KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1061

Question 1

In a coastal district of Kerala, many traditional fishing communities are struggling with declining fish stocks and the increasing mechanization of fishing operations by larger companies. This has led to a situation where a substantial portion of the traditional fishermen are unable to find work using their traditional skills. This scenario primarily illustrates which type of unemployment?

Accepted Answer

C. Structural unemployment — Structural unemployment occurs when there is a mismatch between the skills of the unemployed and the skills required for available jobs, often due to technological advancements, shifts in industry structure, or resource depletion. The scenario describes a loss of jobs for traditional fishermen due to mechanization and declining resources, which fundamentally alters the demand for their specific skills. Frictional unemployment is temporary, cyclical is due to economic downturns, and seasonal is tied to specific seasons.

Answer

A. Frictional unemployment

Answer

B. Cyclical unemployment

Answer

D. Seasonal unemployment

Question 2

Velu Thampi Dalawa revolted:

Accepted Answer

1809 — 1808-09 against British.

Answer

1947

Answer

1857

Answer

1891

Question 3

SCP (Single Cell Protein):

Accepted Answer

Protein from unicellular microbes — alternative protein source — Spirulina, yeast. Uses cellulose or agro waste as substrate. Combat protein malnutrition.

Answer

Animal cell

Answer

Plant protein

Answer

Synthetic

Question 4

Modi became PM:

Accepted Answer

2014 — May 2014 — 16th LS.

Answer

2019

Answer

2004

Answer

2009

Question 5

Kerala Water Resources Dept:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both different — Separate entities.‌​‍

Answer

One

Answer

KWA

Answer

KWRD / WRD

Question 6

First Speaker after Independence:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mavalankar — Mavalankar continued from CA.‌​‍

Answer

Hukam Singh

Answer

Ayyangar

Answer

Patel

Question 7

Election Commissioner of India (CEC 2024-26):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Rajiv Kumar till Feb 2025; Gyanesh Kumar after.‌​‍

Answer

Sushil Chandra

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Rajiv Kumar

Answer

Gyanesh Kumar

Question 8

India-Bhutan border:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

699 km — 699 km.‌​‍

Answer

1500 km

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1000 km

Answer

300 km

Question 9

The activity series of metals arranges metals by:

Accepted Answer

Ease of losing electrons (reactivity) — Activity series: K > Na > Ca > Mg > Al > Zn > Fe > Sn > Pb > (H) > Cu > Hg > Ag > Au.

Answer

Atomic mass

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Colour

Answer

Cost

Question 10

Shaka era:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

78 CE — 78 CE — used in national calendar.‌​‍

Answer

320 CE

Answer

58 BCE

Answer

100 CE

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1061