KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #264

Question 1

Choose the correct article: '___ honest man'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

an — 'Honest' begins with a silent 'h' → vowel sound → 'an'.‌​‍

Answer

the

Answer

a

Answer

no article

Question 2

Kerala Women's Commission:

Accepted Answer

1996 — 1996.

Answer

2000

Answer

1990

Answer

2005

Question 3

CM Tamil Nadu:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

MK Stalin — MK Stalin (DMK).‌​‍

Answer

EPS

Answer

Palaniswami

Answer

OPS

Question 4

Dharwar craton in:

Accepted Answer

Karnataka — Mineral rich (iron ore).

Answer

Rajasthan

Answer

MP

Answer

AP

Question 5

Brexit (UK leaving EU) officially happened on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

31 January 2020 — Referendum 23 June 2016 voted Leave. ‌​‍UK officially left EU 31 January 2020. Transition period ended 31 December 2020. ‌​‍First country to leave EU.

Answer

Not yet

Answer

23 June 2016 (vote)

Answer

31 December 2020

Question 6

Bharat Ratna 2024 recipients count:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 — 5 — Karpoori Thakur, L.K. ‌​‍Advani, Chaudhary Charan Singh, P.V. Narasimha Rao, M.S. ‌​‍Swaminathan.

Answer

4

Answer

3

Answer

6

Question 7

Sree Narayana Guru's declaration of 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' was a cornerstone of the Kerala Renaissance. Which of the following best exemplifies the practical implementation of this philosophy to challenge social stratification and promote human dignity in early 20th century Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Advocating for universal education and the establishment of schools accessible to all castes, irrespective of their social standing. — Sree Narayana Guru profoundly believed in education as a primary means for social upliftment and achieving human dignity. His advocacy for and establishment of schools accessible to all castes directly challenged the existing caste-based social stratification by providing equal opportunities for knowledge and progress. While Aruvippuram Pratishta challenged religious discrimination and the Sarvadharma Sammelanam promoted religious harmony, universal education offered a more comprehensive and practical pathway to dismantle social barriers and empower individuals across all communities. SNDP was

Answer

A. The Aruvippuram Pratishta, where he consecrated a Shiva idol, challenging the Brahminical monopoly over religious rituals.

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B. The formation of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP) to unite the Ezhava community for collective action.

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D. Organizing the 'Sarvadharma Sammelanam' at Aluva, emphasizing religious harmony and the common essence of all faiths.

Question 8

Shape of water (H₂O) molecule is:

Accepted Answer

Bent/V-shaped — Two lone pairs on O distort tetrahedral to ~104.5°. Explained by VSEPR.

Answer

Linear

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Tetrahedral

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Trigonal planar

Question 9

Impulse equals change in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Momentum — Impulse = F × Δt = Δp (change in momentum).‌​‍

Answer

Mass

Answer

Acceleration

Answer

Velocity

Question 10

Alluvial soil best for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rice and wheat — Fertile alluvium — staple crops.‌​‍

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Coffee

Answer

Rubber

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #264