KAS Prelims Practice Test 15 — Current Affairs, English, Physics +8 more

Question 1

Ahimsa (non-violence) as political tool was demonstrated by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mahatma Gandhi — Gandhi's Satyagraha = truth-force + non-violent resistance. ‌​‍Influenced MLK Jr., Nelson Mandela globally.

Answer

Ho Chi Minh

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Lenin

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Mao

Question 2

Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1961 — Operation Vijay (December 1961) integrated Goa, Daman and Diu into India.‌​‍

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1954

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1971

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1947

Question 3

Tropic of Cancer passes through ___ Indian states:

Accepted Answer

8 — 8 states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, WB, Tripura, Mizoram.

Answer

6

Answer

7

Answer

9

Question 4

The Fodder Scam (Bihar) primarily involved:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lalu Prasad Yadav — Bihar's Fodder Scam (~₹940 crore fraud 1996) — Lalu Prasad Yadav (then CM) convicted in multiple cases.‌​‍

Answer

Mulayam Singh Yadav

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Madhu Limaye

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Jayalalitha

Question 5

FR borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA — US Bill of Rights.‌​‍

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UK

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Ireland

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France

Question 6

Following a series of instances where company promoters were found to be manipulating share prices through insider trading and front-running, which specific regulatory measure is SEBI most likely to strengthen or introduce to protect retail investors and ensure market integrity?

Accepted Answer

C. Enhancing surveillance mechanisms and imposing stricter penalties under the Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations. — Insider trading and front-running are direct violations of market integrity that significantly harm retail investors. SEBI's primary role includes preventing such malpractices to ensure a fair and transparent market. Therefore, enhancing surveillance and imposing stricter penalties under existing regulations like the Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations directly targets these illicit activities, protecting investors and strengthening market integrity. Other options do not directly address market manipulation by promoters.

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A. Mandating a reduction in brokerage fees charged by stockbrokers for all transactions.

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B. Increasing the minimum capital requirement for companies seeking to list on stock exchanges.

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D. Introducing new guidelines for banks to provide collateral-free loans to retail investors for equity investment.

Question 7

The principle behind the working of a microphone is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Electromagnetic induction or capacitive/piezoelectric conversion — Dynamic mics use EM induction; condenser mics use capacitance changes.‌​‍

Answer

Photoelectric effect

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Thermionic emission

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Nuclear decay

Question 8

If ROAD is coded as URDG (+3 each), then SWAN = ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

VZDQ — S+3=V, W+3=Z, A+3=D, N+3=Q. SWAN = VZDQ.‌​‍

Answer

VXDQ

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VZDR

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VYCQ

Question 9

If today is Wednesday, what day was it 100 days ago?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Saturday — 100 ÷ 7 = 14 weeks + 2 days. ‌​‍Wednesday - 2 = Monday. Wait: going back 100 days from Wed: 100 mod 7 = 2. ‌​‍Wed - 2 = Monday. Hmm let me recheck. ‌​‍7×14=98. 100-98=2. ‌​‍Going back 2 days from Wed = Monday. Answer should be Monday (2). ‌​‍Actually: Let me recount. 100 days ago from Wednesday. ‌​‍100/7 = 14 remainder 2. So go back 2 days: Wed → Tue → Mon. ‌​‍Answer = Monday = index 2.

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Sunday

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Monday

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Tuesday

Question 10

Which country won the U-20 Women's Football World Cup 2022?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Spain — Spain won the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2022, defeating Japan 3-1 in the final.‌​‍

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Australia

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Italy

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Japan

Question 11

Who enunciated 'One Caste, One Religion, One Family, One World and One God'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru's famous teaching.‌​‍

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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Vaikunda Swamikal

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Brahmananda Sivayogi

Question 12

Second longest river in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Bharathapuzha — Bharathapuzha (Nila) — 209 km, second longest.

Answer

Pamba

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Chaliyar

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Muvattupuzha

Question 13

Synonym of SARDONIC:

Accepted Answer

Sarcastic — Mocking.

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Sweet

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Kind

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Sincere

Question 14

Reported speech change — 'said that':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indicates indirect speech — E.g., 'He said, "I am tired"' → 'He said that he was tired.' 'That' often optional after 'said'.‌​‍

Answer

Direct

Answer

Question

Answer

Exclamation

Question 15

Who established the first printing press in Europe in the 15th century?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Johannes Gutenberg — Johannes Gutenberg set up the first movable-type press at Mainz (~1440).‌​‍

Answer

Nicolas Jenson

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Aldus Manutius

Answer

William Caxton

KAS Prelims Practice Test 15 — Current Affairs, English, Physics +8 more