KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #690

Question 1

Victoria Falls on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zambezi — Zambezi River (Zambia-Zimbabwe).‌​‍

Answer

Congo

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Nile

Answer

Niger

Question 2

Kerala population 2011:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3.34 crore — 3.34 crore (33.4 million).‌​‍

Answer

3.5 crore

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4 crore

Answer

2.5 crore

Question 3

Kerala 100% literacy year:

Accepted Answer

1991 — 18 April 1991 declared.

Answer

1990

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1989

Answer

1995

Question 4

Aurangzeb's long reign witnessed several significant policy shifts that contributed to the eventual decline of the Mughal Empire. Which of the following policies is *most directly* linked to the rise of regional rebellions and the weakening of central authority?

Accepted Answer

B. His prolonged and costly military campaigns in the Deccan, which drained imperial resources and created powerful, autonomous regional challenges. — Aurangzeb's protracted Deccan campaigns were immensely costly in terms of both manpower and treasury, leading to a severe financial crisis. This constant engagement far from the capital allowed regional powers, particularly the Marathas, to consolidate their strength and challenge Mughal authority, contributing significantly to the empire's decentralization and eventual decline.

Answer

A. His rigorous enforcement of Islamic laws and the re-imposition of the jizya tax on non-Muslims.

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C. His expansionist policies in the North-East, leading to conflicts with the Ahom kingdom.

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D. His promotion of Urdu as the court language, sidelining Persian and regional languages.

Question 5

Cherrapunji, one of the world's wettest places, is located in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meghalaya — Cherrapunji (Sohra) is in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya.‌​‍

Answer

Assam

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Arunachal Pradesh

Answer

Nagaland

Question 6

The most widespread type of natural vegetation in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tropical Deciduous — Tropical Deciduous Forests (Monsoon Forests) are the most widespread forest type in India, found in areas with 70-200 cm rainfall.‌​‍

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Tropical Evergreen

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Thorn Forest

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Mangrove

Question 7

The normal pulse rate in an adult is approximately:

Accepted Answer

72 bpm — Normal adult resting pulse averages ~72 bpm (range 60–100).

Answer

40 bpm

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100 bpm

Answer

120 bpm

Question 8

Neyveli Lignite Corporation is in which state?

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu — Neyveli Lignite Corporation (now NLC India) mines lignite in Neyveli, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu.

Answer

Andhra Pradesh

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Karnataka

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Kerala

Question 9

NFSA (National Food Security Act) 2013 covers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~75% rural + 50% urban population (~67% overall) — 5 kg/person/month. ‌​‍₹3 rice, ₹2 wheat, ₹1 coarse grain. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) for poorest.

Answer

Only BPL

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100%

Answer

10%

Question 10

Feminine of 'bachelor':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

spinster — Spinster.‌​‍

Answer

widow

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bachelorette

Answer

maiden

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #690