KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #971

Question 1

In the formation of Kerala state in 1956, which taluks were transferred from Travancore to Madras state?

Accepted Answer

Thovala, Agastheeswaram, Kalkulam, Vilavancode — The four southern taluks went to Madras (now Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu).

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Kasaragod, Hosdurg, Karadka

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Ottapalam, Palakkad, Chittoor

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Wayanad, Gudalur, Devikulam

Question 2

Payyambalam beach:

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kannur town beach.

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Kasaragod

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Kozhikode

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Kollam

Question 3

The association formed by Poikayil Yohannan:

Accepted Answer

PRDS — Pratyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha (PRDS) founded 1909.

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PRCS

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PRDA

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PADS

Question 4

The most abundant metal in Earth's crust is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aluminium — Aluminium (~8%) is the most abundant metal. ‌​‍Oxygen (~46%) is the most abundant element overall.

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Iron

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Copper

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Gold

Question 5

Who was related to the Muthukulam speech of 1947?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Kesavan — C. Kesavan's Muthukulam speech (May 1947).‌​‍

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Dr. K.B. Menon

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P. Krishna Pillai

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Mannathu Padmanabhan

Question 6

'Look after' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Take care of — Look after = take care of someone/something.‌​‍

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Ignore

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Search

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Watch

Question 7

Antonym of LAUGH:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cry — Laugh ↔ cry.‌​‍

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Giggle

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Smile

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Chuckle

Question 8

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched with the objective of ensuring comprehensive financial inclusion for all households. A significant benefit provided to account holders, particularly through the RuPay Debit Card, is related to insurance. Which of the following accurately describes this specific insurance benefit?

Accepted Answer

B. Accidental insurance cover of ₹2 lakh upon issuance of a RuPay Debit Card. — A key benefit associated with PMJDY accounts, especially with the RuPay Debit Card, is an accidental insurance cover of ₹2 lakh. This cover provides financial security to the account holder's family in case of accidental death or permanent disability. Options A, C, and D are either incorrect amounts, incorrect types of insurance, or not directly linked as a standard benefit of the RuPay card under PMJDY.

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A. Guaranteed life insurance cover of ₹1 lakh for all account holders.

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C. Health insurance cover up to ₹50,000 for critical illnesses.

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D. Crop insurance cover for farmers with PMJDY accounts.

Question 9

Spice export hub:

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala — pepper, cardamom, ginger.

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AP

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Karnataka

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TN

Question 10

Chandragupta II also known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vikramaditya — Greatest cultural patron.‌​‍

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Kumaragupta

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Skandagupta

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Samudragupta

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #971