KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #396

Question 1

Acharya Vinoba Bhave is associated with:

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Bhoodan Movement — Vinoba Bhave initiated the Bhoodan (land-gift) movement in 1951.

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Panchayati Raj

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Tebhaga Movement

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India's Planning

Question 2

___ was launched to ameliorate conditions of urban slum dwellers below poverty line without adequate shelter:‌​‍

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Valmiki Ambedkar Awaas Yojana — VAMBAY (2001) — for urban slum housing.‌​‍

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Bharat Nirman

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Antyodaya Anna Yojana

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Samagra Awaas Yojana

Question 3

Synonym of CURT:‌​‍

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Abrupt — Rudely brief.‌​‍

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Gentle

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Polite

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Long

Question 4

The establishment of the first formal university in the princely state of Travancore marked a significant milestone in the history of higher education in Kerala. Which institution holds this distinction, laying the foundation for advanced learning in the region?

Accepted Answer

C. University of Travancore — The University of Travancore, established in 1937, was the first university in the region, initially focused on promoting research and the advancement of knowledge. It was later reorganized and renamed the University of Kerala. The other universities mentioned were established much later in the state's history.

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A. University of Calicut

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B. Mahatma Gandhi University

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D. Cochin University of Science and Technology

Question 5

The hottest planet in the solar system is:‌​‍

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Venus — Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick CO₂ atmosphere creating an extreme greenhouse effect (~460°C surface temperature). ‌​‍Mercury is closer to the Sun but has no atmosphere.

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Mercury

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Mars

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Jupiter

Question 6

In the synthesis of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), which of the following reagents is used for the acetylation step?

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A. Acetic anhydride — Acetic anhydride is commonly used in the acetylation of salicylic acid to form aspirin due to its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Acetyl chloride is more reactive but less practical for industrial synthesis. Ethanol and sodium hydroxide are not used in the acetylation step.

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B. Acetyl chloride

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C. Ethanol

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D. Sodium hydroxide

Question 7

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

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C. Ribs — The axial skeleton forms the central axis of the body and includes the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage (ribs and sternum). The femur (thigh bone), humerus (upper arm bone), and tibia (shin bone) are all part of the appendicular skeleton, which consists of the limbs and their girdles.

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A. Femur

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B. Humerus

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D. Tibia

Question 8

Hobbes described the state of nature as:‌​‍

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Solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short — Hobbes's bleak state of nature justified absolute sovereign (the Leviathan) to maintain order.‌​‍

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Anarchic equality

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Peaceful

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Golden age

Question 9

Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj at:‌​‍

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Second Tarain (1192) — 1192 — led to Muslim rule in Delhi.‌​‍

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Plassey

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First Tarain (1191)

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Panipat

Question 10

Kerala Budget 2025-26 size (approx):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Over 1.8 lakh Cr — Kerala's annual budget exceeded 1.8 lakh crore recently.‌​‍

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3 lakh Cr

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1.5 lakh Cr

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1 lakh Cr

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #396