direct SC appeal.

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High Court

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None

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Exec

Question 4

Cuneiform script was invented by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sumerians — Cuneiform (wedge-shaped) on clay tablets — world's earliest writing, c. ‌​‍3200 BCE in Sumer.

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Chinese

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Egyptians

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Greeks

Question 5

Synonym of PRAGMATIC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Practical — Pragmatic = dealing with things practically.‌​‍

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Idealistic

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Theoretical

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Emotional

Question 6

The 'No Detention Policy' under the RTE Act, 2009, as implemented in Kerala, applies to students up to which class before they face any form of academic assessment or grade retention?

Accepted Answer

B. Class 8 — Kerala follows the 'No Detention Policy' up to Class 8, meaning students cannot be held back or failed until they complete Class 8 under the RTE Act. This policy aims to reduce stress and dropout rates. After Class 8, schools may conduct assessments, and students may face grade retention if necessary. Options Class 5 and Class 3 are incorrect as they are below the RTE mandate, while Class 10 is beyond the policy's scope.

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A. Class 5

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C. Class 10

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D. Class 3

Question 7

Soil types in India (major):

Accepted Answer

Alluvial, Black, Red, Laterite, Desert, Mountain, Saline, Peaty — 8 major soil types.

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2

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3

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5

Question 8

Which ministry implements POSHAN Abhiyan in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Women and Child Development — POSHAN Abhiyan (National Nutrition Mission, 2018) is run by MoWCD.‌​‍

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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Ministry of Education

Question 9

PCR/PCPNDT Act:

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Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques — prohibits sex selection/feticide — 1994, amended 2003. Aimed at reducing female feticide. Sex ratio improvements (914 in 2011 to 933 in 2022-23 NFHS-5).

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Environment

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Terrorism

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Land

Question 10

ONDC is:‌​‍

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Open Network for Digital Commerce — Open protocol for e-commerce. Like UPI for shopping.‌​‍

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Defence system

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Satellite

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New currency

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #808