KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #738

Question 1

Sabarimala deity:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyappa — Lord Ayyappa.‌​‍

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Vishnu

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Shiva

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Krishna

Question 2

The Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an integrated scheme for school education in Kerala. Which of the following aspects is a primary focus of SSK in relation to the holistic development and inclusivity of students?

Accepted Answer

A. Ensuring inclusive education for children with special needs (CWSN). — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) places significant emphasis on inclusive education, specifically catering to the needs of Children With Special Needs (CWSN) within the school system to ensure equitable access. Options B and D are outside the scope of SSK's primary focus on school education, and C contradicts its mandate for public education development.

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B. Providing scholarships exclusively for students pursuing higher education abroad.

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C. Developing only private school infrastructure through government grants.

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D. Mandating a single curriculum for all universities in Kerala.

Question 3

Synonym of VAPID:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dull — Offering nothing stimulating.‌​‍

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Interesting

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Lively

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Exciting

Question 4

The SI unit of physical quantity with dimension [M L^2 T^-2] is:‌​‍

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Joule — [M L^2 T^-2] is energy. SI unit = Joule (J) = kg·m²/s². 1 J = 1 N·m.‌​‍

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Pascal

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Watt

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Newton

Question 5

Peninsular India's highest peak:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anai Mudi — Anai Mudi (2,695m) in Idukki, Kerala — highest in South India.‌​‍

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Dodda Betta

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Guru Shikhar

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Mullayanagiri

Question 6

Synonym of JUBILANT:

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Overjoyed — Jubilant = triumphant, joyful.

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Sad

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Angry

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Quiet

Question 7

The Kerala government recently launched the 'Aarogyam' initiative under the 'Health for All' mission. Which of the following is the PRIMARY objective of this initiative?

Accepted Answer

B. To ensure universal health coverage by strengthening primary healthcare services in all local self-government institutions — The 'Aarogyam' initiative is part of Kerala's 'Health for All' mission aimed at strengthening primary healthcare services (PHCs and sub-centers) across all local self-government institutions to ensure universal health coverage. Option A is too narrow (elderly-focused), C is a component but not the primary objective, and D is a separate initiative, not the core of 'Aarogyam'.

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A. To provide free medical care to all elderly citizens above 60 years in Kerala

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C. To distribute free essential medicines to patients with chronic diseases across government hospitals

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D. To implement a state-wide telemedicine project for remote rural areas

Question 8

Who authored 'Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen' during the French Revolution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Olympe de Gouges — Olympe de Gouges published it in 1791, demanding equal rights for women.‌​‍

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Mary Wollstonecraft

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Madame Jeanne Roland

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Marie Antoinette

Question 9

The largest irrigation source in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wells and Tubewells — Wells and tubewells = ~62% of irrigated area. Canals = ~24%. Tanks = ~3%.‌​‍

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Canals

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Tanks

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Dams

Question 10

Bahadur Shah Zafar deported to:

Accepted Answer

Burma (Rangoon) — Rangoon, where he died 1862.

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Andaman

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Africa

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London

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #738