KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #844

Question 1

Article 226 empowers which court to issue writs?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

High Courts — Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs for enforcement of both Fundamental Rights and legal rights. ‌​‍Article 32 is for Supreme Court (Fundamental Rights only).

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Supreme Court only

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District Courts

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Tribunals

Question 2

Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason for using a desiccant in the packaging of effervescent tablets?

Accepted Answer

B. To absorb moisture and maintain stability — Effervescent tablets are highly hygroscopic and can degrade if exposed to moisture. A desiccant absorbs moisture, preserving the tablet's stability. Option A is incorrect as desiccants do not primarily prevent microbial contamination. Options C and D are unrelated to the function of a desiccant.

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A. To prevent microbial contamination

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C. To enhance the dissolution rate of the tablet

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D. To improve the tablet's hardness

Question 3

Jallianwala Bagh massacre:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1919 — 13 April 1919, Amritsar. General Dyer ordered firing on peaceful gathering.‌​‍

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1920

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1922

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1917

Question 4

In Excel, =AVERAGE(B1:B5) calculates:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Average — AVERAGE function calculates the arithmetic mean of the range.‌​‍

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Sum

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Count

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Maximum

Question 5

To ensure safe drinking water in areas where municipal treatment is unreliable, which simple household method is most effective in inactivating a wide range of microbial pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and protozoa?

Accepted Answer

C. Boiling — Boiling water vigorously for at least one minute is a highly effective method to kill or inactivate most disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and protozoa, making the water safe for consumption. Filtering through cloth only removes larger particles, storing doesn't disinfect, and adding salt is not a purification method.

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A. Filtering through cloth

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B. Storing in a cool, dark place

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D. Adding salt

Question 6

Kolleru Lake:

Accepted Answer

AP — Largest freshwater lake after Wular — AP.

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TN

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Karnataka

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Kerala

Question 7

Black soil best for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cotton — Cotton.‌​‍

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Rice

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Wheat

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Tea

Question 8

Last formed corporation in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kannur Municipal Corporation — formed 1 November 2015 (most recent at the time of paper).

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Kochi

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Thrissur

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Kollam

Question 9

Right to Education covers age:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6-14 years — 6-14 years under RTE.‌​‍

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3-18

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0-18

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5-16

Question 10

Synonym of CRYPTIC:

Accepted Answer

Mysterious — Mysterious in meaning.

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Clear

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Simple

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Obvious

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #844