KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #907

Question 1

The first Indian to receive the Bharat Ratna was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Rajagopalachari — C. ‌​‍Rajagopalachari, S. Radhakrishnan, and C.V. ‌​‍Raman received the first Bharat Ratnas in 1954.

Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru

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S. Radhakrishnan

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C.V. Raman

Question 2

Which animals are protected in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tigers and elephants — Tigers, elephants, Nilgiri langur.

Answer

Rhino

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Lion

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Hornbill only

Question 3

Finance Commission formed every:

Accepted Answer

5 years — 5 years — Article 280.

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3 years

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7 years

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10 years

Question 4

Sphygmomanometer measures:

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure — Blood pressure.

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Temperature

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Blood sugar

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Heart rate

Question 5

Who led the Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931-33) and is known as 'Kerala Gandhi'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K. Kelappan — K. ‌​‍Kelappan led the Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931-33) for temple entry and is the most widely recognised bearer of the title 'Kerala Gandhi'. T.K. ‌​‍Madhavan led the Vaikom Satyagraha.

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T.K. Madhavan

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Vakkom Moulavi

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad

Question 6

Which Indian state was the first to establish a full-fledged university for women in 1916?

Accepted Answer

D. West Bengal — The first full-fledged women's university in India was the SNDT Women's University, established in 1916 in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra. Tamil Nadu and Kerala had women's colleges earlier, but not full universities. West Bengal's Bethune College (1879) was the first women's college, not a full university.

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A. Tamil Nadu

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B. Kerala

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C. Maharashtra

Question 7

Kerala COVID response praised for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Health infrastructure, testing, tracing — 'Kerala model' of COVID response.‌​‍

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Nothing

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Unknown

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Vaccination only

Question 8

'Brace position' in aviation safety instructions refers to:

Accepted Answer

A protective body position during crash landings — Brace position protects head, neck and limbs during impact.

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A saluting gesture

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An emergency exit

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A life jacket

Question 9

The pitch of a sound depends on its:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Frequency — Higher frequency = higher pitch; amplitude determines loudness.‌​‍

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Speed

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Amplitude

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Direction

Question 10

Connecting link between reptiles and birds:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Archaeopteryx (fossil, feathers + teeth) — ~150 mya, Jurassic. Had feathers (bird) and teeth + tail (reptile).‌​‍

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Lungfish

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Ichthyostega

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Pterodactyl

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #907