KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #913

Question 1

Who led the Third Estate representatives along with Abbé Sieyès and Mirabeau at the Tennis Court Oath?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jean-Sylvain Bailly — Bailly was president of the National Assembly on 20 June 1789.‌​‍

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Jean-Paul Marat

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Maximilien Robespierre

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Georges Danton

Question 2

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is crucial for understanding global climate change. Which of the following actions is NOT a primary function of the IPCC?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing specific policy recommendations for national governments to reduce emissions. — The IPCC's role is to assess and synthesize scientific information related to climate change, its impacts, and potential response options. It provides policy-relevant information to governments but explicitly refrains from prescribing specific policies or making recommendations to individual nations, as policy decisions are the prerogative of sovereign states. Options A, C, and D accurately describe core functions of the IPCC's assessment process.

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A. Providing comprehensive assessments of the scientific basis of climate change.

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C. Assessing the impacts of climate change and options for adaptation and mitigation.

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D. Reviewing and synthesizing thousands of peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Question 3

Sher Shah Suri's famous highway, built for administration and trade, was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Grand Trunk Road — Sher Shah extended/renovated the old Uttarapatha as the Grand Trunk Road from Chittagong to Peshawar.‌​‍

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Dakshinapatha

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Uttarapatha

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Silk Road

Question 4

RBI was established in which year?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1935 — Reserve Bank of India was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934.‌​‍

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1945

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1948

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1938

Question 5

The Khilafat Movement in India was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali — The Ali Brothers led the Khilafat Movement to restore the Ottoman Caliphate.‌​‍

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Jinnah and Iqbal

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Bhagat Singh and Rajguru

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Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Bose

Question 6

CPI(M) Kerala politburo member:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Multiple — Multiple.‌​‍

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None

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Pinarayi Vijayan, M.A. Baby

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Only Pinarayi

Question 7

The National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses both the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). Which of the following is a primary objective of the NHM in strengthening public health infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

C. To achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services. — The primary objective of the National Health Mission (NHM) is to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services, especially for the poor and vulnerable. Options A, B, and D represent specific aspects or non-primary goals, not the overarching objective of strengthening public health infrastructure for universal access.

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A. To provide free super-specialty treatment in private hospitals.

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B. To promote medical tourism and international collaboration.

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D. To establish advanced research facilities for high-tech medical innovations.

Question 8

Largest freshwater lake (India):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wular — Wular Lake (J&K).‌​‍

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Chilika

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Vembanad

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Dal

Question 9

Kerala's Human Development Index:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Highest in India — HDI leader India.‌​‍

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Middle

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5th

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10th

Question 10

Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect most?

Accepted Answer

Water vapour and CO₂ — Water vapour is the largest contributor; CO₂ is the main anthropogenic GHG.

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N₂

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O₂

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Ar

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #913