KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1063

Question 1

Longest beach in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marina (Chennai) — Marina Beach, Chennai (~13 km).‌​‍

Answer

Kovalam

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Juhu

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Varkala

Question 2

The 'New World' (Americas) was named 'America' in 1507 by which cartographer, honouring Amerigo Vespucci?

Accepted Answer

Martin Waldseemüller — German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller's 1507 world map first labelled the continent 'America'.

Answer

Gerardus Mercator

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Ptolemy

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Henricus Martellus

Question 3

'In the long run' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Eventually — Over a long period; eventually.‌​‍

Answer

Running

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Finally

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Never

Question 4

The largest state in India by area is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — Rajasthan (~342,239 sq km).‌​‍

Answer

MP

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Maharashtra

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UP

Question 5

Ctrl + C is the shortcut for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Copy — Ctrl+C = Copy. Ctrl+X = Cut. Ctrl+V = Paste.‌​‍

Answer

Cut

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Close

Answer

Create

Question 6

The Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) strategy is implemented in many countries to improve child health outcomes. Which of the following statements about IMNCI is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

D. It requires extensive laboratory investigations for accurate classification. — IMNCI is designed for resource-limited settings and relies on clinical signs and symptoms (syndromic approach) for classification and treatment, rather than extensive laboratory investigations. It does emphasize health promotion, disease prevention, and is primarily focused on children under 5 years of age.

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A. It uses a syndromic approach to diagnosis and treatment.

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B. It emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention.

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C. It is primarily for children under 5 years of age.

Question 7

The President acts on the advice of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Council of Ministers headed by PM (Article 74) — Article 74 (as amended by 42nd and 44th Amendments): President bound by advice of COM; can return once for reconsideration, but must accept second advice.‌​‍

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Supreme Court

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Prime Minister alone

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Parliament

Question 8

Humus found in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A horizon (topsoil) — Organic-rich top.‌​‍

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C horizon

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R horizon

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B horizon

Question 9

Glucose, a simple sugar, has formula:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C₆H₁₂O₆ — Glucose (monosaccharide): C₆H₁₂O₆. ‌​‍Fructose has same formula but different structure (isomer).

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C₆H₆

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C₂H₅OH

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C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

Question 10

Which option exemplifies in situ conservation?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

National parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves — Protect species in natural habitat. ‌​‍Ex situ: zoo, botanical garden, seed bank, cryopreservation, tissue culture.

Answer

Botanical garden

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Seed bank

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Zoo

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1063