KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #422

Question 1

Which Kerala social reformer consecrated the Siva idol at Aruvippuram in 1888, challenging caste-based temple worship?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — At Aruvippuram in 1888, Sree Narayana Guru consecrated a Siva idol — a revolutionary act rejecting Brahminical monopoly. ‌​‍The famous 'Kannadi Pratishta' (mirror consecration) was later at Kalavankode in 1927.

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Vagbhatanandan

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Chattambi Swamikal

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Ayyankali

Question 2

Kerala Private Buses colour:

Accepted Answer

White-red (standard) — Usually white with red stripe.

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Blue

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Green

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Multiple

Question 3

Karl Marx identified the two main classes in capitalist society as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bourgeoisie (capital owners) and Proletariat (wage labourers) — Marx: bourgeoisie owns means of production; proletariat sells labour power. ‌​‍Their opposed interests drive class struggle.

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Men and women

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Rich and poor

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Noble and peasant

Question 4

The functional units of the lungs where gas exchange primarily takes place are called:

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C. Alveoli — Alveoli are tiny air sacs at the end of the smallest airways (bronchioles) in the lungs, where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood occurs. The trachea is the main windpipe, bronchi are larger air passages, and bronchioles are smaller air passages leading to the alveoli.

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A. Bronchi

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B. Trachea

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D. Bronchioles

Question 5

Nine Jewels (Navratnas) of:

Accepted Answer

Akbar — Akbar's Navratnas included Tansen, Birbal, Todar Mal.

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Chandragupta II

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Both

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Krishnadevaraya

Question 6

A large listed Indian company is planning a rights issue to raise additional capital from its existing shareholders. Which of the following is the primary regulatory function SEBI performs concerning this specific corporate action?

Accepted Answer

C. To ensure the offer document (Letter of Offer) contains all material information and complies with issue regulations for investor protection. — For a rights issue, SEBI's main function is to ensure that the Letter of Offer, which is provided to existing shareholders, is complete, accurate, and contains all necessary material information. This allows investors to make informed decisions. SEBI also ensures that the issue complies with all applicable regulations, thereby protecting investor interests and maintaining market integrity, rather than guaranteeing success or certifying financial projections.

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A. To guarantee the success of the rights issue by providing a standby underwriting facility.

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B. To evaluate the company's future profit projections and certify their accuracy for investors.

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D. To set the rights issue price to ensure it is fair and attractive to existing shareholders.

Question 7

Odd one: 8, 27, 64, 100‌​‍

Accepted Answer

100 — 100 is not a perfect cube. 8=2³, 27=3³, 64=4³.‌​‍

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8

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27

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64

Question 8

Ayyankali's historic journey in a 'villuvandi' (bullock cart) through public roads, traditionally forbidden to lower castes, was a powerful act of defiance. What was the primary objective Ayyankali sought to achieve through such direct actions, rather than solely through petitions or spiritual teachings?

Accepted Answer

B. To demonstrate the right to public space and challenge the physical manifestation of caste discrimination. — Ayyankali's 'villuvandi' protest was a direct action aimed at asserting the fundamental right of depressed classes to use public roads, which were symbols of upper-caste dominance. His primary objective was to challenge the physical and social barriers of caste discrimination and demonstrate their equal right to public space (B). While legislative representation (A) and land reforms (C) were important issues, they were not the immediate goal of this specific act. Mass conversions (D) were not Ayyankali's primary method, as he focused more on asserting rights within the existing social fabric.

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A. To secure immediate representation for depressed classes in legislative assemblies.

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C. To advocate for the abolition of the landlord system and redistribution of agricultural land.

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D. To encourage mass conversions to other religions as a protest against Hindu caste hierarchy.

Question 9

Bones get strength from:‌​‍

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Calcium phosphate — Hydroxyapatite crystals.‌​‍

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Silica

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Magnesium

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Iron

Question 10

Ether on cleavage with HI:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gives alkyl iodide and alcohol/phenol — R-O-R' + HI → RI + R'OH. Which bond cleaves depends on mechanism (1°/2°/3°).‌​‍

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No reaction

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Only HI

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Gives two alcohols

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #422