KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #31

Question 1

Jhelum river:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kashmir — Flows through Kashmir Valley.‌​‍

Answer

UP

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Haryana

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Punjab

Question 2

Synonym of 'happy':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Joyful — Happy = joyful, cheerful, content, glad.‌​‍

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Sad

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Tired

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Angry

Question 3

Silver chloride decomposes in sunlight producing:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Silver and chlorine gas — 2AgCl → 2Ag + Cl₂ on exposure to light; basis of traditional photography.‌​‍

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Only silver

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Only chlorine

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Silver oxide

Question 4

Lucknow Pact signatories:

Accepted Answer

INC + Muslim League — INC-ML joint demands.

Answer

Only INC

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Only League

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Gandhi + Jinnah

Question 5

Rickets = deficiency of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

D — Vitamin D.‌​‍

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A

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B

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C

Question 6

The founder of the Gupta dynasty was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sri Gupta — Sri Gupta (~240-280 CE) founded the Gupta dynasty; Chandragupta I (319-335 CE) was first major ruler.‌​‍

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Chandragupta II

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Chandragupta I

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Samudragupta

Question 7

A rapidly growing tech startup in India is preparing for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). From the perspective of SEBI's regulatory framework, what is the primary expectation from the company's prospectus, specifically aimed at protecting potential retail investors?

Accepted Answer

C. To provide comprehensive and accurate disclosure of all material facts, risks, and financial health, enabling informed investment decisions. — SEBI's core role in an IPO is to ensure market integrity and investor protection through transparency. The prospectus is designed to provide full and fair disclosure of all relevant information, including financial details, business risks, and future prospects, so that potential investors can make informed decisions. SEBI does not guarantee returns (A), nor does it fix the offer price (D), though it scrutinizes the pricing mechanism. While companies may have stabilization strategies, it's not the primary expectation for the prospectus in terms of investor protection (B).

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A. To guarantee a minimum return on investment for all subscribers within the first year of listing.

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B. To outline the company's strategy for share price stabilization post-listing through buyback mechanisms.

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D. To obtain mandatory approval from SEBI on the final offer price to ensure it is fair and reasonable for retail investors.

Question 8

Vinegar is a dilute aqueous solution of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Acetic acid — Table vinegar is ~5% acetic acid (CH₃COOH) in water.‌​‍

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HCl

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Sulphuric acid

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Citric acid

Question 9

Budget line shows:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Combinations of 2 goods affordable at given prices and income — Budget line: X.Px + Y.Py = M. ‌​‍Slope = -Px/Py. Shifts with income or price changes.

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Production

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Utility

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Supply

Question 10

'Blessing in disguise' means:

Accepted Answer

Bad thing that turns out good — Something bad that has positive results.

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Gift

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Religious blessing

Answer

Present

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #31