KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #769

Question 1

Indus originates:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mansarovar — Near Mansarovar, Tibet.‌​‍

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Gangotri

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Satopanth

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Yamunotri

Question 2

Which Kerala lake is the deepest freshwater lake in the state?

Accepted Answer

Sasthamkotta — Sasthamkotta Lake in Kollam is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala and one of the deepest.

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Vembanad

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Ashtamudi

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Manasarovar

Question 3

Gupta period called:‌​‍

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Golden Age — Golden Age of Indian history.‌​‍

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Iron Age

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Dark Age

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Silver Age

Question 4

Which river is known as the 'Ganga of the South'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Godavari — The Godavari River (1,465 km) is called 'Dakshin Ganga' or 'Ganga of the South'. ‌​‍It is the longest peninsular river in India, originating at Nashik, Maharashtra.

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Kaveri

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Tungabhadra

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Krishna

Question 5

In Kerala, 'Vayana Dinam' (Reading Day) is observed on June 19th. Which prominent figure's death anniversary is commemorated on this day, emphasizing the importance of reading and literacy?

Accepted Answer

B. P.N. Panicker — Vayana Dinam, or Reading Day, in Kerala is observed on June 19th, marking the death anniversary of P.N. Panicker. He is widely known as the 'Father of the Library Movement' in Kerala, and his efforts significantly contributed to promoting literacy and reading habits across the state. The other figures are prominent in Kerala but not directly associated with Reading Day in this context.

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A. E.M.S. Namboodiripad

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C. A.K. Gopalan

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D. Kumaran Asan

Question 6

Which is the largest animal phylum?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arthropoda — ~75% of animal species. ‌​‍Jointed legs, exoskeleton of chitin. Insects, crustaceans, arachnids.

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Mollusca

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Annelida

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Chordata

Question 7

'Punjab Kesari':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lala Lajpat Rai — Lala Lajpat Rai.‌​‍

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Ranjit Singh

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Har Gobind

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Bhagat Singh

Question 8

Who wrote the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Achebe — Chinua Achebe (Nigeria, 1958). ‌​‍Igbo society and colonialism. Classic African novel.

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Soyinka

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Gordimer

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Ngugi

Question 9

The UK Parliament traditionally consists of:

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House of Commons, House of Lords, and the Crown — UK Parliament = Monarch + House of Lords + House of Commons.

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Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

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Senate and House of Representatives

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Bundestag and Bundesrat

Question 10

Parliament's special powers in State List:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — All three mechanisms.‌​‍

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Art 252 (state consent)

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Art 249 (RS resolution)

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Art 250 (Emergency)

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #769