KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #963

Question 1

'Mathematics ___ my favourite subject':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

is — Subjects ending in -ics are singular.‌​‍

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are

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be

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were

Question 2

Synonym of SATIATE:

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Satisfy fully — Satisfy completely.

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Deprive

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Hunger

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Deny

Question 3

Nuclear power stations in India — first:‌​‍

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Tarapur (Maharashtra, 1969) — BWR. Kudankulam (Russian VVER). India has 22 reactors operating. DAE, NPCIL.‌​‍

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Kaiga

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Kalpakkam

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Kudankulam

Question 4

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is defined as:

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The total money value of all final goods and services produced within a country's boundaries in a year — GDP measures domestic output only — regardless of producer nationality.

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The income of citizens abroad

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The value of all goods exchanged in markets

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A country's foreign reserves

Question 5

The Punnapra-Vayalar Uprising (1946) holds a distinct place in Kerala's freedom struggle narrative. Unlike many other contemporary movements primarily targeting British colonial rule, this uprising had a specific internal focus. What was its central demand or trigger?

Accepted Answer

C. Opposition to Dewan C.P. Ramaswami Iyer's 'American Model' constitutional reforms, which was seen as an attempt to perpetuate autocratic rule and prevent Travancore's democratization and integration with independent India. — The Punnapra-Vayalar Uprising was primarily a revolt against the autocratic rule of Dewan C.P. Ramaswami Iyer in Travancore and his proposed 'American Model' constitution. This model was perceived as a move to retain power for the Dewan, prevent democratic reforms, and potentially keep Travancore independent from the impending Indian Union. While economic distress was a contributing factor, the core trigger was political opposition to the Dewan's constitutional proposals. Options A, B, and D either state incorrect primary objectives or misattribute the target of the rebellion.

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A. The demand for the formation of a separate linguistic state of Kerala, uniting all Malayalam-speaking regions.

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B. A direct armed rebellion against the British resident's authority in Travancore, aiming to establish a provisional independent government.

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D. A protest against the imposition of wartime taxes and food rationing by the Travancore state, without any broader political objectives.

Question 6

National Emblem adopted from:

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Ashoka's Sarnath Pillar — Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.

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Sanchi Stupa

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Qutub Minar

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Ajanta Caves

Question 7

A family where two previously divorced or widowed individuals with children marry or cohabitate is called a:‌​‍

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Blended Family — A blended (or step) family is formed when partners with existing children unite into one household.‌​‍

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Nuclear Family

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Single-Parent Family

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Extended Family

Question 8

Adsorption on activated charcoal is:

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Physisorption (van der Waals), reversible, low heat — ΔH ~20-40 kJ/mol. Multilayer. Chemisorption: chemical bond, high ΔH (>80), monolayer, specific.

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Chemisorption

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Neither

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Electrolysis

Question 9

India's Parliament consists of:

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Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President — Article 79: Parliament = President + Rajya Sabha (Council of States) + Lok Sabha (House of the People).

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Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha only

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Only Lok Sabha

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Cabinet and Parliament

Question 10

Kovalam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Beach, TVM — Famous beach near TVM.‌​‍

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Temple

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Backwater

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Hills

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #963