KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #985

Question 1

Vindhya range orientation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

East-West — Runs E-W across central India.‌​‍

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North-South

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Circular

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Diagonal

Question 2

Markovnikov's rule:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

H adds to C with more H's in HX addition to asymmetric alkene — Results in more stable carbocation intermediate. ‌​‍Anti-Markovnikov (peroxide effect) in HBr + peroxide via free radicals.

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Anti-Markovnikov

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E1 elimination

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Free radical

Question 3

Which institution presents the prestigious Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literary award instituted by the Government of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala Sahitya Akademi — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, Kerala's highest literary honour, is conferred by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi. While other options are related to language or culture in Kerala, only the Sahitya Akademi is the designated body for this specific award. The Department of Cultural Affairs oversees various cultural institutions, but the Akademi is the direct awarding body.

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A. Kerala Bhasha Institute

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C. Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

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D. Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University

Question 4

India's national flower is:‌​‍

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Lotus — Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is the national flower.‌​‍

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Marigold

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Jasmine

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Rose

Question 5

Length : Meter :: Current : ?‌​‍

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Ampere — Ampere is the SI unit of electric current.‌​‍

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Degree

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Ohm

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Watt

Question 6

Balban's policy:

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Blood and Iron — Ruthless discipline in sultanate.

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Market control

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Din-i-Ilahi

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Diarchy

Question 7

Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) PESA:‌​‍

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1996 — PESA Act 1996.‌​‍

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2000

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2010

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2006

Question 8

Which is the only district in Kerala without a coastline on the Arabian Sea?

Accepted Answer

Both Idukki and Wayanad — Both Idukki and Wayanad are landlocked districts with no Arabian Sea coastline.

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Idukki

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Wayanad

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Pathanamthitta

Question 9

Kashmir Himalayas include all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Vindhya — Vindhya is a Peninsular range (central India), not Himalayan.

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Karakoram

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Zaskar

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Ladakh

Question 10

MacDonald Award (1932):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Communal electorates — Separate electorates including depressed classes.‌​‍

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Federation

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Provincial autonomy

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Dominion status

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #985