KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #629

Question 1

Kerala's first Deputy CM:

Accepted Answer

R. Sankar — R. Sankar — first Deputy CM (1960-62).

Answer

E.M.S.

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C.H. Mohammed Koya

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K.R. Gowri

Question 2

Committee on Public Undertakings:

Accepted Answer

22 (15 LS+7 RS) — 22 members — 15 LS + 7 RS.

Answer

15

Answer

30

Answer

12

Question 3

Ambalavayal Heritage Museum in Wayanad preserves:

Accepted Answer

Tribal artefacts and megaliths — Ambalavayal Heritage Museum in Wayanad preserves tribal artefacts, megalithic remains, and tools from the Stone Age.

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Portuguese artefacts

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Jewish antiquities

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Muslim manuscripts

Question 4

Swachh Bharat launched on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 Oct 2014 — 2 October 2014 (Gandhi Jayanti).‌​‍

Answer

15 Aug 2014

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26 Jan 2015

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1 Apr 2015

Question 5

Miss World 2025 (72nd):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Opal Suchata — Opal Suchata Chuangsri (Thailand) won Miss World 2025 held in India.‌​‍

Answer

Toni-Ann Singh

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Krystyna Pyszková

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Karolina Bielawska

Question 6

India is part of BRICS, G20, SCO, QUAD. QUAD comprises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India, US, Japan, Australia — QUAD = Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. ‌​‍Indo-Pacific strategic grouping revived in 2017.

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India, US, UK, Australia

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India, China, Russia, Brazil

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India, US, Japan, UK

Question 7

Slash and burn agriculture in North-East India is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jhum — Jhum or Jhumming is the slash and burn (shifting) cultivation practised in the North-Eastern states.‌​‍

Answer

Podu

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Penda

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Bewar

Question 8

Where did Velakali, Kerala's spectacular martial ritual folk art, take shape?

Accepted Answer

Ambalapuzha — Velakali originated at the Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna temple, Alappuzha.

Answer

Vadakara

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Edappally

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Kodungallur

Question 9

Slavery abolished in Travancore:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1812 — 1812.‌​‍

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1836

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1855

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1865

Question 10

Before initiating a research study involving human subjects, what is the primary purpose of obtaining informed consent from participants?

Accepted Answer

C. To ensure participants understand the study's purpose, risks, benefits, and their right to withdraw. — Informed consent is a fundamental ethical principle in research, ensuring that participants voluntarily agree to participate after fully understanding the study's nature, potential risks, benefits, and their rights, including the right to withdraw at any time without penalty. It upholds autonomy and protects participant welfare, not just researcher liability or data publication.

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A. To ensure participants will complete the entire study duration.

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B. To protect the researcher from legal liability.

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D. To obtain a written agreement for publishing their personal data.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #629