KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #37

Question 1

Which Article prohibits human trafficking and forced labour?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 23 — Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings and begar/forced labour.‌​‍

Answer

Article 21

Answer

Article 25

Answer

Article 17

Question 2

World Press Freedom Day is observed on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 May — 3 May is UNESCO-declared World Press Freedom Day.‌​‍

Answer

10 December

Answer

15 September

Answer

21 March

Question 3

Which river was considered sacred by the Vedic Aryans?

Accepted Answer

Saraswati — The Rigveda glorifies the Saraswati as the holiest river.

Answer

Sindhu

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Ganga

Answer

Brahmaputra

Question 4

The J.C. Daniel Award is the highest honour in Malayalam cinema, instituted by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. This award primarily recognizes individuals for their:

Accepted Answer

B. Significant lifetime contributions and overall excellence to Malayalam cinema. — The J.C. Daniel Award is a lifetime achievement award. It is given to individuals for their comprehensive and enduring contributions to the growth and development of Malayalam cinema, encompassing various roles such as acting, direction, scriptwriting, or technical excellence over many years.

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A. Outstanding performance as a lead actor in a single blockbuster film.

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C. Direction of commercially successful films in the previous calendar year.

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D. Achievements exclusively in international film festivals.

Question 5

Sree Narayana Guru's socio-religious reform movement fundamentally aimed at the spiritual and social upliftment of the oppressed. Which of the following actions best exemplifies his practical approach to achieving this goal?

Accepted Answer

B. Establishing 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' through temple consecrations accessible to all, irrespective of caste. — Sree Narayana Guru's core philosophy was 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man', which he practically implemented by consecrating temples where everyone, regardless of caste, could worship. This directly challenged traditional caste hierarchies and promoted self-respect and spiritual equality among the marginalized. Options A and D misrepresent his primary methods, while C incorrectly suggests he advocated for secularism rather than religious reform.

Answer

A. Organizing large-scale political agitations for reservation in government services.

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C. Advocating for the complete abolition of all traditional religious practices and adoption of a secular worldview.

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D. Promoting Sanskritization among lower castes to mimic the rituals and customs of upper castes.

Question 6

Who was named Wisden's Leading Woman Cricketer in the World for 2025?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Deepti Sharma — Deepti Sharma (India) was named Wisden's Leading Woman Cricketer. ‌​‍Mitchell Starc was Leading Men's Cricketer.

Answer

Smriti Mandhana

Answer

Harmanpreet Kaur

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Shafali Verma

Question 7

The centre of Salt Satyagraha in Kerala was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Payyannur — K. Kelappan led the Salt Satyagraha march to Payyannur beach in 1930.‌​‍

Answer

Alleppey

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Thiruvananthapuram

Answer

Calicut

Question 8

Parathyroid hormone:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Raises blood Ca — PTH raises calcium.‌​‍

Answer

No effect

Answer

Lowers

Answer

Raises Na

Question 9

Digboi oilfields in:

Accepted Answer

Assam — Assam — India's oldest oilfield.

Answer

Gujarat

Answer

Rajasthan

Answer

Andhra Pradesh

Question 10

Prarthana Samaj founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Atmaram Pandurang — Atmaram Pandurang (1867) in Bombay.‌​‍

Answer

Dayananda

Answer

Ram Mohan

Answer

Tilak

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #37