KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #324

Question 1

Gulf Stream is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Warm Atlantic current moderating Western Europe climate — Part of North Atlantic Gyre. ‌​‍Labrador is cold current. Bergen (60°N Norway) ice-free due to Gulf Stream.

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Indian Ocean

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Monsoonal

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Cold current

Question 2

1 unit electricity =:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 kWh — 1 unit = 1 kilowatt-hour.‌​‍

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1 Watt

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1 Joule

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1 Ampere

Question 3

GST in India implemented:‌​‍

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1 July 2017 — One Nation One Tax. ‌​‍101st Amendment. Subsumed excise, service tax, VAT, etc. ‌​‍CGST + SGST + IGST.

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2015

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15 August 2017

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1 April 2017

Question 4

Finance Commission constituted every:‌​‍

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5 years — Finance Commission constituted every 5 years under Article 280.‌​‍

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6 years

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4 years

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3 years

Question 5

Volcano Krakatoa is in:‌​‍

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Indonesia — Indonesia — famous 1883 eruption.‌​‍

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Italy

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Japan

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Hawaii

Question 6

Which climate type is common to southern California, central Chile, and the southern tip of Africa?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean climate — Mediterranean climate zones occur on western continental margins around 30–40° latitude.‌​‍

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China type climate

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Sudan type climate

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Temperate continental

Question 7

A 28-year-old multiparous woman, who is breastfeeding exclusively, expresses interest in long-term contraception. She wants a method that is highly effective and does not require daily attention. Which method would be most suitable for her at this time?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrauterine Device (IUD) — For a breastfeeding woman seeking long-term, highly effective contraception without daily attention, an Intrauterine Device (IUD) like the Copper-T is an excellent choice. It is safe for breastfeeding mothers as it does not affect milk supply. Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills and vaginal rings contain estrogen, which can reduce milk production. While Depo-Provera is a progestin-only method suitable for breastfeeding, an IUD offers longer-term effectiveness without repeated injections.

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A. Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills (COCs)

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C. Contraceptive Vaginal Ring

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D. Depo-Provera (DMPA) injection

Question 8

The 'Vidyakiranam Mission', a flagship initiative under the Kerala government's Public Education Rejuvenation Mission, primarily focuses on which of the following objectives?

Accepted Answer

B. Upgrading public schools with enhanced infrastructure, digital learning facilities, and improved academic standards. — The Vidyakiranam Mission, as part of the Public Education Rejuvenation Mission, is dedicated to transforming public schools by modernizing infrastructure, integrating digital technology, and elevating academic quality to international benchmarks. Options A, C, and D represent other educational goals or initiatives that are not the primary focus of Vidyakiranam's comprehensive school upgrade strategy.

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A. Ensuring 100% enrollment and retention of students in elementary education.

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C. Providing free higher education opportunities for economically backward students in professional courses.

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D. Standardizing the curriculum for all private and government schools across the state.

Question 9

Pollination by wind is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anemophily — Grasses, pines. ‌​‍Entomophily (insects), hydrophily (water), ornithophily (birds), chiropterophily (bats).

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Hydrophily

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Entomophily

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Ornithophily

Question 10

Where was India's first green hydrogen plant established?‌​‍

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Andhra Pradesh — NTPC set up India's first green hydrogen blending project in Andhra Pradesh.‌​‍

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Gujarat

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Rajasthan

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Ladakh

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #324