KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #571

Question 1

LS min age:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 — 25 years. RS = 30.‌​‍

Answer

18

Answer

21

Answer

30

Question 2

The Anti-Terrorist Act POTA was enacted in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2002 (POTA) — POTA (Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002) under Vajpayee. ‌​‍Repealed 2004 by UPA. UAPA amendments (2008, 2019) now the main anti-terror law.

Answer

2019

Answer

1987 (TADA)

Answer

2008

Question 3

Gender discrimination in the Indian Constitution is prohibited by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All of the above — Articles 14-16 collectively guarantee equality and non-discrimination including on grounds of sex.‌​‍

Answer

Article 16 (equality in public employment)

Answer

Article 15 (prohibition of discrimination)

Answer

Article 14 (equality before law)

Question 4

Where was the famous newspaper 'Swadeshabhimani' started by Vakkom Abdul Khader Maulavi?

Accepted Answer

Anchuthengu — Swadeshabhimani was launched in 1905 from Anchuthengu (Anjengo).

Answer

Kannur

Answer

Cochin

Answer

Attingal

Question 5

Thrissilery in Wayanad is associated with which ancient tradition?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Soma Yaga (Vedic ritual) — Thrissilery is known for preserving the ancient Vedic Soma sacrifice tradition, rare in modern India.‌​‍

Answer

Buddhist monastery

Answer

Kalaripayattu training

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Brahmin village (Taliparamba)

Question 6

The book by Malala, 'I Am Malala', was co-authored with:

Accepted Answer

Christina Lamb — Christina Lamb, British journalist, co-wrote 'I Am Malala' (2013).

Answer

Christiane Amanpour

Answer

Kailash Satyarthi

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Arundhati Roy

Question 7

BOD stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Biological Oxygen Demand — Measures organic pollution in water — oxygen needed by microbes to decompose organic matter over 5 days at 20°C.‌​‍

Answer

Basic Organic Demand

Answer

Body Ocular Density

Answer

Big Ocean Depth

Question 8

Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Statutory — State vigilance agency.‌​‍

Answer

Administrative

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Political

Answer

None

Question 9

Choose the right article: 'I saw ___ eagle flying.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

an — 'Eagle' starts with vowel sound → 'an'.‌​‍

Answer

a

Answer

the

Answer

some

Question 10

Following a series of instances where company promoters were found to be manipulating share prices through insider trading and front-running, which specific regulatory measure is SEBI most likely to strengthen or introduce to protect retail investors and ensure market integrity?

Accepted Answer

C. Enhancing surveillance mechanisms and imposing stricter penalties under the Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations. — Insider trading and front-running are direct violations of market integrity that significantly harm retail investors. SEBI's primary role includes preventing such malpractices to ensure a fair and transparent market. Therefore, enhancing surveillance and imposing stricter penalties under existing regulations like the Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations directly targets these illicit activities, protecting investors and strengthening market integrity. Other options do not directly address market manipulation by promoters.

Answer

A. Mandating a reduction in brokerage fees charged by stockbrokers for all transactions.

Answer

B. Increasing the minimum capital requirement for companies seeking to list on stock exchanges.

Answer

D. Introducing new guidelines for banks to provide collateral-free loans to retail investors for equity investment.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #571