KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #29

Question 1

The plant hormone responsible for growth towards light (phototropism) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Auxin — Auxin (indole-3-acetic acid) causes differential growth producing phototropism.‌​‍

Answer

Ethylene

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Abscisic acid

Answer

Cytokinin

Question 2

Gandhi assassinated:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 Jan 1948 — 30 January 1948 by Nathuram Godse.‌​‍

Answer

15 Aug 1948

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26 Jan 1948

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2 Oct 1948

Question 3

Writ jurisdiction of HC:

Accepted Answer

Art 226 — Article 226 — HC writs, wider than Art 32.

Answer

Art 32

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Art 136

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Art 143

Question 4

A 'Sangam' period work with reference to 'Onam':

Accepted Answer

Madurai Kanchi — Madurai Kanchi (part of Pathupattu) contains the earliest reference to Onam.

Answer

Akananuru

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Chilappatikaram

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Periya Puranam

Question 5

The primary function of the electron transport chain (ETC) in cellular respiration is to:

Accepted Answer

B. Generate a proton gradient for ATP synthesis. — The electron transport chain utilizes the energy from electrons carried by NADH and FADH2 to pump protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane, creating an electrochemical proton gradient. This gradient is then used by ATP synthase to drive the production of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. The other options describe gluconeogenesis, beta-oxidation, and carbonic anhydrase activity, respectively.

Answer

A. Synthesize glucose from pyruvate.

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C. Break down fatty acids into acetyl-CoA.

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D. Convert CO2 into bicarbonate.

Question 6

The play 'Hayavadana', blending Indian folk themes with Western forms, was written by:

Accepted Answer

Girish Karnad — Girish Karnad's play 'Hayavadana' (1971) draws on Indian mythology.

Answer

Vijay Tendulkar

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Mahesh Dattani

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Badal Sircar

Question 7

Malampuzha Dam is built across which river?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bharathapuzha — Malampuzha Dam is built across the Malampuzha River, a tributary of the Bharathapuzha, in Palakkad.‌​‍

Answer

Chalakudy

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Periyar

Answer

Kabani

Question 8

PM Mudra Yojana loan categories:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shishu, Kishor, Tarun — Shishu (up to 50k), Kishor (50k-5L), Tarun (5L-10L, now up to 20L).‌​‍

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Small, Medium, Large

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Low, Mid, High

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A, B, C

Question 9

Synonym of HAUGHTY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arrogant — Proud in manner.‌​‍

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Friendly

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Modest

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Humble

Question 10

The correct plural of 'tooth' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Teeth — Tooth → teeth (irregular plural).‌​‍

Answer

Toothes

Answer

Teeths

Answer

Tooths

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #29