KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #75

Question 1

Faraday's first law of electrolysis:

Accepted Answer

Mass ∝ charge passed (m = Zit) — Z = electrochemical equivalent. 1 Faraday = 96500 C deposits 1 equivalent of substance.

Answer

Mass ∝ time only

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Mass ∝ voltage

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Mass ∝ 1/Q

Question 2

Electronic configuration of Cr (Z=24):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

[Ar] 3d⁵ 4s¹ — Half-filled d (3d⁵) is extra-stable. ‌​‍Cu similarly [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s¹ — exception to aufbau.

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[Ar] 3d⁶

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[Ar] 3d⁴ 4s²

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[Ar] 4s² 4p⁴

Question 3

The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1969, is widely considered a watershed moment in Kerala's socio-economic history. Which of the following best describes the most revolutionary aspect of this amendment?

Accepted Answer

B. It granted ownership rights directly to cultivating tenants and abolished landlordism, effectively ending the traditional landlord-tenant relationship. — The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1969, fundamentally transformed Kerala's agrarian structure by abolishing landlordism and conferring ownership rights directly upon cultivating tenants. This effectively dismantled the feudal landlord-tenant system, securing land for millions and empowering the tillers of the soil. Options A, C, and D describe unrelated, secondary, or incorrect aspects of this landmark legislation.

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A. It introduced a progressive income tax system on agricultural profits, significantly increasing state revenue.

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C. The Act established a comprehensive system of cooperative farming societies, making them the sole legal entities for land ownership and cultivation.

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D. It mandated the relocation of landless laborers to newly developed industrial zones, diversifying the state's economy away from agriculture.

Question 4

Which initiative was recently launched by the Kerala Health Department to improve maternal and child health outcomes in tribal communities?

Accepted Answer

B. Arogya Kiranam — Arogya Kiranam is a Kerala Health Department initiative specifically aimed at enhancing maternal and child health services in tribal-dominated regions, providing better access to antenatal, natal, and postnatal care. The other options are either national schemes (C, D) or a broader state health mission (A), making them incorrect in this context.

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A. Arogya Keralam Mission

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C. Janani Suraksha Yojana

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D. Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres

Question 5

The Pan-German Movement aimed to unite Teutonic peoples and was led by:

Accepted Answer

Germany — Germany championed Pan-Germanism, aiming to expand into Central Europe and the Balkans.

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Austria-Hungary

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Prussia

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Netherlands

Question 6

In which year was the Income Tax Act passed?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1961 — The Income Tax Act, 1961 came into force on 1 April 1962.‌​‍

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1962

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1972

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1968

Question 7

The speed of light in glass (n=1.5) compared to vacuum is:

Accepted Answer

1.5 times slower — v = c/n = 3×10⁸/1.5 = 2×10⁸ m/s.

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Same

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1.5 times faster

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Zero

Question 8

Battle of Colachel:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1741 — 1741 (Travancore vs Dutch).‌​‍

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1729

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1750

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1757

Question 9

Republic Day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

26 Jan — 26 January (Constitution came into effect, 1950).‌​‍

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15 Aug

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26 Nov

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2 Oct

Question 10

Which of the following lipoprotein fractions is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues, and its elevated levels are associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

B. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) — Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is often termed 'bad cholesterol' because it transports cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues. High levels of LDL contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries, leading to atherosclerosis and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. HDL performs reverse cholesterol transport, and chylomicrons/VLDL primarily transport triglycerides.

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A. Chylomicrons

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C. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

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D. Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #75