KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #538

Question 1

Muvattupuzha River is formed by the confluence of which rivers?

Accepted Answer

Thodupuzha, Kaliyar, and Kothamangalam rivers — Muvattupuzha River is formed by the confluence of Thodupuzha, Kaliyar, and Kothamangalam rivers near Muvattupuzha.

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Periyar, Chalakudy, and Pampa

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Meenachil, Manimala, and Achankovil

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Chaliyar, Kadalundi, and Iruvanjhipuzha

Question 2

CAG under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 148 — Art 148 — Guardian of Public Purse.‌​‍

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Art 76

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Art 280

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Art 324

Question 3

Ashoka's Dhamma Mahamattas:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Moral welfare officials — Officers to propagate Dhamma.‌​‍

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Judges

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Tax officers

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Generals

Question 4

Kerala's first Lok Sabha election:

Accepted Answer

1952 — 1952 — before Kerala formation; earlier Travancore-Cochin.

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1957

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1962

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1967

Question 5

Noble gases are in Group:

Accepted Answer

18 — Group 18 — He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn. Inert/noble gases.

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1

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17

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14

Question 6

Dutch took over Kochi:

Accepted Answer

1663 — Dutch defeated Portuguese 1663.

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1498

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1600

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1857

Question 7

A psychologist administers an IQ test to a child and finds a high score in logical-mathematical reasoning but a low score in interpersonal skills. If the psychologist applies Gardner's MI theory to interpret these scores, what is the MOST appropriate conclusion?

Accepted Answer

B. The child has strong logical intelligence but weak social intelligence, indicating a need for targeted interventions. — Gardner's MI theory allows for high performance in one intelligence (e.g., logical-mathematical) while another (e.g., interpersonal) may be weaker. The psychologist would conclude that the child excels in logical reasoning but may struggle socially, requiring interventions to develop interpersonal skills. Option A misapplies Spearman's 'g' factor, while Option C incorrectly dismisses the test's validity. Option D conflates interpersonal skills with emotional intelligence, which Gardner treats as a distinct domain.

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A. The child has a low overall IQ and may need special education.

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C. The IQ test is invalid because it does not measure all forms of intelligence.

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D. The child's low interpersonal score suggests a deficit in emotional intelligence.

Question 8

UPI transactions crossed ___ billion/month in 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10 — Over 10 billion monthly transactions.‌​‍

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15

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5

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8

Question 9

The Narmada River flows into which body of water?

Accepted Answer

Arabian Sea — Narmada is one of the only two major peninsular rivers (along with Tapi) that flows westward into the Arabian Sea. Most peninsular rivers flow eastward.

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Bay of Bengal

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Indian Ocean

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Gulf of Mannar

Question 10

Nitrogen cycle step: nitrification converts:

Accepted Answer

NH₃/NH₄⁺ to NO₂⁻ to NO₃⁻ (Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter) — Aerobic. Denitrification (Pseudomonas): NO₃⁻ → N₂, returns to atmosphere.

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N₂ to NH₃

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NO₃⁻ to N₂

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Protein to amino acid

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #538