KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #585

Question 1

Regarding removal of untouchability in Kerala, which is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

C. Krishnan championed against untouchability through Desabhimani — C. Krishnan championed against untouchability through 'Mitavadi', not Desabhimani.

Answer

T.K. Madhavan was a dynamic leader against untouchability

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Mannath Padmanabhan organised Savarna Jatha

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K. Kelappan led Vaikom Satyagraha

Question 2

Vaikunta Swamikal's social reform movement was called:

Accepted Answer

Samatva Samajam — Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal founded Samatva Samajam in 1836.

Answer

Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

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Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham

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Atmavidya Sangham

Question 3

'The children are playing in the garden.' Tense:

Accepted Answer

Present continuous — am/is/are + verb-ing = present continuous (actions happening now).

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Simple present

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Present perfect

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Past simple

Question 4

Aranmula Boat Race on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pamba — On Pamba river during Onam.‌​‍

Answer

Periyar

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Bharathapuzha

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Vembanad

Question 5

Kerala Kalashetra (KSCA):

Accepted Answer

Arts Institute TVM — State cultural body.

Answer

Dance only

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Music only

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Museum

Question 6

India's decadal population growth rate (2001-2011) was:

Accepted Answer

17.7% — India's population grew by 17.7% during the 2001-2011 decade, lower than the 21.5% of the previous decade.

Answer

21.5%

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15.2%

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12.5%

Question 7

The word 'literally' means:

Accepted Answer

In a literal (exact) sense — 'Literally' means actually/exactly, contrasted with figuratively.

Answer

Figuratively

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Loosely

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Approximately

Question 8

SEBI was established in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1988 (statutory since 1992) — Securities and Exchange Board of India. ‌​‍Regulates stock markets. Protects investors. ‌​‍HQ Mumbai.

Answer

1947

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2000

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1935

Question 9

Which metal is extracted by electrolysis of alumina in cryolite?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aluminium (Hall-Héroult) — Al₂O₃ dissolved in molten cryolite (Na₃AlF₆) is electrolysed at ~1000 °C to yield Al.‌​‍

Answer

Iron

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Zinc

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Copper

Question 10

The chemical symbol of Gold is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Au — Gold's chemical symbol is Au (from Latin 'Aurum'). ‌​‍Silver is Ag (from Latin 'Argentum'). Gd is Gadolinium.

Answer

Go

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Gd

Answer

Ag

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #585