KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #557

Question 1

Which ancient port in Kerala was renowned for trade with Roman and Greek civilizations?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muziris — Muziris (near modern-day Kodungallur/Cranganore) was a famous ancient port on the Malabar Coast, mentioned in Roman and Greek texts as a major spice trading centre.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Kochi

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Beypore

Question 2

The inclusion of provisions for 'Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid' (Article 39A) in the Constitution of India primarily reflects the state's commitment to achieving which of the following?

Accepted Answer

C. Implementing a Directive Principle of State Policy to secure social and economic justice. — Article 39A is explicitly categorized under Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV). Its primary purpose is to secure social and economic justice by ensuring that no citizen is denied justice merely due to economic or other disabilities. While it indirectly supports the ideals of the Preamble, its direct classification and intent fall under DPSP, and it is not directly related to freedom of speech or citizen's fundamental duties.

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A. Enhancing the Fundamental Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression.

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B. Fulfilling the ideals of liberty and equality enshrined in the Preamble.

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D. Strengthening the Fundamental Duties of citizens to uphold the Constitution.

Question 3

Abdul Kalam's role:

Accepted Answer

President, DRDO, ISRO — Multiple — Integrated Guided Missile Development, SLV, President.

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Just scientist

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Just President

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Just missile

Question 4

D. P. Mukherji's work emphasized:

Accepted Answer

Marxism + Indian tradition (dialectical) — D. P. Mukherji — Marxist humanist approach, integrating Indian cultural heritage. Lucknow University.

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Pure positivism

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Structuralism

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Rational choice

Question 5

Vaikunda Swami (Ayya Vaikundar), a pioneer social reformer of south Travancore, belonged to which community?

Accepted Answer

Nadar (Channar) — Vaikunda Swami (1809–1851) was a 19th-century Nadar reformer who opposed caste oppression in south Travancore.

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Ezhava

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Nair

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Brahmin

Question 6

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is approximately:

Accepted Answer

125 mL/min — ~180 L/day filtered; ~178 L reabsorbed; ~1.5 L urine. Juxtaglomerular apparatus regulates GFR.

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25 mL/min

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1000 mL/min

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10 mL/min

Question 7

What does German silver contain?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cu + Zn + Ni — German silver has no silver — it is an alloy of Cu, Zn, Ni.‌​‍

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Silver + zinc

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Silver only

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Silver + copper

Question 8

Kerala's sex ratio in 2011 Census was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1058 — Kerala: 1084 females per 1000 males (2011) — highest in India.‌​‍

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1000

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1084

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1033

Question 9

Kamala Harris 2024 election:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lost — Lost to Trump.‌​‍

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Withdrew

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Won

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Running mate

Question 10

A mirage is seen in deserts due to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Total internal reflection of light — Hot air near the ground has lower density → light bends (total internal reflection) → creates illusion of water.‌​‍

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Reflection from sand

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Absorption of light

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Diffraction

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #557