KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #916

Question 1

Raja Ravi Varma from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kilimanoor, Kerala — Kilimanoor palace — 1848.‌​‍

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TVM

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Kochi

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Thrissur

Question 2

The Brahmaputra River is known as Tsangpo in which country?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

China (Tibet) — The Brahmaputra originates in Tibet where it is called Yarlung Tsangpo before entering India through Arunachal Pradesh.‌​‍

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Myanmar

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Nepal

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Bhutan

Question 3

A mixture of iron filings and sulphur powder can be separated by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Magnetic separation (for iron) — Iron filings attracted by magnet; sulphur left behind.‌​‍

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Distillation

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Decantation

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Filtration

Question 4

Kerala's diverse topography and heavy rainfall lead to the formation of various soil types. Among these, laterite soils are prominent. Which of the following statements most accurately describes laterite soils and their agricultural significance in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall, they are rich in iron and aluminium oxides, suitable for crops like cashew, tapioca, and rubber. — Laterite soils in Kerala are formed due to intense leaching under high temperature and heavy rainfall, leading to a high concentration of iron and aluminium oxides. While generally less fertile due to low organic matter and nitrogen, they are well-suited for crops like cashew, tapioca, and rubber with appropriate soil management practices. Options A, C, and D describe characteristics of other soil types (alluvial, black, and sandy coastal soils, respectively) or misrepresent laterite soil properties and their agricultural uses.

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A. They are rich in humus and nitrogen, making them highly productive for intensive paddy cultivation in low-lying areas.

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C. Characterized by fine particles and high moisture retention capacity, they are ideal for growing cotton and sugarcane in highland regions.

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D. They are porous and sandy, primarily found along coastal plains, supporting coconut and limited vegetable farming due to low fertility.

Question 5

One who cannot be corrected:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Incorrigible — Incorrigible = cannot be corrected or reformed.‌​‍

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Incurable

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Inevitable

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Infallible

Question 6

Delimitation Commission Act:

Accepted Answer

2002 — Delimitation Act 2002.

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1972

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1952

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2008

Question 7

IPL 2024 MVP:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sunil Narine — Narine — player of tournament.‌​‍

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Gautam Gambhir

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Virat

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Pat Cummins

Question 8

If PROSE is coded as PPOQE, how is LIGHT coded?

Accepted Answer

LGGFT — Pattern: each letter shifted by -2 except first and last unchanged. P-P, R-2=P, O-O, S-2=Q, E-E. Apply to LIGHT: L,I-2=G,G,H-2=F,T → LGGFT.

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LIGFT

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JIEHR

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LLGFE

Question 9

Among Li, Be, K, Ca — which requires highest-frequency radiation for electron emission?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Be — Beryllium has the highest work function among these metals.‌​‍

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K

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Ca

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Li

Question 10

Three-tier Panchayat:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Village, Block, District — Gram, Intermediate (Block), Zilla Parishad.‌​‍

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Village, District, State

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Ward, Block, Zilla

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Village, Tehsil, District

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #916