KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1011

Question 1

Assembly Bomb case (1929):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt — Bhagat Singh and B.K. Dutt threw non-lethal bombs.‌​‍

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Rajguru and Sukhdev

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Bose

Answer

Azad alone

Question 2

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary honour given by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi. Which of the following is a key characteristic of this award?

Accepted Answer

B. It recognizes an individual's overall contribution to Malayalam literature. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes an individual's outstanding and comprehensive contribution to Malayalam literature over their career. It is not limited to a specific genre like novels or children's literature, nor is it decided by public voting.

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A. It is awarded annually for the best novel published in Malayalam in the preceding year.

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C. It is specifically for contributions to children's literature in Malayalam.

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D. The recipient is selected by a public voting system.

Question 3

The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is ex-officio:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vice-President of India — Article 89: The Vice-President is ex officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.‌​‍

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Prime Minister

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Speaker

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President

Question 4

Which of the following is a major Phase II metabolic reaction where a highly polar endogenous molecule is attached to a drug or its Phase I metabolite, primarily to increase water solubility and facilitate its excretion?

Accepted Answer

D. Glucuronidation — Glucuronidation is a prominent Phase II conjugation reaction where glucuronic acid is attached to a drug, significantly increasing its polarity and molecular weight, thus facilitating its excretion, primarily via the kidneys. Oxidation, reduction, and hydrolysis are typically Phase I reactions that introduce or expose polar functional groups.

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A. Oxidation

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B. Reduction

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C. Hydrolysis

Question 5

Swami Vagbhatananda was born on 27 April 1885 at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Patyam — Vagbhatananda was born at Patyam, Kannur.‌​‍

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Kollangode

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Budhanoor

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Chavara

Question 6

Sickle cell anaemia is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Autosomal recessive — point mutation (Glu→Val) at position 6 of β-globin — HbS. ‌​‍Homozygotes affected; heterozygotes have resistance to malaria (balanced polymorphism).

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Chromosomal

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Y-linked

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X-linked

Question 7

An audio-lingual approach to teaching English primarily focuses on

Accepted Answer

B. Repetition and pattern drills to develop habit formation — The audio-lingual method is based on behaviorist principles, using drills and repetition to build automaticity in language use. It prioritizes listening and speaking over reading or abstract writing. Explicit grammar teaching is not a core feature of this method.

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A. Reading comprehension and literary analysis

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C. Writing essays on abstract topics

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D. Explicit teaching of grammar rules before practice

Question 8

Harshacharita by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Banabhatta — Biography of Harsha.‌​‍

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Harishena

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Kalidasa

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Fa Hien

Question 9

Sphygmomanometer measures:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure — Blood pressure.‌​‍

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Temperature

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Blood sugar

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Heart rate

Question 10

Soil profile layers:

Accepted Answer

O, A, B, C, R horizons — 5 standard layers.

Answer

Only 2

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Only 3

Answer

Only 1

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1011