KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #681

Question 1

An ionic bond is typically formed between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A metal and a non-metal — Electron transfer from metal (low EN) to non-metal (high EN) forms ionic bonds.‌​‍

Answer

Two non-metals

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Noble gases

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Two metals

Question 2

Gram Panchayats in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

941 — 941.‌​‍

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777

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867

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1000

Question 3

Who was hanged on 23 March 1931 in the Lahore Conspiracy Case?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajguru — Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were hanged together in Lahore Central Jail on 23 March 1931.‌​‍

Answer

None of these

Answer

Surya Sen

Answer

Chandrashekhar Azad

Question 4

Which of the following is a key component of the 'Aardram' Mission launched by the Government of Kerala in 2017 to improve healthcare delivery?

Accepted Answer

C. Upgradation of Family Health Centres to Comprehensive Primary Health Centres (CPHCs) — The Aardram Mission focuses on transforming public health infrastructure, with a major thrust on upgrading Family Health Centres (FHCs) to Comprehensive Primary Health Centres (CPHCs) to enhance primary healthcare services. Option A is incorrect as the mission does not specify a target of 1000 new PHCs; Option B is irrelevant as Aardram does not mandate the integration of Ayurveda in all hospitals; Option D is incorrect as health insurance is not a core component of this mission.

Answer

A. Establishment of 1000 new PHCs in tribal areas

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B. Integration of Ayurveda and Modern Medicine in all government hospitals

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D. Implementation of mandatory health insurance for all BPL families

Question 5

Kerala Calendar year starts (Chingam):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

August-September — Chingam 1 = around mid-August.‌​‍

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January

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April

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October

Question 6

Pandit Karuppan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Backward class reformer — Social reform in Ernakulam.‌​‍

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Actor

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Poet

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Priest

Question 7

The concept of 'Varna' (four-fold social order) is first mentioned in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rig Veda Purusha Sukta (RV 10.90) — Purusha Sukta describes cosmic man sacrifice giving rise to Brahmins (mouth), Kshatriyas (arms), Vaishyas (thighs), Shudras (feet).‌​‍

Answer

Mahabharata

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Ramayana

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Manusmriti

Question 8

Following the formation of the United State of Travancore and Cochin on July 1, 1949, significant changes were implemented in the administrative and political setup. Who was entrusted with the responsibility of serving as the first Chief Minister of this newly unified state, reflecting the transitional political dynamics of the period?

Accepted Answer

C. Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai — Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, who was serving as the Prime Minister of Travancore at the time of the merger, was appointed as the first Chief Minister of the United State of Travancore and Cochin. This appointment was a crucial step in establishing the new administrative structure of the merged state. Pattam Thanu Pillai and C. Kesavan later served as Chief Ministers of Travancore-Cochin, while E.M.S. Namboodiripad became the first Chief Minister of the larger, linguistically reorganized state of Kerala in 1957.

Answer

A. C. Kesavan

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B. Pattam Thanu Pillai

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D. E. M. S. Namboodiripad

Question 9

How many odd days in a normal year?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 — 365 ÷ 7 = 52 weeks + 1 day. So 1 odd day.‌​‍

Answer

0

Answer

2

Answer

3

Question 10

'She has a pet dog, ___?' (Question tag)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

doesn't she — 'Has' here means possess → main verb → tag uses do/does/did.‌​‍

Answer

hasn't she

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isn't she

Answer

haven't she

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #681