KAS Prelims Practice Test 6 — Current Affairs, English, Physics +8 more

Question 1

Five principles of Jainism:

Accepted Answer

5 — Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Aparigraha, Brahmacharya.

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3

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4

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8

Question 2

Under the Treaty of Srirangapatnam (1792), Malabar and Coorg were transferred from Tipu Sultan to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The English East India Company — Treaty of Srirangapatnam (18 March 1792) after Third Anglo-Mysore War.‌​‍

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The French

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The Marathas

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The Dutch

Question 3

Black soil is suitable for which crop?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cotton — Black (Regur) soil — ideal for cotton due to high moisture-retention.‌​‍

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Tea

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Fruits

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Vegetables

Question 4

The phrase 'Bag of borrowings' was used by some critics to describe the Indian Constitution because it borrowed from:

Accepted Answer

Several constitutions (UK, US, Ireland, Canada, Germany etc.) — Ambedkar acknowledged borrowings: parliamentary system (UK), FRs/judicial review (US), DPSPs (Ireland), federation with strong Centre (Canada), emergency (Weimar Germany), socialist ideals (USSR), amendment (South Africa).

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Only US Constitution

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Ancient Indian texts

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British Act of 1935

Question 5

The Constitution guarantees protection of the rights of the minorities through which articles?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

29 and 30 — Articles 29 and 30 guarantee cultural and educational rights to minorities.‌​‍

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28 and 29

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350 and 351

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15 and 16

Question 6

Cochin Shipyard Ltd:

Accepted Answer

PSU, largest shipyard — Major PSU.

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Private

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Defence only

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Small

Question 7

Inductance is measured in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Henry — Henry (H) is SI unit of inductance; 1 H = 1 Wb/A.‌​‍

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Farad

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Weber

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Ohm

Question 8

Day on 26 January 2020 (Monday is 1 Jan):

Accepted Answer

Sunday — 25 days gap. 25 mod 7 = 4. Wed (1 Jan 2020) + 25 = ... answer per 2020 calendar.

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Saturday

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Friday

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Monday

Question 9

Pointing to a photo, Ram said 'He is the son of my father's only son.' Who is in the photo?

Accepted Answer

Ram's son — Father's only son = Ram. Son of Ram = Ram's son.

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Ram himself

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Ram's father

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Ram's brother

Question 10

India-UAE CEPA signed:

Accepted Answer

Feb 2022 — Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

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2020

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2023

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2021

Question 11

Kerala Calendar year starts (Chingam):

Accepted Answer

August-September — Chingam 1 = around mid-August.

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January

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April

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October

Question 12

CUSAT campus:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Cochin University of Science and Technology.‌​‍

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Kozhikode

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Thrissur

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TVM

Question 13

Antonym of LOSE:

Accepted Answer

Find — Lose ↔ find.

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Misplace

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Drop

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Fail

Question 14

Synonym of OMNISCIENT:

Accepted Answer

All-knowing — Knowing everything.

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Ignorant

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Forgetful

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Limited

Question 15

Temple Entry Proclamation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1936 — 12 November 1936 by Sri Chithira Thirunal.‌​‍

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1924

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1932

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1940

KAS Prelims Practice Test 6 — Current Affairs, English, Physics +8 more