KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #932

Question 1

In which district is Mangalavanam (smallest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala) situated?

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is in central Kochi, Ernakulam district.

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Thrissur

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Wayanad

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Idukki

Question 2

Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity:

Accepted Answer

Electrons singly fill degenerate orbitals first, with parallel spin — Minimises electron-electron repulsion; maximises exchange energy.

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Pair in same orbital first

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Fill higher energy first

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Only s fills

Question 3

What is the general direction of the Southwest Monsoon?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Southwest — From SW Arabian Sea.‌​‍

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Southeast

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Northwest

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Northeast

Question 4

The collective noun for a group of fish is:

Accepted Answer

School — A school (or shoal) of fish.

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Flock

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Pride

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Herd

Question 5

Last Peshwa:

Accepted Answer

Baji Rao II — Baji Rao II — defeated 1818, Peshwa system ended.

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Baji Rao I

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Nana Sahib

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Madhav Rao

Question 6

Which case did the Supreme Court uphold the right to freedom of speech and expression? ‌​‍(i) Medha Kotwal Lele v UoI 2012 (ii) Romesh Thappar v State of Madras 1950 (iii) Satwa Gautam v Subra Chakraborty 1996 (iv) Bennett Coleman v UoI 1972

Accepted Answer

Only (ii) and (iv) — Romesh Thappar and Bennett Coleman are landmark Article 19(1)(a) free-speech cases.‌​‍

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Only (i) and (ii)

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All of the above

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Only (i)

Question 7

The Odakkuzhal Award, a prominent literary prize in Malayalam, is uniquely presented by a specific trust. Which trust is responsible for conferring this award?

Accepted Answer

C. G. Sankara Kurup Memorial Trust — The Odakkuzhal Award was instituted in 1968 by G. Sankara Kurup, the first Jnanpith awardee, using the royalty amount received from his Jnanpith prize. It is presented annually by the G. Sankara Kurup Memorial Trust (Guruvayurappan Trust). The other trusts mentioned are associated with other literary figures or awards, but not with the Odakkuzhal Award.

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A. Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Trust

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B. P. Kunhiraman Nair Memorial Trust

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D. M.T. Vasudevan Nair Foundation

Question 8

Kerala Lottery first:

Accepted Answer

1967 — State lottery started 1967.

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1970

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1957

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1980

Question 9

The person who is said to be the 'Iron man' of India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — Sardar Patel earned the title for unifying princely states.‌​‍

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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K. Kelappan

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Bhagat Singh

Question 10

Pakhui (Arunachal):

Accepted Answer

Tiger — Tiger reserve.

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Rhino

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Elephant

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Bird

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #932