KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #902

Question 1

The Konkan Railway runs between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mumbai and Mangalore — Konkan Railway runs along the western coast from Roha (Mumbai) to Mangalore, covering 741 km with 93 tunnels.‌​‍

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Delhi and Jaipur

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Chennai and Kanyakumari

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Kolkata and Vizag

Question 2

ISRO's NISAR satellite, launched in 2025, is a joint mission with:‌​‍

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NASA — NISAR (NASA-ISRO SAR) is a joint Earth observation satellite using synthetic aperture radar, launched in 2025.‌​‍

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ESA

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Roscosmos

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JAXA

Question 3

Which among the following is NOT a function of the Kerala State Election Commission as per the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

C. Superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for the State Legislature elections — The State Election Commission (SEC) is responsible for conducting elections to local bodies (Option A) and preparing electoral rolls (Option B). However, superintendence over State Legislature elections is vested with the Election Commission of India (ECI), not the SEC (Option C is correct). Advising the Governor on disqualification matters is a function of the SEC (Option D), as per state laws.

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A. Conducting elections to the Municipalities and Panchayats in the State

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B. Preparing electoral rolls for local bodies and delimiting constituencies

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D. Advising the Governor on matters relating to disqualification of members of Panchayats and Municipalities

Question 4

Kerala's monorail plan:

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram — Proposed, status fluctuates.

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Kochi

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Already built

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Cancelled

Question 5

Total articles in Indian Constitution (approx):

Accepted Answer

448 — Originally 395 articles, now 448+ with amendments.

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395

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470

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500

Question 6

The Women's Reservation Act (2023) provides for reservation of seats in Lok Sabha/State Assemblies of:

Accepted Answer

33% (one-third) — 106th Amendment (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023) reserves 33% seats for women in Lok Sabha + Assemblies. Effective after next delimitation.

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25%

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40%

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50%

Question 7

Synonym of PREDILECTION:‌​‍

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Preference — Preference.‌​‍

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Hatred

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Dislike

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Aversion

Question 8

Synonym of LANGUID:‌​‍

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Weak — Lacking vigor.‌​‍

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Active

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Lively

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Energetic

Question 9

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is known to undergo hydrolysis, especially in the presence of moisture or heat, leading to the formation of salicylic acid and acetic acid. Which functional group in aspirin is primarily responsible for this degradation pathway?

Accepted Answer

C. Ester group — Aspirin is an ester formed from salicylic acid and acetic anhydride. The ester functional group (-COO-) is highly susceptible to hydrolysis, which breaks the molecule into its constituent salicylic acid and acetic acid. The carboxyl group, phenolic hydroxyl, and benzene ring are stable under these specific degradation conditions.

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A. Carboxyl group

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B. Phenolic hydroxyl group

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D. Benzene ring

Question 10

Blood groups were discovered by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karl Landsteiner — Karl Landsteiner discovered ABO blood groups in 1901. Nobel Prize 1930.‌​‍

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Pasteur

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Fleming

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Jenner

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #902