KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #459

Question 1

Peacock Throne made by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shah Jahan — Shah Jahan — looted by Nadir Shah 1739.‌​‍

Answer

Akbar

Answer

Aurangzeb

Answer

Jahangir

Question 2

Fiscal deficit =‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Total expenditure - total income — Fiscal deficit = total govt expenditure - total govt income (excluding borrowings).‌​‍

Answer

Total income - total expenditure

Answer

Exports - imports

Answer

None

Question 3

Antonym of CRUEL:

Accepted Answer

Kind — Cruel ↔ kind.

Answer

Mean

Answer

Harsh

Answer

Severe

Question 4

Which statement about Henry Louis Vivian Derozio is NOT correct? (i) Anglo-Indian born 1828 (ii) Founded Academic Association (iii) Had deep faith in French Revolution (iv) Followers were Young Bengal

Accepted Answer

Only (i) — Derozio was born in 1809 (not 1828). The rest are correct.

Answer

Only (i & ii)

Answer

Only (ii & iii)

Answer

Only (iii)

Question 5

The maximum number of electrons in the K-shell (n=1) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 — 2n² = 2×1² = 2 electrons max in K-shell.‌​‍

Answer

1

Answer

8

Answer

18

Question 6

Thekkady, the entry point to Periyar Tiger Reserve, is in:

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Thekkady is located in Idukki district and serves as the main entry to Periyar Tiger Reserve.

Answer

Pathanamthitta

Answer

Kottayam

Answer

Ernakulam

Question 7

A leading pharmacologist from Kerala is being felicitated for his exemplary contributions to drug discovery and development, particularly for a novel treatment for a rare disease. Which of the following prestigious national awards is most appropriately conferred upon him for his significant achievements in the medical field?

Accepted Answer

B. Dr. B.C. Roy Award — The Dr. B.C. Roy Award is a prestigious national award in India, presented by the Medical Council of India for outstanding contributions in the field of medicine. It specifically recognizes exemplary work in various branches of medicine. The other options are for sports (Arjuna, Dronacharya) and literature (Jnanpith), making them inappropriate for contributions to drug discovery and medical science.

Answer

A. Arjuna Award

Answer

C. Dronacharya Award

Answer

D. Jnanpith Award

Question 8

The main theme of India's Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012–17) was:

Accepted Answer

Faster, more inclusive and sustainable growth — 12th Plan theme: 'Faster, More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth'.

Answer

Garibi Hatao

Answer

Growth with social justice and equality

Answer

Poverty alleviation and industrial development

Question 9

IoT stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Internet of Things — IoT = Internet of Things — everyday devices connected to the internet.‌​‍

Answer

Information on Technology

Answer

Input/Output Terminal

Answer

International Online Trade

Question 10

Tiger:

Accepted Answer

All — National animal since 1973.

Answer

National Animal

Answer

State

Answer

Sacred

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #459