KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #592

Question 1

The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act gave permanent rights to tenants from:

Accepted Answer

1 January 1970 — Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act came into effect on 1 January 1970 abolishing the Janmi system.

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1 January 1957

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1 November 1956

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18 April 1991

Question 2

Malabar coast:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala's western coast.‌​‍

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Gujarat

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Karnataka

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Maharashtra

Question 3

CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio) means banks must keep what % with RBI?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A fixed % of deposits as cash — CRR = percentage of total deposits that banks must keep with RBI as cash reserves. ‌​‍Used to control money supply.

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A fixed % of profits

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All foreign currency

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Nothing — it's voluntary

Question 4

Synonym of VERDANT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Green — Green with vegetation.‌​‍

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Brown

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Empty

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Dry

Question 5

The French Revolution began with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Storming of the Bastille (14 July 1789) — Storming of Bastille 14 July 1789 — symbolic start. ‌​‍Other key events: Tennis Court Oath (June 1789), Declaration of Rights of Man (Aug 1789).

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Napoleon's coup

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Tennis Court Oath

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Execution of Louis XVI

Question 6

Pazhassi Raja died in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1805 — Pazhassi Raja died on 30 November 1805 at Mavilanthodu, Wayanad.‌​‍

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1795

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1800

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1810

Question 7

Total bones in an adult human:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

206 — Adults have 206 bones. Babies have ~270 (many fuse during growth).‌​‍

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196

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216

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300

Question 8

Telephone cable transmits signals via:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Electrical signals in wires, or light in optical fibres — Optical fibres — total internal reflection, very low attenuation, high bandwidth. ‌​‍Transatlantic cables.

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Mechanical

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Radio waves

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Sound only

Question 9

Spinal nerves count:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

31 — 31 pairs.‌​‍

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24

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12

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40

Question 10

An Indian company plans to issue new shares to the public to raise capital through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Before the shares can be offered, the company must ensure compliance with various regulations set by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). What is SEBI's primary role in this IPO process?

Accepted Answer

C. To ensure that investors receive accurate and complete information about the company and the offer. — SEBI's primary role in an IPO is to protect investor interests by ensuring transparency and full disclosure. It mandates that companies provide accurate and complete information through offer documents so that investors can make informed decisions. SEBI does not guarantee subscriptions, determine pricing directly, or market shares.

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A. To guarantee the minimum subscription amount for the IPO.

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B. To determine the fair market price at which the shares will be issued.

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D. To directly market the shares to potential investors through its network.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #592