KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1013

Question 1

The Mysore invasions of Kerala in the late 18th century and the subsequent Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) significantly altered the political landscape of the region. From the perspective of administrative and political integration into the broader British Indian Empire, which of the following represents the most crucial long-term outcome for the Malabar region?

Accepted Answer

C. It marked the direct annexation of Malabar by the British and its subsequent integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. — The Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) ceded Malabar to the British East India Company, directly leading to its annexation and integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. This fundamentally altered Malabar's political identity, ending traditional rule and establishing direct British administration. Travancore and Cochin, while allies, subsequently became princely states under British paramountcy, not fully independent.

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A. It led to the complete independence of Travancore and Cochin from external influence, as they were vital British allies.

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B. It resulted in the formation of a unified 'Kerala State' under direct British administration, dissolving all existing princely states.

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D. It primarily strengthened the traditional feudal system in Malabar by eliminating external threats and restoring local chieftains.

Question 2

The process by which plants lose water vapour through leaves is:

Accepted Answer

Transpiration — Transpiration occurs mainly through stomata; cools plant and aids upward water transport.

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Respiration

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Evaporation

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Guttation

Question 3

'Déjà vu' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Feeling of having already experienced — 'Already seen' — sense of familiarity.‌​‍

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New experience

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French food

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Dance

Question 4

The only active volcano in India is located at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Barren Island — Barren Island in the Andaman Islands has India's only active volcano. ‌​‍It last erupted in 2017.

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Lakshadweep

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Great Nicobar

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Little Andaman

Question 5

Abdul Kalam's role:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President, DRDO, ISRO — Multiple — Integrated Guided Missile Development, SLV, President.‌​‍

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Just missile

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Just scientist

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Just President

Question 6

Mean kinetic energy per molecule of ideal gas at absolute T is:

Accepted Answer

(3/2)kT — Equipartition: (1/2)kT per DOF. Monatomic gas has 3 translational DOF.

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kT

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(5/2)kT

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RT

Question 7

Which of the following substances is normally *completely reabsorbed* from the renal tubules back into the bloodstream under healthy physiological conditions?

Accepted Answer

C. Glucose — Under normal healthy conditions, glucose is completely reabsorbed from the renal tubules, primarily in the proximal convoluted tubule, back into the bloodstream. Urea and creatinine are waste products that are partially excreted, and while sodium is largely reabsorbed, some is always excreted, making them incorrect choices for complete reabsorption.

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A. Urea

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B. Creatinine

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D. Sodium

Question 8

Which assessment tool is most suitable for evaluating students' oral expression skills in Malayalam?

Accepted Answer

B. Group discussions and impromptu speeches — Group discussions and impromptu speeches (Option B) directly assess oral expression by testing fluency, coherence, and confidence. Written tests (A) and MCQs (C) evaluate comprehension or knowledge, not speaking skills. Diagrams (D) are irrelevant for oral assessment, as they measure visual or analytical abilities instead.

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A. Written tests on grammar and vocabulary

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C. Multiple-choice questions on literary devices

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D. Drawing and labeling diagrams related to a poem

Question 9

Gutenberg discontinuity:

Accepted Answer

Mantle-core — Between mantle and core.

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Crust-mantle

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Outer-inner core

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None

Question 10

Who was related to the Muthukulam speech of 1947?

Accepted Answer

C. Kesavan — C. Kesavan's Muthukulam speech (May 1947).

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Mannathu Padmanabhan

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P. Krishna Pillai

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Dr. K.B. Menon

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1013