KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #621

Question 1

The Russo-Japanese War (1904-05) was won by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Japan (first major Asian victory over European power) — Japan's victory stunned Europe; encouraged Asian nationalism. ‌​‍Treaty of Portsmouth (1905) negotiated by US president Theodore Roosevelt.

Answer

Draw

Answer

Russia

Answer

China

Question 2

The Ottoman Empire captured Constantinople in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1453 — Sultan Mehmed II captured Constantinople 29 May 1453, ending Byzantine Empire. ‌​‍Renamed Istanbul. Ottoman Empire lasted till 1923 (formation of Turkish Republic under Atatürk).

Answer

1923

Answer

1683

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1204

Question 3

The Stone Age is divided into three periods based on method of tool-making:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic — Palaeolithic (old stone), Mesolithic (middle stone), Neolithic (new stone).‌​‍

Answer

Bronze, Iron, Copper

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Ancient, Medieval, Modern

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Upper, Middle, Lower

Question 4

DNA fingerprinting probes target:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

VNTRs (Variable Number Tandem Repeats) — highly polymorphic — Unique pattern per individual (except identical twins). ‌​‍Forensics, paternity, wildlife. Minisatellites and microsatellites.

Answer

Coding DNA

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Centromeres

Answer

Only exons

Question 5

Kerala's first metro:

Accepted Answer

Kochi Metro — Kochi Metro (2017).

Answer

TVM

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Kozhikode

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Kannur

Question 6

Choose the right article: '___ apple a day keeps the doctor away.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

An — 'Apple' starts with vowel sound → 'an'.‌​‍

Answer

No article

Answer

A

Answer

The

Question 7

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Which of the following cases would the ICJ be most likely to hear?

Accepted Answer

D. A boundary dispute between two states that are parties to the ICJ Statute. — Option D is correct because the ICJ primarily hears disputes between states (as per Article 36 of the ICJ Statute). Option A is unlikely as trade disputes are typically handled by specialized tribunals like the WTO. Option B falls under domestic jurisdiction unless the state has accepted ICJ jurisdiction. Option C is not an ICJ mandate, as extradition is handled through bilateral treaties or international conventions.

Answer

A. A dispute between two countries over the interpretation of a bilateral trade agreement.

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B. A claim by a private citizen against their own government for human rights violations.

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C. A case involving the extradition of a fugitive from one country to another.

Question 8

Photosynthesis occurs in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Leaves — Leaves contain chloroplasts with chlorophyll that carry out photosynthesis.‌​‍

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Roots

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Stem

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Flowers

Question 9

The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission in India (at the time):

Accepted Answer

K.G. Balakrishnan — K.G. Balakrishnan chaired NHRC 2010-2015.

Answer

G.P. Mathur

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H.S. Anand

Answer

Raghunath Mishra

Question 10

In which state does the westernmost point of mainland India lie?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gujarat (Guhar Moti) — Guhar Moti in Kutch (Gujarat) is the westernmost point of mainland India.‌​‍

Answer

Rajasthan

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Maharashtra

Answer

Karnataka

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #621