KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #999

Question 1

Synonym of SURREPTITIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Secretive — Done stealthily.‌​‍

Answer

Open

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Loud

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Public

Question 2

Which of the following compounds is a common ingredient in oral rehydration solutions (ORS) used to treat dehydration?

Accepted Answer

D. All of the above — Oral rehydration solutions typically contain a combination of sodium citrate, potassium chloride, and dextrose to replenish electrolytes and provide energy. Each component plays a specific role in rehydration therapy.

Answer

A. Sodium citrate

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B. Potassium chloride

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C. Dextrose

Question 3

Human Rights Act was passed in the year:

Accepted Answer

1993 — Protection of Human Rights Act 1993 led to NHRC.

Answer

1989

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1991

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1999

Question 4

Monsoon climate in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India, SE Asia — Distinct wet and dry seasons.‌​‍

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North America

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Europe

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Africa

Question 5

Indian coastline total:

Accepted Answer

7,516 km — ~7,516 km.

Answer

5,516 km

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6,516 km

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8,516 km

Question 6

The Italian city that served as the major centre of the Renaissance was:

Accepted Answer

Florence — Florence — wealthy through trade and banking, patronised by the Medici.

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Rome

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Venice

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Naples

Question 7

Symbol of Iron:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fe — Fe (Ferrum).‌​‍

Answer

Ir

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I

Answer

In

Question 8

Ozone layer is in which layer of atmosphere?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stratosphere — The ozone layer is in the Stratosphere (~15-35 km altitude). ‌​‍It absorbs UV radiation.

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Troposphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 9

First tiger reserve:

Accepted Answer

Corbett (1973) — Corbett — Project Tiger inception.

Answer

Kanha

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Ranthambore

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Bandhavgarh

Question 10

Which physiographic division of Kerala is primarily characterized by its laterite soil and undulating terrain, making it suitable for the cultivation of cashew and rubber?

Accepted Answer

B. Midland (Central Travancore) — The Midland region, also known as Central Travancore, is marked by laterite soil and a gently undulating terrain, making it ideal for plantations like cashew and rubber. The Highland is rocky and forested, the Lowland is flat and coastal, and the Eastern Slopes are steep and forested.

Answer

A. Highland (Wester Ghats)

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C. Lowland (Coastal belt)

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D. Eastern Slopes

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #999