KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1

Question 1

As per the recent Kerala Public Health Policy 2023, which of the following is a KEY focus area for reducing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. Expansion of screening and early detection programmes for diabetes, hypertension, and cancer — The Kerala Public Health Policy 2023 emphasizes expansion of screening and early detection programmes for NCDs like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer as a key strategy. While yoga promotion (A) and lifestyle interventions (C, D) are part of broader health policies, the primary focus for NCD reduction is systematic screening and early detection, aligning with WHO and national guidelines.

Answer

A. Mandatory yoga classes in all schools and colleges

Answer

C. Complete ban on the sale of processed foods high in sugar and salt in urban areas

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D. Provision of free gym memberships to all citizens above 30 years

Question 2

First Battle of Panipat:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1526 — Babur vs Ibrahim Lodi.‌​‍

Answer

1498

Answer

1556

Answer

1761

Question 3

Article 3 of the Indian Constitution primarily deals with which of the following?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both formation and alteration — Parliament can form, alter, cede territory.

Answer

Formation of new states

Answer

Admission

Answer

Alter territory

Question 4

The freezing point of water in Fahrenheit is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

32°F — Water freezes at 0°C = 32°F. Boils at 100°C = 212°F.‌​‍

Answer

0°F

Answer

100°F

Answer

212°F

Question 5

Sree Narayana Guru was born in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1856 — Sree Narayana Guru was born on 20 August 1856 at Chempazhanthy, Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

Answer

1853

Answer

1863

Answer

1870

Question 6

Mica is mainly produced in which Indian state?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — Rajasthan is the leading producer of mica in India, particularly from the Bhilwara and Ajmer districts.‌​‍

Answer

Andhra Pradesh

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Bihar

Answer

Jharkhand

Question 7

One word: Exaggeration for effect:

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole — Hyperbole.

Answer

Alliteration

Answer

Simile

Answer

Irony

Question 8

Modern periodic law is based on:

Accepted Answer

Atomic number — Henry Moseley (1913) — properties are periodic function of atomic number. Replaced Mendeleev's mass-based law.

Answer

Atomic mass

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Neutron number

Answer

Electrons in outermost shell only

Question 9

The lifespan of a human RBC is approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

120 days — RBCs circulate ~120 days before being removed by the spleen/liver.‌​‍

Answer

30 days

Answer

60 days

Answer

365 days

Question 10

The largest producer of tea in India is:

Accepted Answer

Assam — Assam produces ~50% of India's tea (mainly Brahmaputra valley).

Answer

West Bengal

Answer

Kerala

Answer

Tamil Nadu

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1