KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1038

Question 1

The orphanage could not have been constructed without the efforts of the altruist who helped in his spare time. Find out the antonym of the italicised word 'altruist'.

Accepted Answer

egoist — Altruist (selfless) ↔ Egoist (self-centred).

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humanitarian

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famous

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philanthropist

Question 2

Tropic of Cancer passes through ___ Indian states:

Accepted Answer

8 — 8 states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, WB, Tripura, Mizoram.

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6

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7

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9

Question 3

Baburnama written in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chagatai Turkish — Chagatai Turkish (Babur's mother tongue).‌​‍

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Persian

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Arabic

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Hindi

Question 4

Mahalanobis model of the Second FYP emphasised:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Heavy industries + public sector — PC Mahalanobis's 2-sector/4-sector model: capital goods industries first to enable later consumer goods production.‌​‍

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Exports

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Services

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Agriculture

Question 5

Treaty of Purandar (1665):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shivaji vs Aurangzeb — Shivaji ceded forts to Mughals.‌​‍

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Peshwa

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Bhonsle

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Maratha-Mughal

Question 6

Valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) predicts shape of NH₃:

Accepted Answer

Trigonal pyramidal (with lone pair) — 3 bond pairs + 1 lone pair on N; H-N-H angle ~107°. Tetrahedral electron geometry; pyramidal molecular.

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Linear

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Trigonal planar

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Tetrahedral

Question 7

Consider a new agricultural policy being drafted for Kerala. Which of the following physiographic divisions would be most suitable for promoting large-scale cultivation of crops like tea, coffee, and cardamom, primarily due to its distinct geographical features?

Accepted Answer

C. Highland Region — The Highland Region, characterized by its high altitude, cool climate, and well-drained loamy soils, is ideally suited for plantation crops such as tea, coffee, and cardamom. The Lowland Plain and Coastal Belt are primarily for paddy and coconut cultivation, while the Midland Region is known for rubber and cashew, making the highland the correct choice.

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A. Lowland Plain

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B. Midland Region

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D. Coastal Belt

Question 8

Who is the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission (2023-constituted)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

None of these — Dr. ‌​‍Arvind Panagariya chairs the 16th Finance Commission. None of the listed names.

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Amitabh Kant

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Dr. C. Rangarajan

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Arvind Subramanian

Question 9

Unsustainable sand mining from the riverbeds of Kerala's major rivers poses significant environmental and socio-economic challenges. From an ecological and hydrological perspective, which of the following represents the most critical direct impact of excessive sand extraction on the riverine ecosystem and surrounding areas?

Accepted Answer

B. Lowering of the riverbed and water table, resulting in reduced groundwater recharge, destabilization of riverbanks, and exposure of bridge foundations. — Excessive sand mining directly lowers the riverbed. This lowering causes a corresponding drop in the water table of the surrounding areas, reducing groundwater recharge and affecting wells. It also destabilizes riverbanks, leading to erosion, and exposes the foundations of bridges and other riverine infrastructure, compromising their structural integrity.

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A. Alteration of the river's natural meandering pattern, leading to increased flood risk in upstream regions.

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C. Enhanced deposition of silt and clay downstream, causing blockages in irrigation canals and reduction in reservoir capacities.

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D. Increased salinity intrusion into freshwater aquifers in coastal belts due to a decrease in the overall volume of river water.

Question 10

Which sentence expresses ability?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

You can swim — 'Can' expresses ability or permission.‌​‍

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You shall see

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You should study

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You must go

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1038