KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #212

Question 1

Malabar was part of which British presidency?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Madras — Malabar was part of Madras Presidency under direct British rule.‌​‍

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Bombay

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Bengal

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Central Provinces

Question 2

Mussolini came to power in Italy after which 1922 event?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

March on Rome — Mussolini's Fascist Blackshirts marched on Rome in October 1922; the king appointed him PM.‌​‍

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Munich Putsch

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Spartacist Uprising

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Storming of Rome

Question 3

First Malayalam novel:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indulekha — Indulekha by O. Chandu Menon (1889) — first major Malayalam novel.‌​‍

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Chandu Menon

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Marthanda Varma

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Kundalatha

Question 4

Which Kerala national park has the largest population of lion-tailed macaques?

Accepted Answer

Silent Valley — Silent Valley NP in Palakkad shelters the largest lion-tailed macaque population.

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Anamudi Shola

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Mathikettan Shola

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Eravikulam

Question 5

Fundamental Duties are in which article?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 51A — Article 51A in Part IVA contains the 11 Fundamental Duties.‌​‍

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Article 32

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Article 51

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Article 52

Question 6

Jhelum river:

Accepted Answer

Kashmir — Flows through Kashmir Valley.

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Punjab

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Haryana

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UP

Question 7

Who used the adapted motor vehicle dubbed 'Chaitanya Ratham'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

N.T. Rama Rao — NTR led his political campaign in 'Chaitanya Ratham' bus.‌​‍

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Lalu Prasad Yadav

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L.K. Advani

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M.G. Ramachandran

Question 8

The proposed development of National Waterway 3 (NW3) in Kerala, running from Kollam to Kottapuram, is expected to significantly impact the state's logistics and economy. Beyond reducing road congestion, which of the following represents the MOST significant *environmental* advantage of promoting inland water transport over road transport for cargo movement?

Accepted Answer

A. Lower carbon emissions per ton-kilometer of freight. — Inland water transport is widely recognized for its superior energy efficiency compared to road transport, leading to significantly lower fuel consumption and, consequently, reduced carbon dioxide emissions per unit of freight moved. This makes it a crucial strategy in mitigating climate change impacts. While reduced noise pollution and less land acquisition are also benefits, the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions offers the most significant environmental advantage on a broader scale.

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B. Reduced noise pollution in urban areas.

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C. Preservation of biodiversity along riverine ecosystems.

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D. Minimized land acquisition requirements compared to new highways.

Question 9

Ashoka's war:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kalinga — Kalinga (261 BCE).‌​‍

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Panipat

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Plassey

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Hydaspes

Question 10

The 'freemium' business model offers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Basic features free, premium features paid — Examples: Spotify, Zoom, Dropbox — free tier with paid upgrades.‌​‍

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Everything paid

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Trial only

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All features free

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #212