KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #839

Question 1

Question tag: 'I think he is from London, ___?'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

isn't he? — Verb is 'is', so tag is 'isn't he?' (focus on subordinate clause, not 'I think').‌​‍

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am I?

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doesn't he?

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amn't I?

Question 2

Muziris rediscovery project by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Muziris Heritage Project.‌​‍

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Govt

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KCHR

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Kerala Tourism

Question 3

Indian programme for creating and augmenting basic rural infrastructure:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bharat Nirman — Bharat Nirman (2005) — rural infrastructure program (irrigation, roads, housing, drinking water, electrification, telephony).‌​‍

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IRDP

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Make in India

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Start up India

Question 4

Synonym of BRUSQUE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abrupt — Abrupt in manner.‌​‍

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Slow

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Polite

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Gentle

Question 5

The Tyndall effect is exhibited by:

Accepted Answer

Colloids — Colloidal particles scatter light, making beam visible — Tyndall effect.

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True solutions

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Gases only

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Pure liquids

Question 6

Largest Harappan site in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rakhigarhi — Rakhigarhi, Haryana.‌​‍

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Dholavira

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Lothal

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Kalibangan

Question 7

Which word does NOT have a related meaning to 'Judicious'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Justice — Judicious means wise/prudent/discreet. ‌​‍Justice is a noun (concept), not a synonym for the adjective.

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Wise

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Prudent

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Discreet

Question 8

Bhangar vs Khadar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Old vs new alluvium — Bhangar = old, less fertile. Khadar = new, more fertile (flood plain).‌​‍

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Red vs black

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Sandy vs clay

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Laterite vs alluvial

Question 9

While the vast majority of Kerala's rivers flow westwards into the Arabian Sea, a select few exhibit an unusual drainage pattern. Which of the following statements accurately describes the unique characteristic of the Kabani River?

Accepted Answer

C. It flows eastwards, originating in Wayanad and eventually joining the Cauvery river system in Karnataka. — The Kabani River is one of the three east-flowing rivers of Kerala (along with Bhavani and Pambar). It originates in Wayanad district and flows eastwards into Karnataka, where it joins the Cauvery River. This eastward flow is a distinct characteristic, as most other major rivers in Kerala flow westwards into the Arabian Sea. The other options describe features that are either incorrect for the Kabani or not its primary unique characteristic.

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A. It is the longest river originating entirely within Kerala, flowing through three districts before reaching the sea.

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B. It is the only river in Kerala whose entire basin lies within a declared wildlife sanctuary and tiger reserve.

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D. Its waters are primarily utilized for large-scale hydroelectric projects, making it the highest power-generating river.

Question 10

The spinal cord in humans extends from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Medulla oblongata to L1/L2 vertebra — Spinal cord ends at L1/L2 in adults; beyond it is cauda equina (nerve roots).‌​‍

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Brain to pelvis

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Only in chest

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Whole body

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #839