KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #997

Question 1

K-Rail proposed route length:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

530 km — ~530 km Kasaragod to TVM.‌​‍

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1000

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300

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700

Question 2

FACT public sector:

Accepted Answer

Central PSU — Central PSU.

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State

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Joint

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Private

Question 3

Turning off JavaScript in your browser may:

Accepted Answer

Break interactive features on many websites — Many sites require JS for forms, animations, menus, SPA features.

Answer

Speed everything up

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Make pages unreadable

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Install a virus

Question 4

Kerala has undergone a significant demographic transition, resulting in one of India's oldest populations and low fertility rates. Considering this unique demographic profile, which of the following represents a primary challenge for urban planning and development in Kerala, distinct from states experiencing high youth migration to cities?

Accepted Answer

B. Increased pressure on urban healthcare infrastructure and public spaces to cater to the needs of an aging population. — Kerala's advanced demographic transition has led to an aging population and low fertility rates. This unique profile means that urban planning in Kerala must prioritize services and infrastructure catering to the elderly, such as accessible public spaces, specialized healthcare facilities, and social support systems. Options A, C, and D describe challenges more commonly associated with rapid urbanization driven by a young and growing population, which is less pronounced in Kerala's current demographic context.

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A. The need for extensive expansion of public transportation networks to accommodate a rapidly growing young workforce.

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C. A surge in demand for affordable housing and educational institutions due to a large influx of young families.

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D. The prevalence of a large informal sector economy driven by a surplus of young, unskilled labor in urban centers.

Question 5

Kerala Varma Valiya Koyithampuran:

Accepted Answer

Kerala's Kalidasa — Poet laureate.

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Historian

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Philosopher

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King

Question 6

The speed of sound in air at 20 °C is approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

343 m/s — In dry air at 20 °C, sound travels ~343 m/s.‌​‍

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150 m/s

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1500 m/s

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3 × 10⁸ m/s

Question 7

An ammeter is always connected in:

Accepted Answer

Series — Ammeter (low resistance) goes in series to measure current; voltmeter (high R) in parallel.

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Parallel

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Either way

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Perpendicular

Question 8

Vedas total number:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4 — Rig, Sama, Yajur, Atharva.‌​‍

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5

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6

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3

Question 9

Tsunami speed in deep ocean:

Accepted Answer

~800 km/h — Fast in deep; slows in shallow.

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100 km/h

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50 km/h

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200 km/h

Question 10

Kerala's first IT village:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kazhakkoottam — Technopark area.‌​‍

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Thrissur

Answer

Kollam

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #997