KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #17

Question 1

Parasympathetic:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rest and digest — Calming.‌​‍

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Running

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Fight-flight

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Emergency

Question 2

Consider the relationship between Fundamental Rights (FRs) and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) in the Indian Constitution. Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A. DPSPs are primarily meant to be implemented by state legislation and are not directly enforceable by courts, unlike FRs. — Fundamental Rights are justiciable and enforceable by courts, acting as limitations on state power and guaranteeing individual liberties. DPSPs, on the other hand, are non-justiciable directives to the state for establishing a welfare society, serving as moral obligations and guiding principles for legislation, but not directly enforceable by courts. Statement B is incorrect as FRs generally hold supremacy, though DPSP implementation can be considered for reasonable restrictions. Statement C is incorrect as only FRs are directly enforceable. Statement D incorrectly reverses the nature of FRs a

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B. In case of a conflict, DPSPs always take precedence over FRs to achieve broader social objectives.

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C. Both FRs and DPSPs are considered equally justiciable and can be directly invoked in courts for enforcement.

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D. FRs are positive obligations of the state to provide certain benefits, while DPSPs are restrictions on state power.

Question 3

The three parallel ranges of the Himalayas (north to south) are:

Accepted Answer

Himadri, Himachal, Shiwalik — Himadri (Greater Himalayas, highest) → Himachal (Lesser Himalayas) → Shiwalik (outermost, lowest).

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Shiwalik, Himadri, Himachal

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Vindhya, Satpura, Aravali

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Nilgiri, Cardamom, Western Ghats

Question 4

Bipolar disorder features:

Accepted Answer

Alternating episodes of mania and depression — Bipolar I: full mania. Bipolar II: hypomania + depression. Lithium traditional mood stabiliser.

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Only depression

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Only mania

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Only anxiety

Question 5

First Jnanpith awardee:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

G. Sankara Kurup (Malayalam, 1965) — For 'Odakkuzhal'. ‌​‍Malayalam's first Jnanpith. Other Malayalam Jnanpith: SK Pottekkatt, Thakazhi, MT Vasudevan Nair, ONV Kurup, Akkitham.

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Tagore (Nobel not Jnanpith)

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Premchand

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Nirala

Question 6

Glaucoma is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Increased intraocular pressure damaging optic nerve — Glaucoma leads to progressive visual field loss; can cause blindness if untreated.‌​‍

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Corneal injury

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Low blood sugar

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Retinal detachment

Question 7

Micron India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gujarat ATMP — Sanand, Gujarat.‌​‍

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Karnataka

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AP

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TN

Question 8

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was amended by the:

Accepted Answer

42nd Amendment — The 42nd Amendment (1976) added 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble. The original Preamble did not contain these words.

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44th Amendment

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73rd Amendment

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86th Amendment

Question 9

Kerala Hi-Tech School project:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Digital classrooms all public schools — All govt schools digital under KITE.‌​‍

Answer

Pilot only

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Private

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Selected

Question 10

Kabir's philosophy:

Accepted Answer

Unity of both — Nirguna Bhakti — harmony.

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Hindu only

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Muslim only

Answer

Atheist

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #17