KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #802

Question 1

The problem was ___ difficult that I could not solve it.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

so — 'so + adjective + that' construction — 'so difficult that…'.‌​‍

Answer

much

Answer

very

Answer

too

Question 2

Which book won the first Vayalar Award?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Eni Njan Urangatte — P.K. ‌​‍Balakrishnan's 'Ini Njan Urangatte' won the inaugural Vayalar Award in 1977.

Answer

Ummachu

Answer

Randamoozham

Answer

Agnisakshi

Question 3

Private bodies under RTI:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only if substantially funded — Substantially funded by govt.‌​‍

Answer

None

Answer

All

Answer

Partially

Question 4

Which of the following is the primary mineral nutrient responsible for the green color of leaves and a key component of chlorophyll?

Accepted Answer

B. Magnesium — Magnesium is the central atom in the chlorophyll molecule, making it essential for photosynthesis and leaf greenness. Iron is involved in chlorophyll synthesis but not as a structural component. Calcium and potassium have roles in cell wall structure and enzyme activation, respectively, but are not directly linked to chlorophyll's green pigment.

Answer

A. Iron

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C. Calcium

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D. Potassium

Question 5

Indirect form: 'Don't push me,' the beggar said.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The beggar requested them not to push him — Negative imperative → 'not to + verb' + pronoun shift (me → him).‌​‍

Answer

The beggar told them whether to push him

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The beggar told them don't push him

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The beggar requested them did not push me

Question 6

The Malabar Rebellion of 1921 was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Variyankunnathu Kunjahammed Haji — Variyankunnathu Kunjahammed Haji was a key leader of the Malabar Rebellion (1921), an anti-British uprising influenced by the Khilafat movement.‌​‍

Answer

Pazhassi Raja

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K. Kelappan

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Velu Thampi Dalawa

Question 7

The League of Nations was formed in:

Accepted Answer

1919/1920 — League of Nations proposed by US President Wilson (14 Points). Formed 1920 by Versailles Treaty. Ironically, US Senate refused to join.

Answer

1914

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1939

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1945

Question 8

The southernmost point of Indian territory is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indira Point — Indira Point on Great Nicobar Island is India's southernmost point.‌​‍

Answer

Point Calimere

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Dhanushkodi

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Kanyakumari

Question 9

Antonym of 'amateur':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

professional — Amateur = non-professional; antonym is 'professional'.‌​‍

Answer

strange

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rookie

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experienced beginner

Question 10

Kerala model of development emphasizes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Social indicators (health, education, gender equality) — Kerala model — high social development (literacy, health, HDI) despite moderate income.‌​‍

Answer

Heavy industry

Answer

Agriculture

Answer

IT exports

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #802