KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #528

Question 1

Which alluvial soil is newer and more fertile — Bhangar or Khadar?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Khadar — Khadar is newer alluvial soil found in flood plains, renewed every year by floods. ‌​‍Bhangar is older alluvium found above the flood plain and is less fertile.

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Bhangar

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Both are equally fertile

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Neither is alluvial

Question 2

The primary role of erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the circulatory system is to:

Accepted Answer

C. Transport oxygen to tissues — Erythrocytes contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds to oxygen in the lungs and releases it in the body's tissues, making oxygen transport their primary function. Blood clotting is the role of platelets, defense against pathogens is by white blood cells, and plasma proteins mainly maintain osmotic pressure.

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A. Initiate blood clotting

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B. Defend against pathogens

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D. Maintain osmotic pressure of blood

Question 3

Veerapandya Kattabomman, who led a revolt against the British, was a poligar of which region?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Panchalam Kurichi (Tirunelveli) — Kattabomman was the poligar of Panchalam Kurichi in Tirunelveli.‌​‍

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Sivagangai

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Madurai

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Ramnad

Question 4

The hardest natural substance is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diamond — Diamond (crystalline carbon) = 10 on Mohs scale.‌​‍

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Gold

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Iron

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Platinum

Question 5

The Thar Desert (Great Indian Desert) lies mostly in which state?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — Thar Desert is predominantly in Rajasthan, extending into Gujarat, Pakistan.‌​‍

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Gujarat

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Punjab

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Haryana

Question 6

The largest producer of rubber in India is:

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala produces ~70% of India's natural rubber; Kottayam is the hub.

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

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Tripura

Question 7

Which among the following is NOT a function of the Grama Panchayat in Kerala under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system?

Accepted Answer

C. Supervising the working of the State Election Commission in local body elections — Supervising the State Election Commission is not a function of the Grama Panchayat. While Grama Panchayats handle local governance, tax collection, and public works, election supervision is a constitutional authority vested in the Election Commission of India. Options A, B, and D are core functions of Grama Panchayats as per the Kerala Panchayati Raj Act, 1994.

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A. Preparation and implementation of annual plans for economic development and social justice

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B. Levying and collecting taxes on professions, trades, and callings within its jurisdiction

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D. Management and maintenance of public streets, water supply, and drainage works

Question 8

Synonym of CONCILIATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pacify — Appease, reconcile.‌​‍

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Ignore

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Reject

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Anger

Question 9

High Courts were constitutionalised under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 214 — Article 214: 'There shall be a High Court for each state.' Currently 25 High Courts (some cover multiple states/UTs).‌​‍

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Article 300

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Article 226

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Article 124

Question 10

Which was Kerala's first Malayalam newspaper?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajyasamacharam (1847, by Hermann Gundert) — Talasseri. ‌​‍Gundert (German missionary) also compiled Malayalam-English dictionary (1872). Paschimodayam was second.

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Manorama

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Mathrubhumi

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Kerala Kaumudi

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #528