KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #697

Question 1

When is Martyrs' Day observed in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 Jan — 30 January (Gandhi's assassination, 1948).‌​‍

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15 Aug

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26 Jan

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2 Oct

Question 2

The newspaper Al-Ameen was started by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muhammad Abdul Rahman Sahib — Muhammad Abdul Rahman Sahib launched Al-Ameen (1924) in Kozhikode.‌​‍

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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

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Maulana Shaukat Ali

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Vakkam Abdul Khader Moulavi

Question 3

The plural of 'crisis' is:

Accepted Answer

Crises — Crisis → crises (Greek-derived plural, stress on 'cry-ceez').

Answer

Crisises

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Crises's

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Crisus

Question 4

The Non-Cooperation Movement was suspended by Gandhi after which incident?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chauri Chaura incident — On 5 February 1922, protesters at Chauri Chaura (UP) burned a police station killing 22 policemen — Gandhi called off the movement.‌​‍

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Kakori robbery

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Dandi March

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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Question 5

Kerala's climate is significantly shaped by the monsoon systems. Considering the Southwest Monsoon, which of the following geographical factors is primarily responsible for the exceptionally high rainfall received along the western slopes of the Western Ghats in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. The orographic effect caused by the Western Ghats obstructing moisture-laden winds. — The Western Ghats run perpendicular to the Southwest Monsoon winds. This geographical feature forces the moisture-laden winds to rise, cool, condense, and precipitate heavily on the windward western slopes, leading to significant orographic rainfall. Options A, C, and D describe other atmospheric or geographical phenomena that are either incorrect in context, less primary, or influence different aspects of the monsoon.

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A. The parallel alignment of the Western Ghats with the monsoon winds, enhancing their flow.

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C. The influence of the Tibetan high-pressure system creating strong onshore winds.

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D. Frequent cyclonic depressions forming over the Arabian Sea and moving towards the coast.

Question 6

A 7th-grade student consistently arrives late to school, appears sleepy in class, and struggles to concentrate, often asking for food during break time. The teacher observes these patterns and suspects that the student's basic needs are not being met. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of needs is most likely unfulfilled for this student?

Accepted Answer

C. Physiological needs — Sleepiness, lack of concentration, and hunger are direct indicators of unmet physiological needs, which include fundamental requirements like rest, food, and water. Maslow's Hierarchy posits that these basic needs must be satisfied before an individual can effectively address higher-level needs such as learning and concentration.

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A. Safety needs

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B. Love and belonging needs

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D. Esteem needs

Question 7

Melatonin from:

Accepted Answer

Pineal gland — Sleep hormone.

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Thyroid

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Pituitary

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Adrenal

Question 8

Kerala produces ___ % of India's coconut:

Accepted Answer

30% — About 30% of India's coconut.

Answer

20%

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45%

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60%

Question 9

Humayun's tomb built by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Haji Begum — Haji Begum (wife) commissioned it.‌​‍

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Akbar

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Hamida Bano

Answer

Himself

Question 10

Bering Strait between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alaska-Russia — Alaska-Chukotka.‌​‍

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USA-Canada

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Japan-Korea

Answer

China-Russia

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #697