KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #875

Question 1

Following a government initiative to integrate advanced digital learning tools and provide ICT training for teachers across all government schools in Kerala, a Headmaster is tasked with identifying the appropriate state-level agency for procuring approved e-content, establishing smart classrooms, and facilitating professional development workshops for staff on educational technology. Which body should the Headmaster primarily contact?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) is the state government agency specifically responsible for promoting and implementing ICT education in schools. Its core functions include developing e-content, establishing smart classrooms, providing ICT training to teachers, and managing the IT infrastructure for educational purposes. SCERT focuses on curriculum and research, SSK on overall scheme implementation, and DGE on general administration.

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A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

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C. Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK)

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D. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

Question 2

Amartya Sen-Mahbub ul Haq capability approach emphasises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Functionings and capabilities — what people can do and be — Capability approach: wellbeing is about real freedom to pursue valued ends — underpins HDI, Multidimensional Poverty Index.‌​‍

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GDP per capita

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Only wealth

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Only health

Question 3

While the Mauryan Empire was characterized by its highly centralized administration, the Gupta Empire adopted a somewhat different approach to governance. Which of the following statements most accurately describes a key feature of the Gupta administrative structure?

Accepted Answer

A. The empire relied heavily on a decentralized system, granting significant autonomy to feudatories (samantas) and local rulers, who paid tribute and provided military support. — Option A accurately describes the more decentralized nature of Gupta administration compared to the Mauryas, characterized by the reliance on feudatories (samantas) and local rulers who enjoyed considerable autonomy in return for tribute and military aid. Option B describes the Mauryan system. Options C and D are incorrect; local self-governance through village assemblies persisted, and land grants (agrahara) were common.

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B. The Guptas maintained a uniform, directly administered provincial system with strong control from the imperial capital over all aspects of local governance.

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C. Village administration was directly managed by centrally appointed officers, bypassing local assemblies and hereditary headmen.

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D. The Gupta rulers abolished all forms of land grants, ensuring that all land revenue directly flowed to the imperial treasury without intermediaries.

Question 4

Who administers the oath to the President?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chief Justice of India — The Chief Justice of India administers the oath of office to the President.‌​‍

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PM

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Vice President

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Speaker

Question 5

Kaal Baisakhi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bengal thunderstorms — Pre-monsoon storms in Bengal, Odisha.‌​‍

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Cyclone

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Snow

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Hot wind

Question 6

Hitler became German Chancellor in:‌​‍

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1933 — Adolf Hitler appointed Chancellor 30 January 1933. ‌​‍Enabling Act March 1933 gave dictatorial powers. Became Führer 1934.

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1918

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1939

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1923

Question 7

Doctrine of Lapse by:‌​‍

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Dalhousie — Lord Dalhousie — annexed states without natural heir.‌​‍

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Hastings

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Wellesley

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Curzon

Question 8

The Royal Indian Navy Mutiny broke out in:

Accepted Answer

February 1946 — RIN Mutiny began 18 February 1946 in Bombay.

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1945

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August 1946

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February 1947

Question 9

BHIM app is for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UPI digital payments — BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) is a UPI-based payment app launched by NPCI in 2016.‌​‍

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Gaming

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Social media

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Email

Question 10

Prarthana Samaj founded in:‌​‍

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Bombay — Bombay (1867). Similar to Brahmo Samaj but in western India.‌​‍

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Calcutta

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Madras

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Lahore

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #875