KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1016

Question 1

Passive of 'She has finished the work':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The work has been finished by her — Present Perfect passive: has/have been + V3.‌​‍

Answer

The work is finished by her

Answer

The work was finished by her

Answer

The work had been finished by her

Question 2

Number of countries sharing land border with India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 — 7: Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Afghanistan (PoK).‌​‍

Answer

8

Answer

6

Answer

5

Question 3

Identify the reported speech: He said, 'I am tired.' →‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He said that he was tired — Present → past; 'I' → 'he'.‌​‍

Answer

He said that he is tired

Answer

He said that I am tired

Answer

He says he was tired

Question 4

Remote sensing satellites use:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Optical, IR, microwave, radar sensors — ISRO's IRS, Cartosat, Resourcesat. ‌​‍Used in agriculture, disaster management, urban planning.

Answer

Optical only

Answer

Sonar

Answer

X-rays

Question 5

A.R. Raja Raja Varma:

Accepted Answer

Kerala Panini — Linguist — 'Kerala Panini'.

Answer

Historian

Answer

Musician

Answer

Poet only

Question 6

The Mandal Commission was appointed by:

Accepted Answer

Morarji Desai — Mandal Commission (B. P. Mandal) set up in 1979 by Janata (Morarji Desai). Report submitted 1980. Implemented by V. P. Singh in 1990.

Answer

Indira Gandhi

Answer

V. P. Singh

Answer

Rajiv Gandhi

Question 7

Urine is stored in the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Urinary bladder — Bladder stores urine; kidneys produce, ureters transport, urethra excretes.‌​‍

Answer

Urethra

Answer

Kidney

Answer

Ureter

Question 8

Anganwadi centres function under which programme?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ICDS — ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) operates through Anganwadi centres.‌​‍

Answer

NRDP

Answer

KUDUMBASHREE

Answer

IRDP

Question 9

Ayyankali's famous agitations included:

Accepted Answer

Villuvandi Strike and Kallumala Strike — Ayyankali led both Villuvandi strike (1893 right to travel) and Kallumala strike (1915 right to wear).

Answer

Only Villuvandi Strike

Answer

Only Kallumala Strike

Answer

Vaikom Satyagraha

Question 10

IPCC reports frequently highlight 'tipping points' in the Earth's climate system. Which of the following best describes the primary concern associated with reaching such a tipping point?

Accepted Answer

B. Irreversible and abrupt changes to the climate system with profound global consequences. — Tipping points refer to critical thresholds beyond which a natural system can undergo rapid and often irreversible changes, leading to significant global consequences. The primary concern is that crossing these thresholds could fundamentally alter climate patterns and ecosystems, rather than leading to a cessation of warming or temporary shifts. While geoengineering is a potential response, it is not the primary concern itself.

Answer

A. The immediate cessation of all global warming trends.

Answer

C. A temporary increase in global temperatures followed by a rapid return to pre-industrial levels.

Answer

D. Enhanced opportunities for geoengineering solutions to reverse climate change effects.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1016