KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #304

Question 1

Kerala's west-flowing rivers are generally short, swift, and originate from the Western Ghats. Despite this, the narrow coastal plains exhibit significant deposits of alluvial soils. Which of the following statements best explains this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A. High intensity of monsoon rainfall causing rapid erosion and subsequent deposition of sediments by numerous short, swift-flowing rivers onto the coastal plains. — Kerala experiences intense monsoon rainfall, leading to significant erosion in the steep Western Ghats. The numerous short, swift-flowing rivers efficiently transport these eroded sediments which are then deposited rapidly in the relatively flat and narrow coastal plains, forming alluvial soils. While major rivers contribute, the cumulative effect of many small rivers under high rainfall is the primary reason for widespread alluvial deposits.

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B. The extensive floodplains of major rivers like Periyar and Pamba, which are primarily responsible for alluvial deposits across the entire coastal region.

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C. Volcanic activity in the Western Ghats contributing nutrient-rich ash that mixes with river sediments, forming fertile alluvial tracts.

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D. The unique tidal action in the Arabian Sea pushing back river sediments inland, thereby facilitating the formation of alluvial soils along the coast.

Question 2

Synonym of WARY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cautious — Cautious.‌​‍

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Trusting

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Naive

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Bold

Question 3

The Finance Commission is constituted every five years by the President of India under which Article of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 280 — The Finance Commission is constituted under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution.

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Article 263

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Article 275

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Article 282

Question 4

Which ruler of South India planted the 'Tree of Liberty'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tipu Sultan — Tipu Sultan planted the Tree of Liberty at Srirangapattana as homage to the French Revolution.‌​‍

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Prataparudra Deva

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Dost Muhammad

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Haider Ali

Question 5

First Finance Minister:

Accepted Answer

Shanmukham Chetty — R.K. Shanmukham Chetty.

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C.D. Deshmukh

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John Mathai

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Liaquat Ali

Question 6

The nitrogen base which is not found in DNA:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uracil — Uracil is only in RNA. DNA has A, T, G, C.‌​‍

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Guanine

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Thymine

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Adenine

Question 7

Kudumbashree founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1998 — 17 May 1998.‌​‍

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1995

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2005

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2000

Question 8

Vagamon:

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Idukki.

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Kottayam

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Pathanamthitta

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Ernakulam

Question 9

Which education report was considered the 'Magna Carta' of English education in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wood's Despatch — Wood's Despatch of 1854 laid the foundation of modern education in India.‌​‍

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Charter Act of 1813

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Indian University Act

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Hunter Commission

Question 10

Which sector contributes the largest share to India's GDP today?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tertiary (services) — Services sector contributes ~55%+ to India's GDP — the biggest share.‌​‍

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Primary (agriculture)

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Quaternary

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Secondary (industry)

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #304