KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #658

Question 1

Later Vedic 'Rashtra' meant:‌​‍

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Kingdom/territory — Territorial kingdom concept emerged.‌​‍

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Tribe

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Army

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Family

Question 2

A geography teacher is planning a lesson on the topographical features of the Western Ghats in Kerala. To help students visualize and understand the variations in altitude and landforms in a three-dimensional manner, which teaching aid would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

C. A relief map of Kerala or the region — A relief map specifically uses raised surfaces to represent elevations and depressions, providing a three-dimensional understanding of terrain, which is ideal for studying topographical features like the Western Ghats. Flat maps lack this 3D aspect, a globe is too general, and flashcards are for quick recall, not detailed spatial understanding.

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A. A standard flat political map of Kerala

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B. A large world globe

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D. Flashcards with pictures of mountains and valleys

Question 3

Sahodaran Ayyappan organised the famous 'Misra Bhojanam' (inter-dining) of 1917 at:

Accepted Answer

Cherai — Sahodaran Ayyappan organised inter-caste dining at Cherai in 1917 attacking untouchability — 'Jati venda, matham venda'.

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Vaikom

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Sivagiri

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Aruvippuram

Question 4

Which of the following is a classic sign of inflammation characterized by local redness, primarily due to increased blood flow to the affected area?

Accepted Answer

C. Rubor — Rubor, meaning redness, is one of the five cardinal signs of inflammation. It is caused by vasodilation and increased blood flow (hyperemia) to the site of injury or infection, bringing immune cells and mediators to the area. Dolor refers to pain, calor to heat, and tumor to swelling, which are also classic signs but represent different physiological aspects of the inflammatory response.

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A. Dolor

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B. Calor

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D. Tumor

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the Mauryan and Gupta Empires' administrative systems is correct?

Accepted Answer

B. The Mauryan Empire had a more centralized administration compared to the Gupta Empire — The Mauryan administration under Ashoka was more centralized, with provincial governors (Kumaras) directly appointed by the king, whereas the Gupta Empire relied more on feudal vassals and local rulers. Option A is incorrect as the Mauryan Empire did not rely on hereditary local rulers. Option C is incorrect because standing armies were a feature of both empires, not introduced by the Guptas. Option D is incorrect as legal codes were not uniformly enforced across all regions in either empire.

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A. Both empires relied heavily on a system of hereditary local rulers to govern provinces

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C. The Gupta Empire introduced the concept of a standing army to maintain internal security

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D. Both empires used a standardized legal code enforced uniformly across all regions

Question 6

Deepest in Indian Ocean:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Java Trench — Java (Sunda) Trench.‌​‍

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Mariana

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Tonga

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Puerto Rico

Question 7

Vitamin B1 deficiency:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Beriberi — Beriberi. Thiamine. Source: cereals, pulses.‌​‍

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Scurvy

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Night blindness

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Rickets

Question 8

Primary Deficit is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fiscal deficit − Interest payments — Primary deficit = fiscal deficit minus interest payments. ‌​‍Measures new borrowing need (excluding past debt servicing).

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Fiscal deficit + Interest payments

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Revenue deficit

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Monetised deficit

Question 9

The synthesis of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) typically involves the acetylation of salicylic acid. Which reagent is commonly used for this acetylation reaction?

Accepted Answer

C. Acetic anhydride — Aspirin is synthesized by the esterification of the phenolic hydroxyl group of salicylic acid. Acetic anhydride is the preferred acetylating agent for this reaction, reacting with salicylic acid to form acetylsalicylic acid and acetic acid as a byproduct. Concentrated sulfuric acid is a catalyst, and sodium hydroxide and ethanol are not suitable acetylating agents for this purpose.

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A. Concentrated sulfuric acid

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B. Sodium hydroxide

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D. Ethanol

Question 10

Kalaripayattu originated in:

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kalaripayattu — ancient martial art from Kerala, possibly world's oldest.

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

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Andhra Pradesh

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #658