KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #44

Question 1

Kerala University of Health Sciences:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — KUHS Thrissur.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

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TVM

Question 2

The noble gas used in advertising sign tubes with reddish-orange glow is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Neon — Neon gives a reddish-orange glow in discharge tubes — used in 'neon signs'.‌​‍

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Argon

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Krypton

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Helium

Question 3

Which pairing of Five-Year Plan and objective is INCORRECT?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tenth Plan — Faster and More Inclusive Growth — 11th Plan (2007-12) had the theme 'Faster and More Inclusive Growth', not the 10th.‌​‍

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Ninth Plan — Growth with Social Justice and Equality

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Twelfth Plan — Faster, Sustainable and More Inclusive Growth

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Eighth Plan — Economic reforms and stabilization

Question 4

Master gland:

Accepted Answer

Pituitary — Pituitary — controls other glands.

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Thyroid

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Liver

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Adrenal

Question 5

Where were the war criminals of the Second World War put to trial?

Accepted Answer

Nuremberg — The Nuremberg Trials (1945–46) prosecuted major Nazi war criminals.

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Pittsburgh

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Petersburg

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Gettysburg

Question 6

Antonym of POOR:

Accepted Answer

Rich — Poor ↔ rich.

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Needy

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Destitute

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Broke

Question 7

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

PM heads — PM heads most cabinet committees.‌​‍

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Any Minister

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Finance Minister heads

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Non-existent

Question 8

The Dandi Salt March (1930), covering 241 miles, ended at:

Accepted Answer

Dandi, Gujarat coast — Gandhi and 78 followers marched from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi (12 March – 6 April 1930).

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Champaran

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Vedaranyam

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Porbandar

Question 9

A significant crude oil spill has occurred along the Kerala coastline, posing severe threats to marine biodiversity and local livelihoods. Considering both efficacy and environmental sustainability, which biotechnological strategy would be the most appropriate for remediation?

Accepted Answer

C. Deploying genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) specifically designed for enhanced hydrocarbon degradation, along with biostimulation techniques. — Option C, deploying genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) with biostimulation, represents the most advanced and effective biotechnological approach for large-scale crude oil spill remediation. GEMs can be tailored for enhanced and rapid degradation of specific hydrocarbons, offering superior efficiency compared to naturally occurring microbes. Option A, while using natural bacteria, may be less efficient and the introduction of non-native strains from 'other sites' could pose ecological risks. Option B is a chemical method, not biotechnological, and can introduce secondary pollutants. O

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A. Introducing large quantities of naturally occurring, indigenous oil-degrading bacteria collected from other contaminated sites.

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B. Applying chemical dispersants to break down the oil, followed by physical removal.

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D. Implementing phytoremediation using oil-tolerant mangrove species.

Question 10

Akbar's chief minister who composed Akbarnama + Ain-i-Akbari:

Accepted Answer

Abul Fazl — Abul Fazl (1551-1602) — Akbar's biographer and courtier. Executed by Prince Salim (future Jahangir) in 1602.

Answer

Birbal

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Todarmal

Answer

Raja Man Singh

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #44