KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #254

Question 1

Percentage of N in NH₃ (M=17):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14/17 = 82.35% — %N = (14/17) × 100 ≈ 82.35%. H = 3/17 ≈ 17.65%.‌​‍

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100%

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17%

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14%

Question 2

The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising of 1946 holds a unique position in the history of Kerala's freedom struggle, distinct from many other agitations for responsible government in princely states. What was its most distinguishing characteristic?

Accepted Answer

C. Its strong communist ideological underpinning, combining demands for workers' rights with opposition to the Dewan's 'American Model' and the existing monarchy. — The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising was distinguished by its strong communist leadership and ideological framework, which intertwined demands for workers' rights and socio-economic justice with political opposition to C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer's 'American Model' of governance and the existing monarchical system. Unlike many contemporary movements for responsible government, it had a more radical, class-conscious agenda. Options A, B, and D misrepresent the nature of its leadership, primary demands, or participants.

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A. It was primarily a spontaneous agrarian revolt against exploitative landlords, devoid of any organized political leadership.

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B. Its explicit demand for the integration of Travancore into a unified Indian dominion, rejecting any form of local autonomy.

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D. It was a movement exclusively led by the educated elite of Travancore, advocating for constitutional reforms without mass participation.

Question 3

Which are true about fold mountains? (i) Formed by folding of sedimentary rocks (ii) Urals & Appalachians are old fold mountains (iii) Andes & Himalayas are young fold mountains

Accepted Answer

All three — All three are geologically accepted facts.

Answer

Only (i), (ii)

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Only (i), (iii)

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Only (ii), (iii)

Question 4

Hypertension:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

High BP — Blood pressure > 140/90.‌​‍

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High sugar

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Low BP

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High cholesterol

Question 5

Art 19(1)(g):

Accepted Answer

Trade/profession — Profession or trade freedom.

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Speech

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Assembly

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Religion

Question 6

Synonym of ABATE:

Accepted Answer

Lessen — Abate = reduce.

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Increase

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Grow

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Continue

Question 7

Longyearbyen, the northernmost human settlement, is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Svalbard Islands (Norway) — Longyearbyen is on Spitsbergen island of the Svalbard archipelago, Norway.‌​‍

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Alaska

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Greenland

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Siberia

Question 8

Which Kerala Government project integrates digital literacy with school curriculum to prepare students for the 21st-century workforce by providing them with coding and IT skills training?

Accepted Answer

D. IT@School Project — The Kerala Digital University Initiative is a recent project aimed at embedding digital literacy and advanced IT skills (including coding) into school curricula to equip students for future job markets. KITE Victers is an ICT-enabled learning platform, IT@School Project focuses on infrastructure, and Aksharaseva is a volunteer-based literacy program, not specifically for digital skills.

Answer

A. Aksharaseva

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B. KITE Victers

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C. Kerala Digital University Initiative

Question 9

Harshacharita by:

Accepted Answer

Banabhatta — Biography of Harsha.

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Kalidasa

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Harishena

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Fa Hien

Question 10

The Non-Cooperation Movement was withdrawn due to the violence at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chauri Chaura — Gandhi withdrew the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922 after violent incidents at Chauri Chaura (Gorakhpur, UP) where a mob set a police station on fire.‌​‍

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Jallianwala Bagh

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Dandi

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Bardoli

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #254