KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #280

Question 1

Dress restrictions abolished by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uthradam Thirunal — Uthradam Thirunal (1859).‌​‍

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Marthanda Varma

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Swathi Thirunal

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Chithira Thirunal

Question 2

Kerala Police mascot:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala elephant — Elephant in logo.‌​‍

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Lion

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Tiger

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None

Question 3

Which preposition: 'He is good ___ mathematics.'

Accepted Answer

at — 'Good at' a skill/subject.

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in

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on

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for

Question 4

Army Chief 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both B and C — Manoj Pande till Jun 2024; Upendra Dwivedi after.‌​‍

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MM Naravane

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Manoj Pande

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Upendra Dwivedi

Question 5

Morley-Minto Reforms:

Accepted Answer

1909 — Indian Councils Act 1909 — introduced separate electorates for Muslims.

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1919

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1935

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1947

Question 6

A newborn infant at 1 minute of life has a heart rate of 90 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, grimaces to stimulation, and a pink body with blue extremities. What is the APGAR score for this infant?

Accepted Answer

B. 5 — The APGAR score is calculated as follows: Appearance (pink body, blue extremities) = 1 point; Pulse (heart rate 90 bpm, less than 100) = 1 point; Grimace (grimaces to stimulation) = 1 point; Activity (some flexion of extremities) = 1 point; Respiration (weak cry) = 1 point. Summing these points gives a total APGAR score of 5. This score indicates moderate distress and requires close observation and possible intervention.

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A. 4

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C. 6

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D. 7

Question 7

The Amazon River flows through:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South America — The Amazon flows through South America (mainly Brazil). ‌​‍It carries the most water of any river.

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Africa

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Asia

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North America

Question 8

Pandit Karuppan is known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lincoln of Kerala — Pandit Karuppan (1885-1938) from Cochin is called the 'Lincoln of Kerala' for fighting for Dalit rights.‌​‍

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Kerala Gandhi

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Kerala Simham

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Pulaya King

Question 9

Synonym of REFUTE:

Accepted Answer

Disprove — Prove wrong.

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Accept

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Agree

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Confirm

Question 10

Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty famously defeated which ruler on the banks of the Narmada?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Harshavardhana — Pulakeshin II defeated Harsha c. ‌​‍618 CE, earning the title 'Dakshinapatheswara'.

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Ashoka

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Rajendra Chola

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Samudragupta

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #280