KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1012

Question 1

One word: Personal daily record:‌​‍

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Diary — Diary.‌​‍

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Memoir

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Log

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Chronicle

Question 2

The tag question for 'Let's go' is:‌​‍

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shall we? — 'Let's...' always takes 'shall we?' as tag question.‌​‍

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will we?

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don't we?

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can we?

Question 3

World War I (1914-1918) is considered the beginning of the end of:‌​‍

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European global domination — WWI destroyed European empires and economies; decolonisation followed soon after.‌​‍

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Asian nationalism

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Enlightenment

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Industrial Revolution

Question 4

The 'State Education Day' in Kerala is celebrated on which date to honor the contributions of a former Chief Minister known for his educational reforms?

Accepted Answer

C. September 2nd — Kerala celebrates 'State Education Day' on September 2nd to honor the contributions of former Chief Minister R. Sankar, who initiated significant educational reforms in the state. January 26th (A) is Republic Day, June 1st (B) is observed as 'Children's Day' in some contexts, and October 2nd (D) is Gandhi Jayanti, unrelated to education.

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A. January 26th

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B. June 1st

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D. October 2nd

Question 5

The three new farm laws (2020) repealed in 2021 were:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Farmers' Produce Trade Act, Essential Commodities Act, Contract Farming Act — Three farm laws (2020) triggered farmer protests (2020-21). ‌​‍PM Modi announced repeal on 19 November 2021 (Guru Parab). Bill passed 29 November 2021.

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MGNREGA

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GST Acts

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Land Acquisition Act

Question 6

Which of the following drugs is most likely to cause a disulfiram-like reaction when consumed with alcohol?

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A. Metronidazole — Metronidazole can cause a disulfiram-like reaction when taken with alcohol, leading to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and flushing. Amoxicillin, paracetamol, and ibuprofen do not typically cause this reaction.

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B. Amoxicillin

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C. Paracetamol

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D. Ibuprofen

Question 7

The Gupta ruler called 'Napoleon of India' by V.A. Smith was:‌​‍

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Samudragupta — Samudragupta's military conquests (Allahabad Pillar inscription by Harisena) earned him this epithet.‌​‍

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Chandragupta II

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Skandagupta

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Kumaragupta

Question 8

Ashoka's edicts mostly in which script:‌​‍

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Brahmi — Brahmi script mainly; Kharosthi in NW.‌​‍

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Devanagari

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Kharosthi

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Tamil

Question 9

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is located in the heart of which city?‌​‍

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Kochi — Mangalavanam is a mangrove wetland in the heart of Kochi city, often called the green lung of Kochi.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Kozhikode

Question 10

The largest gland in the human body, vital for detoxification, metabolism, and bile production, is located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen. Identify this organ.

Accepted Answer

C. Liver — The liver is indeed the largest gland and internal organ, performing over 500 vital functions including detoxification of drugs and toxins, metabolism of nutrients, and production of bile for fat digestion. The pancreas, spleen, and kidneys have distinct primary roles and locations.

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A. Pancreas

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B. Spleen

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D. Kidney

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1012