IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR KERALA PSC – SET 8

Dear KPSC Aspirants,

Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Exams is one of the most sought exams in Kerala and a record number of aspirants appear for this exam every year for various postings. These Kerala PSC Exams are conducted to select the applicants for Civil Service posts in Kerala.

Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts examinations for appointments to the services of the state. Topmost posts including the ones in the Education department and other important Departments will be duly filled by the KPSC Exams.

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Important Question Sets For KERALA PSC – Check Here

1. The largest pass in Western Ghat?

Ans: Palakkad Pass

Explanation:

• Connects Palakkad & Coimbatore
• It lies between Nilgiri hills & Anamudi
• Other passes
• Paalchuram: Connects Wayanad-Kannur
• Perambadi:Connects Kerala-Coorg
• Bodinayikkannoor: Kochi-Theni

2. Which Commission was appointed to enquire about the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?

Ans: Hunter Commission

Explanation:

• Protest against Rowlatt Act led to the massacre of Jallianwala Bagh
• Took place at Amritsar(Punjab) on 13th April 1919.
• Gandhiji & Sarojini Naidu renounced the title Kaiser-i-Hind
• Michael O’ Dyer was the Governor of Punjab at that time. He was murdered by great patriot Udham Singh.

3. Synonym of Eminence

Ans: Importance, Distinction

Explanation:

• Ephemeral: Momentary, short lived
• Exquisite: Acute, keen
• Exhort: Advise, warn
• Emancipation: Freedom, liberty

4. Pin code of Supreme Court?

Ans: 110201

Explanation:

• Postal Index Number (PIN) is a 6 digit code used in the Indian Postal Service.
• 1st digit indicates the Postal Zone
• 2nd digit indicates Sub Zone
• 3rd digit indicates the sorting district
• Final 3 digits represent individual post offices
• Pin code of Parliament:110001
• Pin code of Prime Minister:110101

5. World Haemophilia Day is on

Ans: April 17

Explanation:

• World Heart Day: September 29
• World Diabetes Day: November 14
• World Health Day: April 7

6. Which Acid is found in Apple?

Ans: Malic Acid

Explanation:

• Acid found in Oil & Fat – Stearic Acid
• Acid found in Tomato, Banana, Onion & Chocolate: Oxalic Acid
• Acid found in Ant, Wasp, Honeybee: Formic Acid
• Acid found in Lemon, Orange: Citric Acid

7. Which is the largest peninsular river in India?

Ans: Godavari

Explanation:

• It is also known by the name ‘Vridha Ganga’
• It is the second longest river in India
• It is the longest river in the Deccan region
• It rises from Trimbak plateau of Western Ghat near Nasik district of Maharashtra
• The right bank tributary of Godavari is Manjira

8. The viceroy who is known as ‘The popular viceroy’?

Ans: Lord Rippon (1880-84)

Explanation:

• He passed Local Self Government Act in 1882
• Father of Local Self Government in India
• He raised the age limit of Civil Service from 19 to 21
• Hunter Commission was appointed by Lord Rippon

9. The Renaissance Leader who is known by the name ‘Sarva Vidyadhiraja’

Ans: Chattampi Swamikal

Explanation:

• Other names include Sree Bhattarakan, Sree Bala Bhattarakan, Shanmukhadasan
• Kerala Govt decided to observe 25th August (Birthday of Chattampi Swamikal) as Jeevakarunya Dinam
• Chattampi Swamikal attained Mahasamadhi at Panmana Village

10. Who is known as the father of Video games?

Ans: Ralph Baer

Explanation:

• Father of Internet: Vinton Cerf
• Father of Artificial Intelligence: John McCarthy
• Father of Super Computer: Seymur Cray
• Father of Data processing: Herman Hollerith