KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #220

Question 1

Koodiyattam UNESCO listing:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2001 — 2001 — Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage.‌​‍

Answer

2005

Answer

2008

Answer

2010

Question 2

Ideal gas equation PV = nRT uses R ≈:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both (same constant different units) — R = 8.314 J/mol·K = 0.0821 L·atm/mol·K = 2 cal/mol·K (approx).‌​‍

Answer

8.314 J/mol·K

Answer

0.082 L·atm/mol·K

Answer

None

Question 3

A geomorphologist is comparing the riverine landscapes of India. When examining the major west-flowing rivers like Narmada and Tapi, a distinct characteristic at their mouths, compared to east-flowing rivers, is observed. Which of the following best explains this difference?

Accepted Answer

B. Their flow through rift valleys and over hard rocks, resulting in short courses and the formation of estuaries. — Major west-flowing rivers like Narmada and Tapi flow through rift valleys over hard rocks, resulting in relatively short courses and steep gradients. This prevents the extensive deposition of sediment required for delta formation, leading instead to the creation of estuaries at their mouths. While oceanic currents can play a role, the fundamental geological and hydrological characteristics of the rivers themselves are the primary explanation for this difference compared to east-flowing rivers.

Answer

A. Their origin in areas of lower rainfall, leading to significantly reduced sediment load.

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C. The strong oceanic currents in the Arabian Sea, which actively prevent the accumulation of sediment.

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D. Their extensive network of tributaries, distributing sediment over a wider area before reaching the sea.

Question 4

In 18th-century France, 'Vingtième' was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/20 of income paid directly to the government — Vingtième (1749) was a direct 5% income tax; clergy and nobles escaped it.‌​‍

Answer

Rent for tools

Answer

A church tax

Answer

A bridge toll

Question 5

I ___ know the right answer.

Accepted Answer

don't — 'I don't know' — standard contraction for first-person singular.

Answer

doesn't

Answer

no

Answer

do not

Question 6

Largest lake in world:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Caspian Sea — Caspian Sea — world's largest lake by area.‌​‍

Answer

Baikal

Answer

Victoria

Answer

Superior

Question 7

The Ashoka Chakra (military decoration) is awarded for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bravery in peacetime — Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime gallantry award. ‌​‍Param Vir Chakra is for wartime.

Answer

Sports excellence

Answer

Bravery in wartime

Answer

Academic achievement

Question 8

People's Plan Campaign:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1996 — 1996, E.K. Nayanar government.‌​‍

Answer

1993

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1999

Answer

2002

Question 9

Ordinance issued when:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Parliament not in session — Art 123 — only when Parliament not in session.‌​‍

Answer

Anytime

Answer

Emergency

Answer

Parliament in session

Question 10

Gavi eco-tourism:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pathanamthitta — Periyar buffer zone, Pathanamthitta.‌​‍

Answer

Idukki

Answer

Kollam

Answer

Kottayam

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #220