KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #840

Question 1

Which of the following measures is most crucial for ensuring sustainable mining of beach sand minerals along Kerala's coast, considering both economic development and ecological preservation?

Accepted Answer

D. Establishing a robust regulatory framework with strict environmental impact assessments and rehabilitation plans. — A robust regulatory framework (D) is fundamental for sustainable mining, as it integrates environmental protection, social equity, and economic viability. It ensures that activities like advanced beneficiation (B) are mandated, environmental impacts are assessed, and affected areas are rehabilitated, making it more comprehensive than technical solutions alone. Prioritizing raw export (A) is not sustainable, and complete prohibition (C) ignores economic development, failing to strike a balance.

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A. Prioritizing export of raw minerals to maximize immediate revenue.

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B. Implementing advanced beneficiation techniques to add value and reduce waste.

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C. Strictly prohibiting all mining activities to protect coastal ecosystems.

Question 2

Largest desert:

Accepted Answer

Antarctic — Antarctic Desert is the largest (cold desert).

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Sahara

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Gobi

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Arabian

Question 3

DNA full form:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Deoxyribonucleic Acid — Deoxyribonucleic Acid — carries genetic information.‌​‍

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Di-Nitrogen Acid

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Di-Nucleic Acid

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Deoxyribo Nucleotide Acid

Question 4

Antonym of TRANSPARENT:

Accepted Answer

Opaque — Transparent ↔ opaque.

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Clear

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Visible

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Light

Question 5

Synonym of PERPLEX:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Confuse — Cause bewilderment.‌​‍

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Ease

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Solve

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Clarify

Question 6

Net National Product (NNP) = GNP minus:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Depreciation — NNP = GNP − Depreciation (consumption of fixed capital). ‌​‍NNP at factor cost = National Income.

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Subsidies

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Imports

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Taxes

Question 7

Who is regarded as 'Kerala Hemingway'?

Accepted Answer

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — sometimes called the Hemingway of Kerala literature.

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

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C.V. Raman Pillai

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Kurisseri Gopala Pillai

Question 8

'One of the boys ___ absent today.'

Accepted Answer

is — 'One of the…' + singular verb 'is'.

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are

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were

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have been

Question 9

Recently discovered element source in India crucial for electric vehicles:

Accepted Answer

Lithium — Major lithium deposits were discovered in Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir in 2023.

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Uranium

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Cobalt

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Graphite

Question 10

Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah Suri at the Battles of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chausa (1539) and Kanauj (1540) — Humayun spent 15 years in exile in Persia. ‌​‍Recaptured Delhi in 1555 with Persian help; died 1556 (fell from library stairs).

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Panipat

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Talikota

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Plassey

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #840