KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #462

Question 1

Kerala Vidyalakshmi Scheme for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Girl child savings — Savings scheme for girl child.‌​‍

Answer

Education loans

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Women pension

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Elderly

Question 2

CCI (Competition Commission) under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Competition Act 2002 — Quasi-judicial body.‌​‍

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MRTP

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IPC

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FEMA

Question 3

*Aconitum napellus* is indicated for sudden, violent onset of complaints, typically after exposure to cold, dry winds, accompanied by great fear and restlessness. Where would one typically find *Aconitum napellus* growing naturally?

Accepted Answer

C. Mountainous regions and moist woodlands of temperate zones — The correct answer is C. *Aconitum napellus*, also known as Monk's Hood, is typically found growing in mountainous regions and moist woodlands of temperate zones in Europe and Asia. It thrives in cooler, damp environments, unlike the extreme conditions of tropical, desert, or coastal areas.

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A. Tropical rainforests with high humidity

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B. Arid desert regions

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D. Coastal saline marshes

Question 4

In a nuclear fission reactor, moderators like heavy water (D2O) or graphite play a crucial role. What is their primary function in sustaining a controlled chain reaction?

Accepted Answer

C. To slow down fast neutrons, thereby increasing the likelihood of their absorption by uranium-235 nuclei. — Moderators are used to slow down the fast neutrons produced during fission. These 'thermal' neutrons are much more likely to be absorbed by uranium-235 nuclei, which is essential for sustaining a controlled chain reaction. Absorbing excess neutrons is the role of control rods, while coolants remove heat, and reflectors reduce neutron leakage.

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A. To absorb excess neutrons to prevent the reactor from going supercritical.

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B. To convert kinetic energy of neutrons into heat for power generation.

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D. To reflect neutrons back into the reactor core, reducing neutron leakage.

Question 5

Muslim League first presided by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aga Khan — Aga Khan III, 1906 Dhaka.‌​‍

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Jinnah

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Nawab Salimullah

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Sir Syed

Question 6

Antonym of CONDENSE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Expand — Condense ↔ expand.‌​‍

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Thicken

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Shrink

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Compact

Question 7

Kashmir Himalayas include all EXCEPT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vindhya — Vindhya is a Peninsular range (central India), not Himalayan.‌​‍

Answer

Karakoram

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Ladakh

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Zaskar

Question 8

India's coalition govt 3rd Modi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NDA (BJP+TDP+JDU etc) — NDA 3.0.‌​‍

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BJP alone

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Single

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Multi-party

Question 9

Which is the most populous state in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UP — Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state (~200 million, Census 2011).‌​‍

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Maharashtra

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Bihar

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MP

Question 10

Jute is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Golden fibre — Golden Fibre. Mainly West Bengal.‌​‍

Answer

White gold

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King of fibres

Answer

Green gold

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #462