KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #9

Question 1

The Glorious Revolution (1688) established:

Accepted Answer

Constitutional monarchy (Bill of Rights 1689) — James II deposed; William and Mary invited. Bill of Rights 1689 limited royal power, affirmed Parliament's supremacy.

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Absolute monarchy

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Republic

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Theocracy

Question 2

Reported speech: The Manager asked Raji, 'Why didn't you come to the office yesterday?'

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Why she hadn't come the previous day — Past simple negative → past perfect negative in reported speech.

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Why she was not come the previous day

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Why she has not come the previous day

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Why she didn't come the previous day

Question 3

Geological time scale major eons:

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Hadean, Archean, Proterozoic, Phanerozoic — Phanerozoic (540 mya-present) divided into Palaeozoic, Mesozoic (dinosaurs), Cenozoic (mammals, humans).

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Only one

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Palaeozoic only

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Cenozoic

Question 4

A patient's Liver Function Test (LFT) shows significantly elevated Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) levels. What is the most likely interpretation of these findings?

Accepted Answer

C. Hepatocellular damage — ALT and AST are intracellular enzymes primarily found in hepatocytes. Elevated levels in the serum indicate that liver cells have been damaged, causing these enzymes to leak into the bloodstream. Obstructive jaundice or biliary tract infection would typically show a more pronounced elevation in Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) and bilirubin.

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A. Obstructive jaundice

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B. Biliary tract infection

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D. Renal impairment

Question 5

The Gupta period is called the 'Golden Age' because of achievements in:‌​‍

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Art, science, literature — The Gupta period saw peak achievements in art (Ajanta), science (Aryabhata), literature (Kalidasa), and metallurgy.‌​‍

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Military conquest only

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Trade only

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Agriculture only

Question 6

One who can use both hands equally well is:‌​‍

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Ambidextrous — Ambidextrous = equally skilled with both hands.‌​‍

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Amphibious

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Bilingual

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Agnostic

Question 7

Ashoka emblem adopted:

Accepted Answer

1947 — 26 Jan 1950 (26 January?) Adopted emblem 26 January 1950.

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1950

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1935

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1927

Question 8

Cell EMF ΔG relation:

Accepted Answer

ΔG = -nFE — n = electrons, F = 96500 C/mol. Spontaneous cell: E>0, ΔG<0. K = exp(-ΔG°/RT).

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ΔG = nFE

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ΔG = E/F

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ΔG = 0

Question 9

CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) 2019 provides citizenship to persecuted minorities from:‌​‍

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Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan (6 religious minorities) — CAA 2019 grants citizenship to non-Muslim minorities (Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, Christian) from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan who came before 31 Dec 2014.‌​‍

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Worldwide

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All neighbouring countries

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Only Muslim countries

Question 10

Cochin International Airport achievement:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

First solar-powered in world — Fully solar-powered since 2015.‌​‍

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First floating

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First underwater

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Largest in India

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #9